2020 Journal

Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church

2020 Journal 1

The Dakotas Annual Conference Official Journal

THE TWENTY SEVENTH SESSION June 11, 2020 Clergy Session Online and Bismarck, North Dakota September 18, 2020 Celebration of Life in Ministry Service Online and Sioux Falls, South Dakota October 10, 2020 Annual Conference Session Online and Sioux Falls, South Dakota Future Conferences June 10-12, 2021, Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 2022, Bismarck, North Dakota June 2023, Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 2024, Bismarck, North Dakota

Edited and Published by the Journal Editing Committee Duane Coates, Jane Hazen , Sheila Hoffman, and Janelle Jones, Editors Amber Laffey, Conference Secretary Doreen Gosmire, Laurie Langland, Jeff Pospisil, Susan Punt, JoAnn Schlimgen, Bea Stucke, David Stucke, Leana Stunes, Rebecca Trefz 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS DAKOTAS - MINNESOTA EPISCOPAL AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv DARE TO REACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v I. BISHOP, CABINET AND OTHER LEADERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II.

ELECTED LEADERSHIP

III.

BUSINESS

IV.

MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS

V.

REPORTS

+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 + Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 + District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 + Related Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

+Daily Proceedings / Annual Conference Minutes / Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 +Legislation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

+Consent Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

+Business of the Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

+Appointments to Local Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 +Extension Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 +Other Appointments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 +Clergy Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

+Common Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

+Commission on Archives and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 +Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

+Executive Director of Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

+Higher Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 +Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

+Developing Missional Leaders

Developing Missional Leaders Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Board of Ordained Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Camp and Retreat Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Conference Council on Youth Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Lay Servant Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dakotas United Methodist Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

+Equipping Missional Congregations

Equipping Missional Congregations Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

New Church Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Revitalizing Existing Congregations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

+Extending Missional Impact

Extending Missional Impact Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Bakken Oil Rush Ministry - Out in Faith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Bakken Oil Rush Ministry - Watford City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Disaster Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

HOPE Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Open Door Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Solar Oven Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Southeast Pierre Mission UMC and Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Spirit Lake Ministry/Children of the Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Tree of Life Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Generating Missional Resources

Builders Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Conference Council on Finance and Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Dakotas United Methodist Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Board of Pensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

FINANCES AND BUDGET

+ Audited Financial Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

+ Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 +Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

VII. HISTORICAL

+Record of Annual Conference Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 +General Conference Delegations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

VIII. IN MEMORIAM

+Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

+Clergy Spouses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 +Roll of Deceased Clergy, Clergy Spouses, and Other Deceased Clergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

IX.

PASTORAL RECORD

X.

RULES AND POLICIES

+Retiring Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

+Newly Ordained and Commissioned Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

+Service Records — Full, Probationary, Retired, Associate, Local Pastors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

+Other Clergy Serving Dakotas Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 +Deaconesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

+Jubilee Clergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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+Structure and Rules of Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 +Council on Finance and Administration Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 +Apportionment Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 +Mission Congregation Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 +Salary Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 +Equitable Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 +Pension Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 +Guidelines for Applying for Disability Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 +Vacation Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 +Clergy Continuing Education Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 +Student Aid Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 +Clergy Ethics — Retired Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 +Clergy Ethics — Appointed Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 +Sexual Misconduct Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 +Separation /Divorce Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 +Short-Term Leave Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 +Parsonage Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 +Moving Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 +Clergy Effectiveness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 +Crisis Management Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 +Disaster Response Action Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

STATISTICS

+District and Conference Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 +Membership and Participation (Items 1-23). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 +Assets and Expenses Part I (Items 24-46). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 +Assets and Participation Part II (Items 47-54c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 QUICK REFERENCE MISSION MINISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 CAMPS & WEB SITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Dakotas - Minnesota Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church

Sheilah Kyburz

Bruce R. Ough

Administrative Assistant

Presiding Bishop

Our world has changed. And our methods of doing ministry have changed. The church can no longer rely on the traditional, attractional model of ministry. Being a leader in the church today requires a new imagination for what the church looks like and acts like. But what has not changed is our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ who are equipped and motivated to change the world.

So, I call on Peter’s images written to the small, beleaguered churches of Asia Minor to remind you—Dakotas United Methodists—who you are: “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people so that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (I Peter 2:9) One of the most powerful and compelling phrases in all of scripture is so that. The prophets often urged the people to repent or remember so that… The gospel writers frequently concluded their reports of Jesus’ teachings with the phrase so that.

This little phrase, so that… is about alignment. We do something so that we get the impact or results we seek. We continue something or change something we are doing so that we reflect the values we hold. We take certain actions so that our mission and vision become our current reality. We plead with God for a clean heart so that our spirits are aligned with God’s own Spirit. We pray the Lord’s Prayer so that there will be alignment between the kingdom on earth and the kingdom in heaven: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

For the past eight years, the Dakotas Conference has been on a shared Journey Toward Vitality.

• We have re-aligned and focused our resources so that every congregation could become a vital exiv

pression of the scriptural imperatives to grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people, and heal a broken world.

• We conducted the Thrive: Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow campaign so that we could start new congregations, renew existing churches and develop a multiplication culture.

• We developed a robust clergy leadership recruitment and formation strategy, including expanding our Elisha Internship program so that we could better support our clergy leaders and call forth and equip the next generation of clergy leaders.

• We launched a Breakthrough Prayer Movement so that all our renewal efforts would be bathed in prayer and Holy Spirit led.

• We launched generous givers and stewardship workshops and expanded our financial revenue streams so that we could call forth God’s abundant resources for mission.

• We engaged in ministry with the poor and our conference mission projects, including outreach to the Bakken, so that our congregations could transform their communities by welcoming all to the banquet table. In fact, we saw a 7 percent increase in 2019 of the number of persons from our congregations serving in mission and community ministries and a whopping 29 percent increase in 2019 in the number of persons served by our ministries and outreach, justice and mercy.

• We have invested in our camping ministries so that more young persons are introduced to Christ’s transformative love.

• We are committed to Staying Together and Staying Strong so that we can make good decisions from a position of strength for all congregations on the other side of the postponed General Conference. I have a Strategy Team praying and working to imagine our Dakotas Conference future beyond the actions of the 2020 re-scheduled General Conference.

• We are working to leverage technology and develop on-line resources and learning platforms so that we can better support congregations and leaders in a new virtual world church.

• We are committed to carrying forward our core values of fidelity to Jesus, passion for Christ’s mission and confidence in our connection.

Yes, the world has changed. Ministry has new, profound challenges. But the call to leave Jerusalem and go into the world to make and equip disciples has not changed.

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

Bruce R. Ough, Presiding Bishop bishop@dkmnareaumc.org Sheilah Kyburz, Administrative Assistant sheilah.kyburz@dkmnareaumc.org

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Journey Toward Vitality Mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Vision For every congregation to become a vital expression of the scriptural imperatives to grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people, and heal a broken world.

Vision Pathways To increase the capacity of the Dakotas Conference, districts, and local churches by: developing missional leaders, equipping missional congregations, extending missional impact and generating missional resources.

Developing Missional Leaders

Equipping Missional Congregations

Outcomes: Effective leadership cultivated, recruited and/ or developed for the future. Increased number of young clergy. Empowered clergy with a clear understanding of their leadership and disciple-making abilities who are implementing individual plans for growth. A Culture of Call infused in United Methodists across the Dakotas as they articulate how they have seen God at work in their lives and are responding to God’s calling. Laity trained, equipped and empowered to serve in vital ministry positions throughout the conference.

Outcomes: Ten to twenty congregations assessed annually and taking the next steps toward vitality. New spaces for new people to worship. Effective leadership for new ministries and/or new life cycles of ministry.

Strategies: Elisha Internship program, youth ministry cohort, compass group cohorts, clergy effectiveness processes, continued education that champions clergy selfcare of body mind and spirit, discernment retreats, camping programming with focused outcomes and evaluations, preaching retreat, training workshops.

Strategies: Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI) cohort and Journey Renewal partnership process.

New church starts in Sioux Falls, Salem, Fargo, Kenmare and the Rapid City area. Multiplication cohorts. Ministry grants for new ministries. Compass groups, planter assessments and ongoing breakthrough workshops, youth ministry cohort.

Extending Missional Impact

Generating Missional Resources

Outcomes: Churches equipped to understand and positively impact their local “mission field”. Churches partnering with schools in their community to reach children and youth. Churches engaging in active partnership with at least one conference-supported mission: Tree of Life, Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Solar Oven Partners, Bakken area. Individuals and congregations who are healing a broken world through global missions and ministries.

Outcomes: Congregations who understand, trust and partner with the Conference vision. Churches with an abundance mindset and effective discipleship through Christian stewardship. A greater financial capacity to support initiatives to make new disciples through leadership and congregational development. An increased number of donors and gift cultivation, as well as local church connections with the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation.

Strategies: Mission InSite and outreach planning workshops, Breakthrough ministry grants and school partnership grants in partnership with Dakotas Foundation, marketing for conference missions.

Strategies: Treasurer training, stewardship training, Builders Club, Thrive, Lilly grant.

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P.O. Box 460 |1331 University Ave | Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-6552 | Fax: 605-996-1766

I. BISHOP, CABINET AND OTHER LEADERS OFFICERS

President Bishop Bruce R. Ough 122 W. Franklin Ave., Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404

bishop@dkmnareaumc.org

Executive Director of Ministries Rev. Rebecca Trefz P.O. Box 460, 1331 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301

rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org

Conference Co-Lay Leaders Jane Hincks 3408 Crocus Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501

janehincks@hotmail.com Myrna Hill 2408 Fox Road, Sturgis, SD 57785

myrnajhill@yahoo.com

Conference Secretary Amber Laffey PO Box 460, 1331 W. University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org

Conference Statistician JoAnn Schlimgen P.O. Box 460, 1331 W. University Ave., P.O. 460, Mitchell, SD 57301

joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS (see back cover for more information)

Northeast Superintendent Kris Mutzenberger

kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org

Northwest Superintendent Joel Winckler

joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org

Southeast Superintendent Rebecca Trefz

rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org

Southwest Superintendent Bob Ruedebusch

bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org Conference Leaders (see back cover for more information)

Executive Director, Finance & Administrative Services, Jeff Pospisil

jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org

President / CEO, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, Sheri Meister 1331 W. University, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301

sheri.meister@dakotsumf.org, Fax: 605- 996-1766

Director of Leadership Development Deb Kjerstad

deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org

Director of Communication Doreen Gosmire

doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org

Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry Keith Shew

keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org

Area Director of New Church Development Rev. Ben Ingebretson

ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org

Area Program Director, Lilly Grant Initiative, Diane Owen

diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org

United Methodist Women President Marsha Timm 21645 485th Ave., Elkton, SD 57026, edmatimm@yahoo.com

Conference Historian Cheryl Finney 235 S. Hawthorne Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, fcheryl6@aol.com

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612-870-4007 605- 990-7781

701-202-5456 605-490-0109 605-990-7799 605-990-7787

701-532-0455 701-269-9960 605-990-7791 605-484-1502

605-990-7786 605-990-7789 605-990-7796 605-990-7794 605-990-7780 616-481-7566 612-230-6129 605-695-9368 605-332-9959

Extended Cabinet

Bishop Bruce R. Ough Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area 612-870-4007

Jane Hincks

Conference Co-Lay Leader 701-202-5456

Rev. Kris Mutzenberger Northeast Superintendent 701-532-0455

Rev. Bob Ruedebusch

Southwest Superintendent 605-484-1502

Sheila Dailie

Doreen Gosmire

Chair of the Dakotas Common Table 605-949-0660

Director of Communication 605-990-7794

Rev. Ben Ingebretson

Area Director New Church Development 616-481-7566

Diane Owen

Area Program Director Lilly Grant Initiative 612-230-6129

Rev. Rebecca Trefz

Southeast Superintendent Executive Director of Ministries 605- 990-7791

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Deb Kjerstad

Director of Leadership Development 605-990-7796

Jeff Pospisil

Executive Director Finance and Administrative Services 605-990-7786

Rev. Joel Winckler

Northwest Superintendent 701-269-9960

Myrna Hill

Conference Co-Lay Leader 605-490-0109

Sheri Meister

President/CEO Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Foundations 605-990-7789

Keith Shew

Area Director Camp and Retreat Ministry 612-230-6130

Conference Staff

Dana Bassett

Accounting Clerk 605-990-7782

Susan Punt

Ministries Assistant 605-990-7782

David Stucke

Communications Associate 605-990-7795

Stacey Edwards

Area Coordinator Camp and Retreat Ministries 855-622-1973

JoAnn Schlimgen

Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services 605-990-7787

Beata Ferris

Al Roll

Missional Impact Coach 701-391-2015

Diane Weller

Leana Stunes

Conference Benefits Officer 605-990-7785

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Kelsey Morgan

Area Project Coordinator Office Assistant Camp and Retreat Ministries Dakotas and Minnesota 605-990-7783 United Methodist Foundations 605-990-7797

Donor Relations and Development Coordinator Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Foundations 605-990-7780

Bea Stucke

Coordinator of Ministry Operations 605-990-7791

II. ELECTED LEADERSHIP

*Year and class information can be obtained at the conference office or from the nominations chair.

Names in italics indicate laity.

C om m ittee/Agency

T HE C OMMON TABLE ( CT)

(3 Lay, 3 Clergy)

First Name

Sheila Cody Steve Jeanne Ross

Ex officio (with vote)

Jeff Myrna Joel Ex officio (without vote) Bruce Rebecca

Tim Nancy Bruce Rebecca Kris Bob Joel Ben Diane Deb Keith Sheri Jeff Doreen Myrna Jane Ex officio (without vote) Sheila MI S S I ONA L Clay L EADERS L I NK Eric (12 including standing Melissa committees) Corey Randy Anita JoAnn CONFERENCE CHA NCE L L OR S THE EXTENDED C A BIN ET

Standing Committees (Membership with vote) Ex officio (with vote) Ex officio (without vote)

B OA RD OF ORDAI NE D MI NI S TRY ( BOM)

(Nominated by the Bishop)

Kris Jeff Nicole Jane Rebecca Deb Kris Keith Betty Val Brandon Katie Sara Sharla Gary Howard

Last Name

Role

Dailie Warns Behrens Sortland Reinhiller

Chair Laity at large Clergy at large Clergy at large Clergy at large To be filled - Laity at large Adel CCFA chair Hill Conference Co-Lay Leader Winckler District Superintendent Ough Bishop Trefz Executive Director of Ministries/ Cabinet Representative Ottmar North Dakota Oviatt South Dakota Ough Bishop Trefz Exec. Director Ministries & SE DS Mutzenberger DS Northeast Ruedebusch DS Southwest Winckler DS Northwest Ingebretson Area Director New Church Develop.

Owen Lilly Grant Program Director Kjerstad Director of Leadership Development Area Director Camp & Retreat Ministries Shew Dakotas UM Foundation Pres. / CEO Meister Pospisil Exec. Director Finance & Admin.

Gosmire Director of Communications Hill Conference Co-Lay Leader Hincks Conference Co-Lay Leader Dailie Chair Common Table Lundberg Chair Van Meter Gall Young Adult and Campus Ministries Enfield Hedge Tulp Hipple SW Co-Lay Leader To be filled To be filled Larson Board of Ordained Ministry Lathrop Coordinator for CCYM Clade Camping Representative Hincks Conference Co-Lay Leader Trefz Executive Director of Ministries Kjerstad Director of Leadership Development Mutzenberger District Superintendent Area Director Camp & Retreat Ministries Shew Janke Co-Director of Lay Servant Ministries Reinhiller Chair & Dean of Licensing School Vetter Vice Chair Ricke Secretary McManus Registrar McCaskell Clergy Ball-Kilbourne Conference Relations Chair Grinager Retired Liaison Deacon Liaison to be filled

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Phone

605-949-0660 605-480-0369 605-266-2135 701-320-1477 701-426-5456

Email

skdailie@gmail.com cwarns@hotmail.com steve.behrens50@gmail.com pastorjeannes@gmail.com pastorsplay@hotmail.com

605-350-5159 pastorjeffa@gmail.com 605-490-0109 myrnajhill@yahoo.com 701-269-9960 Jjoel.winckler@dakotasumc.org 612-230-3334 bishop@dkmnareaumc.org 605-990-7781 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org 701-252-7229 605-886-5812 612-230-3334 605-990-7781 605-228-5139 605-484-1502 701-269-9960 612-230-6124 612-230-6129 605-990-7796 612-230-6130 605-990-7790 605-990-7786 605-990-7794 605-490-0109 701-202-5456 605-949-0660 605-775-2752 870-219-6255 605-880-4500 605-665-2991 920-420-9901 701-320-9058 605-222-0357

tottmar@ottmarlaw.com nancy@grolawfirm.com bishop@dkmnareaumc.org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org myrnajhill@yahoo.com janehincks@hotmail.com skdailie@gmail.com pastorclayumc@hotmail.com ervanmet@dwu.edu melissa.gall@hotmail.com cenfield52@gmail.com madison.umc@midconetwork.com crazy4bookslms@gmail. com joanne.hipple@outlook.com

605-860-8781 701-772-1869 605-237-6786 701-202-5456 605-990-7781 605-990-7796 605-228-5139 612-230-6130 703-629-6709 701-426-5456 701-223-4401 605-467-0918 701-282-5765 605-484-4588 701-500-0985 605-297-1060

krislarson1@msn.com pastorjefflathrop@gmail.com pastrixnicole@gmail.com janehincks@hotmail.com rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org BettyJ131@hotmail.com vreinhiller@msn.com brandon@legacyumc.org pastorkricke@gmail.com pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org knollwoodpastor@gmail.com gbk@prairiescribbler.com grinagerh@gmail.com

C om m ittee/Agency

First Name

Last Name

Role

Phone

Email

Bruce Ray Nancy

Forbes Baker Manning

Extension Ministries Liaison Northeast Committee Chair Southeast Committee Chair

612-708-3419 701-220-4803 605-215-3429

forbes@morningside.edu ray@fargofaithumc.org nancyserving@gmail.com

DeAnn Mike

Eidem Flowers

Southwest Committee Chair Northwest Committee Chair

605-484-6041 701-799-1174

deann.eidem@clumc.com slministry@hotmail.com

Chang Kris Marilyn Kyle Jen Keith

Yi Larson Spurrell Reinhiller Tyler Nelson

Clergy Local Licensed Pastor Registrar Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy To be filled - Clergy

701-772-1893 605-860-8781 605-270-3185 605-214-7474 701-642-4439 605-630-6586

pastorchangyi@gmail.com krislarson1@msn.com

Richard Tom Alisha Nancy Randy Ex officio (with vote) Kris Ex officio (without vote) Deb C OMMI T T E E ON NOMI NA T I ONS Nancy Amber Marilyn Pat Sandra Connie Jeff Myrna Sharman Anita Ex officio (without vote) Rebecca Deb C A MP A ND Nicole RETREAT MINISTRY Lyall COUNCI L Kevin Tyrel Kris Ex officio (without vote) Keith Christy Auxiliary/ Invited (without vote) Levi and Lara Paul and Brenda CONF ERENCE Jeff COUNCI L ON Brenda Y OUTH MI NI S T R I E S John ( C C Y M) District Coordinators Steve Jerry Quaya Melissa Peggy District Youth Anna Representatives Camille

Wahlstrom Dravland Vincent Trautman Meissner Mutzenberger Kjerstad

Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay NE DS - Cabinet Representative Director of Leadership Development To be filled - Chair Hallenbeck SE District Laffey SE District & Conf. Secretary Stroh SE District Siefken NE District Marquardt NE District To be filled - NE District Eichinger SW District Adel SW District Hill SW District & Conf. Co-Lay Leader Zachrison NW District Tulp NW District To be filled - NW District Trefz Exec. Director of Ministries Kjerstad Director of Leadership Development Clade Chair Workman Lay Tulp Lay Schlecht Lay Mutzenberger District Superintendent Area Director Camp & Retreat Ministries Shew Heflin Site Director Lake Poinsett Ziegler Site Directors Storm Mountain

carepastor@watertownfirst.church

burgpastor@hotmail.com pastorjent@gmail.com keith@downtownfirstumc.com

605-484-7761 605-222-0579 605-995-2937 605-484-1316 701-663-2305 605-228-5139 605-990-7796

rkw68@live.com dravland@pie.midco.net alvincen@dwu.edu njt751@gmail.com

605-360-2352 605-990-7791 605-366-1870 605-395-6626 701-265-4308

nghallenbeck@gmail.com conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org mjstroh516@gmail.com lpksiefken@nvc.net smarquardt3@gmail.com

605-787-5799 605-350-5159 605-490-0109 701-320-0463 701-320-9058

godaboveall@hotmail.com pastorjeffa@gmail.com myrnajhill@yahoo.com sharman.zachrison@gmail.com crazy4bookslms@gmail. com

605-990-7781 605-990-7796 605-237-6786 701-250-9379 701-646-2123 701-320-7636 605-228-5139 612-230-6130 605-983-5547 605-343-4391

rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org pastrixnicole@gmail.com

randymeissguy@gmail.com

kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org

lyall.workman@outlook.com

Lint

Site Directors Wesley Acres

701-733-2413

office@epworthvalley.com tyman_nd@hotmail.com kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org christy.heflin@dakcamps.org levi.ziegler@dakcamps.org, lara.ziegler@dakcamps.org paulnbrenda@hotmail.com

Lathrop Lint

701-772-1869 701-733-2413

pastorjefflathrop@gmail.com paulnbrenda@hotmail.com

Britt

Conference Coord. Youth Ministries NW District To be filled - SE District SW District

605-787-2414

pastorjohnbritt@gmail.com

Hilton Simmons Ackerman Gall Hanson Mutzenberger Zachrison

SW District SW District NE District NE District At Large NE District NW District

605-390-1301 325-665-9273 701-261-6492 605-880-4500 605-584-1328

andone39@gmail.com youthpastorJDS@gmail.com pastorquaya@arthurumc.org

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melissa.gall@hotmail.com

pastor@leadtumc.com

C om m ittee/Agency

MI S S I ONA L CONGREGATI ONS L I NK ( 1 2 )

Ex officio (without vote)

MI S S I ONA L I MP A C T L I NK

First Name

Last Name

Tyler Alex Paige Elisabeth Haley Chloe Emma Jordan Paul Scott John

Rasmussen Jensen Lehrkamp Ortiz Ferguson Jacobs Isaacson Kitzmiller Massingill McKirdy Srstka

Zach Kori Jenene Matt Michele Cory Bruce Ben Rebecca

Kingery Lehrkamp Earl Morrison Slott Thrall Ough Ingebretson Trefz

Gail Marty Laura Karl Leisa

Arnold Toepke-Floyd Borman Kroger Richards

Role

SE District SE District SW District SW District SW District SW District SW District SW District SW District Chair, Clergy Laity To be filled - Lay To be filled - Lay Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Bishop, without vote Area Director New Church Develop.

Executive Director of Ministries To be filled - Chair

Phone

Email

605-642-3457

scott.mckirdy@spearfishumc.org

605-941-6048

J1srstka@aol.com

605-838-6303 605-430-4389 605-720-5578 605-366-5009 605-390-8757 701-462-3220 612-230-3334 612-230-6124 605-990-7781

zach.kingery@gmail.com koriannlehrkamp@hotmail.com ljearl@outlook.com matt@sfasbury.org PastorMich.SD@gmail.com thrallcory@gmail.com bishop.ough@dkmnareaumc.org ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org

605-892-5007 701-325-0378 605-321-5218 605-999-9898 505-228-1667

gail.arnold.ga@gmail.com pastormarty@daktel.com lborman@att.net karlkroger@gmail.com leisa@leisarichardslaw.com

605-695-9368

edmarshatimm19@gmail.com

605-690-4443 701-845-1721 605-990-7781 701-391-2015 605-695-9368 605-941-1071 701-690-8958 701-260-8382 605-690-4443 701-840-2255 701-845-1721 701-535-0109 605-224-9586 605-224-4279 701-662-3248 605-786-7424 701-232-5457 605-638-0922

quilter48@icloud.com virlynhoff@yahoo.com rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org al.roll@dakotasumc.org edmarshatimm19@gmail.com kluckmang@gmail.com robynandrich@ndsupernet.com 5rustands@gmail.com Quilter48@icloud.com bevenger@bektel.com virlynhoff@yahoo.com bpets@drtel.net Plgalinat@yahoo.com dotlib@pie.midco.net joyce.carter47@outlook. com johnsyellowrose@hotmail.com

To be filled To be filled Standing Committees (Membership with vote)

Marsha

Timm

Ex officio (with vote)

Diane VirLyn Rebecca Al Marsha Glenda Robyn Lynda Diane Bev VirLyn Brenda Penny Dorothy Joyce Cheryl Charlene Jan

Culver Hoff Trefz Roll Timm Kluckman Nadvornik Rustand Culver Enger Hoff Rekow Galinat Collett Carter McKnight Koll Petersen

Robert

Schultz

Treasurer

605-987-2569

BOMAR67@q.com

Jeff

Adel

Chair, Executive Team

605-350-5159

pastorjeffa@gmail.com

Ex officio (without vote) UNI TE D ME T HODI S T WOME N ( U MW)

UNI TE D M E T H O D I S T ME N MI S S I ONA L RE S OURCE S L I NK CONF ERENCE

United Methodist Women President To be filled – Conference Secretary of Global Ministries UMW Mission Coord. Social Action UMW Mission Coord for Education Executive Director of Ministries Staff Representative President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Social Action Membership, Nurture, Outreach Education and Interpretation Spiritual Growth Secretary of Program Resources Communications Coordinator Committee on Nominations Chair Committee on Nominations Committee on Nominations Committee on Nominations President

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jkpetersen@gmail.com

C om m ittee/Agency

First Name

Last Name

Ruth Jennifer Arlyn Geoff Mary Lee Josh Mark Ex officio (without vote) Bruce Rebecca Jeff Sheri Eric Bob BOARD OF Elaine PEN SIO N S A N D Anne HEALTH BENEFITS Eric (B O PH B ) Don Jack Al Roy Shawn Debra Valerie

Barrett Erickson Coalter Hilton Nielson Willprecht Johnsen Ough Trefz Pospisil Meister Walth Ruedebusch Roberts Osborne Walth Armstrong Erickson Roll Caudill Culey Coalter

Steve Cynthia Michele Diana Dayne Ex officio (without vote) Leana Jeff JoAnn Howard Bob BOARD OF Dennis T R U ST EES (B O T ) Kathy Deb Bill Boyd Marvin Mark Merril Kristi Al Joyce Ex officio (without vote) Jeff Tim Nancy Bob HUMA N Barry RESOURCES (HRC) Laura Nancy Sheila Rebecca Clay Scott

Ottmar Nelson Slott Fuhrman Zachrison Stunes Pospisil Schlimgen Grinager Ruedebusch Holm Mah Mack Bates Blumer Winstryg Stearns Knodle Barber Goehring Carter Pospisil Ottmar Oviatt Ruedebusch Whipkey Borman Bohlen Mennenga Trefz Lundberg McKirdy

COUNCI L ON F I NANCE AND A DMI NI S T R A T I ON ( CCFA)

Role

Secretary, Executive Team

Bishop Executive Director of Ministries Treasurer Dakotas UM Foundation Pres. / CEO

Board of Pensions Representative Cabinet Rep., Executive Team Chair Vice Chair Recording Secretary

Hummel LaBounty

ND Registered Agent

Conference Benefits Officer Treasurer and SD Registered Agent Assistant Treasurer BOM Representative Cabinet Representative Chair-Lay man Lay woman Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Lay man Lay man Lay woman Lay man Lay woman Treasurer Conference Chancellor ND Conference Chancellor SD Cabinet Representative Clergy - Chair Clergy Laity Laity Executive Director of Ministries Missional Leaders Representative Missional Congregations Representative

To be filled - Missional Impact Rep.

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Phone

Email

605-348-5045 605-254-5780 605-929-5727 701-721-7313 701-845-5717 605-254-2545 605-440-3201 612-230-3334 605-990-7781 605-990-7786 605-990-7790 701-220-6331 605-484-1502 605-331-5788 701-368-9815 701-220-6331 605-271-8846 605-448-2900 701-391-2015 605-362-1812 605-360-8352 605-929-5446 605-660-5419

rvbarrett@rap.midco.net jennifer@jefinancial.net revac54@hotmail.com velvaumcpastor@yahoo.com marylee@quiltedceiling.com jjwillprecht@hotmail.com pastormarkjohnsen@gmail.com bishop@dkmnareaumc.org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org Jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org eric@rock30games.com bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org ejroberts@sio.midco.net osborne@daktel.com ericwalth@gmail.com donanddawn@sio.midco.net jack@venturecomm.net al.roll@dakotasumc.org roybcaud@aol.com Shawn.Culey@dakotasumc.org dcoalter@hotmail.com ladypastorvalerie@gmail.com

701-320-9470 605-351-2818 605-390-8757 701-820-0473 701-840-7294 605-990-7785 605-990-7786 605-990-7787 605-297-1060 605-484-1502 605-324-3674 605-360-6421 605-448-5357 605-610-6209 605-995-1961 701-516-7407

sottmar@ottmarlaw.com cynthianelson1@sio.midco.net pastormich.sd@gmail.com gdfuhrman@mlgc.com pastordayne@gmail.com leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org grinagerh@gmail.com bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org djh@venturecomm.net Kathy@ameri-star.com ndmack@venturecomm.net igtwlb@vastbb.net besquare@mit.midco.net mwinstryg@yahoo.com

701-799-9833 605-343-2015 701-269-2968 701-740-5795 605-990-7786 701-252-7229 605-886-5812 605-484-1502 605-270-2332 605-338-4562 605-692-7744 605-881-2159 605-990-7781 605-775-2752 605-642-3457

merrilkno@aol.com kristibarber37@gmail.com agoehri@daktel.com joyce.carter47@outlook.com jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org tottmar@ottmarlaw.com nancy@grolawfirm.com bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org pastorbarry55@gmail.com lborman@att.net nbohlen@swiftel.net csmennenga@gmail.com rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org pastorclayumc@hotmail.com scott.mckirdy@spearfishumc.org

C om m ittee/Agency

First Name

Jeff Steve Ex officio (without vote) Bruce Jeff Bob COMMI S S I ON ON Duane ARCHI VE S AND Tom HI S TORY ( CAH) Sheri Devern Tanner Cheryl Laurie Ex officio (without vote) Pat Stephen ANNUAL Kay CONF ERENCE Bruce SESSI ONS Rebecca C OMMI T T E E Jane (appointed by the Bishop) Sara Kip Charlie Taylor Nancy Val Bea Lou Doreen Duane Deb Dayne ADMINISTRATIVE Stephen REVIEW COM M ITTEE Gary (2017-2020) – Clergy (nominated by the Bishop) Jeff C OMMI T T E E ON I NVESTI GATI ON

Doug Jenene Penny Kim Joanne Terry Jerry

Jennifer Myrna Jennifer Al Keith Ryan Rebecca Jodi RE CORDS , RUL E S Rebecca AND PROCEDURES Duane C OMMI T T E E Amber CONF ERENCE Lisa DI S AS TE R Mark

C OMMI T T E E O N E P I S C O P A C Y ( COE)

Last Name

Adel Behrens Ough Pospisil Ruedebusch Coates Thaden Fadley Schwenn Carlson

Role

Missional Resources Representative Common Table Representative Bishop Treasurer Cabinet Representative Chair Laity Clergy To be filled - Clergy Clergy Laity To be filled - Lay

Finney Langland Breidenbach Perry Braun Ough Trefz Hincks Nelson Roozen Moore Johnson Hallenbeck Melmer Stucke Whitmer Gosmire Coates Kjerstad Zachrison Perry Rae Adel

Conference Historian Archivist Archivist emeritus Historical Society Chair Chair Bishop (without vote) Exec. Director of Ministries/ Host DS Conference Co-Lay Leader Host Team Host Team Host Team Host Team Host Team Host Team Site Coordinator Worship Coordinator Communications Coordinator Agenda Coordinator BOM Representative At Large Chair

Diehl Earl Eberhart Callies Ottmar Pendergast Bass

Clergy Clergy Clergy Laity Laity Laity Clergy alternate Laity alternate Laity - Chair Conference Co-Lay Leader Member appointed by Bishop Member appointed by Bishop Member appointed by Conference Member appointed by Conference Member NCJ COE Member NCJ COE Exec. Director of Ministries, Chair Member Conference Secretary Conf. Disaster Response Coordinator Planning

Larsen Hill Tyler Roll Nelson Mutzenberger Trefz Cataldo Trefz Coates Laffey Johnsen Ellingson

Alternate

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Phone

Email

605-350-5159 605-266-2135 612-230-3334 605-990-7786 605-484-1502 605-695-5561 605-624-3286 701-213-9344

pastorjeffa@gmail.com steve.behrens50@gmail.com bishop@dkmnareaumc..org jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org dcoates70@yahoo.com tommy123@vyn.midco.net sherifadley@gmail.com

605-949-1742 701-595-6258

djacres@q.com tannerc9@gmail.com

605-332-9959 605-995-2134 605-996-9230 763-427-6080 701-232-1915 612-230-3334 605-990-7781 701-202-5456 605-261-6444 605-645-9630 605-270-3945 605-413-8851 605-360-2352 605-280-4035 605-390-1434 605-226-1279 605-990-7794 605-695-5561 605-990-7796 701-845-0340 763-427-6080 605-940-7865 605-350-5159

fcheryl6@aol.com LaLangla@dwu.edu breidenbach@mit.midco. net historian@centurylink.net braunk@cableone.net bishop@dkmnareaumc.org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org janehincks@hotmail.com pastorsara@sfumc.org kip@sfasbury.org pastorcharlie@sunnycrest.org johnsont@sfumc.org nghallenbeck@gmail.com valmelmer@hotmail.com bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org pastorlou@nvc.net doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org dcoates70@yahoo.com deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org pastordayne@gmail.com historian@centurylink.net gary.w.rae@gmail.com pastorjeffa@gmail.com

605-431-1123 605-720-6389 605-310-8504 605-270-2327 701-252-7229 605-351-6934 701-775-5696

dugdeal@gmail.com ljearl@outlook.com ebhartp@gmail.com birdiecallies@yahoo.com jottmar@ottmarlaw.com tpendergast@gra.midco.net jerry.bass@gra.midco.net

605-359-6682 605-490-0109 701-642-6202 701-391-2015 605-630-6586 701-232-4416 605-990-7781 701-378-2327 605-990-7791 605-695-5561 605-990-7799 605-440-3200 218-779-5707

jlarsen@hwalaw.com myrnahill@yahoo.com pastorjent@gmail.com al.roll@dakotasumc.org keith@downtownfirstumc.com ryanmutzenberger@gmail.com rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org jodicataldo@yahoo.com rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org dcoates70@yahoo.com conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org lisaraejohnsen@gmail.com mellingson56@gmail.com

C om m ittee/Agency

RE S P ONS E

DAKOT AS UNI TE D ME T HODI S T FOUNDATI ON B OA RD

NORTHE AS T D IST R IC T (N E ) NE Di s t r i c t Co mmi t t e e o n Or d a i n e d Mi n i s t r y

First Name

Last Name

Role

Phone

Planning Operations Operations Operations Training At Large At Large At Large Administration and Communication Staff Representative Administration and Communication Chair Vice Chair

605-786-2262 701-667-2050 701-799-1174 701-799-1174 605-371-1205 605-765-4335 605-787-5799 605-787-5799 605-990-7786 701-391-2015 605-990-7794 605-376-5388 605-343-7145 605-990-7790

lindambaldock@gmail.com junkenholz@aol.com Childharvest@msn.com Spiritlakeministry@outlook.com lkropenske@yahoo.com trefzponyexpress@hotmail.com godaboveall@hotmail.com godaboveall@hotmail.com jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org al.roll@dakotasumc.org doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org jeff@605advantage.com knollwoodpastor@gmail.com sheri.meister@dakotasumf.org

605-990-7786 720-985-7845 605-996-4488 605-432-7874 605-224-9346 605-484-1502 605-760-4916 605-484-7761 701-220-6331 612-230-3334

jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org straviaj@gmail.com richard.platt@bankwestsd.com D.DPage@outlook.com scottddp@yahoo.com bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org spietila@firstdakota.com rkw68@live.com ericwalth@gmail.com bishop@dkmnareaumc.org

701-220-4803 701-742-2925

ray@fargofaithumc.org norskie@drtel.net

701-775-5696 605-359-9480 605-933-0077 701-240-5346 605-770-6184 701-885-9082 605-996-6552 218-779-5707 605-432-4766 605-996-6552

jerry.bass@gra.midco.net markgronseth@gmail.com robsalmonson@hotmail.com pastorlou@nvc.net beckyrholten@gmail.com donald.miller@und.edu kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org mellingson56@gmail.com pastorthom@milbankcentral.org kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org jessmzerr@gmail.com dave@calvaryfargo.com mark_softball34@hotmail.com mwsumc@gmail.com mmreiners@itcmilbank.com kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org lpksiefken@nvc.net smarquardt3@gmail.com nghallenbeck@gmail.com valmelmer@hotmail.com nancyserving@gmail.com revron24@gmail.com wagtynumc@hcinet.net kip@sfasbury.org

Linda Jim Mike Libby Linda Nancy Connie Jim Jeff Al Doreen Jeff Sharla Sheri

Baldock Unkenholz Flowers Flowers Kropenske Trefz Eichinger Eichinger Pospisil Roll Gosmire Nelson McCaskell Meister

Jeff Jerry Richard Dave Scott Bob Steve Richard Eric Bruce

Pospisil Treasurer Stravia Platt Page Jones Ruedebusch Pietila Wahlstrom Walth Ough Bishop, without vote To be filled - Co-Lay Leader To be filled - Co-Lay Leader Baker Chair Olson Clergy

Ray Steve

Jerry Mark Rob Lou Becky Don Kris NE Bu i l d i n g a n d Mark Loca t i on Commi t t e e Thom Kris NE Supe r i nt e nde ncy Jessica Co mmi t t e e Dave Mark Rick Melanie Kris NE Co mmi t t e e o n Pat No mi n a t i o n s Sandra S OUTHE AS T Nancy D IST R IC T (SE ) Val SE District Committee Nancy on Ordained Ministry Ron Laurie Kip Dustin Troy Val

Bass Gronseth Salmonson Whitmer Holten Miller Mutzenberger Ellingson Bowsher Mutzenberger Zerr Motta Britton Pittenger Reiners Mutzenberger Siefken Marquardt Hallenbeck Melmer Manning Johnson Kidd Roozen Strande Hansen Melmer

President/CEO, Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodists Foundations

Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Laity District Superintendent Clergy Clergy District Superintendent Laity (Chair) Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy District Superintendent Clergy Co-Lay Leader Co-Lay Leader Clergy - Chair Clergy Clergy - LLP Clergy Laity Laity Laity

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701-232-5650 701-240-4939 701-680-9879 605-432-4796 605-996-6552 605-395-6656 701-265-4308 605-360-2352 605-280-4035 605-215-3429 605-665-2991 605-376-0752 605-645-9630 605-359-0007 605-263-3104 605-280-4035

Email

dstrande@americanchurchgroup.com

ethansen@iw.net valmelmer@hotmail.com

C om m ittee/Agency

First Name

Connie

SE Bui l di ng and Locati on

SE Superi ntendency Co mmi t t e e

S E No mi n a t i o n s S OU T HWE S T DI S T R I CT ( S W) S W Di s t r i c t Co mmi t t e e on Or d a i n e d Mi n i s t r y

SW Bui l di ng and L o c a t i o n Co mmi t t e e

SW Superintendency Co mmi t t e e

SW Commi t t e e on No mi n a t i o n s NOR T HWE S T DI S T R I CT ( NW) NW Di s t r i c t Co mmi t t e e on Or d a i n e d Mi n i s t r y

Rebecca Gary Keith John Cortland Rebecca Nancy Diane Charles Kim Kyle Teresa Arlyn Sara Nancy Marilyn JoAnn Richard Deann Julia Peggy Greg Jenene Sharla Barry Ashley Joanne Bob Sharla Gordon Jeff Darwin Robert David Eileen Bob Richard JoAnn Ashley Greg Sharla Janelle Clint Connie Jeff Annie Mike Perry Jane Annie Karl Bruce Marty Joel

Last Name

Smith

Role

Laity

Trefz Rae Nelson Claggett Carnes Trefz Hallenbeck Kisch Schnabel Callies Reinhiller Person Coalter Hock Hallenbeck Stroh Hipple Wahlstrom Eidem Jones Hanson Kroger Earl McCaskell Whipkey Alsup Hipple Ruedebusch McCaskell Higgins Adel Kopfman Puffer Bonde Wilson Ruedebusch Wahlstrom Hipple Alsup Kroger MCaskell Jones Vanneman Eichinger Adel

District Superintendent Clergy Clergy Laity Laity District Superintendent Co-Lay Leader Laity Laity Laity Clergy Clergy Clergy Laity Laity Laity Co-Lay Leader Co-Lay Leader Clergy - Chair Laity - Secretary Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy-LLP Clergy Laity Laity District Superintendent Clergy Clergy Clergy Clergy Laity Laity Laity District Superintendent Co-Lay Leader, interim chair Co-Lay Leader Laity Clergy Clergy Laity Laity Clergy Clergy Co-Lay Leader Carlson Co-Lay Leader Flowers Chair Secretary Schnabel Hincks Laity Carlson Laity Kroger Clergy Adams Clergy Toepke-Floyd Clergy Winckler District Superintendent

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Phone

Email

605-363-5097

cmsmith@siouxvalley.net

605-990-7781 605-940-7865 605-630-6586 605-770-7248 605-763-5427 605-990-7781 605-360-2352 605-665-1500 605-692-5655 605-270-2327 605-214-7474 605-691-2070 605-929-5727 605-427-0209 605-360-2352 605-366-1870 605-222-0357 605-484-7761 605-484-6041 605-280-2670 605-584-1328 605-321-3342 605-720-5578 605-343-7145 605-270-2332 605-390-4296 605-222-0357 605-484-1502 605-343-7145 605-499-8757 605-350-5159 605-673-3473 605-745-4819 605-280-9680 605-673-3401 605-484-1502 605-484-7761 605-222-0357 605-390-4296 605-321-3342 605-343-7145 605-722-5911

rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org gary.w.rae@gmail.com keith@downtownfirstumc.com johnclaggett@mit-tel.net

605-787-5799 605-350-5159 701-269-4483 701-269-9960 701-255-4281 701-202-5456 701-269-4483 605-999-9898 701-663-8909 701-325-0378 701-269-9960

rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org nghallenbeck@gmail.com dkischfumc@gmail.com cvschnabel@brookings.net birdiecallies@yahoo.com kwrein@hotmail.com pianoperson@live.com revac54@hotmail.com hockssd@iw.net nghallenbeck@gmail.com mjstroh516@gmail.com joanne.hipple@outlook.com rkw68@live.com deann.eidem@clumc.com juliajonesaud@gmail.com

pastor@leadtumc.com pierre1umc@mncomm.com ljearl@outlook.com knollwoodpastor@gmail.com pastorbarry55@gmail.com ashleyalsup@hotmail.com joanne.hipple@outlook.com

bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org knollwoodpastor@gmail.com higgins557@msn.com pastorjeffa@gmail.com drkopf@goldenwest.net puffer@gwtc.net pew@gwtc.net bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org rkw68@live.com joanne.hipple@outlook.com ashleyalsup@hotmail.com pierre1umc@mncomm.com knollwoodpastor@gmail.com jljones@midco.net cvannman@gwtc.net godaboveall@hotmail.com pastorjeffa@gmail.com morningjoyfarm@hotmail.com SLMinistry@hotmail.com

pastorperrys@msn.com janehincks@hotmail.com morningjoyfarm@hotmail.com karlkroger@gmail.com bruceadams2261@yahoo.com pastormarty@daktel.com joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org

C om m ittee/Agency

NW Bu i l d i n g s a n d L o c a t i o n Co mmi t t e e

NW S u p e r i n t e n d e n c y Co mmi t t e e

NW Co mmi t t e e o n No mi n a t i o n s T R EE O F LIFE M IN IST R Y

Ex officio

OP E N DOOR C OMMUNI T Y CE NTE R – B OA RD OF DI RE CTORS

Ex Officio S OL AR OVE N PARTNERS BOARD O F D I RE CTORS ( S OP )

First Name

Last Name

Role

Phone

Email

Rick Cory Dayne Joel Annie

Craig Thrall Zachrison Winckler Carlson

Clergy Clergy Clergy District Superintendent District Co-Lay Leader

701-329-1810 701-319-1137 701-840-7294 701-269-9960 701-269-4483

imrickcraig@icloud.com thrallcory@gmail.com

Jane Randy Marvin Ross

Hincks Meissner Winstryg Reinhiller

701-202-5456 701-663-2305 701-516-7407 701-426-5456

janehincks@hotmail.com randymeissguy@gmail.com mwinstryg@yahoo.com pastorsplay@hotmail.com

Joel Sharman Anita Dennis Jo Jason Tom Jeanine Bruce Randy Linda Bruce Bob Al Steve Phil Derrick Jolene MaryLee Jim Randy Kenneth

Winckler Zachrison Tulp Unkenholz Watkins Christensen Gilmore Carpenter Millikan Burnison Garriott Ough Ruedebusch Roll Van Dyke Sjursen Hobein Puhalla Steele Unkenholz Meissner Hogue

Conference Co-Lay Leader Laity Clergy Clergy To be filled - Laity To be filled - Laity District Superintendent Laity Laity Member Vice President Appointed to White River/ Mission President Member Secretary Member Executive Director Bishop District Superintendent Missional Impact Link Rep. Chair Secretary Treasurer Director Trustee Representative Member Member Member

701-269-9960 701-320-0463 701-320-9058 605-280-4581 605-665-4681 605-490-2601 605-665-8303 605-987-5110 605-366-4675 605-350-6978 605-856-4266 612-230-3334 605-484-1502 701-391-2015 701-426-8662 701-751-1338 701-258-5716 701-222-3004

joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org sharman.zachrison@gmail.com crazy4bookslms@gmail. com dgu47@aol.com pastorjowatkins@hotmail.com springer96@msn.com tojan41@yahoo.com umwjeaninec@hotmail.com stilladamsdad@hotmail.com rgburnison@santel.net treeoflife@gwtc.net bishop@dkmnareaumc.org bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org al.roll@dakotasumc.org stevevandyke@lignite.com psjursen@yahoo.com dhobein@bepc.com opendoor@midconetwork.com mlsteele47@hotmail.com junkenholz@aol.com rmeissner@nd.gov

Jerry Mary Brandon Bruce Jennifer Karl Joel Phil Marjorie Gene Dave Gloria Karen

Suko Carter Vetter Adams

Connie Donna Deb Jay Emily Ariana Ex Officio Al SPI RI T LAKE Jerry MINISTRY CENTER Kathy

Member Member Member - Clergy Member - Clergy Hallenbeck Orr Member - Clergy Member – Clergy Kroger Winckler District Superintendent President and Southeast District Lint Evans-de-Carpio Director & Communications Team Bethke Northeast District Silbernagel Northwest District Borgman Southwest District Workman Expertise Gifts Processing and Communications, NW District Smith Communications Team Fisher Communications Team Holland Communications Team Niedert Conference At Large Member Conference At Large Member Warns Arampatzis Conference At Large Member Roll Cabinet Staff Representative Bass President Hammond Member

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701-667-2050 701-663-2305 605-255-1014

701-223-4401 701-663-8909 701-255-1160 605-999-9898 701-269-9960 605-363-3470 612-226-6556 605-233-0168 701-425-1382 605-642-5321 701-214-2234 605-270-1097 605-391-9733 605-431-1973 605-270-9259 605-480-4264 605-216-5933 701-391-2015 701-775-5696 701-833-5357

pastordayne@gmail.com joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org morningjoyfarm@hotmail.com

jsuko@midco.net dmcarter1969@hotmail.com brandon@legacyumc.org bruceadams2261@yahoo. com jhallen03@yahoo.com karlkroger@gmail.com joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org pmllint@goldenwest.net director@solarovenpartners.org gbethke@itctel.com silbernagel.dave@yahoo.com ron.borgman@yahoo.com Klworkman1@outlook.com

cmsmith@siouxvalley.net dmfisher@wildblue.net Holland@rushmore.com niedertj@yahoo.com eswarns@hotmail.com Ariana.arampatzis@dwu.edu al.roll@dakotasumc.org jerry.bass@gra.midco.net hammond@min.midco.net

C om m ittee/Agency

ADVI SORY BOARD

Ex officio

First Name

Last Name

Gary Kenny Valerie

Osborn Baker Luick

Mike Libby

Flowers Flowers

Role

Member Member Member To be filled - member To be filled - member

Phone

Email

701-474-5783 701-640-9923

701-799-1174 701-799-1174

kennybaker_02@hotmail.com valerie.luick@hotmail.com

SLMinistry@hotmail.com SLMinistry@hotmail.com

Bishop Bruce and Char Ough were recognized for 40 years of ministry during closing worship. Bishop Ough retired to serve as the Executive Secretary for the Council of Bishops December 31, 2020.

Participants in the 27th Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference were asked to submit, virtually, one word to describe the ministry and leadership of Bishop Ough. All of the responses were collected forming a word-cloud tribute.

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III. BUSINESS ANNUAL CONFERENCE MINUTES—2020

Annual Conference was conducted as a virtual meeting in several parts. Due to a pandemic, the Dakotas Conference was not able to meet in person during June 2020. Clergy Session was held virtually. Participants could attend at various church locations or on their own device. On June 11, 2020, the clergy session was led by Bishop Bruce Ough, resident bishop for the Dakotas-Minnesota Area, and Rev. Val Reinhiller, who serves Williston Faith UMC, and is chair of Board of Ordained Ministry.

The Celebration of Life in Ministry was held at Sioux Falls First UMC on September 18, 2020 and made available for viewing.

During the service 12 retirees were honored, 16 clergy and spouses who had died during the year were lifted up, two provisional elders were commissioned Rev. Matt Morrison, Rev. Jolene Pietrazak, and one elder, Rev. Henry Jenkins, was received into full membership, whose orders were recognized in 2012. Bishop Ough preached the message titlted, Continue the Naming, Ough acknowledged the world we live in tempts us, urges us to run and hide from proclaiming the name of Jesus. “We hide in embarrassment, in fear, that we will offend someone or become abandoned if we claim the power of Jesus’ name,” Ough said.

The date of an abbreviated business meeting was October 10, 2020, held virtually and broadcast from Sunnycrest UMC in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There were 300 Dakotas Conference clergy and laity that registered as voting members.

OPENING WORSHIP The 27th Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference began the one-day business meeting with opening worship with an episcopal address, titled “A Light Rising in the Darkness,” delivered by Bishop Bruce R. Ough. The 2020 Miracle Offering was collected for our conference's five signature mission ministries. As of October 10, 2020, $21,671.04 was donated. Music was provided by Sunnycrest UMC. PLENARY SESSION I Bishop Ough officially opened the twenty-seventh session of the Dakotas Annual Conference.

Organizational Resolutions The Organizational Resolutions were presented for consideration as part of the registration process for annual conference. The Organizational Resolutions passed. There were 312 total votes—304 people voting yes and 8 people voted no.

Good News TV Media Ministry served as the production company for the virtual annual conference, using the Zoom webinar platform. A review of how the technology works and a practice voting poll was run by GNTV. An ecumenical video greeting, by Constanze Hagmaier, Bishop of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, was viewed.

Missional Report Rev. Rebecca Trefz, who serves Southeast District Superintendent and Executive Director of Ministries for the Dakotas Conference, presented the 2020 Missional Report from the Dakotas Conference Common Table.

The report, presented by video, was divided into four parts for your use: 1) Introduction, what do we value? 2) Jesus, the core of our being, 3) Mission, living out our life with Jesus, 4) Connection, sharing and growing in our love for God and each other.

Awards During the Missional Report, the following awards were presented: Harry Denman Award for Evangelism Award: Val Melmer, laity at Embrace Church in Sioux Falls; Rev. Zach Kingery, clergy at Wessington Springs and Alpena; Ryan Harty, youth from Wahpeton Evergreen UMC; and Abby Ferris, youth from Pierre First UMC. The Multiplying Matters Award was presented to Rev. Charlie Moore, Sioux Falls Sunnycrest UMC ; Herman Perez, Renuevo Ministries at Sioux Falls Sunnycrest and Plankinton; and Rodney Knock, Plankinton and White Lake United Methodist churches.

The Francis Asbury award for higher educations was given to Alicia Vincent, Ph.D, for her work with the Non-Profit Church Leadership Certificate program, a partnership effort of Dakota Wesleyan University and the Dakotas and Minnesota Conferences and Foundations.

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Introduction of Extended Cabinet Bishop Ough introduced the Appointive and Extended Cabinet Members.

Laity Report Jane Hincks, Conference co-lay leader presented the Laity Report, by video.

Conference Council on Finance and Administration The 2021 Budget Report, Legislative item 1.2, was presented by Jeff Pospisil, Conference Treasurer on behalf of the Dakotas Conference Council on Finance and Administration. Jeff expressed his thanks to congregations in the Dakotas who have continued to pay apportionments in this trying time.

The floor was opened for questions, discussions, and debate. There was a question about General Church apportionments being reduced in 2021 and a pending Judicial Council ruling on that matter. This answer is detailed in a footnote on page 87.

Further explanation was provided by Jeff on the exact budget amounts.

There was a question raised about the 50% decrease in the Youth Leadership Development line item. Rebecca explained that there was a change in the contract with Stephanie Caro of Ministry Architects.

After discussion, the 2021 Budget Proposal, was brought to a vote and approved by 98% of the voting members.

Conference Council on Youth Ministries Updates and Youth Awards were presented, via video, by Rev. Jeff Lathrop, Chair of Conference Council on Youth Ministry— CCYM. The Darrel Leach Youth Worker of the Year was awarded to Michelle Kroger, who was a youth leader at Grace UMC in Piedmont, South Dakota and is currently a member of McCabe UMC in Bismarck, North Dakota.

The Hall of Fame Youth Worker Award was presented to Rev. Arlyn Coalter, retired clergy.

It was also shared that Dak Youth was cancelled for 2020.

Thank yous The Bishop expressed his gratitude for Sioux Falls Sunnycrest for their hospitality as the broadcast site for Annual Conference.

Bishop Ough expressed gratitude to the musicians from Sunnycrest for providing music for the worship services and throughout annual conference.

Bishop Ough recognized the Conference staff for their hard work and dedication to the work of the Conference.

The Bishop expressed his gratitude to GNTV for providing service and support to make the virtual conference possible.

Myrna Hill, Conference co-lay leader, lead the session in a prayer.

Bishop Ough recessed the session for lunch.

Lunch Recess PLENARY SESSION II Rev. Herman Perez, leader of Renuevo Ministries at Sunnycrest UMC and Plankinton UMC, opened the session with a prayer.

A video, highlighting Rev. Geoff Hilton’s called story, was viewed. Hilton serves as the pastor at Velva United Methodist Church in North Dakota. He also works as the controller at Dakotas Midland grain elevator. His bi-vocational ministry role is helping him and his congregation grow in the love of God. Nominations Report The Nominations Report was presented by Nancy Hallenbeck, a member of the Committee on Nominations. Some editorial errors were noted in the report.

The Nominations Report was presented for approval, with corrections that were noted. The report was approved by 100% of the members that voted.

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Board of Pensions Report Elaine Roberts, chair of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits, declared the corporate session of the Board of Pensions open. She thanked the members of the Board, Jeff Pospisil and Leana Stunes for their work.

Leana Stunes, who serves as the Chief Benefits Officer for the Dakotas Conference, gave a report, by video, on the business of the committee and the new officers to be elected.

The report and slate of officers was presented for affirmation. A vote was taken to affirm the members for the Board of Pensions, and the members were affirmed by 99% of the voting body.

Bishop Ough declared the Board of Pensions Corporate session closed.

Dakotas United Methodist Foundation The Conference viewed a video message from Sheri Meister, President/CEO of the Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Foundations.

She reported on the conference receiving a Thriving Congregations Grant of nearly $1 million from the Lilly Endowment and what it means for our conference. The program is called the Dakota Connections Initiative. The Dakotas Connection Initiative will enhance our successful ministries and provide resources and platforms to ensure that vital ministry and community impact are happening in our rural communities. The Dakotas Foundation Board of Directors have agreed to partner with a matching gift of $100,000.

Meister reported that this year the Foundation reached a portfolio of $30.6M assets under management and $1,524,039 has been distributed back to churches, ministries, and individuals through endowments and investments set up by churches and individuals.

The Dakotas and Minnesota Foundations are also working as partners for ministry across the Area.

Jubilee Clergy Award Rev. Duane Coates, chair of the Conference Commission on Archives and History reported that two clergy received Jubilee Clergy Awards. Conference Historian Cheryl Finney made the presentations to Rev. Bill Bates and the Rev. Bill Gran.

Board of Ordained Ministry Report The Board of Ordained Ministry Report was given by the Rev. Val Reinhiller, the chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, and viewed on video. She reported on retired clergy, seminary students, Kairos Program students, Elisha Interns, Samuel Project Interns, new local licensed pastors, new provisional elders and new clergy in full connection.

Bishop Ough reported that during the past eight years, 114 clergy have entered the ministry in the Dakotas Conference and our conference is number two in our nation for number of clergy younger the age of 35.

Cabinet Report The Cabinet Report was given by the four District Superintendents: Rev. Kris Mutzenberger serving the Northeast District, Rev. Bob Ruedebusch serving the Southwest District, Rev. Rebecca Trefz, serving the Southeast District, and Rev. Joel Winkler, serving the Northwest District.

The cabinet expressed gratitude for the faithfulness of United Methodists across the Dakotas. In this past year, people have been reaching out to help other churches and communities recover from flooding and dealing with COVID-19. All have given generously with open hearts, some of the tiniest churches giving generously to keep ministry growing and reaching out to the mission field.

Bishop Ough recessed the conference for a 10-minute break Break A video about Rev. DeAnn Eidem’s call to ministry was viewed. Rev. Eidem serves at Canyon Lake UMC in Rapid City, South Dakota. There is not one path to enter pastoral ministry, and everyone’s ministry journey looks a little different.

Rev. DeAnn Eidem is living out her call to ministry balancing being a mom and serving a congregation.

General Conference Report A General Conference Report was given by the four-member delegation elected at the Dakotas Annual Conference Session in

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June of 2019. The delegation includes Kara Togel, lay delegate, seminary student and member of Rapid City First UMC; Rev. Rebecca Trefz, clergy delegate, Southeast District Superintendent and executive director for Ministries of the Dakotas Conference; Beata Ferris, alternate lay delegate, Area Project Coordinator for Camp and Retreat Ministries and member of First UMC in Pierre, South Dakota; and Rev. Sara Nelson, alternate clergy delegate, who serves First UMC in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The delegation reported that the 2020 General Conference has been postponed until August 29-September 7, 2021. The legislative proposals related LBGTQ and The United Methodist Church were presented, the 2021-2024 Budget, Social Principals, along with an overview of the General Conference legislative process.

The Dakotas Conference delegation invited members of the body to be in conversation and to contact the delegation with questions, ideas and thoughts.

Common Table Statement and Resolution from 2019 In point personal privilege, Myrna Hill, conference co-lay leader and common table member, shared a statement from Common Table regarding the process involved in passing a resolution regarding ministry with LGBTQ persons at the 2019 Dakotas Annual Conference. The statement read: "We, the Common Table of the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church, acknowledge the hurt anyone experienced through the process of the adoption of the resolution regarding LGBTQ persons at the 2019 Annual Conference. We value all people whose lives and witness make up the Dakotas Conference. When any one of us hurts, we should all acknowledge that pain. It is our prayer that we can respectfully agree to disagree and maintain our unity as Dakotas Conference Methodists in order to complete our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

Strategy Team Report Bishop Ough stated he does not want the postponed 2020 General Conference to determine the identity or fate of the Dakotas Conference. He called together a Strategy Team to lead the way forward in the Dakotas Conference despite our differences of opinion on the General Conference Legislation.

Rev. Rebecca Trefz shared the values that this Strategy Team has agreed to and who the members of the team are. The team has been meeting bi-monthly since June to accomplish the following three tasks: • “Imagine and develop a model or strategy for how we continue to carry forward our core values and our mission in a post-General Conference environment.

• “Design specific strategies that create ways for pastors and churches to participate in shared ministry, and/or supportive services, innovative partnerships and collaborative Kingdom work while staying true to our convictions and callings.

• “Design strategies for assisting every clergy person and every congregation to find a place where they can best fulfill their contextual mission and vision.”

She said this group will partner with district superintendents to create, format and resource listening and discernment sessions in local churches.

Alisha Vincent, laity at Mitchell Fusion; and Rev. Derek Baum, Aberdeen First, shared some of the discussions the team is having and the resources the team is creating for clergy and churches. They said the meetings to which Trefz referred would help churches wrestling with “griefs and anxieties about possible changes or a formal split in our denomination to discern their values and how those values can help guide decision-making in the future.”

A breakthrough prayer, developed by the Strategy Team, was read together.

Some questions came up in the chat while the vote was being taken. A question was raised about whether any members on the strategy team were from churches withholding their apportionments and, if so,why they could still be part of the strategy team.

Another question addressed whether there were any LGBTQIA persons on the task force. Bishop Ough gave further explanation on how he selected the group and said he doesn’t know the sexual orientation of every member of the task force.. He said members were selected for their ability to articulate a variety of opinions as we continue to move forward.

Rev. Sara McManus was recognized for a question as to why conference members who disagreed with the 2019 LGBTQ resolution, and serve churches who continue to support the conference with apportionments were not appointed to the Strategy Team. In response, Bishop said it grieves him greatly when churches, regardless of theological perspective, withhold apportionments as a method of expressing disagreement with actions of the Annual Conference. He said that in his opinion, it is often a

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failure of leadership. He said the Strategy Team is not an official conference agency and therefore is not a representative group.

Bishop apologized to those who were disappointed with the selection of members, saying it was not his intention to hurt or disenfranchise anyone. He said his aim was to bring together a variety of voices and experiences to discern a way for our conference to remain viable and strong even in the face of a possible denominational separation.

Bishop Ough shared what he believes are the Dakotas Conference's core values and encouraged our conference to continue to lead the way for the global United Methodist Church to be better together and how to encourage and support one another despite our differences.

Annual Conference Site Rotation Annual Conference Site Rotation, was presented by Rev. Rebecca Trefz on behalf of the Sessions Committee. The change was needed because 2020 Annual Conference was not held in Sioux Falls in a combined session with Minnesota. Vote to affirm the site rotation legislation was taken. The site rotation legislation was approved by a 98% vote.

Interim Bishop for 2021 Bishop Laurie Haller from the Iowa Episcopal area was announced as the interim Bishop for the Dakotas Conference for 2021.

Bishop Haller shared a video greeting to the attendees.

Closing of Churches Rev. Rebecca Trefz asked for a point of personal privilege for acknowledging the closing churches in our conference which include Beulah UMC in North Dakota, Mission Fargo New Church start in Fargo, North Dakota, and Egan UMC in South Dakota.

Bishop Ough prayed a prayer of thanksgiving for their ministry.

Consent Calendar Rev. RebeccaTrefz moved to approve the consent calendar. Rev. Kris Mutzenberger seconded it.

Rev. Duane Coates was recognized to ask a question about the proposed equitable compensation policy. In answering the question, Conference Treasurer, Jeff Pospisil said that nothing in the proposed policy abrogates any other existing conference policies regarding benefits owed clergy appointed to local churches within the Dakotas Conference. Further discussion determined that this policy inadvertently has omitted certain required benefits for years. Nonetheless, churches, including those receiving equitable compensation grants, must provide the benefits required elsewhere in conference policies, commensurate with the appointed clergy's status.

The Consent Calendar was approved by 99% of the members voting.

Bishop Ough concluded the business session of the 27th session of the Annual Conference.

A video sharing Dr. Shawn Culey’s called story was shared. Dr. Shawn Culey, a longtime family physician, began to feel God calling him to see that overall emotional and physical health of clergy was not what it should be. Shawn has been a leader in creating a health and wellness ministry for clergy.

CLOSING WORSHIP The closing worship included a recongition of the fising of appointments, a recognition of Dakotas US-2 missionary Natalie Buck, and a celebration of the ministry of Bishop Bruce and Char Ough.

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Excused Absences Randy Cross Taylor Johnson Molly Leger Keith Nelson Matt Richards GCSRO Monitor Report No official monitor was assigned for the various parts of the Annual Conference. The entire session can be viewed at this site: dakotasumc.org/annualconference.

The registration report is as follows: Guests 12—Conference staff, GNTV Male – 149, Female – 151, Total – 300 Clergy – 157, Lay – 143, Total – 300 Ages: Less 18 – 1, 18-25 years – 4, 26-35 years – 28, 36-45 years – 47, 46-55 years – 48, 56-64 years – 75, 65+ - 91, Unknown age – 6, Total – 300

Annual Conference 2020 Common Table Statement

Members of the Dakotas Conference Common Table met October 6, via Zoom, to review the current work of the Conference, reflect on the past year and the highlights of the missional report, and wrestle with their responsibilities as a Conference leadership team. Through that discussion, the group discerned the need to make a statement regarding the process that led to legislation being brought to the 2019 Dakotas Annual Conference session in the form of a resolution regarding LGBTQ persons. In the midst of the diversity and differences of opinion in our Conference, their hope was to foster compassion and grace for all. The group determined that Myrna Hill, conference co-lay leader and Common Table member, would make a statement during the 2020 Annual Conference Session.

Those Common Table members participating in the discussion and vote on the statement were the following: Chairwoman Sheila Dailie, Cody Warns, Rev. Steve Behrens, Rev. Jeanne Sortland, Rev. Ross Reinhiller, Rev. Jeff Adel, Myrna Hill, Rev. Rebecca Trefz (without vote), Bishop Bruce Ough (without vote) and Rev. Jeanne Sortland, who had been nominated to the Common Table and elected at the 2020 Annual Conference.

Statement: We, the Common Table of the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church, acknowledge the hurt anyone experienced through the process of the adoption of the resolution regarding LGBTQ persons at the 2019 Annual Conference. We value all people whose lives and witness make up the Dakotas Conference. When any one of us hurts, we should all acknowledge that pain.

It is our prayer that we can respectfully agree to disagree and maintain our unity as Dakota Conference United Methodists in order to complete our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Report from 2016 Constitutional Amendment 1 results from 2018 re-vote results The amendment that went before annual conference voters in 2017-2018 inadvertently included a sentence from the original legislation that a 2016 General Conference legislative committee had deleted. The stricken sentence was: “The United Methodist Church recognizes it is contrary to Scripture and to logic to say that God is male or female, as maleness and femaleness are characteristics of human bodies and cultures, not characteristics of the divine.” The revised amendment received 92.2 percent aggregate affirmative vote in the annual conference. With the North Central Jurisdiction, the approval rate was 72. 7 percent.

The Council of Bishops, acting as the canvasser of votes, announced November 6, 2019, that the amendment had passed. The new amendment, now paragraph six in the United Methodist Book of Discipline, became effective on that date.

When the Dakotas Conference re voted on this amendment, Friday, June 8, 2018, members were promised our results would be published after all annual conferences had voted. The Dakotas Conference voted to affirm that amendment 239 to 16.

The amendment, as ratified, reads: "As the Holy Scripture reveals, both men and women are made in the image of God and, therefore, men and women are of equal value in the eyes of God. The United Methodist Church acknowledges the long history of discrimination against women and girls. The United Methodist Church shall confront and seek to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, whether in organizations in individuals, in every facet of its life and in society at large. The United Methodist Church shall work collaboratively with others to address concerns that threaten the cause of women's and girl's equality and well-being."

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Organizational Resolutions

LEGISLATION

1. The online agenda, published on September 14, 2020, is the official agenda. Adjustments are made throughout the session as necessary.

All requests for additional items to be placed on the agenda shall be emailed to the agenda coordinator, Duane Coates (dcoates70@ yahoo.com), at least 48 hours before the start of Annual Conference session.

2. The session will be a webinar format. The boundaries of the Annual Conference shall be established through secure links provided for clergy and lay members to join virtually. Voting members log on through these links. During Plenary Sessions all non-voting persons, including spouses of clergy and lay members, will be able to view the session live on Facebook or through the Dakotas Conference website. Lay representatives from non-chartered new church starts, Elisha and Samuel Project interns (who are not lay members), retired clergy persons who have served churches of the Dakotas Conference but who are members of other annual conferences, and special guests of the Bishop will join via open livestream link. Any non-members participating at hosted sites shall not have voice or vote, except for those non-members whom the Sessions Committee has extended temporary speaking privileges. Those privileges shall be for the restricted purpose of making presentations on agenda items.

3. The District Superintendents shall receive and relay to the presiding officer all requests of members to be excused from the Annual Conference Session. Those names will be printed in the journal.

4. Voting will take place electronically through the polling feature, within the webinar platform.

5. Voice — To be recognized during plenary, members must seek recognition through the Q&A feature within the webinar platform. In doing so, please state the purpose of the request, such as to speak for a motion, against a motion, ask for a point of clarification or information, point of order, etc. The member recognized will then be asked to select the raise-your-hand feature to enter as a speaker. a. Moderators will bring questions to the attention of the presiding officer. b. When requesting recognition, please state the request concisely and clearly and refer to the agenda item, if applicable. c. If you are recognized to speak by the presiding officer, you will present with audio only — other people will hear you but not see you.

6. Floor speakers are requested to state name, church or organization, and relationship to the body, for example, “Sally Jones, Sioux Falls First UMC, lay member." Floor speeches are limited to three minutes.

7. Requests for personal points of privilege shall be submitted to the agenda coordinator through the Q&A of the online platform.

8. The following persons shall be given the privilege of voice and vote during plenary session: a. Clergy and laity as defined in Par. 602 of the 2016 Book of Discipline and Rule 6.11 in the Dakotas Conference Rules and Policies found in the Conference Journal. b. Clergy from other denominations serving in Dakotas United Methodist Churches who have been granted voice and voting privileges by the clergy session per Question 25 in the Business of the Annual Conference.

9. Announcements shall be submitted through the Q&A of the online platform. They will be shared by the presiding officer or conference secretary during the session if time allows or following the session through conference communication channels.

10. All reports from conference and other related agencies are published in the conference workbook. Permission must be secured from the agenda coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the Annual Conference session before any other printed materials may be distributed. Materials must be submitted in a digital format (pdf ).

11. The consent calendar shall be those items listed on the consent calendar Section 2 of the conference workbook. Requests to lift items from the consent calendar must be submitted to the conference secretary by e-mail (conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org ) at least 48 hours before the opening of session. In the request, list the specific item number you are requesting to be lifted and the names and e-mail addresses of at least 15 voting members that agree with the request.

12. Any proposals to change legislation, such as amendments, must be submitted electronically to the conference secretary through the Q&A feature, using the strike through feature for removing information from the legislation and underlining new proposed language

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Annual Conference Site Rotation for 2021-2024 Due to the COVID pandemic in 2020, your Sessions Committee recommends shifting the rotation of our annual conference sites so that: Annual Conference for 2021-2024 would be held at the following locations: •

2021 and 2023 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Sanford Event Center.

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2022 and 2024 in Bismarck, North Dakota at the Bismarck Event Center.

Report from 2016 Constitutional Amendment 2 results from 2018-2019 revote results The amendment that went before annual conference voters in 2017-2018 inadvertently included a sentence from the original legislation that a 2016 General Conference legislative committee had deleted. The stricken sentence was: “The United Methodist Church recognizes it is contrary to Scripture and to logic to say that God is male or female, as maleness and femaleness are characteristics of human bodies and cultures, not characteristics of the divine.” The revised amendment fell short with 66.5% of the annual conference vote — 31,304 yes and 15,753 no.

Consent Calendar Cabinet Resolutions 1. WHEREAS the following congregations have voted to recommend dissolution as a United Methodist congregation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that these congregations be recognized with thanks to God for their faithful service, and that they be officially discontinued under the provisions of The Book of Discipline, paragraph 2549 by the Dakotas Annual Conference: Northeast: Mission to Fargo (new church start) Northwest: Beulah Southeast: Egan Southwest: 2. THAT July 1, 2020, be designated as the beginning of all new appointments for 2020-2021, unless prior arrangements have been made. The moving pastor’s current charge shall pay the compensation, health, pension and other benefits through June 30, 2020.

3. THAT the moving schedule be flexible enough to consider the need of the pastors and the families, and that the parish would have sufficient time to prepare the parsonage for the arrival of the incoming pastor. Moves shall be scheduled to occur between June 15 and July 15. If a move is scheduled to happen prior to the last Sunday in June, compensation shall still be paid by the current charge through the end of the month.

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.

Equitable Compensation The purpose of Equitable Compensation is to work with the District Superintendents in the effort to support congregations as they strive to become viable (Rule 1.4). This is done by A) providing salary support grants to churches/charges served by a full-time United Methodist pastor and B) making an annual recommendation of the minimum compensation needed by pastors to allow them to focus their efforts on the ministry instead of seeking secondary employment.

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Annual Recommendations of Minimum Compensation 1. The Base Cash Salary for each year: 65% of the Conference Average Compensation for Full Connection Clergy; 62% of the Conference Average Compensation for Less than Full Connection Clergy.

2. The Base Cash Salary for both clergy groups listed in paragraph #1 shall include any personal tax deferred annuities, personal IRA’s paid by the local church, or personal pension plan in addition to the recommended contribution to the pension program (UMPIP).

3. The pastor shall receive the following in addition to minimum compensation. A) Pension Program Contribution (UMPIP) equal to 3% of the Denominational Average Compensation; B) Continuing Education Allowance (minimum of $150); C) Travel Allowance by voucher at the current IRS rate; D) Utilities paid in full (minimum of heat, electricity, local phone service, water, garbage service, and internet); E) Accountable Reimbursement Plan (minimum of $500).

SALARY SUPPORT GRANTS 1) The following requests will be considered: •

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.

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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.

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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 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Full Connection Clergy 68,424 x 65% = 44,476 67,573 x 65% = 43,922 66,035 x 65% = 42,923 63,616 x 65% = 41,350 62,799 x 65% = 40,819

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Less than Full Connection Clergy 68,424 x 62% = 42,423 67,573 x 62% = 41,895 66,035 x 62% = 40,942 63,616 x 62% = 39,442 62,799 x 62% = 38,935

The charges which received Equitable Compensation support in 2019 were: Bottineau, Dell Rapids, Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt/St Thomas, Hurley, Kindred/Walcott, Milbank Parkview/Tabor/Ortonville, Murdo/Draper, Parker, and Williston.

Housing/Parsonage Allowance for Ordained or Licensed Conference Staff and District Superintendents WHEREAS, section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code permits a minister of the gospel to exclude from gross income the rental value of a parsonage furnished to the minister; WHEREAS, a minister is also allowed to exclude from gross income the amount paid to him/her as a properly designated parsonage allowance to the extent used for actual expenses incurred in maintaining a parsonage; WHEREAS, a minister is also allowed to exclude from gross income the amount paid to him/her in lieu of a parsonage when properly designated as a housing allowance to the extent used for actual housing expenses not to exceed the fair rental value of the home (including furnishing and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities); WHEREAS the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is the qualified organization for the designation of housing and parsonage allowances for all ordained or licensed persons who serve as District Superintendents, as paid officers of the conference or as members of the conference staff; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that of the cash salary paid to the following persons the following housing exclusions are hereby designated for the calendar year 2021 and for all future years unless otherwise provided:

• Michael Flowers - $7,000 • Ben Ingebretson - $33,500 • Paul Lint - $7,000 • Kris Mutzenberger - $1,500

• Bob Ruedebusch - $30,000 • Rebecca Trefz - $32,665 • Joel Winckler - $14,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in addition to cash salary, the following person(s) will be paid the following amount instead of being furnished a parsonage in which to live, and this additional amount is hereby designated as a housing allowance for the calendar year 2021 and all future years unless otherwise provided:

• Bob Ruedebusch - $24,402 • Rebecca Trefz - $24,402

• Joel Winckler - $24,402

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, during the interim between meetings, the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church authorizes the Conference Human Resources Committee to designate housing and parsonage allowances in accordance with section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code. Such designations are to be recorded in the official minutes of that Committee.

Rental / Housing Allowance for Retired and Disabled Clergy are found in the “Consent Calendar” section of the 2018 Journal, p.

32. The Board recommends adoption of the same resolutions for calendar year 2021.

Submitted by Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer Affirmation of reports of the agencies, boards and committees for 2020 WHEREAS the Conference Secretary has called for each agency, board and committee of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church that performed duties throughout 2019-2020 as requested by the membership of the conference and 27th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the reports submitted by such agencies, boards and committees are affirmed as listed in Section 4.

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Multiplying Matters and Francis Asbury Awards

The Multiplying Matters Award was presented to Pastor Herman Perez in partnership with Rev. Charlie Moore and Sioux Falls Sunnycrest. Rev. Herman brings an expanding vision for evangelism and planting that is significantly enhanced through the affinity and vision he shares with the pastors and leaders at Sunnycrest and Plankinton.

The Multiplying Matters Award was presented to Rev. Rodney Knock and Plankinton UMC. Together they share a multi-cultural vision with an evangelistic heart and are multiplying disciples through a new outreach for the Hispanic community in Plankinton.

The Francis Asbury Award for higher education was presented to Dr. Alisha Vincent, a member of Fusion Church in Mitchell, South Dakota, and the leader of the Non-Profit Church Leadership Certificate at Dakota Wesleyan University.

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Harry Denman Awards for Evangelism The Harry Denman awards honor United Methodist clergy, laity and youth in each annual conference who have exhibited outstanding efforts in Wesleyan evangelism by faithfully carrying out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ.�

The Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and The Foundation for Evangelism presented the 2019 Harry Denman Evangelism Laity Award toVal Melmer, a member of Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Harry Denman Award for Evangelism for Clergy was presented to Rev. Zach Kingery, who serves the United Methodist Churches in Wessington Springs and Alpena, South Dakota. Zach has a passion for rural ministry

The Harry Denman Award for Evangelism for Youth was presented to Abby Ferris, a member of First United Methodist Church, Pierre, South Dakota. Abby is a student at Dakota Wesleyan University, in Mitchell, South Dakota.

The Harry Denman Award for Evangelism for Youth was presented to Rylan Harty, a member of Evergreen United Methodist Church in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Rylan is always working to invite others to join him in whatever is happening.

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TH E U NITED M ETH ODIST CH URCH TH E BUSINESS OF TH E AN NUAL CONFERENCE The Minutes of the Dakotas Conference Planned originally in Sioux Falls, SD from June 11-13, 2020 Postponed due to the COVID Pandemic: To be held virtually Oct.10, 2020 With a Virtual Clergy Session occurring June 11, 2020 Bishop Bruce R. Ough Presiding Date when organized: January 1, 1994 Number of this session: Twenty-Seven

PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS 1. W h o are elected fo r th e q u ad ren n iu m (¶ ¶ 6 0 3 .7 , 619)? Secretary: A m ber L affey Mailing Address: 1331 University Ave, Mitchell SD 57301 Telephone: 605-990-7799, Email: conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org Statistician : JoA n n Sch lim gen Mailing Address: PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Telephone: 605-996-6552, Email: dakumcom@dakotasumc.org T reasu rer: Jeff P ospisil Mailing Address: PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Telephone: 605-996-6552, Email: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org 2. I s t h e A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e i n c o r p o r a t e d ( ¶ 6 0 3 . 1 ) ? Yes 3. B o n d in g an d au d itin g :

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

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

Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? Yes (See report, page in this Journal.)

4. W h at ag en cies h ave b een ap p o in ted o r elected ?

a)

Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed?

Structure

Council on Finance and Administration (¶611) Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635) Board of Pensions (¶639) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conf. (¶2512) Committee on Episcopacy (¶637) Administrative Review Committee (¶636)

Chair person

Jeff Adel Val Reinhiller Elaine Roberts Dennis Holm Jennifer Larsen Stephen Perry

M ailing Address

204 S Platte St Gettysburg, SD 57442 325 9th St E Williston, ND 58801 2204 E 1st St Sioux Falls, SD 57103 PO Box 68, Cresbard, SD 57435 404 N Linwood Ct Sioux Falls, SD 57103 2200 N 2nd Ave #106 Anoka, MN 55303

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Phone Number

Em ail

C: 605-350-5159

pastorjeffa@gmail.com

O: 701-572-7694 C: 701-426-5456

vreinhiller@msn.com

605-331-5788

ejroberts@sio.midco.net

605-324-3674

djh@venturecomm.net

605-359-6682

jlarsen@hwalaw.com

C: 605-450-5400 H: 763-427-6080

historian@centurylink.net

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): C onference Agency Extending General Board of Missional Church and Society Impact Link Developing General Board of Missional Discipleship Leaders Extending General Board of Missional Global Ministries Impact Link Developing Higher Education and Missional Campus Ministry Leaders Link General Commission Commission on Archives and on Archives and History History General Commission Extending on Christian Unity Missional and Inter-religious Impact Link Concerns Developing General Commission Missional on Religion and Race Leaders Link General Commission Developing on the Status and Role Missional of Women Leaders Link Extending United Methodist Missional Communications Impact Link General Agency

Chair person

M ailing Address

Phone Number

Em ail

Ron Olson

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

Clay Lundberg

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hot mail.com

Ron Olson

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

Clay Lundberg

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hot mail.com

Duane Coates

101 4th Ave N. Hettinger, ND 58639

O: 701-567-2964 C: 605-695-5561

dcoates70@ yahoo.com

Ron Olson

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

Clay Lundberg

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hot mail.com

Clay Lundberg

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hot mail.com

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

Ron Olson

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

c)Indicate the conference agencies and chairpersons which have responsibilities for the following functions: General Agency

Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657) Disability Concerns (¶653) Equitable Compensation (¶625) Laity(¶631) Native American Ministry (¶654) Small Membership Church (¶645)

Name of Agency Developing Missional Leaders Link Extending Missional Impact Link Generating Missional Resources Link Developing Missional Leaders Link Extending Missional Impact Link Developing Missional Leaders Link

Chair person

M ailing Address

Phone Number

Em ail

Clay Lundberg

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hotm ail.com

Ron Olson

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

O: 605-342-4498 C: 605-270-2332

pastorbarry55@ gmail.com

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hotm ail.com

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hotm ail.com

3507 Westridge Rd, Rapid Barry City, SD 57702 Whipkey Clay Lundberg Ron Olson Clay Lundberg

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d)

Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations.

N am e of Agency

C hair person

M ailin g A d d ress

Phone N um ber

E m ail

Conference United Methodist Women (¶647)

Marsha Timm

21645 485th Ave Elkton, SD 57026

C: 605-542-2241

edmatimm@ yahoo.com

Extending Conference United Missional Methodist Men (¶648) Impact Link

Ron Olson

2100 S Alpine Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110

O: 605-297-4910 C: 701-440-1102

ronolson58@ gmail.com

Jeff Lathrop

1371 S 38th St Grand Forks, ND 58201

O: 701-772-1869 C: 605-682-9447

jeff.lathrop@ midconetwork.com

Clay Lundberg

621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013

C: 605-830-1976

pastorclayumc@hot mail.com

O rgan ization

Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649) Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)

CCYM

Developing Missional Leaders Link

e) Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no.

(1) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518.2)? Yes (2) Committees on District Superintendence (¶669)? Yes (3) District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes f) What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference?

Structure

Chairperson

Common Table

Sheila Dailie

Human Resources

Barry Whipkey

M ailing Address 47533 152nd St Milbank, SD 57252 3507 Westridge Rd. Rapid City SD 57702

Phone Number

P:605-949-0660 C: 605-270-2332

Em ail skdailie@ gmail.com pastorbarry55@ gmail.com

Committee on Nominations Extended Cabinet

Bishop Ough

Camping and Retreat Ministry Records, Rules and Procedures

Nicole (Anderson) Clade Rebecca Trefz

Disaster Response

Lisa Johnsen

Sessions

Kay Braun

Journal Editorial

Rebecca Trefz

Resolutions and General Conference Petitions

Rebecca Trefz

PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 8409 Bessemer St Duluth MN 55803 PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 2904 Hutt Court Rapid City, SD 57703 607 Hackberry Dr. S, Fargo, ND 58104 PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301

O: 612-230-3334 C: 605-237-6786 O: 605-996-6552 C: 605-440-3200 C: 701-232-1915 O: 605-996-6552 O: 605-996-6552

bishop@ dkmnareaumc.org patrixnicole@gmail.c om rebecca.trefz@ dakotasumc.org lisaraejohnsen@gmail .com braunk@ cableone.net rebecca.trefz@ dakotasumc.org rebecca.trefz@ dakotasumc.org

5. H ave th e secretaries, treasu rers, an d statistician s k ep t an d rep o rted th eir resp ective d ata in acco rd an ce to th e p r e s c r i b e d f o r m a t s ? ( ¶ 6 0 6 . 8 ) ? Yes 6. W h a t i s t h e r e p o r t o f t h e s t a t i s t i c i a n ? (See report printed in Journal.)

7. W h a t i s t h e r e p o r t o f t h e t r e a s u r e r ? (See report printed in Journal.)

8. W h at are th e rep o rts o f th e d istrict su p erin ten d en ts as to th e statu s o f th e w o rk w ith in th eir d istricts?

(See report printed in Journal.)

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9. W h at is th e sch ed u le o f m in im u m b ase co m p en satio n fo r clerg y fo r th e en su in g y ear (¶ ¶ 3 4 2 , 6 2 5 .3 )?

For 2021 $44,476 for full-connection clergy; $42,423 for less than Full. UMPIP contribution: $2,226 10. W h at am o u n t h as b een ap p o rtio n ed to th e p asto ral ch arg es w ith in th e co n feren ce to b e raised fo r th e su p p o rt o f th e d istrict su p erin ten d en ts for th e en su in g year (¶ 6 1 4 .1 a)? $ 6 1 5 , 9 0 0 11. a) W h at am o u n t h as b een ap p o rtio n ed to th e p asto ral ch arg es w ith in th e co n feren ce to b e raised fo r th e su p p o rt o f th e p en sio n an d b en efit p ro gram s o f th e co n feren ce for th e en su in g year (¶ ¶ 6 1 4 .1 d , 1 5 0 7 )? F o r 2 0 2 1 $ 0

b) W h a t a m o u n t h a s b e e n a p p o r t i o n e d t o t h e p a s t o r a l c h a r g e s w i t h i n t h e c o n f e r e n c e t o b e r a i s e d f o r t h e s u p p o r t o f t h e p e n s i o n a n d b e n e f i t p r o g r a m s o f t h e c o n f e r e n c e f o r t h e e n s u i n g y e a r ( ¶ ¶ 6 1 4 . 1 d , 1 5 0 7 ) ? For 2021 $0 c) W hat are the apportion m en ts to this con feren ce for the en suin g year?

1) For the Ministerial Education Fund?............................................................

2) For the Black College Fund?.........................................................................

3) For the Africa University Fund?....................................................................

4) For the Episcopal Fund?...............................................................................

5) For the General Administration Fund?..........................................................

6) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund?...........................................

7) For the World Service Fund?..........................................................................

For 2021 $121,493 For 2021 $56,146 For 2021 $12,623 For 2021 $155,759 For 2021 $47,770 For 2021 $1,679 For 2021 $387,907

12. W h a t a r e t h e f i n d i n g s o f t h e a n n u a l a u d i t o f t h e c o n f e r e n c e t r e a s u r i e s ? (See report printed in journal) 13. C o n feren ce an d d istrict lay lead ers (¶ ¶ 6 0 3 .9 , 6 6 0 ): a) Conference Co-lay leaders: Jane Hincks, 3408 Crocus Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 Myrna Hill, 2408 Fox Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785

b) Associate conference lay leader: n/a c) District and associate district lay leaders: Northeast: TBD Southwest: Richard Wahlstrom, Julia Jones Southeast: Nancy Hallenbeck, Val Melmer Northwest: Barb Owen, Annie Carlson 14. L ist lo cal ch u rch es w h ich h ave b een :

a) Organized or continued as New Church Starts (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) GCFA

Church Name

District

540414

Bismarck – Celebrate Grace

Northwest

005866

Fargo - Calvary African UMC

Northeast

Mailing Address 2222 East Broadway, Bismarck ND 58503 4575 45th St S Fargo, ND 58104

Phone

Date

701-202-2003

May 2020

701-232-5650

July 2015

b) Organized or continued as Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) GCFA 546331

Church Name SE Pierre- Mission Congregation

District Southwest

Mailing Address PO Box 306 Pierre, SD 57501

Phone 605-494-0470

Date Launched June 2014- designated mission congregation

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

Church Name

540972

Embrace - Online

540972

Embrace - Tea

Parent Church Sioux Falls Embrace Sioux Falls Embrace

District Southeast Southeast

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Mailing Address

2800 E 57th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57108 2800 E 57th St.

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Date Launched Jan 2014 April 2014

540972 TBD

Embrace - Sertoma

Sioux Falls Embrace

Southeast

Legacy – South

Bismarck Legacy

Northwest

2800 E 57th St Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Sept 2016 Jan 2019

d) Organized as Chartered (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.d or e) GCFA N/A

Church Name

District

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Date Chartered

e) Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) (1) United Methodist with United Methodist GCFA Number

District

Name of First Church

GCFA Number

Name of Second Church

GCFA Number

Name of Merged Church

Date Merged

Name of Second Church

GCFA Number

Name of Merged Church

Date Merged

N/A

(2) Other mergers (indicate denomination) GCFA Number

District

Name of First Church

GCFA Number

N/A

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

(1) New Church Start (¶259.2,3) GCFA Number 540391

Church Name Fargo – Mission to Fargo

District

Location 4535 Sunset Blvd Fargo, ND 58078

Date Closed

District

Location

Date Closed

District

Location

Date Closed

District Southeast Northwest

Location Egan Beulah

Date Closed 12/31/2019 2019

Northeast

July 1, 2020

(2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) GCFA Number N/A

(3)

Church Name

Satellite Congregation

GCFA Number

Church Name

(4) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) GCFA Number 547164 541431

Church Name Egan Beulah

g) Relocated and to what address GCFA Number N/A

Church Name

District

Mailing Address

Physical Location

Date Relocated

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

Former Name

New Name

Address

District

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

GCFA Number N/A

Name

Membership

Sending Conference

j) What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206) GCFA Number N/A

Parish Name

Charge Name

Church Name

District

k) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? N/A 15. A re th ere E cu m en ical S h ared a) Federated church GCFA 344101 999476 542867

M in istries in the con feren ce? (¶ 2 0 7 , 2 0 8 ) Name Beach Community Carrington Ellendale

District Northwest Northwest Northwest

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Other Denomination(s) UCC UCC PC-USA

999498

Grafton

Northeast

PC-USA

540700

Hillsboro

Northeast

UCC

548784

Hot Springs

Southwest

PC-USA, AB

999487

Park River

PC-USA

549004 549243

Philip Timber Lake

Northeast Southwest

548124

Southwest

PC-USA ELCA, AB

Woonsocket

Southeast

ELCA

GCFA 541420 546967 548603 999818 547324 547483

Name Bottineau Canistota Edgemont Elk Point Garretson Kimball Protestant Parish

Other Denomination(s) PC-USA PC-USA UCC UCC UCC ELCA, PC-USA

542220 546546

Rugby Emmanuel Tulare

District Northwest Southeast Southwest Southeast Southeast Southeast Northwest Southeast

Name

District

Other Denomination(s)

b) Union Church

PC-USA UCC

c) Merged Church GCFA Number N/A

d) Yoked Parish GCFA 548000

Name Alpena UMC, Alpena UCC, Wessington Springs

District Southeast

Other UCC

545267

Lake Preston UMC, Lake Preston UCC

Southeast

UCC

548443

Camp Crook UMC, Buffalo UCC

Southwest

UCC

548603

Edgemont United, Pringle UMC

Southwest

UCC

542275 545688 548682 999498 542696 541908 5480824 546147 540881 / 224162 999487 549004 549243

Elgin UMC, Ebenezer UCC Elkton United/Elkton UCC Faith UMC, Marcus PC-USA Grafton Federated, Minto Knox PC-USA Holmes UMC, Sharon Trinity ELCA, Beaver Creek ELCA Lansford UMC, Lansford ELCA, Glenburn ELCA Larimore UMC, Arvilla PC-USA, Emerado PC-USA Leola UMC, Frederick UMC, Barnard UCC Lisbon UMC, Enderlin UMC, Lisbon PC-USA Park River Federated, Fordville PC-USA Philip Federated, Interior PC-USA Timber Lake Federated, Isabell UCC

Northwest Southeast Southwest Northeast Northeast Northwest Northeast Northeast Northeast Northeast Southwest Southwest

UCC UCC PC-USA PC-USA ELCA ELCA PC-USA UCC PC-USA PC-USA PC-USA ELCA, UCC, AB

16. W h at ch an g es h ave b een m ad e in d istrict an d ch arg e lin es (p lease list th e G C F A N u m b er b esid e ch u rch n am e)? o Fargo -- First African (005866) is now Fargo - Calvary African. o Arlington UMC and Lake Preston UMC/UCC are now in separate charges. o Turtle Lake is no longer part of the Hazen/Center/Washburn charge o Cavalier Trinity (542116) and St. Thomas (541021) are now separate charges

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.)

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17. A re all th e clergy m em b ers o f th e con feren ce b lam eless in th eir life an d o fficial ad m in istratio n (¶ ¶ 6 0 4 .4 , 605.7)?

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

18. W h o co n stitu te:

a) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v ) Stephen Perry/chair, Gary Rae; Alternates: Jeff Adel, Jerry Bass b) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)?

Gary Ball-Kilbourne/chair, Nancy Manning, vice chair, Ray Baker, Tom Dravland, Sara McManus, Marilyn Spurrell c) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703) Clergy: Douglas Diehl, Jenene Earl, Penny Eberhart Lay: Kim Callies, Joanne Ottmar, Terry Pendergast Clergy alternates: Jerry Bass 19. W h o are th e certified can d id ates (¶ ¶ 3 1 0 , 3 1 3 , 3 1 4 ) (N O T E : E very o n e w h o w an ts to b eco m e an L P , P E , o r P D m ust first becom e a certified can didate)?

a) Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry?

Name

Kimberly Hipple Amber Laffey Jason Mehring Tiffany Ortman Teresa Person

District Southeast (contingent on 6/18/20 DCOM meeting) Southeast Northeast Southeast Northeast Southeast Northeast Southeast (contingent on 6/18/20 DCOM meeting) Southeast Southeast Northeast Southeast Southeast

Matthew Scherbenske

Northwest

John E. Anderson Bryce Blank Tiana Bohn Jordan Buchholz Natalie Buck Thanael Certa-Werner Sandee Cole Tia Felberg

Kara Togel Cheri VanGorp Josh Willprecht

2020 2019 2019 2020 2017 2019 2018 2020 2020 2020 2019 2018 2018 2020

Southeast (contingent on 6/18/20 DCOM meeting) Southwest Southeast Southeast

Taryn Ragels

Date Certified

2020 2018 2020 2020

b) Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District Committee on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.)

Name

Receiving Conference

Date Originally Certified

Date Accepted by District in Other Conference

N/a

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

Name Dave DeVries Andrew Gross

District Southeast Southeast

Date Certified 2017 2017

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Date Discontinued 2020 January 2020

Chris Haugan Abednego Thomas

Southeast Northeast

2015 2014

May 2020 2020

(Note: Once a candidate is appointed as FL or PL, they are no longer listed as a certified candidate (except the first year they are appointed when they would need to be listed in 19 and in 20 or 21). Students appointed as Local Pastors (par.318.3) are the only people who are allowed to be listed as a candidate in one conference while being listed as an LP in a different conference. Par.318.3 stipulates that students appointed as local pastors can serve in either a full or parttime capacity.)

20. W h o h ave co m p leted th e stu d ies fo r th e licen se as a lo cal p astor, are ap p ro ved , b u t are n o t n o w ap p o in ted ? (¶ 3 1 5 In d icate for each p erson th e year th e licen se w as ap p ro ved .): Name Kathy Hammond Alyssa Quade Justin Schnackenberg Holly Sortland

District Northwest Northwest Northwest Southwest

Year Last Licensed 2016 2018 2013 2019

21. W h o a r e a p p r o v e d a n d a p p o i n t e d a s ? (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five-year course of study or the M.Div. (¶319.4)? PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment. (3/4 v)

a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Name Quaya Ackerman *Ken Ballard *Derek Baum *John Britt Jason Christensen *Rick Craig Brandon Dunham Andy Early Veronica Fleming *Mike Flowers *John Hale Randy Hedge Kimberly Hipple Delton Wayne Huber, Jr Justin Jenness *Laurie Kidd *Paul Kimball Rodney Knock

First Year License Awarded 2017 2006 2009 2012 2018 2004 2018 2017 2017 2011 2019 2017 2020 (Contingent on successful completion of next

licensing school)

2005 2017 2005 2015 2019 2020

(2011 PL to FL) (2020 PL to FL) (2020 PL to FL)

Years Completed with Course of Study SFS-Kairos *Completed 2005 *MDIV 2011 *Completed 2018 SFS-Kairos *Completed 2009 SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos *Completed 2018 *MDiv 2020 SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos *Completed 2016 SFS-Kairos *Completed 2010 *MDiv 2019 SFS-Kairos

Amber Laffey

(Contingent on successful completion of next SFS - Kairos licensing school)

Molly Leger *Manuel Loaeza Paul Manson Sandra Marquardt *Sharla McCaskell Charlie Moore

2018 2017 2017 2013 2004 2015 (2017 PL to FL)

Kenneth Mund

2006 (2017 PL to FL)

Teresa Person Brett Roes *Derek Runge *Marlin Sapp

2020 2018 2018 2007

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4 modules *MDIV 2000 SFS-Kairos 12 modules *Completed 2010 SFS-Kairos 18 modules (2018, 2019 and 2020 extension granted) SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos *MDiv 2020 *Completed 2014

Matthew Scherbenske

2020 (Contingent on successful completion of next licensing school)

*Michele Slott Jerry Stravia IV Cory Thrall *Mark Turner *Rodney Ulmer Mike Waldrop Teresa Whetsel *Barry Whipkey

2018 2017 (2019 PL to FL) 2014 2006 2001 (Ext. approved by BOM) 2017 2013 2004

MDIV. 2019 SFS-Kairos 11 modules *MDIV 2013 *Completed 2014 SFS - Kairos SFS - Kairos *Completed 2010

b) Part-time local pastors? (Âś318.2) (Fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Name John E. Anderson

First Year License Awarded 2020 (Contingent on certification and

successful completion of next licensing school)

Fraction of full Years Completed with time to be Course of Study served 3/4

Richard Andrus Jordan Buchholz

2017 2020

3/4 3/4

SFS-Kairos

Christine Cappetta

2018

1/2

SFS-Kairos

Chris Chase Rey Colon Jerry Densmore Don Dinger Doug Duncan Connie Eichinger Corey Enfield

2019 2018 2015 2007 2017 2012 2017 2020 (Contingent on certification and

3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 1/2 1/2 3/4

2017 2018 2019 2019 2017 2014 2019 2008 2015 2018 2018 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019

3/4 1/2 1/4 1/4 3/4 1/2 Âź 3/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4

2014 2017 2018 2016 2016 2019 2013 2014 2019 2018

3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 1/4

Tia Felberg Travis Finke Brenda Goodman *Brian Gregg *Julie Gregg *Darla Hadrick Randy Harwood Goeff Hilton Susan Jennys Taylor Johnson Zach Kingery Donna Kuper Jason Martens Jason Mehring Jeffrey Neuberger Taryn Ragels Brian Rock Judy Sayler *Charles Smith *Carli Steffes Kippy Udehn *Don Vanderlip Travis Voeltz Austin Walker Travis Waltner Brenda Wicks Krista Wisener

successful completion of next licensing school)

SFS - Kairos 5 modules SFS - Kairos 10 modules

1/2

*M.Div. 2000 *M.Div. 2000 *M.Div. 2015 SFS - Kairos 17 modules SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos Asbury Theological Charis Bible College SFS-Kairos 9 modules *M.Div. 2007 *M.Div. 2004 SFS-Kairos *M.Div. 2009 SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos

c) Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology

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listed by the University Senate (¶318.3,4)?

Name N/A

First Year License Awarded

Seminary

Home Conference

d) Students who have been certified as candidates in your annual conference and are serving as local pastors in another annual conference while enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3) Name N/A

First Year License Awarded

Years Completed in Course of Study

e) Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶365.4, 367, 368.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.)

Name N/A

Years Completed in Course of Study

22. W h o h ave b een d isco n tin u ed as lo cal p asto rs (¶ 3 2 0 .1 )?

Name Andrew Gross Justin Schnackenberg Holly Sortland

Date discontinued 01/2020 05/2020 07/2020

23. W h o h ave b een rein stated as lo cal p asto rs (¶ 3 2 0 .4 ) (v)?

Name Years Completed in Course of Study N/A 24. W h at o rd ain ed m in isters o r p ro visio n al m em b ers fro m o th er A n n u al C o n feren ces o r M eth o d ist d en o m in atio n s are ap p roved for ap p oin tm en t in th e A n n u al C on feren ce w h ile retain in g th eir con feren ce or d en om in ation al m e m b e r s h i p ( ¶ ¶ 3 3 1 . 8 , 3 4 6 . 1 ) ? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.) a) Annual Conferences Name Clergy Status Home Conference John Roberts RE-LTFT Minnesota

b) Other Methodist Denominations Name Ray Sherwood Pete Grassow Tamba Clark

Clergy Status OE OE OE

Denomination Free Methodist Methodist Church of South Africa African Methodist Episcopal

25. W h at clerg y in g o o d stan d in g in o th er C h ristian d en o m in atio n s h ave b een ap p ro ved to serve ap p o in tm en ts o r ecu m en ical m in istries w ith in th e b ou n d s of th e A n n u al C on feren ce w h ile retain in g th eir d en om in ation al a f f i l i a t i o n ( ¶ ¶ 3 3 1 . 8 , 3 4 6 . 2 ) ? (v ) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.)

Name Steven Anderson Charles Asche David Bambas Tim Bauer David Cook Robin Dill Martha HarriSon Lorah Houser-Jankord Ben Ingebretson *Daren Junker Barb Koenig Rick Loewen *Warren Maxted Paul Rowenhorst *Ron Snethen

Clergy Status OF OF OL OL OL OF OF OL OF OF OF OF OF OF OF

Denomination EC (Evangelical Covenant) EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church) UCC (United Church of Christ) UCC (United Church of Christ) PC USA (Presbyterian Church) PC USA (Presbyterian Church) ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) UCC (United Church of Christ) Reformed AB (American Baptist) UCC (United Church of Christ) CCCC (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) AOG (Assemblies of God) Mennonite Brethren NAZ (Nazarene)

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*John Werth

OF

EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church)

26. W h o a r e a f f i l i a t e m e m b e r s : (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held) a) With vote (¶586.4b [v ])?

Name Member Conference/Denomination First Year of Affiliation N/A

b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2 / 3 ) Name N/A

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. W h o a r e e l e c t e d a s a s s o c i a t e m e m b e r s ? ¶322 (3/4v ) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27): Name N/A 28. W h o a r e e l e c t e d a s p r o v i s i o n a l m e m b e r s a n d w h a t s e m i n a r y a r e t h e y a t t e n d i n g , i f i n s c h o o l ? ( ¶¶322.4, 324, 325) a) Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5(3/4v) Name Seminary N/A

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

Seminary

29. W h o are co n tin u ed as p ro visio n al m em b ers, in w h at y ear w ere th ey ad m itted to p ro visio n al m em b ersh ip , an d w h a t s e m i n a r y a r e t h e y a t t e n d i n g , i f i n s c h o o l ( ¶ 3 2 6 ) ? *Seminary Graduate a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Name *Janice Thompson *Martin Avery *Jo Flesner *Valerie Hummel LaBounty *Autumn Krueger *Seth LaBounty * Jeff Lathrop *Jordan Louks *Jennifer McDonald *Jeanne Sortland *Thomas Sumers

Clergy Status (PD or PE) PE PE PD PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE

Date and Seminary 2017 2015 2014 2017 2017 2015 2019 2018 2019 2019 2017

b) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (v) Name N/A

Original Year of Membership

c) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (v)(Indicate year) Name N/A

Original Year of Membership

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

Clergy Status (PD or PE) Original Year of Membership

Previous Conference or Denomination

N/A

30. W h a t o r d a i n e d c l e r g y , c o m i n g f r o m o t h e r C h r i s t i a n d e n o m i n a t i o n s , h a v e h a d t h e i r o r d e r s r e c o g n i z e d (¶347.6): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from another Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending

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on the transfer status.

Name N/A

Clergy Status

Previous Denomination

31. W h a t o r d a i n e d c l e r g y h a v e b e e n r e c e i v e d f r o m o t h e r C h r i s t i a n d e n o m i n a t i o n s (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27): a) As provisional members (¶347.3c)? (v ) Name Clergy Status (PD or PE) Date Received Former Denomination N/A

b) As local pastors (¶347.3)? (v ) Name N/A

Clergy Status (FL or PL)

Date Received

Former Denomination

32. W h o a r e e l e c t e d a s m e m b e r s i n f u l l c o n n e c t i o n ? (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 33-34 or 36, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 30 in a previous year.) (v 3/4): a) Deacons Name N/A

b) Elders Name Henry Jenkins – MDiv Asbury

33. W h o a r e o r d a i n e d a s d e a c o n s a n d w h a t s e m i n a r y a w a r d e d t h e i r d e g r e e ? Or, if their master’s degree is not from a seminary, at what seminary did they complete the basic graduate theological studies? (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27) a) After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 3 / 4 ) Name Seminary N/A

b) Transfer from elder? (¶309) (v 3 / 4 ) Name N/A

Seminary

34. W h o are o rd ain ed as eld ers an d w h at sem in ary aw ard ed th eir d egree? a) After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 3 / 4 ) Name Seminary N/A

b) Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 3 / 4 ) Name N/A

Seminary

35. W h a t p r o v i s i o n a l m e m b e r s , p r e v i o u s l y d i s c o n t i n u e d , a r e r e a d m i t t e d ? (¶364)? (v ) Name Clergy Status Year Previously Discontinued N/A 36. W ho are readm itted (¶¶365-367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3])?

Name Clergy Status N/A

Previous Status

37. W h o a r e r e t u r n e d t o t h e e f f e c t i v e r e l a t i o n s h i p a f t e r v o l u n t a r y r e t i r e m e n t ? (¶357.7): (v ) Name N/A

Clergy Status

Year Retired

38. W h o h a v e b e e n r e c e i v e d b y t r a n s f e r f r o m o t h e r a n n u a l c o n f e r e n c e s o f T h e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h ( ¶ ¶ 3 4 7 . 1 , 4 1 6 . 5 , 6 3 5 . 2 n ) ? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.): (v)

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Name N/A

Clergy Status

Previous Conference

Date of Transfer

39. W h o a r e t r a n s f e r r e d i n f r o m o t h e r M e t h o d i s t d e n o m i n a t i o n s ( ¶ 3 4 7 . 2 ) ? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.)

Name N/A

Clergy Status

Previous Methodist Denomination

Date of Transfer

40. W h o h a v e b e e n o r d a i n e d a s a c o u r t e s y t o o t h e r c o n f e r e n c e s , a f t e r e l e c t i o n b y t h e o t h e r c o n f e r e n c e ? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.) a) Deacons?

Name N/A

Member Conference

b) Elders?

Name N/A

Member Conference

41. W h o h a v e b e e n t r a n s f e r r e d o u t t o o t h e r a n n u a l c o n f e r e n c e s o f T h e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h ( ¶ 4 1 6 . 5 ) ? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.)

Name N/A

Clergy Status

New Conference

Date of Transfer

42. W h o a r e d i s c o n t i n u e d a s p r o v i s i o n a l m e m b e r s ( ¶ 3 2 7 ) ? (v ). a) By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) Name Jay Moon

Clergy Status PD

b) By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name N/A

Clergy Status

c) By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name N/A

Clergy Status

d) By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7) Name N/A

Clergy Status

43. W h o a r e o n l o c a t i o n ? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶358.1)?

(1) This year? (v ) Name N/A

Clergy Status

Charge Conference Membership

Date Effective

(2) Previously?

Name Mary Ann Bernard-FE Perry Kimble-FE Russell Whaley -FE

Year Originally Granted 1998 1996 2014

Charge Conference Membership Wahpeton Evergreen Bismarck-Legacy Grand Forks-Wesley

Year of Most Recent Report

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

Name MaryAnn Bernard

Appointment Wahpeton Evergreen

Year Originally Granted Location 1998

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

(1) This year? (v ) Name N/A

Date Effective

Charge Conference Membership

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(2) Ad Interim Administrative Location? (v ) Name N/A

Date Effective

Charge Conference Membership

(3) Previously?

Name N/A

Year Originally Placed

Charge Conference Membership

Year of Most Recent Report

44. W h o h a v e b e e n g r a n t e d t h e s t a t u s o f h o n o r a b l e l o c a t i o n – r e t i r e d ( ¶ 3 5 8 . 3 ) ? a) This year? (v ) Name

Clergy Status

Year Honorable Location Originally Granted

Charge Conference Membership

b) Previously Name Elmer Brinkman Anne Geschwinder Stanley Haidle John Jarman Linda Renaud Daniel Rice Joel Rickenbach

Clergy Status RE RE RE RE RE RE RE

Year Honorable Location Originally Granted 1977 1986 2002 1992 2010 1977 1974

Charge Conference Watertown First N/A Mitchell Downtown First Fargo Faith Huron First Grand Forks Wesley Prairie View

45. W h o h a v e h a d t h e i r s t a t u s a s h o n o r a b l y l o c a t e d a n d t h e i r o r d e r s t e r m i n a t e d ( ¶ 3 5 8 . 2 ) ? (v ) Name N/A

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

46. W h o h a v e h a d t h e i r c o n f e r e n c e m e m b e r s h i p t e r m i n a t e d ? a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)? (v ) Name N/A

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

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

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

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

Name

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶353.12)? (v ) Name N/A

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

e) By trial (¶2713)?

Name N/A

47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.)

Name N/A

Date Effective

Clergy Status

48. D e c e a s e d ( L i s t a l p h a b e t i c a l l y ) a) What associate members have died during the year?

Active: Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Name

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired:

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N/A

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

Active: Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Date of Birth 11/04/1919 04/16/1933 01/30/1945 08/12/1937 12/03/1948

Date of Death 06/02/2019 02/28/2020 02/29/2020 3/21/2020 5/31/2020

Retired: Name N/A

c) What elders have died during the year?

Active: Name N/A

Retired: Name Janet Ruth Miller Raymond John Gibson, Jr. Carl Robert Wall Donald Delmar Lagge James Persons

d) What deacons have died during the year?

Active: Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired:

e) What local pastors have died during the year?

Active: Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired:

49. W h a t p r o v i s i o n a l o r o r d a i n e d m e m b e r s ( e l d e r s a n d d e a c o n s ) h a v e r e c e i v e d a p p o i n t m e n t s i n o t h e r A n n u a l C on feren ces of T h e U n ited M eth od ist C h u rch w h ile retain in g th eir m em b ersh ip in th is A n n u al C on feren ce (¶ ¶ 3 3 1 .8 , 3 4 6 .1 )?

Name Jennifer Anderson Dan Bader Andy Bartel Stan Bockwoldt Nicole (Anderson) Clade Justin Iverson Autumn Krueger Clifford Nelson Rod Tkach Rich Zeck

Clergy Status FE FE FE FE FE FE PE RE FE FE

Conference Where Appointed Minnesota Minnesota Alaska Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Great Rivers Alaska Minnesota (1/2) Holston Minnesota

Appointment 7/1/2017 7/1/2018 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2020 7/1/2017 7/1/2017 6/1/2020 7/1/2014 7/1/2015

50. W h o a r e t h e p r o v i s i o n a l , o r d a i n e d m e m b e r s o r a s s o c i a t e m e m b e r s o n l e a v e o f a b s e n c e a n d f o r w h a t n u m b e r o f y e a r s c o n s e c u t i v e l y h a s e a c h h e l d t h i s r e l a t i o n ( ¶ 3 5 3 ) ? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a) Voluntary?

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(1) Personal, 5 years or less (¶353.2a 3) (v) Name Amy Atkins Mark Ehrmantraut Travis Krogman Dean Trapp

Clergy Status FE FE FE FE

Date Effective 7/21/2017 7/1/2019 7/1/2020 9/1/2019

Charge Conference

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Date Effective 3/6/2019

Charge Conference

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Date Effective

Charge Conference

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

Clergy Status

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

Clergy Status FE

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

(5) Transitional (¶353.2c) Name

b) (1) Involuntary (¶ 354)? (v 2 / 3 ) Name N/A

Clergy Status

(2) Ad Interim Involuntary Leave (JCD 1355)? (v ) Name N/A

Clergy Status

51. W h o a r e g r a n t e d s a b b a t i c a l l e a v e ( ¶ 3 5 1 ) ? (v ) Name N/A

Clergy Status

52. W h o h a v e b e e n g r a n t e d m e d i c a l l e a v e d u e t o m e d i c a l o r d i s a b l i n g c o n d i t i o n s ( ¶ 3 5 6 ) ? (v ) Name Howard Baird Robert Duemig Glen Sayler

Clergy Status FE FE FE

Date Effective 5/4/2017 12/1/2019 1998

Charge Conference Grand Forks Wesley Hazen

53. W h a t m e m b e r s i n f u l l c o n n e c t i o n h a v e b e e n r e t i r e d ( ¶ 3 5 7 ) ? List alphabetically (If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement. ¶357.1, no vote required; ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3).

Deacons a) This year?

Name N/A

Date Effective

b) Previously?

Name N/A

Date Effective

Elders c) This year?

Name Royal Archer Arlyn Coalter Randolph Cross Kermit Culver

Date Effective July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020

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David Heetland Bill Hoffman Ronald Johnson Randall Spahr Roger Spahr Steven Ziebarth

July 1,2020 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020

d) Previously?

Name Darrel J. Aleson Dennis E. Aleson Peder O. Anderson *David A. Andrews *Donald E. Andrews Gail L. Arnold Linda Baldock Deborah Ball-Killbourne Gary Lee Ball-Kilbourne Judy Banwart Gerald R. Bass *William L. Bates, Jr. Hazel Behrens Steve Behrens Darlis A. Berkenpas *Boyd Ardell Blumer Laura Borman Dick Willard Boyd *Allan R. Brockway Jeri Burns Chet William Cataldo Roy B. Caudill *J. Edwin Coates Elizabeth “Beth” Conrad Smart Donald C. Crippen Douglas E. Diehl *Theodore F. Dockter *Emil H. Eberhart Penelope V. Eberhart *Donald Elmer *Dale R. Emery *John T. “Jack” Erickson *Duane A. Ewers *Gerald A. Fike *Richard W. Fisher Bruce Forbes Richard N. Fossum Lee H. Gale Dennis R. Gellhaus *Rodney R. Gist *William Gran *Bruce C. Gray *Donald L. Greenough Eric Grinager Howard L. Grinager Edward Tom Haggar *Leonard K. Haggin Mina Hall

Date Effective 2011 2009 2014 2008 2007 2011 2017 2016 2013 2016 2013 2012 2018 2018 2011 1997 2016 2012 1989 2016 2011 2015 2005 2010 2012 2014 1996 2005 2005 2008 2004 2006 2006 2000 2001 2018 2014 2015 2015 1989 2016 1998 1991 2018 2012 2014 1996 2018

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Brian Hazard Rick Hazen *Gordon F. Higgins *John W. Hisel Mark Holland F. Eve Hook *John A. Jacoway Elizabeth Jassmann Massingill Linova L. Jennewein *Cameron W. Johnson Steven Claire Johnson J. Sue Kana-Mackey John C. Katter Elizabeth Kelsey *Peggy J. Kieras Genie H. Kistler Donna S. Kjonaas Darwin R. Kopfmann *Henry K. Kor Iva Laudermith Thomas Edward Lavery Mary-Lee Lint *Phillip E. Lint *Richard A. Lutz *David E. Mack Deborah A. Mack Randy Maddox Gwen Mader Nancy Manning Anthony Russell Masartis Richard M. Mayer Frank McKeehan *Wayne M. McKirdy John McKnight, Jr. Donna J. McLaird *Dwight L. Meier *Mark W. Meier *Max E. Meier Patricia L. Mersch *Peter W. Moe *Lionel P.A. Muthiah Clifford Nelson Morris E. Nelson Julie Nygaard Susan K. O’Connell James D. Patrick *Edward E. Pease Kenrad V. Pederson *Russell M. Peirce E. Stephen Perry

2018 2017 1997 2012 2017 2007 1996 2017 2001 1994 2013 2009 2006 2014 2012 2010 2009 2015 2009 2017 2013 2015 2006 2003 2000 2011 2018 2019 2017 2018 2002 2018 1991 2017 2004 2002 2010 1999 2014 1998 1992 2017 2011 2016 2013 2008 2006 2015 1994 2014

*Calvin L. Petersen John Price Lucian F. Prohaska Gary W. Rae *Eldon H. Reich Warren Rhodes

1998 2019 2000 2011 2014 2016

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Sheila B. Richards Dick Rinearson Penelope J. Ritter Val Rush Sunandkumar D. Samuel *Arthur H. Scanson Perry Schnabel *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 *Roger A. Smith *Charles R. Sommers Marilyn Spurrell *K. James Stein Donna M. Stewart Gerald Alvin Stolp *R. Earl Stucke Richard Sykes Wayne L. Tieszen *James G. Towler *Richard A. Unkenholz Albartus Lee VanEssen *Gustav K. VanTassel Cori Waisanen Donald A. Watt *Warren L. Wenzel *A. Julian Wigen *Peary A. Wilson *Norman E. Winkelman *David C. Wu Peggy Ann Zerface

2006 2019 2010 2016 2013 2010 2019 1995 2000 2010 2005 2012 1997 1998 2004 1989 1999 2017 1995 1999 2013 1994 2000 2003 1994 1993 2013 1993 2014 2011 2001 2003 2006 1995 2005 2013

54. W h a t a s s o c i a t e m e m b e r s h a v e b e e n r e t i r e d ( ¶ 3 5 7 ) : (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶357.1, no vote required; under ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3) a) This year?

Name N/A

Date Effective

b) Previously?

Name David Birkeland Muriel A. Oates Marvin Winstryg

Date Effective 2018 2003 2010

55. W h a t p r o v i s i o n a l m e m b e r s h a v e b e e n p r e v i o u s l y r e t i r e d ( ¶ 3 5 8 , 2 0 0 8 Book of Discipline) ?

Name N/A

Date Effective

56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a) This year?

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Name Kris Larson Jeff Vore

Date Effective July 1, 2020 Nov. 1, 2019

b) Previously?

Name Fern M. Bailey John Bergh Martha Brandt Larry N. Guenther Becky Holten Gary H. Johnson James Konsor Marlyn Kuper Tom C Petersen Jan C. Price Melanie Reiners Grace C. Rhodes David Severtson Raenelle Sorensen Rae L. Speiser

Date Effective 2013 2016 2019 2007 2018 2016 2019 2001 2015 2012 2018 2012 2019 2018 2011

57. W h a t i s t h e n u m b e r o f c l e r g y m e m b e r s o f t h e A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e ? a) By appointment category and conference relationship?

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

(2) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: ¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a two- thirds vote of the Annual Conference.

N o t e : R e p o r t t h o s e i n e x t e n s i o n m i n i s t r y i n o n e c a t e g o r y o n l y . ( See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.)

N ote: T h ose ap p roved to serve as a local p astor, b u t n ot cu rren tly u n d er ap p oin tm en t, are n ot cou n ted as clergy m em bers of the con feren ce.

Categories Pastors and deacons whose primary appointment is to a Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339) (75, 77b) Deacons (in full connection and provisional) serving beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (77a,b) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1a,c)(76a) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1b) (76b) Appointments to Extension Ministries(¶316.1; 344.1d)

Deacons in Elders in Provisional Provisional Full Full Connection Connection Deacons Elders

Associate Members Part-time & Affiliate Members Full-time Local & Associate Local Pastors Pastors Members With Vote

4

47

0

10

1

37

35

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1

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0

0

0

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1

0

1

1

44

(76c) Appointments to Attend School (¶331.3) (78) Appointed to Other Annual Conferences (49) On Leave of Absence (50a1, a2) On Family Leave (50a3, a4) On Sabbatical Leave (51) On Medical Leave (52) On Transitional Leave (50a5) Retired (53, 54, 55) To t a l Nu mb e r , Cl e r g y Me mb e r s Gr a n d To t a l , Al l Conf e r e nc e Cl e r gy Me mb e r s

0

0

0

0

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0

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0

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1

12

4

39

38

6

240

340

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

Cl e r g y De mo g r a p h i c s

Categories

Deacons in Full Connection Male

Asian Black Hispanic Native American Pacific Islander White Multi-Racial To t a l Nu mb e r Cl e r gy Me mb e r s Gr a n d To t a l , Al l Conf e r e nce Cl e r gy Me mb e r s *

Elders in Full Provisional Connection Deacons

Associate Provisional Members & Elders Affiliate Members with Vote

Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male

Full time Local Pastors

Part–time Local Pastors

Female

Male

Female

Male

Female

0 0 0

0 0 0

4 2 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

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1 169 3

0 61 0

0 0 0

0 1 0

0 5 1

0 5 1

0 2 0

0 2 0

0 27 0

0 10 1

0 23 0

0 13 0

1

5

179

61

0

1

6

6

2

2

11

24

13

28

340

PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY

N ote: In dicate creden tial of person s in P art III: F D , F E , P D , P E , A M , F L , P L , an d L M .

58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry?

Name Marilyn Spurrell

Clergy/Lay Status RE

Specialized Ministry Spiritual Formation

59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.)

Name Michelle Brennan Debra Ball-Kilbourne Duane Ewers Carolyn Knight Valerie Reinhiller Pat Unkenholz

Clergy/Lay Status FD RE RE Lay FD DR

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Specialized Ministry Associate in Christian Education Minister in Christian Education Minister in Christian Education Associate in Christian Education Minister in Christian Education Associate in Music

60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry?

Name N/A

Clergy/Lay Status

Specialized Ministry

Sending Conference

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

Name N/A

Clergy/Lay Status

Specialized Ministry

Receiving Conference

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

Name N/A

Clergy/Lay Status

Specialized Ministry

P A R T I V C E R T I F I E D L A Y M I N I S T R Y ( ¶ 268, and 666. 10 The Book of Di s c i pl i ne ) 63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 267, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically, by district) Name Annie Carlson Pam Karlen Becky Krause Barbara Krumm Janet Madsen Justin Trent Richard Wahlstrom Blaine Wilson

District Northwest Southeast Northeast Northwest Southwest Southwest Southwest Southeast

P A R T V D I A C O N A L M I N I S T E R S ( Pa r a g r a p h numbe r s i n que s t i o ns 64- 71 r e f e r t o t he 1992 Bo o k o f Di s c i p l i ne ) 64. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)?

Name N/A

Previous Annual Conference

Date

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

Name N/A

Previous Annual Conference

Date

66. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (¶313.3)? (U n d e r ¶ 3 1 3 .3 a , n o v o t e ; u n d e r ¶ 3 1 3 . 3 b , v 2 / 3 ) Name N/A

Date Effective

67. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a) Effective: Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

b) Retired: Name N/A

Date of Birth

Date of Death

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

Type of Leave

Date Originally Granted

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

Date Originally Granted

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N/A

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

Name N/A

Date Originally Granted

71. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (U n d e r ¶ 3 1 3 . 2 b , v 2 / 3 ) a) This year?

Name N/A

Date Effective

b) Previously?

Name Pat Unkenholz

Date Effective 7/1/1993

PART VI APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS

72. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a) What associate members, provisional, or full elders are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2 / 3 , a f t e r 8 y e a r s v ¾ ): Name Deann Eidem Jennifer Hallenbeck-Orr Ron Olson Rick Pittenger Tim Vorlage

Appointment Fraction of Full-Time Service Rapid City Canyon Lake UMC ½-time, 7th year, ¼=time 1st year Bismarck McCabe ¾ time, 4th year Hurley ¾-time, 3rd year Milnor/Wyndmere/Sheldon UMC ¾-time, 5th year Broadland UMC ¼-time, 5th year

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

Name Melissa Gall Luke Smith

Appointment Milbank Parkview Watertown Cornerstone

Fraction of Full-Time Service ½ time, 2nd year ¼-time, 6th year

73. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since the last session of the annual conference, and for what period of time?

Name Roy Caudill Howard Grinager Warren Wenzel

Appointment Huron Riverview/ Virgil Brookings First Langdon (1/4)

Start Date 9/1/2019 04/08/2019 07/01/2020

End Date 6/1/2020 2/1/2020 1/1/2021

74. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.

Date 7/1/2019

Name Paul Kimball

7/1/2019

Joel Higgins

Status From (Appointment/District) FL Watertown Cornerstone (3/4)

To (Appointment/District) Extension Platte Student Ministries CORRECTION: Transitional Leave Extension Fort Carson Extension SD Air National Guard Chaplain Voluntary Leave of Absence Huron Riverview/ Virgil (1/2) interim

FE

Brandon Celebration

7/21/2019 Bradley Kattelmann

FE

Extension Scott AFB

8/4/2019

Joel Higgins

FE

Transitional Leave

9/1/2019

Dean Trapp

FE

Huron Riverview/ Virgil

9/1/2019

Roy Caudill

RE

Retirement

9/1/2019

Kevin Kloster

FE

Southeast District Superintendent / Rapid City Canyon Lake Rapid City Canyon Lake

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9/6/2019 10/1/2019 10/1/2019 10/1/2019 10/22/2019 11/1/2019 1/1/2020 1/1/2020 1/1/2020

Jo Flesner Paul Rowenhorst Holly Sortland Peary Wilson Kayla Buckley Jeff Vore Amber Laffey John E. Anderson

PD OF PL RE SY PL SY SY

Jeanine Kersey-Russell

FE

1/15/2020 Andrew Gross

PL

2/10/2020 Pete Grassow

OE

2/15/2020 Matthew Richards

FE

2/25/2020 Jo Flesner

PD

2/27/2020 Don Dinger

PL

3/1/2020 5/15/20 6/1/2020

DeAnn Eidem Jordan Buchholz Roy Caudill

FE PL RE

6/1/2020

Cliff Nelson

RE

6/1/2020

Dillan Sterud

SY

7/1/2020

Kris Larson

FL

7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020

Arlyn Coalter Steven Ziebarth Randy Cross Roger Spahr Kermit Culver

FE FE FE FE FE

7/1/2020

Rebecca Trefz

FE

7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020

Bob Ruedebusch Sara Nelson Royal Archer Ronald Johnson Kris Mutzenberger Katie Ricke Jen Tyler Justin Jenness Joel Winckler Bill Hoffman Karl Kroger Janice Thompson Clay Lundberg Holly Sortland Kimberly Hipple Teresa Person Jennifer McDonald John Britt Randall Spahr David Heetland Frank McKeehan Sandra Marquardt Amber Laffey Bill Hoffman Sarah Herman

FE FE FE FE FE FE FE FL FE FE FE PE FE PL FL FL PE FL FE FE RE FL PL RE FE

Extension Ministry None Rapid City Open Heart (3/4) Edgemont/ Pringle (1/2) Missouri Valley Parish (1/2) N Sioux City ARK (1/4) None None Extension Ministry - ND State Penitentiary Chaplain (1/2)

Transitional Leave of Absence Assigned to Doland (1/4) interim Rapid City Open Heart (1/2) Pringle (1/4) none Retirement Stickney – interim (1/2) Woonsocket – interim (3/4) Extension Ministry - ND State Penitentiary Chaplain (Full-time) No appointment – resigned and Madison (3/4) withdrawn from certification Methodist Church of South Africa Brookings First Extension (Avera@Home as Hospice Chaplain and Mitchell Medical Leave Congregational UCC) Transitional Leave Anchorage School District, AK Bismarck Legacy (1/2), Bismarck Bismarck Legacy (3/4) Calvary (1/4) RC Canyon Lake (1/2) RC Canyon Lake (¼) Salem Unite as Lay Supply Salem Unite as LLP Huron Riverview/ Virgil Interim Back to Retirement Extension – MN Conf. (Clear Retirement UMC, Ham Lake) (1/2) White/ Sterling (1/4) None Iroquois/ Esmond/ DeSmet (West Retirement Kingsbury Parish) Sioux Falls Hilltop Retirement Canton Retirement Northeast District Superintendent Retirement Southeast District Superintendent Retirement Northwest District Superintendent Retirement Southeast District Superintendent Director of Ministries and Director of Ministries Sioux Falls First Southwest District Superintendent Watertown First Sioux Falls First Gregory Retirement Yankton, Gayville-Volin Retirement Fargo First Northeast District Superintendent Beresford Zion Yankton First Wahpeton Evergreen Watertown First – Senior Pastor SF Southern Hills/ Flandreau (3/4) SF Hilltop (fulltime) Jamestown St.Paul’s Northwest District Superintendent Extension – Minnesota Conference Retirement Piedmont Grace Bismarck McCabe Howard Beach Beresford Zion Burke/ Herrick Canton Rapid City Open Heart No record of appointment None Howard Beach None Huron Riverview/ Virgil Minot Vincent Jamestown St. Paul’s Winner Piedmont Grace Ext. Hospice Red River Valley Retirement Extension Garrett Evangelical Retirement Clear Lake/ Gary (1/4) Back to Retirement Cavalier Trinity/ St. Thomas Clear Lake/ Gary Stickney (1/2) Interim Flandreau Retirement Stickney (1/2) Streeter/ Napoleon Burke/ Herrick

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7/1/2020 71/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020

Elmo Herman Marty Toepke-Floyd Nicole (Anderson) Clade Paul Rowenhorst Krista Wisener Mary Morgan Tia Felberg Matt Scherbenske John E. Anderson Juwle Nagbe Royal Archer John Price Eldon Reich

FE FE

Jamestown First Redfield

FE

Vermillion

OF PL SY PL FL PL FE RE RE RE

Doland (1/4) interim White/ Sterling (1/4) None None None Woonsocket Interim (3/4) Lisbon Parish Retirement Retirement Retirement

7/1/2020

Teri Johnson

FE

Leave of Absence

7/1/2020

Becky Holten

RL

Retirement

7/1/2020

David Birkeland

RA

Retirement

7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020

Kris Larson Joleen Pietrzak Jerry Bass

RL PE RE

Retirement Arlington/ Lake Preston Retirement

7/1/2020

Michele Slott

FL

Rapid City First

7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2020

Travis Krogman MaryAnn Bernard Warren Wenzel Donald Andrews Justin Schnackenberg Taryn Ragels

FE HL RE RE FL PL

7/1/2020

Steve Trefz

FE

9/1/2020

Arlyn Coalter

RE

Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (3/4) None Retirement Rugby Emmanuel (LTFT) Langdon None Mitchell Fusion (1/4),Extension to Sioux Falls Seminary (1/2) an Garrett (1/4) Retirement

7/1/2020

Gregory Jamestown First Ext.346.1 – Duluth Hope UMC, MN Redfield/ Frankfort (3/4) Brookings First Associate (3/4) White/ Sterling (1/2) DeSmet/ Iroquois (3/4) Minot Vincent Woonsocket (3/4) Streeter/ Napoleon Winner (1/4) Winner (3/4) Doland (1/4) Ministry Team Leader Extension SDSU (1/2) and Vermillion (1/2) Lisbon UMC/Enderlin UMC/Lisbon Presbyterian (1/4) Extension to Walnut Grove UMC, MN (1/4) Lake Preston (1/2) Arlington St. Thomas (1/4) Rapid City First (3/4) and Rapid City Open Heart (1/4) Leave of Absence Wahpeton Evergreen Langdon Interim (1/4) Back to Retirement No Appointment Mitchell Fusion (3/4) Extension to Sioux Falls Seminary (3/4) Olivet (1/2)

75. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.) S E E M I N I S T R Y A PPO IN T M EN T S 76. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list) a) Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (Âś344.1a, c)?

Clergy Status Joel Allen FE Neil Blair FE Chris Chase PL Rebecca Eberhart FE Timothy Eberhart FE Name

Mike Flowers

FL

David Jacobsen Paul Lint Jason Mehring Kris Mutzenberger Bob Ruedebusch Keihwan Ryoo

FE FE PL FE FE FE

Date Effective 2013 2011 2019 2010 2012

Extension Ministry Assignment

Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell SD School of Theology ST Paul Kansas MO New Church Start Bismarck Celebrate Grace (3/4) GETS, Evanston IL GETS, Evanston IL Children of the Harvest/Spirit Lake Ministry 2014 Center, Sheyenne ND 8/1/2011 Boston University School of Theology, Boston MA 5/10/2016 Wesley Acres Camp 1/1/2019 Fargo New Church Plant (3/4) 7/1/2020 Northeast District Superintendent 7/1/2020 Southwest District Superintendent 7/1/2017 Korean Ministry Plan Missionary, GBGM, Los

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Charge Member Conference Mitchell Fusion Mitchell Downtown First Mitchell Downtown First Mitchell Downtown First Fargo First Pierre First

Fargo First Rapid City First

Rebecca Trefz

FE

Steve Trefz Eric VanMeter Joel Winckler

FE FE FE

Angeles CA Executive Director of Ministries and 7/1/2020 Southeast District Superintendent 5/1/2016 Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls SD 2016 Chaplain, DWU Campus 7/1/2020 Northwest District Superintendent

Mitchell Fusion Mitchell Fusion Mitchell Fusion Mandan

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

Name

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Paul Budd

FE

1985

Mark Ellingson

FE

6/1/2015

Henry Jenkins

FE

7/1/2017

Bradley Kattelman

FE

7/21/19

Randall Phillips

FE

8/01/05

Extension Ministry Assignment John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit MO Altru Health Systems Grand Forks ND Creech AFB, NV Army Chaplain, Fort Carson, CO Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Charge Member Conference Watertown First Holmes Rapid City First Brookings First Sturgis

c) To other vital ministries under the provisions of 344.1d? (v2/3) Martin Avery

PE

2/3/2019

Dan Freed

FE

2/15/2019

Joel Higgins Teri Johnson Paul Kimball Jeanine Kersey-Russell Shelly Matthews Leisa Richards

FE FE FL FE FE FE

8/4/2019 7/1/2020 7/1/2019 2018 8/1/2011 2005

Matthew Richards

FE

2/15/2020

Carlisha Steffes Craig Vondergeest Gary Walters

PL FE FE

2018 2005 2019

Canaan Moravian, ND Avera Heart Hospital Chaplaincy, Sioux Falls SD SD Air National Guard SDSU (1/2), Brookings, SD Platte Student Ministries ND State Penitentiary Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth TX Leisa Richards Law PC Albuquerque NM Avera@Home as Hospice Chaplain and Mitchell Congregational UCC Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls SD Presbyterian College, Clinton SC Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City SD

Grand Forks Wesley

Grand Forks Wesley Aberdeen North Highland

Sioux Falls First

77. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.) a) Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)?

Jo Flesner

Clergy Status PD

Melissa Gall

FD

Laura Walters

FD

Name

Date Extension Ministry Assignment Effective 2/25/2020 Counselor Anchorage School District, AK Primary-Milbank School District, Secondary8/1/2018 Milbank Parkview UMC 7/1/2019 New Underwood School District

Charge Member Conference Sioux Falls Asbury Milbank Parkview

b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies, schools, within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish within the connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b,c)?

Name

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Extension Ministry Assignment

Charge Member Conference

Michelle Brennan Valerie Reinhiller

FD FD

10/1/2008 7/1/2016

Jamestown First Williston Faith

Jamestown First Williston Faith

Luke Smith Joy Tracy

FD FD

7/1/2014 7/1/2014

Watertown Cornerstone Clark

Watertown Cornerstone

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

Name

Clergy Status

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School

N/A

79. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1 9 9 2 D i s c i p l i n e ]? (Attach list) N/A 80. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶1506.5), corrections or additions to matters reported in the “Business of the Annual Conference” form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.)

- Dillan Sterud was not a certified candidate and was mistakenly included in Q19a.

- Goeff Hilton – removed him from listing in Q21(a) to listing in Q 21(b) (he is a part-time local licensed pastor) Also, in Q21b, Raenelle Sorensen and Gary Johnson, both RL, were listed as PL. In Q57a, the net effect of these three changes lowers the number in the box of FL whose primary appointment is to a Local Church to 36, the number of PL with that locus of appointment to 36, the total number of FL to 37 and the total number of PL to 39 and the total number of clergy to 344.

- In Q57b, the effect of the above changes lowers the number of white male FL to 27, the total number of male FL to 28, the total number of white female PL to 12 and the total number of female PLs to 13.Fargo Calvary African – listed under Q14, this name was previously listed as Fargo First African.

- Nicole Anderson, FE, is now Nicole (Anderson) Clade.

- Janice Antrim, PE, is now Janice Thompson Bryce Blank and Thanael Certa-Werner – added to Q19 as certified candidates and should have been listed in BAC 2019.

- In Q25, Paul Gunderson was removed. This is retro-active for the 2018 and 2019 BAC editions.

81. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? Sioux Falls, SD June 10-12, 2021

Bishop Ough preached at the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service. His sermon, “Continue the Naming,” based on scriptures from Peter and Acts, inspired and challenged listeners to joyfully proclaim the name of the resurrected Christ as he preached a final sermon, as the resident bishop, at the Dakotas Annual Conference.

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IV. MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS *Ministry Appointments as of July 1, 2020 The f ol l owi ng c ode s ys t e m ha s be e n a dopt e d t o de s i gna t e t he s t a t us of t he mi ni s t e r s a ppoi nt e d: OL Other Local Pastor Affiliate member-Par. 334.5, 344.4, 586.4 OP Provisional Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 Associate member-Par. 322, 369.1, 635.2h OR Retired Member of other Ann. Conf.

Deaconess – Par.1913.2 P D Provisional Deacon-Par. 324, 325 Diaconal Minister - Par. 369.1 (2004 Discipline) P E Provisional Elder-Par. 324, 325 Retired Diaconal Minister – Par. 357 (1992 Discipline) P L Part-time Local Pastor-Par. 318.2 Deacon in full connection-Par. 330 RA Retired Associate Member-Par. 357 Elder in full connection-Par. 335 R D Retired Deacon in full connection-Par. 357 Full time Local Pastor-Par. 318.1 R E Retired Full Elder-Par. 357 Certified Lay Minister-Par. 268 L T F T Less than full time-Par. 331.7, 338.2b, 428.7 R L Retired Local Pastor-Par. 320.5, 327.7 OA Associate Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 S P Student Local Pastor-Par. 318.3 OD Deacon Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 331.8 S Y Other Supplies – Used by GCFA for assigned pastors T B S To be supplied OE Elder Member of other Ann. Conf. or other Methodist denomination-Par. 346.1 OF Full Member of other Denomination-Par. 346.2 AF AM DC DM DR FD FE FL LM

NORTHEAST (NE) DISTRICT – Superintendent Kris Mutzenberger D IST R IC T T O T A L U M C H U R C H ES: 56

TO TAL CH ARGES: 40

A B E R D E E N A rea T otal U M C hurches: 14 ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST

Tot al Charges: 9 Jack Erickson Derek Baum – Senior Pastor Mike Waldrop – Associate Lou Whitmer Loren and Pat Siefken Rodney Ulmer Brandon Dunham Don Peck Doug Duncan Molly Leger

ABERDEEN NORTH HIGHLAND BATH BRITTON/ CLAREMONT/ HECLA GROTON / CONDE LEOLA / FREDERICK/ BARNARD UCC MELETTE NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER/ BRISTOL-BUTLER W A T E R T O W N A rea T otal U M C hurches: 11 CLARK/ GARDEN CITY/ HENRY/ KELLERTON

1 Status LTFT RE

½

Tot al Charges: 6 Joy Tracy (for Clark) Mark Tracy (for all) Sandy Marquardt Thomas Bowsher Barbara J. McKewin

CLEAR LAKE/ GARY MILBANK CENTRAL MILBANK PARKVIEW/ BIG STONE CITY/ ORTONVILLE, MN

FL FL AM SY FL FL SY PL FL

¾

Melissa Gall (secondary – effective 8/1/18)

Steven Anderson (effective 4/1/16) Luke Smith Jen Tyler

WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN FIRST WA HP E T ON A r e a To t a l UM Ch u r c h e s : 1 1 FAIRMOUNT/ BRECKENRIDGE MN KINDRED CALVARY/ WALCOTT ZION LISBON/ ENDERLIN/ LISBON PC-USA

Tot al Charges: 6 Mark Gronseth Mark Britton Becky Holten – pulpit coordinator Rick Pittenger Steven Olson MaryAnn Bernard

MILNOR/ WYNDMERE/ SHELDON OAKES/ COGSWELL WAHPETON EVERGREEN FARGO Ar e a Tot al UM Chur che s : 8 ARTHUR CASSELTON

Tot al Charges: 8 Quaya Ackerman Randy Harwood

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¾

¼ ¾

½

Years 12 7 4 8 10 4 3 26 4 2

Status FD FE FL FE OA (Minn.)

FD

Years 9 7 1 6 2 3

OF (EC) FD FE

6 6 1

Status FE FE RL

Years 8 5 1

FE FE FL

5 18 1

Status FL PL

Years 4 6

FARGO CALVARY FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN (new church start)

David Motta Ray Baker Ryan Mutzenberger (Lead Pastor) John Roberts ¾ Tamba Clark (4/17/19) (see also ½

FE FE FE OR OE (AME)

25 4 4 8 2

HILLSBORO UNITED-UMC/UCC WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH

Served by UCC – Tim Bauer Sara McManus

FE

6

Status

Years

1 15 2

Extension Ministry)

U PPE R V A LLE Y A rea T otal U M C hurches: 12 CAVALIER TRINITY ST. THOMAS CRYSTAL DRAYTON/ PEMBINA/ HUMBOLDT MN (Upper Red River Valley Parish) GRAFTON FED UMC/PCUSA/ MINTO KNOX PCUSA (Northern Valley Parish) GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION HAMILTON HOLMES/ SHARON TRINITY ELCA/ BEAVER CREEK ELCA LARIMORE/ ARVILLA PCUSA/ EMERADO PCUSA PARK RIVER FEDERATED-UMC/PCUSA/ FORDVILLE PCUSA

Tot al Charges: 11 Pulpit supply Jerry Bass Margaret Smith Gary Johnson

¼ ½

RE SY RL

Robin Dill (effective 6/6/16)

¾

OF (PCUSA) 6

¾ ¾

PE FE OF (EPC) FE RL PL

Jeff Lathrop Chang Yi John Werth Rob Salmonson Raenelle Sorensen Jeffrey Neuberger

(Lay Supply 5/1-7/1/18)

3 9 19 2 13 4

NORTHWEST (NW) DISTRICT – Superintendent Joel Winckler DI STRI CT TOTAL UM CHURCHES: 60

1

TOTAL CHARGES : 4 0

J A ME S T OWN A r e a T o t a l UM Ch u r c h e s : 1 6 ASHLEY EMMANUEL

MARION/ DICKEY/ JUD NORTONVILLE MEDINA/ TAPPEN VALLEY CITY EPWORTH WIMBLEDON/ KENSAL

Tot al Charges: 9 Luke 10 team (Chet Cataldo, Barbara Krumm, Jodi Cataldo) Darrell Losing (effective 10/1/16) Luke 10 team: Chet Cataldo (Luke10 team leader) Barbara Krumm (effective 6/1/19) Jodi Cataldo Travis Voeltz Val Wagner Luke 10 team (Chet Cataldo, Barbara Krumm, Jodi Cataldo) Marty Toepke-Floy1/4 Michelle Brennan Jennifer McDonald Luke 10 team (Chet Cataldo, Travis Voeltz, Jodi Cataldo) Mark Turner TBS Brenda Goodman Dayne Zachrison Jeanne Sortland

SPIR IT LA K E A rea T otal U M C hurches: 6 CANDO/ ROCK LAKE/ ROLLA CARRINGTON FEDERATED-UMC/UCC DEVILS LAKE LANGDON

Tot al Charges: 4 Richard Craig Served by UCC -Rick Loewen Lori Broschat Warren Wenzel (Interim) ¼

CLEVELAND EDGELEY

ELLENDALE UNITED UMC/PCUSA JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAUL’S LEHR

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Status

Years

¼

SY

5

¼ ¾ ¼ ¼ ½

RE CLM SY PL SY

3 3 3 3 1

FE FD PE

1 13 1

FL

6

PL FE PE

3 9 3

Status FL OF (CCCC) FE RE

Years 13 4 8 1

½ ½

DI CKI NSON Ar e a Tot a l UM Chur c he s : 6 BEACH COMMUNITY FEDERATED -UMC/UCC BOWMAN DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS ELGIN/ EBENEZER UCC HAZEN HETTINGER

Tot al Charges: 6 Warren Maxted Ray Sherwood Jerry Stravia Served by UCC – Barb Koenig Served by Bismarck Legacy R. Duane Coates

MI NOT A r e a To t a l UM Ch u r c h e s : 1 3 BOTTINEAU UNITED-UMC / PCUSA KENMARE RENEW

BOWBELLS/ SHERWOOD (North Prairie Parish)

Status OF (AOG) OE (FM) FL OF (UCC)

Years 20 3 2 4

FE

5

Tot al Charges: 10 Supplied by PCUSA

Status

Years

Veronica Fleming

FL FL

4

¾

Veronica Fleming

MARTIN/ DRAKE LANSFORD/ LANSFORD ELCA/ GLENBURN ELCA MINOT FAITH/ DES LACS MINOT VINCENT RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED UMC/PCUSA VELVA

Pulpit Supply Martha HarriSon Kenneth Mund Matthew Scherbenske TBS by PCUSA Geoff Hilton

2

OF (ELCA) 6 FL 2 FL 1 ¼

PL

17

(Lay Supply 7/1/04-6/30/19)

WILLISTON

Ross Reinhiller Val Reinhiller

FE FD

5 5

BI S MAR CK Ar e a To t a l UM Ch u r c h e s : 1 9 BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK LEGACY

Status

Years

(Legacy South) (Hazen/ Center/ Washburn) BISMARCK MCCABE

Tot al Charges: 11 TBS Brandon Vetter (Senior Pastor) Don Dinger (Associate Pastor) ½¾ Andy Early (effective 1/1/18) Cory Thrall Jennifer Hallenbeck Orr (Worship) ¾

FE PL FL FL FE

6 5 3 7 7

BISMARCK CELEBRATE GRACE (new church start) HAZEN/ CENTER/ WASHBURN LINTON/ STERLING MANDAN MCCLUSKY/ GOODRICH/ CHASELEY MOFFIT NAPOLEON/ STREETER STEELE/ TUTTLE TURTLE LAKE

Karl Kroger Chris Chase (see Extension Ministry) Served by Bismarck Legacy Marlin Sapp Bruce Adams Warren Rhodes Served by Bismarck-Legacy Juwle Nagbe Marvin Winstryg TBS

¾

FE PL

1 2

3/4

FL FE RE

7 9 11

3/4

FE RA

1 3

(effective 1/1/18)

SOUTHEAST (SE) DISTRICT – Superintendent Rebecca Trefz D IST R IST T O T A L U M C H U R C H ES: 68

1

TO TAL CH ARGES: 56

BROOKI NGS Ar e a Tot a l UM Chur c he s : 1 4 ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BROOKINGS FIRST

Tot al Charges: 12 Joleen Pietrzak Donna Kuper Pete Grassow (effective 2/10/20)

Status PE 1/4 PL OE

Years 2 3 2

(MC of S. Africa)

Krista Wisener Served by PCUSA (Jerry Bertelson) effective 8/1/2019 Susan Jennys Jan Gross Daren Junker Seth LaBounty Kimberly Hipple

CANISTOTA UNITED UMC/PCUSA COLTON/ CHESTER DELL RAPIDS ELKTON UNITED/ ELKTON UCC HARTFORD HOWARD BEACH LAKE PRESTON/ LAKE PRESTON UCC MADISON

Kris Larson

Randy Hedge

54

3/4

PL

1

3/4 PL FE OF(AB) PE FL 1/2 RL FL

7 2 18 2 1 1 2

WHITE/ STERLING

Mary Morgan

HURON Ar e a Tot a l UM Chur c he s : 16 ALPENA/ ALPENA UCC/ WESSINGTON SPRINGS CARPENTER BROADLAND HITCHCOCK DOLAND

HURON RIVERVIEW/ VIRGIL IROQUOIS/ ESMOND/ DESMET (West Kingsbury Parish)

Tot al Charges: 11 Zach Kingery Brenda Wicks Tim Vorlage (effective 2/1/16) Steve Behrens Eldon Reich Ministry Team Leader Paul Manson (effective 8/1/2017) Rey Colon (effective 7/15/18) Teresa Person Tia Felberg

REDFIELD/ FRANKFORT TULARE UNITED-UMC/UCC WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA

Paul Rowenhorst Lorah Houser Jankord John E. Anderson

SI OUX FALLS Ar e a Tot a l UM Chur c he s : 12 BEN CLARE BRANDON CELEBRATION

Tot al Charges: 12 Bill Bates Jason Martens

FLANDREAU GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC

HURON FIRST

1/2

3/4 1/4 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4

SY

1

Status PL PL FE RE RE

Years 5 2 9 3 1

FL PL FL SY

4 3 1 1

OF 1 OL(UCC) 12 PL 2 Status RE FL

Years 9 2

Amber Laffey

FL

1

PL PL

3 3

SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST SIOUX FALLS WESLEY

Brian Gregg Julie Gregg (Both lay supply 4/15/19-6/30/19) Kyle Reinhiller Kip Roozen Matt Morrison (Associate) Adam Weber (Lead Pastor) Austin Walker (effective 1/1/15) Travis Waltner Chuck Smith (effective 1/1/17) Brian Rock (Lay supply 4/15/19-6/30/19) Travis Finke Sara Nelson Taylor Johnson (effective 11/1/15) Justin Jenness Don Vanderlip Charles Moore Manuel Loaeza (effective 4/1/17)

FE FE PE FE PL PL PL PL PL FE PL FL PL FL FL

10 14 4 14 7 8 5 3 4 1 6 1 4 4 5

M IT C H E LL A rea T otal U M C hurches: 14 ALEXANDRIA/ ETHAN GEDDES KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH MITCHELL DOWNTOWN FIRST MITCHELL FUSION OLIVET PLANKINTON/ WHITE LAKE MONTROSE SALEM UNITE STICKNEY WAGNER/ TYNDALL

Tot al Charges: 11 Jordan Louks Wayne Huber Derek Runge Keith Nelson Taryn Ragels Arlyn Coalter (effective 9/1/20) Rod Knock Valerie Hummel LaBounty Jordan Buchholz (effective 5/15/20) Bill Hoffman Laurie Kidd

Status PE FL FL FE PL RE FL PE PL RE FL

Years 3 10 3 5 1 1 2 2 2 1 7

HARRISBURG SIOUX FALLS ASBURY SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE (St Croix Campus) (Tea Campus) (57th Street Campus) (Sertoma Campus) SIOUX FALLS FIRST

55

1/4

1/4 1/4

3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4

3/4 1/2

3/4 1/2

YANKTON Ar e a Tot a l UM Chur c he s : 12 BERESFORD ZION CANTON ELK POINT UNITED UMC/UCC HURLEY NORTH SIOUX CITY ARK

Tot al Charges: 10 Janice Thompson Clay Lundberg Dave Bambas Ron Olson Christine Cappetta

PARKER VERMILLION WAKONDA/ IRENE VIBORG YANKTON FIRST/ GAYVILLE-VOLIN

Rick Andrus Teri Johnson (See also ext. ministry) Judy Sayler Val Rush Katie Ricke Corey Enfield (effective 11/5/17)

(Lay supply 10/1/18-6/30/19)

3/4 1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 3/4

Status PE FE OL(UCC) FE PL

Years 1 1 10 2 3

PL FE PL RE FE PL

4 1 7 5 1 3

SOUTHWEST (SW) – Superintendent Bob Ruedebusch DI STRI CT TOTAL UM CHURCHES: 48

1

Tot al Charges: 36

PR A IR IE H A R V E ST E R A rea T otal U M C hurches: 11 CRESBARD/ TOLSTOY EUREKA FAULKTON GETTYSBURG/ ONIDA/ AGAR (Wheatland Parish)

Tot al Charges: 7 John Hale Ken Ballard Thomas Sumers Jeff Adel Janet Madsen MILLER Teresa Whetsel SELBY/ MOBRIDGE Darla Hadrick TIMBER LAKE FEDERATED–UMC/ELCA/AB/ ISABEL Served by ELCA (Teri Gayer) UCC

3/4

Status FL FL PE FE CLM FL PL

Years 2 2 2 10 7 3 4

Status FE PL PL FE FL FE FE

Years 2 6 9 4 1 10 10 Years 1 29

N O R T H E R N H ILLS A rea T otal U M C hurches: 7 BELLE FOURCHE CAMP CROOK/ BUFFALO UCC FAITH/ MARCUS PCUSA LEAD TRINITY PIEDMONT GRACE SPEARFISH STURGIS

Tot al Charges: 7 Cheryl Fadley Jerry Densmore Connie Eichinger Peggy (Stempson) Hanson John Britt Scott McKirdy Jenene Earl

WI NNE R A r e a T o t a l UM Ch u r c h e s : 7 BURKE/ HERRICK (United in Faith Parish) COLOME

Tot al Charges: 5 Sarah Herman Ron Snethen

GREGORY MURDO/ DRAPER WINNER

Elmo Herman Mark Phillips John Price Royal Archer

3/4 1/4

Status FE OF (NAZ) FE FE RE RE

PIE R R E A rea T otal U M C hurches: 10 HIGHMORE/ HARROLD/ BLUNT

Tot al Charges: 5 Kippy Udehn (effective 9/1/17)

3/4

Status PL

Years 4

PIERRE FIRST PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRESHO/ KENNEBEC/ RELIANCE

Greg Kroger TBS Tom Dravland (pulpit supply) Beata Ferris (admin. Leader)

FE

2

1/4 1/4

WHITE RIVER/ MISSION (Todd-Mellette Parish)

Jason Christensen

FL

1 1 3

56

1/4 1/2

1/4

1 4 1 1

R U SH M O R E A rea T otal U M C hurches: 13 EDGEMONT UNITED UMC-UCC FAIRBURN (Supervised by Ed Coates) HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED-UMC/AB/PCUSA PHILIP UNITED UMC/PCUSA/ INTERIOR PCUSA PRAIRIE VIEW PRINGLE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE

Status

Years

CLM

9

FE FE RE FE FE FL FL FL

13 2 1 3 9 3 2 3

FL FL FE RE

10 1 2 6

Status FE FE

Years 8 5

2 3

GETS Seminary, Evanston, IL

PL OE (AME) FE

GETS Seminary, Evanston, IL

FE

9

FL

10

OF (REF) FE FE FE FE FE FE FE FE

5 9 5 1 1 7 1 5 5 1

( 1 b ) Un d e r En d o r s e me n t b y t h e Ge n e r a l Bo a r d o f Hi g h e r Ed u c a t i o n a n d Mi n i s t r y Budd, Paul -- CC Watertown First John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, MO Ellingson, Mark -- CC Holmes Altru Health System, Grand Forks, ND Jenkins, Henry -- CC Rapid City First Creech AFB, NV Kattelmann, Brad -- CC Brookings Army Chaplain, Fort Carson, CO (effective 7/21/19) Phillips, Randall -- CC Sturgis Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Status FE FE FE FE FE

Years 36 9 4 2 16

( 1 c ) E l d e r s i n S e r v i c e Un d e r t h e Ge n e r a l Bo a r d o f Gl o b a l Mi n i s t r i e s Ryoo, Keihwan – CC Rapid City First Korean Ministry Plan Missionary

Status FE

Years 4

RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY WALL/ WASTA

Tot a l Cha r g es : 12 TBS

Justin Trent 1/4 Served by PC-USA (David Cook) Kathy Chesney Kori Lehrkamp 1/4 John McKnight Kevin Kloster DeAnn Eidem 1/4 Brett Roes (teaching pastor) Barry Whipkey, Senior Pastor Michelle Slott (effective 8/1/18) 3/4 Associate Pastor Sharla McCaskell Michelle Slott 1/4 Mark Johnsen Russell Masartis 1/2

APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES (¶344) ( 1 a ) A p p o i n t me n t s wi t h i n t h e Co n n e c t i o n a l S t r u c t u r e s o f Un i t e d Me t h o d i s m Allen, Joel -- CC Mitchell Fusion DWU, Mitchell, SD Blair, Neil -- CC Mitchell Downtown St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO First Chase, Chris Chase New Church Plant Bismarck Celebrate Grace Clark ,Tamba Clark1 New Church Plant Fargo Calvary African (effective 4/15/19)

Eberhart, Rebecca -- CC Mitchell Downtown First Eberhart, Timothy -- CC Mitchell Downtown First Flowers, Mike -- CC Fargo-First

Children of the Harvest/ Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Sheyenne, ND Ingebretson, Ben Director of New Church Development (effective 1/1/16) Jacobsen, David -- CC Vermillion Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA Lint, Paul Wesley Acres Camp Director (effective 5/10/16) Mutzenberger, Kris -- CC Fargo First Northeast District Superintendent Ruedebusch, Robert Southwest District Superintendent Trefz, Rebecca -- CC Mitchell Fusion Executive Director of Ministries and Southeast District Superintendent Trefz, Steven – CC Mitchell Fusion Garrett-Evangelical (1/4) and Sioux Falls Seminary (1/2) Van Meter, Eric – CC Mitchell Fusion Chaplain, DWU Campus Winckler, Joel -- CC Mandan Northwest District Superintendent

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( 1 d ) Ot h e r E x t e n s i o n Mi n i s t r i e s Avery, Martin – CC Fargo Faith Freed, Dan Higgins, Joel Johnson, Teri Kersey-Russell, Jeanine Paul Kimball Matthews, Shelly -- CC Grand Forks Wesley Richards, Leisa -- CC Aberdeen North Highland Richards, Matthew

Status PE FE FE FE FE FL FE

Years 3 2 2 1 3 2 9

FE

9

FE

1

PL FE

3 16/4

FE

2

Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶331 ( Deacons and Provisional Deacons to Various Ministries) Flesner, Jo – CC Sioux Falls Asbury Anchorage School District, AK (effective 2/25/20) Gall, Melissa Milbank Public School District Walters, Laura New Underwood School District

Status PD FD FD

Years 2 3 2

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

Status

Years

Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶346.1 (other AC or Methodist Denominations) Anderson, Jennifer Minnesota Conference Bader, Dan Minnesota Conference Bartel, Andrew Alaska Conference Birkeland, David Minnesota Conference Bockwoldt, Stan Wisconsin Conference Clade (Anderson), Nicole Minnesota Conference Iverson, Justin Illinois Great Rivers Conference Krueger, Autumn Alaska Conference Nelson, Cliff Minnesota Conference (effective 6/1/20) Tkach, Rod Holston Conference Zeck, Rich Minnesota Conference

Status FE FE FE RA FE FE FE PE RE FE FE

Years 4 3 6 1 6 1 4 4 1 7 6

Status

Years

Status FE FE FE FE

Years 4 2 1 2

Fa mi l y Le a v e o f Abs e nc e ¶353 ( 2. b) - - NONE Miller, Theta (effective 3/6/2019)

Status FE

Years 3

Transi t i onal Leave of Absence ¶353 ( 2. c)

Status

Years

Status FE FE FE

Years 5 2 23

Status

Years

Canaan Moravian (effective 2/3/19) Avery Heart Hospital Chaplaincy, Sioux Falls SD Air National Guard SDSU, Brookings SD ND State Penitentiary Platte Student Ministries, SD Brite Divinity School, Ft. Worth, TX

1/2

Leisa Richards Law, P.C., Albuquerque, NM

Avera@Home as Hospice Chaplain and Mitchell Congregational UCC Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls SD (effective 5/1/18) Steffes, Carli – CC Sioux Falls First Vondergeest, Craig -- CC Grand Forks Presbyterian College -- Clinton, SC and ½ time Pastor at Wesley Lupo Memorial, Clinton, SC (effective 11/1/17) Walters, Gary Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City, SD

1/4

APPOINTMENTS UNDER PROVISIONS

Sa bba t i c a l Le a v e ¶351 – NONE Vol unt ar y Leave of Abs ence ¶353 ( 2. a) Atkins, Amy Ehrmantraut, Mark Krogman, Travis Trapp, Dean

Me d i c a l L e a v e ¶ 3 5 6 Baird, Howard Duemig, Robert Sayler, Glen – CC Hazen

4th year (effective 7/21/17) 2nd year 1st year 2nd year (effective 9/1/19)

5th year (effective 5/4/2017) 2nd year (effective 12/1/2019) 23rd year

De a c one s s e s ¶415. 7 – NONE

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Appoi nt me nt s t o At t e nd Sc hool ¶416. 6 – NONE C ertified C an didates for M in istry – N ot Northeast District Northwest District Southeast District Southwest District

Status

A ppoin ted Tiana Bohn, Natalie Buck, Sandee Cole, Jason Mehring Alyssa Quade, Justin Schnackenberg Bryce Blank, Thanael Certa-Werner, Tiffany Ortman, Cheri VanGorp Kara Togel

Myrna Hill, Conference Co-Lay Leader and member of the Common Table, reads a statement from the Common Table regarding the process of a resolution that passed at the 2019 Annual Conference related to LBGTQ persons. The conference session was broadcast from Sunnycrest UMC in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Years

CLERGY COMPENSATION BY APPOINTMENT July 2020 Base Salary

Parish

Other Comp

ABERDEEN FAITH

Parsonage

Cash Allowance

ARP

Not Reporting

ABERDEEN FIRST - ASSOCIATE PASTOR

44,000

8,006

No

ABERDEEN FIRST - SENIOR PASTOR

74,026

8,006

Yes

21,000

4,000 7,000

ABERDEEN NORTH HIGHLAND

48,586

Yes

1,500

ALEXANDRIA

10,000

No

1,000

ALEXANDRIA

10,000

ALPENA UNITED-UMC/UCC/WESSINGTON SPRINGS

40,750

8,000

No

2,000

Yes

3,000

ARLINGTON

43,923

Yes

2,000

ARTHUR

45,500

Yes

6,000

AURORA IMPACT

5,200

No Not Reporting

BATH BEACH COMMUNITY FEDERATED-UMC/UCC

Not Reporting

BELLE FOURCHE

51,000

Yes

3,400

Not Reporting

BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION

46,000

Yes

5,000

BISMARCK LEGACY

35,020

No

2,400

BISMARCK LEGACY - CELEBRATE GRACE

30,000

No

BISMARCK LEGACY - HAZEN/BEULAH & WASHBURN/CENTER/TURTLE LAKE

53,812

Yes

3,000

BISMARCK LEGACY - LEGACY SOUTH

43,654

No

20,000

BISMARCK LEGACY - SENIOR PASTOR

68,186

Yes

BISMARCK MCCABE - SENIOR PASTOR

63,000

No

14,000 3,200 3,200

24,000

4,000

BISMARCK MCCABE - WORSHIP

49,955

Yes

3,000

BOWBELLS/SHERWOOD/KENMARE RENEW

41,895

Yes

8,000

BOWMAN

45,000

Yes

6,450

BRANDON CELEBRATION

55,000

Yes

3,500

Yes

12,000

BRITTON/CLAREMONT/HECLA

52,500

BROADLAND

20,000

3,500

No

BROOKINGS FIRST - ASSOCIATE PASTOR

53,000

No

5,000

BROOKINGS FIRST - SENIOR PASTOR

73,000

No

25,000

BURKE/HERRICK

47,815

3,150

Yes Not Reporting

CAMP CROOK/BUFFALO UCC CANDO/ROCK LAKE/ROLLA

48,990

Yes

12,830

CANTON

60,000

Yes

8,200

6,000

No

CARPENTER

Not Reporting

CARRINGTON FEDERATED-UMC/UCC CASSELTON

23,997

No

3,000

Not Reporting

CAVALIER TRINITY CLARK/GARDEN CITY/HENRY/KELLERTON

43,922

Yes

CLARK/GARDEN CITY/HENRY/KELLERTON

12

No

CLEAR LAKE/GARY

50,000

Yes

CLEVELAND

18,000

6,000

No Not Reporting

COLOME COLTON/CHESTER

39,442

CRESBARD/TOLSTOY

42,000

3,378

Yes

10,700

Yes

10,500

Not Reporting

CRYSTAL DELL RAPIDS

45,000

Yes

DEVILS LAKE

51,974

Yes

DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS

52,500

Yes

DOLAND

Not Reporting

DRAYTON/PEMBINA/HUMBOLDT MN

Not Reporting

EDGEMONT UNITED UMC-UCC

Not Reporting

ELGIN/EBENEZER UCC

Not Reporting

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3,000

Parish

Base Salary

Parish

Base Salary

Other Comp Other Comp

Parsonage Parsonage

ELK POINT UNITED UMC/UCC

Not Reporting

ELKTON UNITED-UMC/UCC

Not Reporting

EUREKA

45,500

Cash Allowance Cash Allowance

Yes

ARP ARP

1,800

Not Reporting

FAIRBURN FAIRMOUNT/BRECKENRIDGE MN

45,355

Yes

3,500

FAITH/MARCUS PCUSA

25,225

Yes

6,079

FARGO CALVARY

75,785

FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN

11,000

Yes

FARGO FAITH

75,785

Yes

FARGO FIRST

38,000

No

FARGO FIRST - LEAD PASTOR

58,000

Yes

2,000

FAULKTON

49,000

Yes

2,500

FLANDREAU

42,000

Yes

1,000

No

4,000 5,000 4,000

GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC

9,500

No

1,500

GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC

9,500

No

1,500

GEDDES

51,700

Yes

7,500

GETTYSBURG/ONIDA/AGAR

52,550

Yes

6,500

1,500

Not Reporting

GETTYSBURG/ONIDA/AGAR

Not Reporting

GRAFTON FED UMC/PCUSA/MINTO KNOX PCUSA GRAND FORKS WESLEY

55,590

GRAND FORKS ZION

59,796

GREGORY

59,740

GROTON/CONDE

43,152

3,000

Yes

4,000

Yes

4,500

Yes Yes Not Reporting

HAMILTON HARRISBURG

60,320

No

HARTFORD

51,500

Yes

HETTINGER

51,000

HIGHMORE/HARROLD/BLUNT

41,895

7,500

20,000

700 3,500

Yes

2,500

Yes

10,000

Not Reporting

HILLSBORO UNITED-UMC/UCC HITCHCOCK

50,500

Yes

4,000

HOLMES/SHARON TRINITY ELCA/BEAVER CREEK ELCA

43,922

Yes

3,500

Not Reporting

HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED-UMC/AB/PCUSA HOWARD BEACH

41,895

No

HURLEY

42,120

No

HURON FIRST

41,414

HURON FIRST

71,454

900

No

11,250

1,400

19,500

4,000

8,400

6,000

HURON RIVERVIEW/VIRGIL

56,708

Yes

44,500

No

JAMESTOWN FIRST

47,752 57,000

3,600

3,000

No

IROQUOIS/ESMOND/DE SMET JAMESTOWN FIRST

4,800 12,000

6,000

No

850

Yes

6,000

JAMESTOWN ST PAUL'S

55,000

Yes

5,000

KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH

41,895

Yes

3,000

KINDRED CALVARY/KINDRED ZION

53,843

Yes

6,500

LAKE PRESTON UNITED

18,000

Yes

1,000 2,000

LAKE PRESTON UNITED

12,000

No

LANGDON

11,000

Yes Not Reporting

LANSFORD/LANSFORD ELCA/GLENBURN ELCA LARIMORE/ARVILLA PCUSA/EMERADO PCUSA

24,000

LEAD-DEADWOOD TRINITY

50,503

9,000

No Yes Not Reporting

LEOLA/FREDERICK/BARNDARD UCC

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10,000

6,200 4,800

Parish

Base Salary

Parish

Base Salary

Other Comp Other Comp

Parsonage Parsonage

Cash Allowance Cash Allowance

ARP ARP

LINTON/STERLING

50,500

Yes

8,500

LISBON/ENDERLIN/LISBON PC-USA

12,000

No

21,300

LUKE 10 TEAM - Serving ASHLEY/EDGELEY/ELLENDALE/LEHR

6,000

LUKE 10 TEAM - Serving ASHLEY/EDGELEY/ELLENDALE/LEHR

32,000

2,448

No No

LUKE 10 TEAM - Serving ASHLEY/EDGELEY/ELLENDALE/LEHR

6,000

459

No

LUKE 10 TEAM - Serving ASHLEY/EDGELEY/ELLENDALE/LEHR

12,000

918

No

LUKE 10 TEAM - Serving ASHLEY/EDGELEY/ELLENDALE/LEHR

12,000

No

MADISON

59,085

Yes

MANDAN

63,074

Yes

4,000

MARION/DICKEY/JUD

48,000

Yes

4,791

Not Reporting

MARTIN/DRAKE MCCLUSKY/GOODRICH/CHASELEY

39,760

Yes

MEDINA /TAPPEN

28,440

No

MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN MILBANK CENTRAL

76,119

Not Reporting Yes

9,000

2,500

Not Reporting

MILBANK PARKVIEW/BIG STONE CITY/ORTONVILLE, MN MILLER

44,050

Yes

6,300

MILNOR/WYNDMERE/SHELDON

43,450

Yes

12,100

MINOT FAITH/DES LACS

47,277

Yes

4,500

MINOT VINCENT

60,000

Yes

MITCHELL DOWNTOWN FIRST

74,620

No

MITCHELL FUSION

31,421

Yes

21,500

4,500 5,000

MONTROSE

41,895

Yes

3,500

MURDO/DRAPER

52,600

Yes

6,000

NAPOLEON/STREETER

44,500

Yes

NORTH SIOUX CITY ARK

25,043

No

2,500

NORTH SIOUX CITY ARK

10,000

No

2,000

OAKES/COGSWELL

42,072

Yes

2,000

OLIVET

28,800

No

5,000

PARK RIVER FEDERATED-UMC/PCUSA/FORDVILLE PCUSA

34,200

Yes

4,200

PARKER

41,000

Yes

6,200

PHILIP UNITED UMC/PCUSA/INTERIOR PCUSA

44,000

Yes

900

PIEDMONT GRACE

48,239

Yes

PIERRE FIRST

75,000

Yes

5,000

PLANKINTON/WHITE LAKE

41,895

Yes

3,000

PRAIRIE VIEW

45,000

No

PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE

10,800

No

19,800

8,600

PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE

4,800

No

PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE

4,800

No

PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE

13,200

No

PRINGLE

10,000

No

RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE

19,052

No

2,381

1,250

RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE

82,574

No

20,644

2,500

10,980

2,500

RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE

43,922

No

RAPID CITY FIRST

74,000

Yes

RAPID CITY FIRST/RAPID CITY OPEN HEART

46,200

No

RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS

47,860

No

12,000

3,000

RAPID CITY RAPID VALLEY

52,515

No

17,400

2,000

REDFIELD/FRANKFORT

50,000

RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED UMC/PCUSA

Yes Not Reporting

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18,000

5,000

Parish

Base Salary

Parish

Base Salary

Comp Other Comp

Parsonage Parsonage

Allowance Cash Allowance

ARP ARP

SALEM UNITE

40,000

4,000

Yes

3,000

SELBY/MOBRIDGE

43,724

10,236

Yes

10,000

SIOUX FALLS ASBURY

62,702

No

18,870

6,500

SIOUX FALLS ASBURY - ASSOCIATE

45,962

No

18,870

1,500

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57TH STREET CAMPUS

45,000

No

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57TH STREET CAMPUS

70,000

No 20,000

3,000

109,000

No

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - SERTOMA CAMPUS

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - LEAD PASTOR

75,000

No

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - ST CROIX CAMPUS

67,400

No

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - TEA CAMPUS

75,000

No

SIOUX FALLS FIRST

42,896

No

7,200

SIOUX FALLS FIRST

87,143

No

22,000

SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP

64,505

SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS

53,700

5,400

6,000

No

18,360

1,650

No

10,000

3,000

SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST

59,373

Yes

2,000

SIOUX FALLS WESLEY

58,140

Yes

6,000

SPEARFISH

66,176

Yes

8,000

ST THOMAS

15,000

No

9,000

STEELE/TUTTLE

42,000

Yes

10,000

STICKNEY

35,000

No

3,000

STURGIS

51,000

Yes

3,500

TULARE UNITED-UMC/UCC

Not Reporting Not Reporting

UNDERWOOD VALLEY CITY EPWORTH

55,616

4,171

VELVA

17,400

No

Yes

VERMILLION

34,662

Yes

4,500 2,935

2,630 5,000

VIBORG

15,000

No

5,000

WAGNER/TYNDALL

49,128

Yes

8,000

WAHPETON EVERGREEN

52,780

WAKONDA/IRENE

32,495

Yes 3,251

No

6,000 10,000

4,050

16,000

2,700

Not Reporting

WALL/WASTA WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE

83,389

WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE

47,044

WATERTOWN FIRST

69,433

No 1,840

No

20,000

1,500

No

20,700

5,000

WEBSTER/BRISTOL-BUTLER

41,200

Yes

6,000

WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH

47,100

Yes

3,000

WHITE RIVER/MISSION

41,895

Yes

5,100

WHITE/STERLING

30,547

No

5,500

WILLISTON

78,391

Yes

5,460

WILLISTON

55,354

WIMBLEDON/KENSAL

20,948

WINNER WINNER YANKTON FIRST/GAYVILLE-VOLIN YANKTON FIRST/GAYVILLE-VOLIN

Para.

Para.

Para.

Para.

Para.

Para.

Para.

Yes

5,460

No

8,500

17,493

No

-

52,480

Yes

Parish

65,000 Base Salary 47,950

Extension Ministry

Base Salary

344. 1 (a)-Northeast DS 344. 1 (a)-Southwest DS 344. 1 (a)-Northwest DS 344. 1 (a)-Southeast DS/Executive Director of Ministries 344. 1 (a)-Director of New Church Development 344. 1 (a)-Spirit Lake Ministry Center 346. 1 (a)-Wesley Acres Camp Director

1,047 Other Comp Other Comp

-

Yes Parsonage No

Cash Allowance 5,000

3,000 ARP -

Parsonage

Cash Allowance

ARP

81,341

Yes

81,341

No

20,335

1,000 1,000

81,341

No

20,335

1,000

81,341

No

20,335

1,000

93,418

No

-

41,895

Yes

1,000

47,398

Yes

1,000

Conference Salaries are determined based on the Policies for Dakotas Conference Salaries.

Salaries for District Superintendents and Conference Executive Directors shall be equal to the average salary of the top five salaries paid to Conference pastors in churches who pay 100% of their apportionments.

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V. REPORTS Common Table The Common Table continued to partner with the Extended Cabinet in stewarding and implementing the vision of the Dakotas Annual Conference. In the past year, our conversations and decision-making centered around several topics and areas of focus.

Our Fall Leadership Event has been a key strategy of the Common Table to energize and focus our efforts going into a new year. In September 2019, the various ministry groups met in Mitchell for a day of combined worship and small group discussion of issues facing our conference. Team building activities helped people speak and listen to others as we focused on the themes of Jesus, Mission, and Connection.

In the spring of 2019, we raised the question about the financially responsible way to prepare for the challenges facing us following decisions made at General Conference which was planned for 2020. Following this conversation, a fund was established for contingencies. When the Coronavirus changed the plans for churches, Annual Conference and General Conference, the Dakotas Conference had funds in place to help these unprecedented times.

The Common Table joined the rest of the Conference in conversations around A Way Forward for the United Methodist Church.

Breakthrough Prayer continues to be a ministry of the Dakotas Conference with lay leaders Myrna Hill and Jane Hincks. We continue expanding our Breakthrough Prayer training efforts utilizing the resources from Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey.

As we look to 2021 and the transition of leadership from Bishop Ough to a new bishop, a task force was put together to better help us prepare for these transitions and help ensure systems are in place to help us navigate the change. Though plans to celebrate Bishop Ough’s ministry, as well as the collaborative work with the Minnesota Conference that has developed under his leadership, had to be deferred due to Covid-19, we look forward to listening to the Spirit of God as we share the vision of the gospel with a focus on Jesus, Mission and Connection.

Submitted by Sheila Dailie, chair, Common Table Conference Commission on Archives and History (CAH) “To encourage and assist the local churches in preserving their records, compiling their histories and celebrating their heritage,” is one of the many functions General Conference insists each annual conference perform in support of our disciple-making, world-transforming vision.

Until such a small thing as a virus was able to shut down a nation, perhaps it was difficult to see how a small agency such as Archives and History could equip discipleship. But we strive to do this by encouraging and assisting the conduct of a wholistic ministry of memory in every local church.

“Such a holistic program permeates the entire congregation, giving the people a sense of their heritage and the legacy they intend to pass on to the rising generations,” writes Dr. Richard Stowe, historian of the Indiana Conference and author of the forthcoming Local Church Historians School. “In this kind of church, even newcomers sense the heritage and feel themselves becoming a genuine part of it.”

Furthermore, Stowe suggests that pastors who creatively conduct a ministry of memory “shape the message the church transmits to the outside world, helping to make disciples for the transformation of that world.”

That’s because in every place where a United Methodist church exists, there were people in the past who had a zeal to meet people’s ministry needs. By preserving that history, we can have it accessible when we need a reminder of the missionary zeal that formed our local churches.

This fall, the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) will offered Stowe’s 12-week comprehensive course free to any person who may wished to take it. The course will cover the details of how best to collect and preserve local church history (which is also connectional church history) as well as how to tell the story in order to equip discipleship. Earlier versions in 2015 and 2017 have proved quite effective for hundreds of participants.

To equip local churches in their historic-preservation tasks, we offer guidelines on which artifacts, records and/or documents to preserve and for how long. Those are accessible here: https://www.dakotasumc.org/media/files/old/00/Conference/Finance/Legal/RecordRetention.pdf for a summary related to some of the more common records. For a more extensive listing, see http://s3.amazonaws.com/gcah.org/Resources/ Guidelines_Publications/Local-ChurchSched-2017.pdf Our conference’s items of historic significance are maintained in a high-quality archival space within the George and Eleanor McGovern Library on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota. To appropriately archive those materials and assist researchers in accessing them, your conference apportionments fund half the cost of employing the archivist we share with DWU, Dr. Laurie Langland. These two items, archives and personnel, consumed 92.2.% of our 2019 apportionment expenditures and represent 98% of our 2021 apportionment request.

That represents a $6,030 decrease in funding from 2020. That amounts to a 13.7% decrease from our 2020 allocation and a 14.7% decrease in two years. If we can meet that budget, we will have spent $536 more than we spent in 2019, which, at a 0.68% expenditure increase per year, doesn’t keep pace with inflation. The approved 2021 budget will not allow for certain ministries of memory.

Considering the ministry limited by smaller budgets, I hope you all have examined your hearts to consider whether you are giving all that

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God would want you to for the advancement of God’s kingdom. Remember, apportionments allow us to follow the aspiration codified in our conference rules empowering us to do ministry better together. I’m hoping after a period of conscious examination, in future years, your Commission on Archives and History (CAH) will once again be able to afford equipping local churches to preserve our common history.

So, if you had been thinking about applying for a conference grant to assist with preserving and making accessible your disciple-making historic materials, please do so before the end of this year. The link to apply is: https://www.dakotasumc.org/media/library/fluid-modpage/137/documents/Kuhler-Grant-Application-2017-081916.pdf Your CAH participates in the conference mission of “providing a connection beyond the local church” through its involvement in both the Historical Society of The United Methodist Church (HSUMC) and the North Central Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History (NCJCAH).

HSUMC is a 30-year-old organization promoting interest in the study, preservation, and dissemination of the history and heritage of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It also publishes Methodist History, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal. Dues are $50/year. For more information see www.umchistory.org.

The NCJCAH comprises members of the GCAH from this jurisdiction as well as three additional voting delegates from each of the jurisdiction’s ten annual conferences. It meets annually at a site which rotates each year among the jurisdiction’s episcopal areas. Among its purposes are to promote historical projects within the jurisdiction and to set collection policies for the jurisdictional archives. At each meeting, each conference commission reports on how its mission is fulfilled there. GCAH staff also make live reports. I am in my last year as NCJCAH chair, giving me an ex-officio seat on GCAH. I could serve another four years on GCAH, if elected. This past year, I was also elected to HSUMC’s board.

Your CAH, comprising seven voting and two non-voting members, met three times in the past year (once in person and twice by conference call) in pursuit of our 12 mandated Disciplinary provisions. (¶641) At each meeting, we tithed our time in prayer and devotions.

One exciting activity this past year has been providing some of the funds necessary to digitize all the conference journals of our antecedent annual conferences from 1940 to 1968. Having these digitally available greatly enhances the research capability of our project historian, the Rev. Dr. Stephen Perry. He is in his 17th year of researching and writing an update to our conference history 1861 to 2012. He has posted a draft of the fourth chapter of an expected seven-chapter book we hope to publish by 2024. To read that and/or previous draft chapters, see https://dakotahistorianblog.wordpress.com/.

Here are some of our other activities during the past year: Jubilee Clergy: We designated those clergy members of our conference with 50 years or more of pastoral service as “jubilee clergy.” We collected short essays from recipients describing their lives and ministries since retirement. The following persons are 2020 jubilee clergy: Bill Bates and Bill Gran. If your clergy service record doesn’t reflect your years of Christian service, such as internships or years as a missionary, please see one of the commission members to correct your jubilee year.

Grave markers: From a supply purchased more than a decade ago, CAH provides the Cabinet with clergy grave markers presented at individual memorial or funeral services of our deceased clergy. We hope the supply holds out through the end of 2021, because there is nothing in the recommended apportionments budget to resupply these.

North Central Jurisdiction: I chaired, in person, the annual meeting of the NCJCAH in Mankato, Minnesota, on July 8-11, 2019.

Submitted by R. Duane Coates, chair, Dakotas Conference Commission on Archives and History Communications The Dakotas Conference communication team continues to tell the story of the ministries of the Dakotas Conference. The website — www. dakotausmc.org — serves as the home base for all communications and grew in usage and efficiencies. Weekly e-newsletters are sent including Mondays @ Dakotas — e-news featuring stories of vitality sent every Monday, and This Week @ Dakotas—weekly announcements, sent out every Tuesday, bothhave grown in distribution numbers. Social media communiation has become a vital and inspiring tool, as well as video story telling.

The conference website, www.dakotasumc.org, is the place where you will find all news, events, and announcements. The website is a partnership with camping — www.dakcamps.org, foundation — www.dakotasumf.org, and youth — dakyouth.org. There are daily updates with an emphasis on visuals, including photos, graphics, and video. The result is increased traffic of 15%.

Mondays @ Dakotas remains popular for sharing the ministry and telling the story of the Dakotas Conference. Mondays @ Dakotas continues to reach an average of 1,800 viewers per week.

This Week @ Dakotas weekly announcements provides a venue to share upcoming events, ministry announcements, and resources with local churches. Each week, there is an average of 2,500 viewers through the website, e-mail, or on social media.

The social media presence of the Dakotas Conference continues to grow. Engagement has increased by 10% through shares on Facebook and retweets on Twitter. Facebook is the most popular channel with 730 average daily views.

Video contributes to telling the ministry story. This past year, the communications team produced more than 65 hours of video for the Dakotas-Minnesota area with more than 42,000 shares and views.

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UMConnect continues to be a resource and tool for Conference ministries and churches. Enhanced features include the ability to join from any computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Video conferencing is used an average of 40 hours each week with more than 100 users per week.

The Dakotas-Minnesota communication team of Doreen Gosmire, Karla Hovde, Christa Meland, and David Stucke received 8 awards from the United Methodist Association of Communicators. For the past eight years the two conferences have collaborated to create a communication team that produces excellence telling the story of Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodists.

The communication team is thankful to tell the story of United Methodists across the Dakotas who are passionate about making disciples.

Submitted by Doreen Gosmire, director of communication Director of Ministries Report Although the modes and methods of implementation and delivery greatly shifted since the March 2020, the mission and purpose of the Dakotas Conference continued to be the same—to support and equip pastors and local churches so they can accomplish the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We were fueled by our core values: JESUS as Lord and Savior as our foundation, our call to the MISSION of sharing the Good News and making disciples, and the importance of being in CONNECTION with one another for support and accountability. Our key strategies to accomplish that (listed below) were overseen by our Missional Links and CCFA and were implemented by Conference staff and leadership. Key activities and outcomes of 2019-2020 include: Discipleship is leadership development. It was also about helping every person identify God’s call on their life to be equipped and empowered to live out that call. Some of the ways in which conference leadership partnered with local churches this past year to do this included: •

Inviting 10 churches to participate in the 4th year of our Children’s and Youth Ministry Cohort with Stephanie Caro and Ministry Architects

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Providing a camping ministry that continues to be a place apart for children, youth and adults to hear God’s call (see camping report)

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CCYM-led event to connect youth and youth leaders from across the connection (see CCYM report) Taking four young adults to Exploration as a way to help them discern their call to vocational ministry Creating places for three Elisha interns and one Samuel Intern to explore pastoral ministry

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Launching a Residency Partnership pilot with Embrace to provide an intensive 6-9 month ministry experience Recruiting 14 new clergy into ministry in the Dakotas

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Leading 25 pastors through Clergy Leadership Academy (a 3-year process). This year’s sessions covered Passionate Worship and Authentic/Healthy Living.

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Inviting NW pastors to participate in a district sermon series planning retreat in Bismarck.

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Offering a webinar on Virtual Worship with Jason Moore from Midnight Oil Productions to help pastors adapt to changes brought on by COVID-19

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Committing to coming alongside clergy at different junctures in ministry to help them focus on total wellbeing—mental, physical, spiritual, social and financial—as well as grow in areas of personal and/or professional development through our Higher Ground Initiative. Thirteen clergy participated in the year-long retreat track and an additional 20 received direct coaching.

Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries Higher Ground Higher Ground — A sacred time for clergy to experience renewal and transformation.

The 2016 Book of Discipline set forth requirements that each Conference provide a process for each clergy to complete at the 8-year junctures in their service of ministry. This directive, combined with the need we saw for clergy to have access to “coaching” (e.g. counseling, spiritual direction, health coaching, technical and/or leadership coaching, etc.) for personal and professional development was the inspiration for the Higher Ground Initiative. Our first year cohort invested in 13 clergy who began their journey with a week at Terra Sancta Retreat Center in July 2019, followed by a year of personal and group coaching addressing opportunities for personal and/or professional development as well as overall wellbeing in the five critical dimensions of mental, physical, spiritual, financial and social. This process was overseen by an advisory council of clergy and lay from the Dakotas Conference and funded by a Thriving in Ministry Grant from the Lilly Endowment.

The retreat was led by a team consisting of physician Dr. Shawn Culey, Spiritual Directors Lin VanHofwegen and Dr. Susan Reese, Financial Therapist Sarah Swantner, Avera Health Coach Cheryl Pitzl, Lilly Grant Program Assistant Amber Laffey, and Director of Leadership Development, Deb Kjerstad.

The retreat was a time of intentional learning and discerning focused on looking back at their spiritual timelines and ministry journey, looking inward and around, and looking forward by setting goals for the next season of ministry. Additionally, it was a time of rest and relaxation, worship and devotions, hiking and yoga, and nourishment for body, mind, and spirit. It was a renewal for their calling, knowing they have resources, tools and persons prepared to help and support them along the way.

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The second component of the Lilly Grant provided an additional group of clergy personal coaching for a year. We had 20 clergy receive funding for support and development — many of these individuals were invited after One on One conversations with the DS, and some were personal requests. Please refer to our page on the website under Clergy Total Well-being for more information or to request resources.

Due to the impact of COVID 19, an in-person retreat to kick off the 2020-21 cohort was not possible this summer. Our team worked to reinvent the process with the same mission and outcomes. A new cohort of 14 individuals began their journey in September 2020 with monthly calls designed to create a community of support for the nine months leading up to a retreat at Terra Sancta in July of 2021. The goal will be to create space in their life for personal wholeness and engage with each other to create that bond of trust prior to coming to the retreat and set the stage for a deeper dive during the retreat which then will be followed by a year of personal coaching.

We are immensely grateful to the work of Amber Laffey as our pilot year program assistant. Due to her answering her own call to pastoral ministry, she completed licensing school, began Kairos, and was appointed to Flandreau UMC. She set up our team well to continue in this good work, and Deb Kjerstad will be taking over the daily oversight of this Lilly Grant funded program.

Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries Sessions Committee The Sessions Committee worked with the Minnesota Conference to plan their 2020 overlapping Annual Conferences scheduled for June 10-13, 2020 in Sioux Falls, SD. The Host Team from Sioux Falls was an integral part of the process. These Annual Conferences were cancelled by the Dakotas and Minnesota Cabinets and respective Sessions Teams because of COVID-19. Various alternatives were planned as the COVID situation changed.

A virtual Clergy Session was held June 11, 2020. Voting was through the webinar platform. Host sites were available for those who had limited internet access or were concerned about technical challenges.

A virtual annual conference date is Saturday, October 10, 2020. Voting took place via Zoom webinar platform. Host sites were available for those who had limited internet access or were concerned about technical challenges. Those voting needed their own device. Virtual pre-conference gatherings were being held in September.

The Celebration of Life in Ministry Service was held on September 18, 2020, and live streamed. The service was re-broadcast on Octoberber 9, the evening before Annual Conference 2020.

The Sessions Committee revised the 2021 Annual Conference budget so that it would meet the reduced 2021 Conference budget. The Memoirs Policy was reviewed.

Planning is underway for annual conferences in the next quadrennium. The 2021 Annual Conference will be held June 10-12 in Sioux Falls, SD. Submitted by Kay Braun, chair, Sessions Committee

DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS Developing Missional Leaders Link Like many ministry areas across our Conference, 2020 was a weird year in the life of the ministry areas of the Missional Leaders Link. Despite this, there were several highlights to share about our year in ministry.

Camp and Retreat Ministries celebrated great successes in 2019-2020 before the pandemic hit. Storm Mountain earned full accreditation by the American Camp Association, which meant that all six camps across our Episcopal Area are ACA accredited. Despite flooding and storm damage at Lake Poinsett and Storm Mountain, volunteers from across the Conference gave hundreds of hours in volunteer time to ensure that the camps were usable for the 2019 camping season. Our camps also started and completed major projects, including a new maintenance shop at Lake Poinsett and major facelifts to popular spaces at our campsites. All this combined to reach and impact nearly 3,000 campers of all ages who were able to experience Christ, Creation, and Community through our camping ministry.

While we were heartbroken that the 2020 camping season could not happen as it was regularly scheduled, we understood the hard decisions that were made that prioritized camper safety. It is the hope of the Missional Leaders Link that the fundraising effort of our camping ministry, Keep Our Campfires Glowing, will overcome the hardships our camping ministry is facing during this uncertain time. Please prayerfully consider being a part of our camping ministry’s effort and future work.

DWU Campus Pastor Eric Van Meter told us that, “College ministry is always an improvisational act, but never more so than in 201920. DWU Campus Ministry continued a solid outreach, with 150 students involved and 39 student leaders. Our freshmen ministry had a banner year, as is reflected in the 17 new leaders added to Student Ministry Council for this coming fall. We worked with two Elisha interns, one of whom (Luke Wodahl) is now enrolled with Kairos. In addition to weekly worship, Bible studies, and service projects, we led events for area youth groups and sent students into local churches to lead music and to preach. When the world went all wompy-jawed in March, we shifted to online ministries, which continued throughout the summer. We are approaching the coming fall with the vigilance of a prairie dog and the tenacity of a squirrel on a bird feeder, trusting that God would lead us through to a time of rest and more coherent metaphors.”

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Other areas of ministry, like our young adults’ ministries and lay servant ministries have been affected by COVID-19 and typical events that are vital to their regular work had to be laid aside for a season.

We are looking forward to 2021, as are many of you, and we are looking expectantly into the future. One of our goals in 2021 is to work toward building a leadership pathway that helps us lift leaders through generations. How does a member of CCYM get connected to a campus ministry where she goes to college? How does a recent college graduate who was a part of that campus ministry get hooked up with a local church when he moves to a new town for his job? How does a pastor with a great college-age student who is not interested in ordained ministry ensure that she does not fall off someone’s radar? We will be working to develop systems to ensure that these pieces are in place for the future. This fallow time is a great time to do this hard work.

Submitted by Clay Lundberg, co-chair, Developing Missional Leaders Link Board of Ordained Ministry The Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) is intentional about our work and mission. We are disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. God is moving in the hearts of people of all ages. We are assisting people as they answer God’s call.

We as a Board were blessed with the task of building a culture of call throughout the Dakotas. We nurtured people through the candidacy and ordination process. We trained new clergy and lay leaders in the Dakotas Conference. We maintained standards for clergy effectiveness throughout a clergy member’s life of service and honored the service of our clergy members at pivotal transition points. We took this task seriously. We pray and sought God’s guidance as we worked with each person.

As we live in an uncertain world, it is no different in the United Methodist Church. The Board of Ordained Ministry is grappling with the uncertainty. We seek direction for the Board and our processes. We look for ways to help and guide ministry candidates through this uncertain time. Please pray for our church and the BOM as we work through these times together.

We were excited to offer the Elisha and Samuel Projects. College students applied to participate in the Elisha Project. A team of clergy and laity selected interns for host churches from the pool of applicants. We offered scholarships to 4 college students — two at Dakota Wesleyan and two remote internships in churches as well as one Samuel Internship to a senior in high school to intern in his/her home church prior to college. BOM was honored to provide funding to fully pay these internships to continue to grow our Culture of Call.

We offered events and opportunities in the Dakotas Conference—Licensing School and Certified Lay Ministry School (virtually in 2020), pre-conference gatherings for seminary students and young adult members of the Annual Conference, facilitated groups at the various denominational events, such as Exploration; and facilitated the Clergy Leadership Academy (CLA) gatherings for Provisional Members and Licensed Local Pastors.

We urge all clergy and churches to prayerfully consider God’s leading and be aware of God’s call on people’s lives. Each Christian has a call and ministry which is God-given. Some have a call to pastoral ministry (whether Licensed Local Pastor or Ordained Clergy). If you have a call to pastoral ministry, please seek out your pastor or District Superintendent and share your call.

Submitted by Val Reinhiller, chair, Dakotas Board of Ordained Ministry Camp and Retreat Ministries Koronis Ministries is celebrated over 14,000 camper days. That is the highest in 13 years, representing a 63% increase in three years. In the summer of 2019, there were 373 campers at Camp Koronis cabin camp. The second highest attendance in 38 years; just 25 campers below record attendance. Camp Koronis reinvested over $80,000 in repairs and facilities upgrades including a new water slide, a disc golf course, a new (used) 12-passenger camp van, electrical and RV-site upgrades in our campground, significant renovation work in cottage #62, and new eco-friendly LED lighting throughout camp. A year-end fire destroyed the camp kitchen and significantly damaged Lakeview Lodge from smoke. The building was fully insured.

KoWaKan Adventures served over 90 campers in ten groups throughout the summer, down 13 from previous years. The team ran another successful and full KoWaKan Teen Trek for 13 to 17-year-old campers. There was an upgrade to the canoe fleet with the purchase of three used Kevlar Canoes (one a 3-person canoe). A $15K, 24’ diameter Yurt was purchased, with donated and foundation funds, and serves as a central meeting space. A platform for the Yurt was built in the spring of 2020.

Wesley Acres celebrated relationships with campers, volunteers, and staff, embodying what we do best. The camp purchased an upgraded pickup and plow, and a new roof on Invitation Cabin.

Lake Poinsett Camp had an amazing response of volunteers, more than 100, helped with filling and placing 10,000 sandbags for potential flooding at camp. LPC is blessed to have a maintenance endowment fund to help cover nearly $90,000 of required shoreline restorations caused by flooding. The camp broke ground for a new maintenance buildin and it was completed in the of spring 2020. The leadership at LPC celebrated hardworking and dedicated staff that stepped up to prepare for summer camp.

Storm Mountain Center celebrated the accomplishment of American Camping Association — ACA Accreditation. Much extra work went into making sure that Storm Mountain is complying with best practice standards. Accreditation will strengthen our ministry moving forward.

Volunteer support assisted with so many environmental interruptions to operations: flooding caused more than 100 trees fell down, and the road washed out. The camp was blessed by 200 plus volunteer hours to clear trails, clean up camp, and keep things running smoothly. It was exceptional. In 2019, there were literal mountain-top experiences with campers at the summit of Storm Mountain. Staff was always encour-

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aging campers who really thought they could not make it. Many campers were amazed/proud/uplifted to reach the top. That moment came up a few times in camper surveys and encapsulates so much of the spirit of camp.

Northern Pines had a new program coordinator, and a very cohesive, creative summer staff that did some amazing worships, campfire times and activities. The Susanna North and South facilities were upgraded with new bunk beds and innerspring mattresses. These cabins were used often over the winter of 2019-2020 for retreat groups. Northern Pines purchased a new water trampoline and water mat for the swim area, new plow for the truck and a refrigerated salad bar for the dining service. One of the camp activities in 2019 was making Peace Poles.

Poles were donated to Riverside UMC, Park Rapids, Hubbard UMC, Champlin UMC, Minnesota Conference office, and one remains at the camp.

There were staffing transitions and celebrations. We said goodbye to Eric Reshley, the Maintenance and Facilities Director at Koronis Ministries, and welcomed James Coblantz, as the Maintenance and Facilities Director at Koronis Ministries. Ryan Bjorklund was welcomed as the Ministry Assistant at Lake Poinsett Camp.

We ended the operations for 2019 in the black. For the fifth year in a row in Minnesota, and for the fourth year in a row in the Dakotas, your camp and retreat program ended financially in the black. Your camping leaders continue to be good stewards of the financial resources entrusted to them.

The camp ambassador program and outreach grew in 2019. In March of 2019, the area camping ministry hired Beata Ferris as Area Marketing and Outreach Coordinator. Beata works in collaboration with camping central office staff, campsite directors, and the Area Camp and Retreat Ministry Director, to lead and implement an updated and enhanced outreach that helps identify and strengthen relationships with local church representatives (Camp Ambassadors) who encourage their churches and communities to attend an area United Methodist Camp. With the timing of Beata’s hire, our outreach to Camp Ambassadors was later than anticipated. However, Beata is quickly making up for lost time and has been connecting with our local church leaders.

Updates and Reminders: Shared Area Mission, Core Values, Outcomes - Mission: Helping campers and guests to experience Christ, Creation, and Community through camp and retreat ministries. Core values: Providing sacred places apart, nurturing Christian faith and discipleship, teaching creation care and appreciation, partnering with United Methodist churches and agencies, extending Christian hospitality and community, developing principled spiritual leaders, and inspiring and equipping lives for love and justice. Outcomes: Disciples and leaders who hear and respond to God’s call to share their faith, love, and accept everyone, serve others, and trust God. Site Advisory Teams - Campsites continue to develop and strengthen their site advisory teams/councils These teams allow volunteers an opportunity to participate in the camping ministry in the areas they love most, provide direct feedback to our site directors and staff, and extend the reach of each site. People interested in serving on a site team should contact the director of the site Dakotas-Minnesota Area Alignment - All Dakotas-Minnesota staff, including site directors and central office staff, continue to meet and plan consistently together. Governance - Since 2016, the Dakotas and Minnesota conferences’ camp and retreat ministries have combined their strengths and leadership and have come together to form a joint governance council. This arrangement expands the camping-related offerings for United Methodists in each conference as well as sharing of best practices to create the strongest possible area camp and retreat ministry. The Camp and Retreat Council is made up of equal representation from each conference and meets quarterly. In addition, since 2017 Dakotas-Minnesota Camp and Retreat Ministries has served our area churches, clergy, and staff through a centralized administration office.

Dakotas - Living into a Sustainable Operating Model. Apportionment neutral in camp operations - Dakotas Camps are committed to becoming apportionment neutral, in the funding of the camping operations only, by 2021. Camps will continue to receive apportionment support in the areas of capital development and maintenance, central office staff support, property taxes, and insurance. Annual Fund Development - The camp and retreat ministry has partnered with the Dakotas Foundation to develop an annual fund campaign to provide financial support and long-range sustainability with a goal of increasing giving as apportionment funds are reduced. Fee/Rate Review – A comprehensive review of all fees and rates for camps and retreats was completed in 2016. A phased multi-year plan to adjust rates was implemented in 2017. Financial Policies/Controls - Each site develops a monthly spending plan based on prior year’s actuals. Monthly conversation and review of any variances on established spending plans helps ensure real-time management and course correction as needed with a goal of no new deficits.

American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation - Dakotas and Minnesota staff regularly review every facet of camp programs and operations to ensure a safe and quality camp experience for all participants. Each of your six sites across the Dakotas and Minnesota are fully accredited operations through the American Camp Association, the national accrediting body for camping programs. To earn accreditation, camps must comply with hundreds of health, safety, and program quality standards. Only one in five camps nationwide achieves this distinction.

Current Staffing - Dakotas: Christy Heflin - Director, Lake Poinsett Camp; Levi and Lara Ziegler - Co-Directors, Storm Mountain Center; Paul and Brenda Lint - Co-Directors, Wesley Acres Camp.

Minnesota: Leslie Hobson - Director, Northern Pines Camp; Dan Ziegler - Director, Koronis Ministries and Kowakan Adventures.

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Central Camping Office: Stacey Edwards - Camping Coordinator; Linda Bowers - Camping Assistant; Beata Ferris - Marketing and Outreach Project Coordinator; Mary Hovden - Camping Accountant; Keith Shew – Area Executive Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries Thank you for your continued support of your camp and retreat ministries in the Dakotas and Minnesota Annual Conferences. Thank you for making sure that the children, youth, families, and adults in your church and community know about camping opportunities. Your support and encouragement help ensure that Lake Poinsett, Koronis, Storm Mountain Center, Wesley Acres, Northern Pines, Kowakan, and many off-site programs and events can continue to be places where God meets with people. An experience at one of your Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Camps has changed the lives of generations of our Annual Conferences’ leadership. Thank you.

“Camp Gives Kids a World of Good!” American Camp Association Submitted by Keith Shew, area director, Camp and Retreat Ministries Conference Council on Youth Ministry The Dakotas Conference Council on Youth Ministry continued to refine and adapt to the many changes we find in our world today — especially when it came to youth ministry program in the Dakotas Conference. While the pandemic has changed our ability for in-person interaction, other resources, like Zoom enabled churches, youth ministries, and confirmations to continue. Your CCYM had to do the same when it came to meetings and elections.

God continued to move in our midst friends. DAKYOUTH 2019 was hosted, once again, at the Aberdeen Recreational and Cultural Center. We had another 400 participants and our hope was to offer something for the youth of the Dakotas despite the pandemic. We plan to improve our overall engagement throughout the Conference and hope that churches will continue to adapt and engage their youth and the youth in their community as they are able.

Training, supporting, and equipping the paid and volunteer youth workers across our conference was a recognized and valuable part of our ministry.

Youthworker Academy 2020 – Our annual training event, at the end of April, for pastors and youth workers was cancelled due to the pandemic. We hope to have Chris Hansen back in the spring of 2021. For those who don’t know, the Dakotas Conference CCYM continued to offer a resource(s) that you may find beneficial for your local church in the areas of youth ministry, children’s ministry, and young adult ministry. Please contact Pastor Jeff Lathrop for more information.

Our CCYM election process has solidified this past year. Applications were made available online back in January with a deadline of May 30th. Due to the pandemic, CCYM leadership met via Zoom in June and selected participants based on their gifts and potential to serve within the Conference. We sent off our seniors and Diane Kisch (after 12 years of service) with well wishes and words of support as they take those next steps beyond CCYM. Leadership Training Camp was cancelled due to the pandemic, but that didn’t stop Peggy Hansen, the dean, and Stephanie Caro from creating an opportunity for the Dakotas youth to connect via Zoom for that week. Each day there was a theme and a time for checking in as we reminisced about our camp experiences at LTC. We are blessed to have Stephanie Caro willing to hang out with us online.

We continued to promote our events through the Mondays at Dakotas email list, Facebook, text, paper mailings and continual revisions and additions to our website: www.dakyouth.org To receive text updates text “DAKYOUTH” to 40650.

Your Dakotas CCYM continued 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.

Our CCYM continue to be a blessing to the Dakotas Conference as we seek to empower, adapt, equip, and encourage our young people for the transformation of the world!

Submitted by Jeff Lathrop, coordinator, Conference Council on Youth Ministry Lay Servant Ministry The Dakotas Lay Leaders are uniquely called to proclaim the mighty acts of God who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light!

Myrna and I were honored to serve as your conference co-lay leaders alongside our gifted district co-lay leaders: Annie Carlson, Nancy Hallenbeck, Julia Jones, Val Melmer, Barb Owen, Steve Schlasner, and Richard Wahlstrom; and Lay Director Betty Janke. We thank you for your dedication to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Several of these elected leaders whose terms came to an end at this year’s annual conference. We are so grateful for their time and commitment to service in our districts and conference. We will miss serving with them, but we put hope and trust in Jesus that the Holy Spirit has been stirring in the hearts of others to step up to the calling of lay leader.

Since last year’s report, two Congregational Care Workshops were offered in North and South Dakota where Karen Lampe from the Church of the Resurrection guided participants in a team approach to minister to those in need of help as they move through life’s challenges. From this training, we were given tools to bring hope and assurance of Jesus into our complex world.

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Prayer to open the floodgates of heaven with God-sized possibilities was the theme of Breakthrough Prayer workshops we offered in both North and South Dakota this year where attendees from several congregations took part. We discovered ways to launch congregations into the kind of church-wide breakthrough prayer initiative that fuels the atmosphere of possibility, and the entire focus begins to shift from inward to up-and-outward. We offer a special thanks to Pastor Sue Nilson Kibbey for continuing to partner with us and offering opportunities to partner with pastors outside the Dakotas.

Approximately 80 participants took part in these four above mentioned equipping events. Please let us know if you would like to partake in future offerings of these trainings or if you would like to see other training opportunities offered. The Certified Lay Minister (CLM) process through Be A disciple is now fully an online certification process. We are always open to new ideas and participation to meet your evolving needs. Our goal is to equip, support and encourage laity to step into their calling. If you and your church would like to host Explore Your Call: Uncovering Spiritual Gifts Workshop, which is the first module in attaining a Lay Servant certification, you may contact Susan Punt or Deb Kjerstad at the conference office. We could not have done any of this without their exceptional talents and time.

Let us spread the theme of this year’s conference to ‘Be the Light, Live Hope’ as we return to our communities. I pray that God will breakthrough by igniting a new passion within in each one of us to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we serve and love one another with Christlike love.

Submitted by Myrna Hill and Jane Hincks, co-lay leaders, Dakotas Conference Dakotas United Methodist Women United Methodist Women is the official women’s organization of the United Methodist Church. Membership is voluntary and open to all women committed to and engaged in mission who affirm the purpose. We collaborate with organizations worldwide that address the condition of women, children, and youth around the world.

Our 2019 theme was “Celebrating 150 Years of Sisterhood." United Methodist Women of today have received a rich legacy of bold faith, radical action and great gifts from women who stood together, united for change. We told old stories, we learned new stories; we realized that our stories are God’s stories. This entire year we celebrated that history, we celebrated our sisterhood, and we pledged to continue the mission by taking God’s story out into the world for women, children, and youth. The 150th Anniversary of the founding of United Methodist Women (or predecessor organizations) was March 23, 2019. Many Local Units, Focus Areas, all four Districts, and the Conference held 150th Anniversary events during 2019.

The Dakotas Conference Mission Team met three times during the year. A team planning meeting was held in Selby, SD, during January 2019, to get to know each other and to plan the upcoming year. The second meeting was a conference call in early August. The final meeting was held prior to our Annual Celebration in October.

Each of the four districts tried to hold Focus Day events in April. These day meetings were planned and presented by teams of Conference and District Officers. It offers an opportunity to fellowship with area women in worship, to hear about the mission studies, to learn about social action concerns, and to rediscover how our UMW organization works for women, children, and youth worldwide.

The social action priority issues for the quadrennium include climate justice, maternal and child health, criminalization of communities of color, and economic inequality. The UMW Committee on Racial Justice (and friends) presented a program during the UMW Breakfast at Annual Conference in Bismarck in June 2019.

Mission u was held on consecutive weekends in July: first at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell,SD, (southern site) and then the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND, (northern site). Mission u is an opportunity for women, men, children and youth to study current issues in society. The studies in 2019 included “Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship," “Women United for Change-150 Years in Mission” and “What about Our Money?” Missions for Me Children's Camp encouraged both their education and participation.

All four of the districts held Annual Meetings/Retreats in September. The women of the districts met for business, programs, worship and fellowship. The local organizations are recognized during this time for their Mission Today, Five Star Giving and Reading Program Participation.

Beyond our conference borders, the Dakotas were represented by two very dedicated women. Bobbi Larson functioned as the Committee on Nomination Chair of the North Central Jurisdiction Leadership Team. Dawn Armstrong served on the UMW National Program Advisory Group. Her duties include the Legacy Fund Steering Committee. Both women serve as another communication line between the wider organization and the Dakotas.

The Dakotas Conference UMW Annual Celebration was held October 4-5 ,at First United Methodist in Pierre, SD. Thursday evening a few ladies participated in mission work by filling backpacks with food for the school children at the Food Pantry and assembling hygiene kits for the Domestic Violence Center in Pierre. Friday morning and afternoon were filled with committee meetings and counterpart training. Friday evening, Kimberly Zachrison from the SD Attorney General’s Office alerted us to signs of elder abuse in our communities. We also enjoyed “Fashions through the Decades," a historical style show. That evening ended with our Happy 150th Birthday to UMW Party complete with parlor games, a photo booth, birthday cake and ice cream. Saturday morning speaker was Bobbi Larson. She shared insights on the upcoming North Central Jurisdiction UMW Quadrennial Meeting. Fifteen Love Ribbon grants were awarded for a total of $4336.

The New Opportunities Grant was awarded to Courtney Reile of Valley City, ND. Saturday’s schedule also included worship, reports, skits,

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the business meeting, and fellowship. The day ended with closing worship and communion. The 2020 Annual Dakotas Conference UMW Celebration was scheduled for October 2-3 at Jamestown St Paul’s, Jamestown, ND, with the theme “Let Your Light Shine."

2019 was a notable year for United Methodist Women, for our beloved United Methodist Church, and for our nation. But there is still much work to do. Just as in 1869, today’s women are still marginalized; today’s women, children, and youth still need education and affordable health care; and women still need to organize for mission. Join us as we “Let Our Light Shine.”

Submitted by Marsha Timm, president, Dakotas Conference United Methodist Women

EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS Equipping Missional Congregations We continue to explore ways to come alongside existing congregations and/or apostolic leaders who are called to respond to a new movement of the Spirit. Here are some of the ways that has born fruit in the past year: New Church Development Starting new service, new sites, new solo starts up congregations are proven ways to reach new people making them disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Spirit is moving, and we are following with a wide range of new initiatives to reach new people.

Germinating: New starts that have not yet (re)launched public worship: Dell Rapids, SD: Josh Willprecht is preparing the soil for an Embrace network church.

Fargo, ND: Mission Fargo, Rev. Jason Mehring was working on missional engagement to launch in 2020 but due to the need to relocate because of family needs, has had to terminate that project.

Hartford, SD: Starting a second service to reach new people led by Rev. Seth LaBounty.

Hurley, SD: Re-startng this ministry with Rev. Ron Olson.

Madison, SD: Re-starting second service with Rev. Randy Hedge.

Parker, SD: Re-starting this ministry with Rev. Rick Andrus.

Plankinton, SD: Renew plant partnership with Sioux Falls Sunnycrest and Herman Perez.

Rapid City, SD: The Road Recovery congregation of Canyon Lake UMC led by Jeff Hauser.

Redfield, SD: Hispanic pre-launch evangelism led by Michael Sanchez.

Sprouting: Starts that began public worship: Aurora, SD: Rev. Donna Kuper has launched them as an Embrace network in a new outreach effort.

Bismarck, ND.: Rev. Andy Early leads Legacy South that has launched in south Bismarck.

Bismarck, ND.: Rev. Chris Chase leads Celebrate Grace Recovery that has launched in Bismarck.

Burke, SD: Rev. Clay Lundberg started a new service to reach new people midweek.

Fargo, ND: Rev. Tamba Clark leads Calvary African that is nested at Fargo Calvary.

Gettysburg, SD: Rev. Jeff Adel leads a new service to reach new people on Sundays.

North Sioux City, SD: Rev. Christine Cappetta leads ARK as Embrace network reaching new people.

Sioux Falls, SD: Rev. Taylor Johnson leads The Light at Sioux Falls First UMC. Sioux Falls SD: Sunnycrest Renew Hispanic church.

Spirit Lake, ND: Rev. Mike Flowers and Libby Flowers lead this new start as part of their mission work.

White, SD: Pastor Mary Morgan leads an Embrace network church reaching new people.

Sustaining: Starts that became self-sustaining Mitchell, SD: Fusion UMC Salem, SD: Salem Unite Church Sioux Falls, SD: Embrace, Sertoma Campus Revitalizing Existing Congregations Hub-City Initiatives – Bishop Ough and Ben Ingebretson, along with District Superintendents, gathered pastors from churches in our larger “hub” cities in ND and SD respectively to encourage and equip them to think about strategic ministry that would partner with and resource churches/communities around them.

Rural Ministry Initiative – Fueled by the work of Journey Renewal Partnership, sparks of revitalization in some of our rural churches and a Fall Leadership Event focusing on trends in rural America, the Missional Congregations Link worked towards creating a Rural Ministry Strategy. This work was the basis for the vision and plan articulated in our application for a Lilly Grant for Thriving Congregations. Whether we receive funds from Lilly or not, this vision and strategy is one that we will look to implement in the coming years.

SE District Equip Church Conference – Rev. Roger Spahr embraced the call to equip missional congregations by holding two large equipping gatherings in lieu of typical charge conferences.

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Breakthrough Prayer Workshops – The movement of Breakthrough Prayer continued to sweep across the Dakotas as trained laity utilized the materials from Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey — Director of MCCI — to facilitate these trainings.

Congregational Care Certification – Karen Lampe from the UM Church of the Resurrection led 75 clergy and laity in these trainings held at Storm Mountain Center and in Bismarck, ND. Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries and Ben Ingebretson, area director, New Church Development

EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT Beyond our Conference Mission Ministries in the Bakken, at Tree of Life and Spirit Lake, and through Solar Oven Partners, one of our most effective strategies in Extending Missional Impact was seen through the innovative ministries supported by our Breakthrough Ministry Grants. These grants are meant to be seed money for new ministries that are: 1. Outward-focused (reach beyond the existing membership of the church); 2. Create opportunity for relationship building; and 3. Move people closer to a connection with Christ and the church. 201920 grants helped start ministries such as: After-school program at Sturgis UMC Children’s Ministry Safety Technology and Diaper Ministry at Watertown First Campus Ministry at Brookings First Culture of Call Youth Led worship at Canyon Lake UMC Food Pantry at low-income housing development near Knollwood Heights UMC Church-School Partnership in Plankinton UMC Community movie night with Medina UMC Financial Peace University at Stickney UMC Community Kids ministry at Aurora Impact and Mission Fargo New Wednesday worship at North Sioux City The ARK Circle of Friends Ministry at Rapid City Open Heart Community Preschool at Blunt UMC Easter and Christmas VBS at Brandon Celebration Young Adult Ministry Intern at Mitchell Fusion Technology for the Hope Center in Rapid City Technology upgrades at these local churches — Fargo Faith, Harrisburg, Virgil, SF Wesley, Bismarck Calvary, Kensal, Elk Point UMC, Piedmont Grace, Sioux Falls Asbury, Woonsocket Spirit of Faith Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries Bakken Oil Rush Ministry – Out In Faith Out in Faith is in the business of finding lost sheep. Matthew 18:14 says that our Heavenly Father is unwilling that any should perish.

Finding lost sheep involved finding the felt need of those who wander. By meeting felt needs like a meal, diapers, a safe place to stay. Out in Faith built relationships that allowed us to speak to the deeper needs of each person, a relationship with the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Through you the lost sheep of God found their felt need met. We served over 3500 meals in 2019 and gave out thousands of dollars’ worth of diapers and formula to over 150 families. We provided food boxes and Christmas boxes containing hygiene items and hats and gloves to 180 people. We continued to offer transportation assistance and phone cards.

Our GIFT (God in Faith Tonight) meal and worship averaged 66 people with our highest attendance at our holiday meals.

Thank you, Dakotas Conference for all you do to make this ministry possible. Lives are changed and lost children found.

Submitted by Rev. Ross Reinhiller, pastor, Williston Faith UMC Bakken Oil Rush Ministry – Watford City, N.D. What an amazing first year as the director of Bakken Oil Rush Ministry. God moved powerfully and proved repeatedly the vitality and significance of this amazing ministry and the purpose He has for Dwayne Keener as the director. Mid-2019 was a time of transition for Keener’s wife and him as he retired from the United States Air Force on June 30. On July 1, Keener took over as the director following Jim and Kathie Konsors' retirement on June 30.

In 2019 we helped individuals and families over 7000 times with clothing, winter wear, and household goods to include furniture. This number is how many purchases were made in the Thrift Store. And many of these folks brought at least one friend or family member with them so the number could easily double to over 14,000. The 2019 numbers clearly increased over 2018 numbers which tells us the need for this ministry is still great and word is spreading about what we provide.

Our intentional focus on publicity in 2019 may have helped. We purchased a banner to display at event tables, updated our brochures and purchased personalized pop sockets, ink pens and magnets with the ministry’s information on them. We also renovated and upgraded our website at www.oilrushministry.com to include the capability for folks to donate securely by credit or debit card, even from a smart phone.

We also had an ad in the McKenzie County Farmer newspaper and occasional radio interviews and advertisements.

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Additionally, to help increase interest in volunteer opportunities, we began a Volunteer Incentive Plan. Churches, scout groups, corporations or individuals who wanted to complete a community service project or just want to invest their time in this ministry were welcome. Those who do not mind having their volunteer hours tracked were rewarded with Bakken Oil Rush Ministry “Bucks." Folks could use the ministry “Bucks” to shop in the Thrift Store. They were awarded the “Bucks” after every 20 hours of volunteering. Then, at 100 hours of volunteer service, each volunteer received a $50 gift card.

We continued to partner with the Salvation Army, the Family Crisis shelter, Social Services, and the prison chaplains providing needed items in a crisis or referring folks to these organizations. For example, in addition to those who purchased items in the Thrift store in 2019, we also gave away needed items to 36 people last year. Some of them were men who had just gotten out of prison and only had the clothes on their back when they were released from prison. We also gave away 97 coats at the annual fall coat giveaway. Unfortunately, our coat donations were lower in 2019 than 2018, but rest assured that everyone who requested a coat received one free of charge. Also, Keener continued community connections as a member of the Rotary Club, McKenzie County Cares committee, the Watford City Chamber of Commerce, the local Minister’s Association and by speaking at churches.

We also continued most of the Konsors' legacy programs. In Keener’s first year as director, we began having the Gathering Place functions quarterly to put an intentional focus on significant events and to recognize our dedicated volunteers. On Nov. 15, we held the fourth Annual Comedy Café fundraising event. It was well attended, and we added a silent auction and an angel tree as new ways for folks to invest in the ministry. We were also thrilled that the Konsor’s were able to join us for this event.

Very soon after the Comedy Café, on Nov. 21, we held the Thanksgiving Gathering Place event. Anticipating larger participation, we moved the event to the Watford City Community Center. Thankfully, we made the right decision as over 130 people attended, more than double the number that attended in 2018. We gratefully received a gift of four large turkeys from the National Wild Turkey Federation which turned out to be just enough for all who attended. We also received a generous gift of home-made desserts from the CrossPoint Church in Watford City.

Keener also shared a devotional focused on “Thanks-living." We received many comments of gratitude that evening for providing the free meal and fellowship. Some folks who attended shared how they felt isolated and were grateful for an opportunity to meet new people.

Following the Thanksgiving Gathering Place event, we held the annual Christmas event and Toy Mall on Dec. 7. This year 60 children and their families attended along with about 20 volunteers. Our numbers were lower this year as Watford City had a lot of activities scheduled that evening. Regardless, the donations of gifts were so generous each child received two free, unwrapped gifts this year instead of one. Keener read the Christmas story from a children’s Bible and we had the traditional carols, goodies and releasing of balloons at the end of the evening.

At this point we may recall the Konsors' report last year when they said, “Just because we deal in used clothing and furniture doesn’t mean we need to look ‘used’ as a property”. We are continuing the Konsors' passion to improve and renovate the property. Not only do we want our buildings and property to look nice, the renovations are important to help increase productivity and quality of life for our staff and volunteers.

Also, renovations will help us serve the community better.

Therefore, as of February 2020, we began a renovation campaign raising funds and looking for volunteers to help us upgrade the Thrift Store and quonset. Currently the quonset does not have running water even though we have staff and volunteers who complete at least 200 manhours of work weekly in the quonset. To use the restroom, they must walk out in the weather to the Thrift Store. In addition to restrooms, we also have a goal to install a large capacity washer and dryer for convenient cleaning and sorting of clothing in the designated work area. Currently, the store manager takes large loads of clothing and bedding to the local laundromat which takes additional time and money.

Also, in the Thrift Store we strive to have plumbing installed for a sink with running water in the kitchen. Currently, our only running water is in the Thrift Store bathroom which is a combined laundry room and sink for washing dishes. Additionally, we plan to install flooring, put a fresh coat of paint on the interior walls and new shelving, which will help.

Finally, we feel blessed, honored, and thankful for the continued investment in the ministry by the Dakotas Conference and numerous United Methodist churches through prayers, letters, donations of clothing and other items, and financial gifts. You bless us beyond measure with your faithful support. I believe God is glorified by your investment in the ministry and the people of Watford City are edified through your consistent giving. Thank you and God’s richest blessings to you.

Submitted by the Reverend Doctor Dwayne W. Keener, director, Bakken Oil Rush Ministry — Watford City, N.D. Disaster Response There was severe flooding throughout South Dakota in 2019. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation was hit especially hard. The Conference was able to respond quickly with an UMCOR grant for $10,000. The Oglala Sioux Tribe Emergency Management Office used the funds to help purchase equipment that was used to rescue people stranded due to muddy, washed out roads and high water.

Lake County was also hit hard with a rain event. 12 inches of rain fell between September 10-12, 2019. Madison and Montrose SD UMC Churches both responded in amazing ways. Montrose UMC opened its doors as a temporary shelter for displaced families, and Madison SD put together a fund to help families recover. Madison UMC received a grant from UMCOR to help with the cost of replacing water heaters, winter clothing and other things destroyed by the flood. They also provided much needed counseling and emotional support for the community.

UMCOR requires volunteers to be certified when responding to disasters. Two Early Response Training (ERT) Classes were held for volunteers.

Classes were led by Linda Kropenske of Sioux Falls. The trainings were held at First United Methodist in Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD. These

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volunteers are now UMCOR-certified for Early Response to Disasters in the Conference and around the country: Merle and Judy Brandt, Julie Moderegger, Karen Miller, David Holzwarth, Bruce Feistner, Pastor John Britt, Charles Cunningham, Robert Petersen, Marsha Stacey, and Nancy Olsen. We are grateful to Linda Kropenske for her work and dedication to Disaster Relief and the Dakotas Conference.

Response Trailers are set up with tools and supplies for teams of volunteers from the Dakotas Conference who are called to respond when disaster strikes. Contact the Dakotas Conference Office 605-996-6552 or Lisa Johnsen 605-440-3200 if you wish to be ERT UMCOR-certified.

Submitted by Lisa Johnsen, coordinator, Disaster Response in the Dakotas Annual Conference HOPE Center The HOPE Center began in 2010 as a vision of the First United Methodist Church in downtown Rapid City, SD. At that time, church leaders saw the need to provide services to the homeless and those living in poverty that would have a long-term impact. In 2014, the HOPE Center obtained its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the mission of: “Putting God’s love into action by enhancing dignity and hope as we build bridges out of poverty.” As the only day center in the Rapid City area, the HOPE Center offers its guests a safe environment where they can get off the streets, while receiving supportive service.

In 2019, the following services were provided to those in need: 4,000+ guests requested to use the HOPE Center as their address, our free laundry facility was utilized 1,852 times; staff advocated for guests 2,563 times; 3,480 referrals were made to community resources; staff assisted 247 individuals in receiving their identification; and 6,100+ hygiene kits were provided to guests.

Our main objective at the HOPE Center is to establish relationships with the disadvantaged in our area, provide them with a respectful environment, and be a source of encouragement to those who often experience times of instability. We build trust with our guests, offer a lot of grace, and support them as they work through the crisis of poverty and homelessness.

Submitted by Melanie Timm, executive director, HOPE Center Open Door Community Center The Open Door Community Center is now in its second year as a stand-alone UMC mission based in the lower level of the McCabe United Methodist Church. The pre-school moved to a new location in August 2018 to reduce overhead costs and keep the mission afloat.

After nearly two years, the relocation has proven to be successful. Currently, we have the maximum of 22 children enrolled in the pre-school.

The location of McCabe is in central Bismarck and adjacent to the North Dakota capital complex. While children come from different areas, the central location does make dropping off and picking up children easier. McCabe also increased security at the church this past winter, and parents have key fobs that allow entry before and after normal church hours.

Prior to the move, Open Door struggled financially. After putting pencil to paper, it appeared that Open Door could “live” cheaper if it was housed at McCabe. From McCabe’s point of view, the day care has the potential to be a new ministry that could lead younger families to Christ. We think this arrangement is a “Better Together” moment both for Open Door and McCabe UMC. The Open Door Community Center was first established in 1976 to serve families with a special focus on assisting families in economic need. The Open Door is a Dakota’s Conference mission project of the United Methodist Church and is incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. The Open Door is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing all four UMC churches in Mandan and Bismarck.

The mutual goal of Open Door and McCabe UMC is to provide preschoolers with a high quality, Christ-centered program at an affordable price.

The Open Door Board of Directors remains separate from McCabe and we hope that all our many supporters throughout the conference continue to give to this mission. The tuition that we charge families covers only the salaries of the teachers, aides, cook and janitor. It is through donations that we can provide hot meals, snacks, educational materials and replace used and broken equipment and furniture.

Submitted by Steve Van Dyke, chair, Open Door Community Center Solar Oven Partners With the help of donors, volunteers and ministry partners, Solar Oven Partners manufactured, shipped and distributed solar ovens to the three locations where we have ministry partners: the Dominican Republic, the Navajo Nation in Arizona and Sierra Leone. In those nations we conducted solar cooking seminars which culminate in the distribution of the ovens.

By sharing solar cooking in communities that live with the post-colonial burdens of poverty, disease, and environmental degradation, we shared a means of reclaiming a part of sovereignty in the simple yet elemental daily necessity of cooking family meals. Not beholden to gas companies, nor dependent on cutting trees, people with a solar oven can cook using free sunlight. Cooks and their children no longer have to inhale smoke with every meal prepared, thus reducing lung and eye disease. The decision to pasteurize milk and water no longer has to be weighed against the cost of cooking fuel to do so. By reducing the need for trees cut in pursuit of cooking fuel, solar cooking reduces deforestation and its devastating consequences, which include soil depletion, flooding, mudslides, and desertification.

At the same time, Volunteers In Mission became witnesses, not only to the burdens faced by people in the communities where we distributed ovens, but also to the strength, ingenuity, courage and compassion with which they live their lives. They returned a witness and became

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an advocate to what God was doing in another part of the Body of Christ.

Since we last met in annual conference session, the reflector manufacturing workshop in Zeeland, ND, was vacated in preparation for a move to Open Heart UMC in Rapid City. We thank God for the faithful and skillful service of Dave and Renae Silbernagel over the years.

Dave invented a lot of the machines used to manufacture the reflectors and has developed the procedures followed by volunteers. He and Renae have given generously of their time and talents, making reflectors themselves and teaching teams of volunteers the process. They originally hosted the workshop in their outbuilding in Moffit, ND. When they moved to Zeeland, ND, they moved the workshop to a back room of their business. That business is growing, and the space is needed. So, with immeasurable gratitude for all the Silbernagels have given, we move to a new phase. Volunteers on the western side of our Annual Conference will now have what they have long been asking for: an opportunity to volunteer at a Solar Oven Partners workshop on their end of the conference. We believe that the larger population of Rapid City and the surrounding area will be a volunteer-rich environment. Now it is up to you to prove this to be the case.

The board decided that it was time to hire a director of the ministry in Sierra Leone, like we have in the Dominican Republic. At the time of this writing, the trip to hire and orient the new director was postponed due to COVID-19. As soon as travel is safe, we will re-schedule.

An in-country director will have responsibility to make arrangements for teams, including preparing the host-sites and making sure the local church host does the necessary publicity ahead of time as well as the logistics for transporting the ovens and team members, meals and lodging. A month or two after a distribution, the director also conducts follow-up visits to make sure oven recipients are successfully using their ovens. Having a dedicated person in Sierra Leone will enable increased distributions while also ensuring greater oven use rates.

Changes in leadership at the Navajo Nation caused a pause in distribution there while we establish connections with new leaders and share the ministry concept with them. Dave and Renae Silbernagel travel to Arizona and have volunteered to meet with our partners and the new leaders there.

Having distributed over 1,680 ovens in the Dominican Republic, we have contracted a Dominican sociologist to conduct a scientifically valid survey of oven recipients. This will provide us with information regarding rates of usage and how ovens are being used (e.g. frequent meal preparation, softening beans, pasteurizing water, small retail endeavors, etc.), rates of use in different geographical locations, effect of seminar attendance on relationship to church and more. In addition, the sociologist will also give us a narrative report with recommendations for the future of this ministry.

Finally, we are striving to reduce the amount of plastic garbage we leave behind in the countries where we distribute ovens. We thank our sewing volunteers for the cloth pouches that have replaced the plastic bags in which the measuring cups and spoons used to be packaged.

Because we can now include four small accessories in the cloth pouches instead of only the measuring cups, these pouches have not only reduced our plastic waste, and given the oven recipients a nice little pouch to keep, but they also make distributions simpler.

Jesus was constantly telling people who thought they had no power to get up, and they got up. He shared with his followers’ bread and wine as a sign of our sharing in his death and resurrection. How beautiful that the cooking of ordinary meals through this ministry becomes a way for burdened people to get up.

Submitted by Marj Evans-de-Carpio, director, Solar Oven Partners Southeast Pierre Mission UMC and Community Center The Southeast Pierre Mission United Methodist Church has worship on Sunday led by the Leadership Team. Each member of the team has a turn in participating in worship. Communion elements are blessed by Pastor Greg Kroger from Pierre First United Methodist Church.

Communion is normally held the first Sunday of the month. We have an average attendance of 14-16 each Sunday. A big part of our ministry is enjoying fellowship over coffee and a treat after church. We have 8 adults who attend a regular Bible Study on Wednesday afternoons.

In 2019, the Community Banquet, the largest mission of the Community Center was served on Thursday evenings from 5-6:30pm. The meals were planned, prepared and served by churches, businesses and service groups from Pierre and the surrounding area. We served from 200-225 meals each week. If extra food was available, a meal to take home was offered to any guest who wanted. We also have partnered with the Pierre School System to pick up food they have left over and cannot reuse and packaged to give to anyone to use. We also worked with Feeding South Dakota as a senior box distribution center. The boxes are available monthly for seniors over 60 with limited income.

Three afternoons a week we had an afterschool program where the children of the neighborhood came after school for help with homework, reading, snacks, games, and other activities with adults, many of the adults being retired teachers. The children love one on one attention with an adult. The Community Center is a safe place for anyone to come and be welcomed.

Submitted by Barb Lindbloom, treasurer, Southeast Pierre UMC Spirit Lake Ministry The Spirit Lake Ministry Center food pantry operates year-round for emergency needs. The food pantry met the needs of more than 250 people per month in and around the Spirit Lake Nation. The food pantry depended on the funds from the Spirit Lake Ministry Center, donations from churches and individuals, and food drive items. Recipients of the food pantry received more than just physical sustenance.

They were given the opportunity for prayer and fellowship. This helped grow the faith community of The United Methodist Church on the reservation. We depended on The Tribal Council, Tribal Social Services, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Dakota Prairie Community Action Organization, and local churches for referrals of persons in need.

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The Spirit Lake Ministry provided Shoebox Christmas gifts for 5,459 children in poverty and need in 2019. The Shoebox gifts were distributed to eight reservations in the Dakotas Conference and the Red Lake Reservation in MN. The gifts provided the children with the story of Jesus’ birth, warm hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and fun toys. The gifts shared the love of Jesus Christ and planted seeds of faith with the children who received them. Shoebox Christmas gifts were donated by churches from around the country and within the Dakotas Conference.

The Community Children’s Fund provided emergency clothing and temporary housing for 55 children affected by 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 occurred in the child’s life. We took items from the food pantry when available, but on most occasions purchased these types of items. The program depended on funds from the Spirit Lake Ministry Center, churches, and individuals to help defray the cost of these items.

This year we hosted a faith-based summer long day camp. The day camp began with a hot meal for the children and continued with Vacation Bible School with stories, songs, crafts and skits and supervised play. We can begin and reinforce basic spiritual learning to children on the reservation. Day camp averaged 45 children each day and many of those children now attend Sunday School during our worship services.

This year the Ministry hosted 480 Volunteers in Mission from across the country. Volunteers built wheelchair ramps and decks, roofed houses, painted houses, painted or stained wheelchair ramps, rehabbed the POW WOW grounds, and provided spiritual fellowship to untold numbers of local residents. The focus of our teams was to build relationships that were meant to last a lifetime.

We continue building a faith community that allowed the local residents to regain trust in the church and to bridge the gap of cultural differences. We focus, not on the differences, but on the similarities of our cultures, those being our faith and trust in God. The ministry provided a place for children and adults alike to come and feel comfortable. We sponsored and hosted the annual Culture Camp, health fairs, and the Wellness Ride. These three programs brought more than 350 children and adults to the ministry over the year. We hosted a back-to-school bash for the children on the reservation and a backpack give away sponsored by the Arthur United Methodist Church which provided over 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need in our community.

We continued our children’s and youth night out with an average of 35 children and youth attending events including movie nights, pizza parties, game nights, and spiritual conversations. Family night continued to be a success with an average of 40 persons attending this monthly activity. This year we hired a youth leader to help guide the pre-teens and youth on their journey to know Jesus better. With his guidance and energy, we have seen growth in both programs.

Worship services at Spirit Lake Ministry began in Arthur Hall on Easter Sunday 2016, with worship and a meal. This year we named our congregation “Wanagi Canku” or “The Journey." We began worship at 5pm. The worship services, without a meal, began with an average attendance of eight and in just three years, our congregation has grown to 52 worshippers with an average of 40 on a regular Sunday and over 50 during our monthly meal. Worship this year saw two professions of faith, two adult baptisms, three children baptisms and four weddings. Our congregation has a heart for mission in its local community and around our state. For Thanksgiving, we baked cookies and delivered them, along with handmade blankets, to the elderly centers on the reservation and in the city of Devils Lake. Christmas found us again at the elderly centers for Christmas caroling and another round of blankets for the residents. The Jesus and Me (JAM) children’s program met at the back of Arthur Hall during worship with an average of 25 children in attendance. The JAM session began with a children’s teaching moment and crafts that follow the outline of the weekly worship message. Our Bible studies host an average of 15 adults and 5 youth.

The pre-teens met at the same time and averaged 7 in attendance each week. God is truly moving on the Spirit Lake Nation and within the Spirit Lake Ministry. This worshipping congregation is a catalyst for sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the peoples of the reservation.

Submitted by Mike and Libby Flowers, co-directors, Spirit Lake Ministry Center Tree of Life Ministry We are the working hands and feet of God to the Lakota Nation residing on the Rosebud Reservation serving body, mind, and soul.

The board and staff at Tree of Life have been dreaming and planning big. We are trusting and believing for the expansion of the thrift store and a new building for the soup kitchen, creating a one stop service center for our community. We ask for your prayers.

The Soup Kitchen continued to grow in partnership with Native American Heritage Association (NAHA). We distributed turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as hams for Easter dinner. Through our partnership with Feeding South Dakota we distributed elder boxes and provided food through our food pantry. We strived to produce one day 25% of our own produce used in the kitchen. With local revenue from thrift store and dollar store and financial donations we bouht and paid for everything else it takes to run a great kitchen.

Thrift Store: For 2019 we received 188,527 lbs. of donations for our thrift store. We received donations from men and women of God from all over the Dakotas and beyond and with the help of nonprofit organizations we have provided household goods, furniture, appliances, and gently used and new clothing for babies, children, teens, men and women. This gives a family, a mom or dad an opportunity to buy at a very low cost and have the pride of knowing they have provided for themselves (a hand up, not a handout). We serve an impoverished community with high unemployment and few resources to meet their very real needs. With that in mind we are expanding one more time to provide three times the inventory needed to get supports out. We continued to go out, into one of the 20 communities, with our box truck.

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Construction Projects: Working on homes that need repair, related to health and wellness issues has been a blessing to us. You truly cannot out-give God. Volunteers in Mission: We had six South Dakota groups and 27 out-of-state groups serve the Lord this year. Together we are making a difference toward the Kingdom of God, project by project.

Our VIM dorms are updated, comfortable, and safet. We provide a cross-cultural experience second to none and continue to add new and exciting activities and adventures for VIMs. We would like to see more men and women of God visit us so they can experience the magnificent culture of the Sicangu Lakota Nation and to be a part of and witness the redeeming power of God to a nation.

Every prayer and donation are vital to this ministry; thank you for your prayers and support.

Submitted by Linda Garriott, executive director, Tree of Life Ministry

GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES LINK Builders Club Builders Club is about doing ministry together to support the building projects of four churches each year through the donations of hundreds of individuals, organizations, and churches across the Dakotas. The goal is to help churches grow their current or new ministries to reach people in their communities by providing financial support for their building, remodel, or expansion projects.

In 2019, almost 500 individuals, organizations, and churches have partnered together and provided over $43,000 to help fund churches in their building projects. The following churches have benefited from the generosity of our members: The leaders of Trinity UMC in Lead, SD, realize the future of the church lies in the next generations. To invest in their youth, the church was able to remodel and move offices to the Christian Ministry Center building next door to the church and redevelop the current office space to provide a designated space for youth ministry.

Beresford Zion UMC is on a journey to improve their presence and witness in Beresford, SD. With this grant, they were able to purchase and install a new electronic sign that has helped to expand their presence beyond their doors and share the love of Jesus throughout the community.

Attendance has doubled and activities are thriving at Northwestern UMC in the small town of Mellette, SD. To keep up with the growing number of members and all the exciting things happening at the church, church leaders completed many updates, including repainting, adding new shingles, replacing the air conditioner, installing new carpet throughout the church, and repairing the foundation.

Holmes UMC is a rural church near Reynolds, ND, that is dedicated to transforming lives and creating new disciples. Through a Builders Club grant, the church was able to make some needed updates to the parsonage, which allows their pastor to fully immerse his time, energy, and resources into building up this rural ministry.

If you would like to join Builders Club or would like to apply for a Builders Club grant, please visit the Builders Club page on our website: www.dakotasumf.org or contact our office at 605-990-7797.

Submitted by Sheri Meister, president/CEO, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) The mission of The United Methodist Church and the Dakotas Annual Conference is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. As a Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA), we take seriously our responsibility in making the mission happen through our apportionment dollars and other assets. Over the past seven years we have continued to create a budget that has continued to live into our Journey Toward Vitality. We have focused on Developing Missional Leaders, Equipping Missional Congregations, Extending Missional Impact (which includes our financial commitment to the General Church), and Generating Missional Resources.

The role of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) is the oversight of the finances of the Dakotas Annual Conference. This includes recommending an annual budget to the Dakotas Annual Conference Session and setting policies and procedures for the stewardship and the use of the funds raised through apportionments and other assets.

We continue to examine our apportionment formula of using 16% of offerings received by each local church. As always, we must stress that this formula works well if each congregation remits their amount each month instead of waiting until the end of the year. Upon review of our tithing model, it is difficult for us to drop the percentage amount because we still see a shortfall of full congregational participation in the apportionments that help us in our Journey Towards Vitality. We invite Annual Conference members to help us in achieving our missional goals by encouraging your pastor and finance committee to create a plan to meet your apportionment tithe each month and remit in full each year. Over the past 6 years we have averaged a shortfall of receiving apportionment dollars of approximately $400,000 per year.

Not receiving this amount makes it more difficult to continue to advance our mission for God’s kingdom here in the Dakotas.

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As we all know the year 2020 has been an unprecedented year. In light of the pandemic of COVID-19, the call to erase racial injustice, and our on-going conversations around human sexuality anxiety has brought into our world and system. In the face of this anxiety we call each of us to know of the power of God in Jesus Christ. We pray that God’s spirit will reduce our anxious hearts and help us overcome our fear.

In light of all this, we as the CCFA have adjusted the 2020 budget to help our churches and pastoral leaders. We have adjusted our original 2020 budget amount of $4,295,234 and have lowered it to $3,374,526. We were able to reach this new budgeted amount through lower expenses and targeted cuts to the budget. We want to thank each church who in this time continues tomake the effort to continue our work and mission through our Annual Conference.

As we looked to 2021, we want to recommended to the Annual Conference a 2021 budget amount of $3,546,552. Jeff Pospisil, our Conference Treasurer explained our proposal and the rationale behind it. Please read the materials presented for our Annual Conference Session.

We will continue to monitor our financial picture as we journey through this season.

The Audit report is available in the Dakotas Annual Conference Finance Office.

Lastly, we want to thank the staff: Jeff Pospisil, Treasurer, JoAnn Schlimgen, Assistant Treasurer, and Dana Bassett, Accounting Clerk. We are grateful for their hard work and wonderful ministry in helping all of us reach our mission! THANK YOU! This is my last Annual Conference as Chair of the CCFA. It has been a pleasure serving in this capacity and I am excited for my friend and colleague Jeff Adel who will be leading us into the next years.

Submitted by Bob Ruedebusch, chair, Dakotas Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Mission Statement: *developing relationships * cultivating resources * embracing ministries This past year was one full of new opportunities, partnerships, and continued ministry. In July of 2019, we entered a management agreement with the Minnesota United Methodist Foundation and Sheri Meister became the Executive Director of both Foundations. This joint collaboration has opened many new opportunities for both the Dakotas and Minnesota Foundations.

We hit a new milestone of $30 million invested with the Foundation. This has allowed us to distribute a record breaking high of funds for ministries throughout the Dakotas United Methodist Conference.

Seminary Scholarships – The Foundation knows that the future of our church lies in our upcoming leaders. By financially partnering with our seminary students, we can ensure that our future church leaders have the opportunity to answer their call. Eleven students were awarded a total of $90,200 in 2019: Bryce Blank, Natalie Buck, Thanael Certa-Werner, Christine Cappetta, Don Dinger, Veronica Fleming, Jason Martens, Matt Morrison, Teresa Person, Derek Runge, and Teresa Whetsel.

Breakthrough Ministry Grants offer churches an opportunity to fund their new or expanding ministries as they find creative ways to reach out into their communities with Christ’s love. In 2019, over $40,000 was awarded to 26 different churches who launched 28 new ministries in the Dakotas. Projects supported through Breakthrough Ministry grants include outreach ministries, church/school partnerships, young adult/campus ministries, culture of call, technology, and hunger programs. The application can be found online at www.dakotasumf.org.

Application deadlines are January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.

Endowments, investment accounts, charitable gift annuities, legacy giving, or direct giving, are a few of the many ways for individuals and churches to partner with the Foundation. The Foundation also has many tools and resources available for churches as they navigate stewardship and generosity within their own congregations.

2019 by the numbers: 6 new endowments totaling $574,376 4 new investment accounts totaling $860,294 Total Distributions $981,621 Thrive $296,200 Group Endowments $31,700 Named Endowments $351,458 Builders Club $41,500 Giving Back Appeal $8,273 Passthroughs $79,884 (Camp, Spirit Lake, Tree of Life, Solar Oven Partners, Local Church, DWU; ( includes stock gifts) Individuals (includes Charitable Gift Annuities and Trusts) $172,364 As we move forward into 2020, we are excited about the many partnership opportunities that come with doing ministry together across the Dakotas Conference.

Submitted by Jeff Nelson, chair, Board of Directors, and Sheri Meister, president/CEO, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation

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Human Resources Committee The Human Resource (HR) Committee continued to work with Jeff Pospisil, Rebecca Trefz, and Bishop Ough to assure our staff was aligned properly within our mission. The HR committee held conversations with Bishop Ough and Rebecca on personnel changes that began on July 1, 2020. These changes have been announced to the conference, and our prayer is for God’s blessings as we enter a new season of ministry together. Bishop Ough shared his evaluation of staff, and we are grateful for a strong and faith-filled staff who continues to lead us in these uncertain times. With the retirement of several District Superintendents and Bishop Ough, our focus has been on helping put together a strong new leadership team.

Submitted by Barry Whipkey, chair, Human Resources Committee Board of Pensions The Dakotas Conference Board of Pensions (Board or BOP) administers the pension, health care and other benefit programs available to clergy and lay employees of United Methodist institutions (local churches, annual conference, and other UM related entities). The purpose of the Board is to wisely provide pension and health care benefits for its clergy, lay employees and their families so that they can more freely equip the local church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. (See Para. 639.1 in the 2012 Book of Discipline).

A summary of our work over the last year includes continuation of Wespath HealthFlex Exchange which began on January 1, 2019, continuation of Medicare Part B premium grants for surviving spouses as those rates continue to increase each year, continuation of no apportionment dollars.

Clergy Medical Leave: Clergy members Glen Sayler, Howard Baird and Robert Duemig are approved to continue medical leave and to receive CPP Disability Benefits for the conference year of July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.

The Pre-82 (Past Service) Annuity Rate: The Board recommends that the 2021 Past Service Annuity Rate (effective 1/1/2021) be set at $752 for each year of pre-82 service in the Dakotas Conference. This is a 2.31% increase over 2020.

Updates on the Healthflex Program: HealthFlex is offered to Annual Conferences through Wespath. This plan is specifically designed for active and younger than age 65 retired United Methodist clergy and lay employees. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is the health insurance carrier which administers the plan and processes claims. The HealthFlex insurance plan has strict guidelines regarding payment of premiums.

Beginning in 2019, we moved to Wespath HealthFlex Exchange giving active participants more coverage options. There are six plans to choose from along with dental and expanded vision coverage. The default plan for 2021 will be the C3000. The participant’s share calculations will no longer be based on participant’s total compensation. There will be a Premium Credit set for each type of coverage.

For the Conference to have some perspective on the actual health insurance bill for our participants, the following numbers are the actual cost for each category of participant enrolled in HealthFlex Exchange for 2021: Actives Single 2 Party Family H3000 Plan $7,500 $14,256 $19,500

H2000 Plan $8,604 $16,356 $22,380

H1500 Plan $9,504 $18,060 $24,708 C3000 Plan $8,496 $16,140 $22,092 C2000 Plan $9,756 $18,540 $25,368

B1000 Plan $10,164 $19,308 $26,424

*Default plan –C3000 Plan The conference will provide a Premium Credit of the following:

Single Coverage $7,320

2-Party Coverage $13,908

Family Coverage $19,032 Eligibility to participate is 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 the 2020 Journal). For 2021, the annual Direct Bill to churches will be 75% of the total active 2020 C2000 HealthFlex premium.

Updates on VIA Benefits for Retirees: The average HRA to a participant for 2020 was $3,180. 61% of all our retiree HRA accounts had funds roll over from 2019. Of those accounts 74% rolled over a minimum of $1,000.

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Update on the Retiree Health Liability Funding Plan and New Information on a Retiree Health Funding Plan / Health Reimbursement Accounts: To fund the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contributions, the Board uses funds accumulated in the Retiree Health Fund invested with Wespath as well as the Frank Lynch Trust and Georgia Lynch Trust invested in Union Bank. In 2019, all the stipulations within the Lynch Trusts were fulfilled to allow the funds to be transferred to the Retiree Health Fund. As of December 31, 2019, the Frank Lynch Trust was transferred to the Retiree Health Fund to bring that balance to $14,177,895. The Georgia Lynch Trust still needs to be transferred with a balance of $2,098,611.

It is the policy of the Board to manage these funds like an endowment so that 4.5% of the average balance is made available for HRA’s. By managing the Retiree Health Fund in this manner, the Board intends to grow the balance of this fund as well as the amount contributed to HRA’s.

Regarding Corpus Amounts Endowment and Trust Fund: The corpus was established at $1,000,000 for the merged Dakotas Conference as of 1/1/1994. Additions since merger total $84,646.59.

The Corpus of the Endowment is $1,084,646.59, as of 12/31/19. The Corpus is not viewed as a “target balance.” It is the “foundation” of all Dakotas Pension and Health Plans and cannot be expended for any reason. The Board has adopted a strategy of “reserve savings” with accompanying policies endorsed by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration which will enable the Dakotas Conference to “weather” large increases in health insurance premiums, secure the Ministerial Pension Plan and the Pre-82 Plan, and provide funding for CRSP liabilities. Reports of the amount of this “reserve savings” and its use will be reported to the Annual Conference upon request.

Administration of all plans and work of the Board: The Board recommends that the following be authorized to sign necessary documents relative to the Dakotas Board of Pensions for 2020-2021: Board Chair, Conference Benefits Officer and Treasurer of the Board.

Pension Payments and Rental/Housing Allowance: This document has been updated for 2021 and can be found in the “Annual Conference Minutes” section of this Journal.

Dakotas Annual Conference 2020 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan Opinion and Summary may be found on the Dakotas Conference website.

Submitted by Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer Conference Board of Trustees This report is being brought to the Conference, keeping in mind the three-fold ministry of the Conference Trustees to care for the property of the Conference (making it available for the agencies of the Conference), maintaining the parsonages owned by the Conference (keeping in mind the needs of the families that live in the homes), and investing funds so that the proceeds can be used to fund several committee ministries.

Below is a report of the properties of the Dakotas Conference: Property

Date Acquired

Cost

Storm Mountain Center (1)

Insured Value 4,501,000

Lake Poinsett Camp (1)

1946

5,736,000

Wesley Acres Camp (1)

2,672,000

Northwest Parsonage (2)

2/27/2009

289,032

328,000

Conference Center (3)

2/23/1970

127,639

843,000

Spirit Lake Nation 4/14/2006 311,409 1,255,000 *Includes only the amount provided by Trustee Funds or Apportionments for maintenance.

Responsible For Upkeep Camping Council Board of Trustees SL Ministry

2019 Maint* 115,000 412 5,803 0

1. $28,750 was transferred to each camp. The Camp & Retreat Ministry Council holds $28,750 in reserve for large and unexpected maintenance that requires immediate attention.

2. The NW parsonage was sold for net proceeds of $348,040.89. $4,600 was spent to prepare the house for sale. The proceeds will be invested with the Foundation so that the earnings can help offset the cost of the Cash Housing Allowances provided to District Superintendents and Executive Directors.

3. Mostly just regular maintenance. The large ticket item was $1,436 to fix a damper issue with our HVAC system.

In addition to our work in caring for Conference property, we also worked on advising and inspecting the construction of a shed at Lake Poinsett Camp (which was completed this spring), managing rental farmland lease agreements, and reviewing and updating the Cash Housing Allowance amount (to increase from 25% of Base Salary to 30% in 2021).

Submitted by Jeff Pospisil, Board of Trustees

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Dakota Wesleyan University Intentional faith exploration is at the heart of a Dakota Wesleyan University education. Proudly rooted in our Methodist heritage, we commit to fostering a safe environment where students and staff alike can ask the tough questions and to a community that upholds strong, moral ethics and John Wesley’s Christ-centered model of uniting knowledge, reason and vibrant faith in all that we do. We empower and encourage our students to become the hands and feet of the church through genuine service and striving to become difference-makers.

Although our academic year has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still optimistic about the future and success of our students. This year, DWU will graduate a multitude of accomplished and career-ready young adults who will start careers in education, business, communications, criminal justice, healthcare, ministry and nonprofit administration. Several will go on to graduate school, law school or medical school.

In addition to Dakotas Annual Conference funding of $85,000, Dakota Wesleyan’s financial commitment to United Methodist higher education is significant. $198,500 in scholarships were exclusively dedicated to supporting United Methodist student leaders. $95,000 supports a full-time United Methodist faculty member in religion. This individual introduces all students to John Wesley through the general education program. $148,500 supports campus ministry. This commitment includes one full-time and one part-time campus pastor, as well as programming.

Programming includes bringing national speakers to campus, supporting internship opportunities for students in ministry, and providing supplies for our justice ministries, Bible studies, small groups and mission trips. $20,000 was in-kind support for the Fusion United Methodist Church. $4,000 funded one intern for the Elisha Project. The interns served as a key leaders in student ministry and had some involvement in Fusion UMC and Mitchell FUMC to learn about vocational ministry.

Campus Ministry at DWU continues to prosper. Approximately 175 students are regularly involved with ministries, such as chapel, life groups, service projects and Freshmen Ministry. This year, 30 students received Christian Leadership Awards (CLA) to help make college more affordable. These students commit to being involved in chapel, small groups and at least one service project per year. Many of them also take part in Freshmen Ministry, which develops mentoring relationships between upperclassmen and incoming students that help in their transition to college.

35 students committed to Student Ministry Council leadership in 2019-2020. This group meets Sunday nights to pray, worship and plan the weekly ministries. Many of these leaders have strong influences in other clubs and organizations, including residence life, choir, athletics, band, McGovern Engagement Group and several others.

This academic year DWU campus ministry welcomed one intern through the Dakotas United Methodist Church’s Elisha Project. Zach Gors (senior, Tea, SD) met weekly with DWU Campus Pastor Eric Van Meter to discuss various aspects of ministry and leadership. Designed as part book study and part practicum, the internship grants the present-and-future church leaders the opportunity to think about ministry in an intentional way and then apply what they learned to their context as SMC leaders.

Campus ministry continues to emphasize the importance of Christian leadership not only with ministry-related activities, but all facets of life. We are focused on developing natural talents, supporting achievement and preparing students for success.

After the Mitchell community and surrounding areas saw the devastating effects of the September flooding, the DWU student body, including several student ministry students, assisted in flood relief, sandbagging and tearing up carpet in flooded homes.

“As John Wesley states, ‘Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.’ It has been my greatest hope in expressing the love of Christ to people on our campus, in the Mitchell community, as a camp counselor in the Black Hills, or even while doing mission work in Uganda,” said Zach Gors, Elisha intern. “My experience as an Elisha intern has allowed me to be shaped and used by Christ for the betterment of His kingdom.

As disciples we are called to expand God’s work well beyond the walls of the church and each of these experiences has allowed me to do so.”

DWU is now in its second year of offering a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Church Leadership. The flexible, one-year program provides ministry professionals an opportunity to enhance their skills and experiences through project-based coursework. The program is a 21-graduate credit-hour program, that can be applied toward an M.B.A upon completion. Pastors are also paired with a professional coach who assists with applied-project implementation for the duration of the program. Participants are seeing immediate impacts and, in some cases, significant increases in giving and attendance in addition to substantial improvements in human resource management, communications and governance.

DWU continues to create a place where students can grow and apply their own innate strengths. Instead of just talking about our values of learning, leadership, faith, and service, we purposefully and authentically live them out in the classroom, the field, the community, and in our everyday lives. By equipping our students with the skills, knowledge and practices they need to enter fulfilling careers, live meaningful lives and become the hands and feet in serving others, we are building on the foundation upon which our founders envisioned a place where lives can be changed for young adults.

Submitted by Jan Larson, director of marketing and communication, Dakota Wesleyan University

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The Darrel Leach Youth Worker of the year was awarded to Michelle Kroger, who was a youth leader at Grace UMC in Piedmont, South Dakota, and is currently a member of McCabe UMC in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Rev. Arlyn Coalter, retired, was presented the Youth Worker Hall of Fame Award. One of the highlights of Coalter's ministry career is leading youth to live a life with Jesus.

Bishop Bruce Ough delivered his episcopal address entitled, “A Light Rising in the Darkness� based on the theme scripture from Matthew 5 and Isaiah letting our light shine and living with hope.

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VI. FINANCES AND BUDGET JoAnn Schlimgen, Dana Bassett, and Jeff Pospisil continue to serve the churches of the Dakotas Conference through the ministry of the Finance Office. The Finance Office is responsible for financial reporting, church billings and receipts, executing decisions of the annual conference in regards to the budget, paying obligations including payroll for approximately 100 employees, managing investments according to policy, caring for property and insurance matters, working with churches to help them with their finance and administration, and managing the Conference Center’s information technology. In this report you will find the draft of the 2019 Audited Financial Statements. These are included as part of our permanent record. The full audit report can be found on our website when the audit is finalized.

Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2019 AS S ETS CURRENT AS S ETS

Cash and cash equivalents

726,899

Accounts receivable – apportionments & billings

265,244

Pledges receivable, current portion

294,005

Other receivable

240,573

Prepaid expenses

6,124

Notes & contracts receivable, current portion

43,441

Tot al Cur r e nt As s e t s

1,576,286

NONCURRE NT AS S E TS

Pledges receivable, less current portion

356,335

Investment accounts - affiliated organizations

5,568,738

Deposit accounts - Conference Board of Pensions

57,520,977

Beneficial interest in trust funds

2,098,611

To t a l No nc ur r e nt As s e t s

65,544,661

4,263,644

P R OP E R T Y A ND E QUI P ME NT - n e t

69,808,305 L I ABI L I TI ES AND NE T AS S ETS CURRENT LI ABI L TI ES

Accounts payable

160,548

Accrued payroll taxes

48,694

Accrued real estate taxes

33,888

Deferred camps revenue

3,375

Current portion of post-retirement benefit obligation

830,475

Tot al Cur r e nt Li abi l i t i e s

1,076,980

NONCURRE NT L I ABI L I TI E S

Post-retirement benefit obligation

36,484,039

To t a l No nc ur r e nt Li a bi l i t i e s

36,484,039

NE T AS S E TS

Unrestricted

-991,242

Temporarily restricted

32,033,881

Permanently restricted

1,204,647

To t a l Ne t As s e t s

32,247,286 69,808,305

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Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2019

Un r e s t r i c t e d

Te mp o r a r i l y

P e r ma n e n t l y

Res t r i ct ed

Res t r i ct ed

Tot al

Re v e n u e s , Ga i n s , a n d Ot h e r S u p p o r t

Apportioned giving

3,277,996

Contributions and bequests

0

0

3,277,996

0

997,983

0

997,983

Investment income

2,304,444

2,850,630

0

5,155,074

Program fees and sales

1,122,045

0

0

1,122,045

Miscellaneous income

63,635

20,130

0

83,765

Net Realized gain on property, plant, & equipment

39,951

0

0

39,951

Net unrealized on long-term investments

3,426,977

2,130,932

0

5,557,909

Net assets released from restrictions

7,013,043

-9,780,547

0

-2,767,504

17,248,091

-3,780,872

0

13,467,219

District superintendency

495,566

0

0

495,566

Equipping churches

529,323

0

0

529,323

Connectional ministries

1,537,759

0

0

1,537,759

Camping program

1,169,419

0

0

1,169,419

3,732,067

0

0

3,732,067

Stewardship of resources

1,376,139

0

0

1,376,139

Pension and insurance

3,486,342

0

0

3,486,342

4,862,481

0

0

4,862,481

8,594,548

0

0

8,594,548

8,653,543

-3,780,872

0

4,872,671

-9,644,785

35,814,753

1,204,647

27,374,615

-991,242

32,033,881

1,204,647

32,247,286

To t a l Re v e nue s , Ga i ns a nd Ot he r Suppo r t Expens es

Program Services

Total Program Service Expenses Support Expenses

Total Support Expenses Tot al Expe ns e s Ch a n g e i n Ne t As s e t s Ne t As s e t s , B e g i n n i n g o f Y e a r Ne t As s e t s , E n d o f Y e a r

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2021 BUDGET

2020 Apport.

2021 Budget

Apportioned

Foundation

Donations / Other

Budget

2021 Total Budget

Developing Missional Leaders

538,100

386,800

182,000

1,001,600

1,570,400

Equipping Missional Congregations

253,500

145,000

145,000

199,000

489,000

1,194,059

896,804

98,000

733,000

1,727,804

79,150

51,700

0

0

51,700

1,368,921

1,355,094

63,500

67,500

1,486,094

761,504

711,153

0

0

711,153

100,000 4,295,234

0 3,546,551

7,000 495,500

0 2,001,100

7000 6,043,151

0

0

0

932,784

932,784

2,845,965 2,845,965

2,759,534 2,759,534

14,000 14,000

14,000 946,784

2,787,534 3,720,318

7,141,199

6,306,086

509,500

2,947,884

9,763,469

Extending Missional Impact Generating Missional Resources Support Services Cabinet Savings Fund Subtotal Pension & Insurance Direct Bills to Churches Subtotal Total

Note: Foundation includes funds the Conference expects to receive as endowment distributions or withdrawal of accumulated investment earnings. Donations/Other is primarily made up of donations from individuals or churches but also includes grants, registration fees, and reimbursements. *Due to rounding, small discrepancies can by found in the totals.

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Treasurer’s Discussion & Analysis Overview The 2021 apportioned budget is 17.4% less than 2020. That is a very large decrease.

Why the decrease? I detail those factors below. Some might ask, “Why not a larger decrease?” The Board of Pensions has setup a Transitional Reserve fund with over $1 million which has been and will be used to help the Conference transition as a denomination. There is an assumption that the UMC will have some kind of split as a result of the 2021 General Conference.

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Apportionment withholding: We have already had eight churches notify us that they are withholding apportionments because of the conflict over homosexuality. The amount that these churches would typically give towards apportionments is around $450,000.

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Tough economy: With the pandemic and the poor agriculture prices, many churches will likely see a decline in giving.

Aging congregants: Many churches have struggled to reach new people and especially young people. This is a trend hitting the entire church world in the U.S. Some encouraging signs have been seen as a result of COVID-19.

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The majority of churches took big steps to bring church to people and are reaching many new people. We don’t know how committed the new people will be to being part of the church post-pandemic through their giving, service, and presence. Many churches also added electronic giving recently which should also help.

Where will the cuts come from?

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Travel: We’re expecting a continued decrease in the amount of travel as we rely more and more on video conferencing to meet and do business.

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Apportionment neutral ministries: Camping, Solar Oven Partners, and Spirit Lake Ministry are all on a path to becoming apportionment neutral for their operations. This has been in the works for years and seems very timely as the Dakotas Conference may have less financial capacity to fully support these ministries in the future.

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Grant reductions: A host of grants are being reduced mainly because we have seen and expect to continue seeing less demand. The largest grant reductions are in equitable compensation, college ministry, and new church development.

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Staffing: Rebecca Trefz will continue to split time as Executive Director of Ministries and Southeast District Superintendent. Amber Laffey’s position as Higher Ground Coordinator will be covered by Deb Kjerstad, Director of Leadership Development. These two adjustments will save some money without significantly affecting services.

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General Church apportionments: If we ever have a General Conference, these apportionments will be greatly reduced as the General Church continues to work on becoming more efficient.*

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Savings: In past years, we’ve budgeted $100,000 to put aside for a rainy day. As it appears to be raining, we will probably draw from this fund instead of adding to it.

Jeff Pospisil, treasurer * The figure used for General Conference Apportionments is one we received in February 2020. It was anticipated that this figure would be approved at the 2020 General Conference; however, as you know, there was no 2020 General Conference. It is currently anticipated that this figure will be approved at the 2021 General Conference, and that it will be made retroactive for the year 2021, but of course there is no way we can be certain of that. It is also uncertain whether such retroaction would be effective. If not, the figure approved at the 2016 General Conference would be used. This matter is currently before the Judicial Council. If the 2016 figure is required, adjustment to the budget will need to be made accordingly to increase General Conference Apportionments by $231,903.

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Apportioned Budget Detail Program/Pathway

2019 Actual

2020 Budget

2021 Budget

$ Change

% Change

DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS MISSIONAL LEADER LINK

0

1,500

500

-1,000

-66.7%

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

20,420

20,700

18,450

-2,250

-10.9%

BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY

65,012

79,150

68,100

-11,050

-14.0%

MINISTERIAL EDUCATION FUND

28,196

43,850

15,000

-28,850

-65.8%

LAY SERVANT MINISTRY

2,384

8,250

2,500

-5,750

-69.7%

LAY LEADER

3,345

3,500

3,750

+250

+7.1%

19,126

18,850

19,550

+700

+3.7%

216,562

179,500

129,500

-50,000

-27.9%

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

29,607

22,000

10,500

-11,500

-52.3%

COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES

39,027

38,050

30,800

-7,250

-19.1%

YOUNG ADULT & HIGHER ED

75,609

119,250

86,250

-33,000

-27.7%

955

2,900

1,700

-1,200

-41.4%

0

600

200

-400

-66.7%

500,244

538,100

386,800

-151,300

-28.1%

CAMPING & YOUTH OFFICE CAMPING & RETREAT MINISTRIES

SAFE & SACRED PLACES NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS

EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS LINK DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES OFFICE NEW CHURCHES

0

1,000

300

-700

-70.0%

7,168

11,700

10,700

-1,000

-8.5%

774

176,500

116,500

-60,000

-34.0%

LARGE CHURCH REVITALIZATION

(3,073)

32,500

(8,000)

-40,500

-124.6%

SMALL CHURCH REVITALIZATION

1,500

13,000

8,000

-5,000

-38.5%

TOOLS/TRAINING FOR CHURCHES

9,314

18,800

17,500

-1,300

-6.9%

15,683

253,500

145,000

-108,500

-42.8%

EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS

EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT MISSIONAL IMPACT LINK GENERAL APPORTIONMENTS

176

800

300

-500

-62.5%

652,635

973,259

753,004

-220,255

-22.6%

CONNECTIONAL MISSIONS CONFERENCE MISSIONARIES EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT

32,559

57,750

26,500

-31,250

-54.1%

201,201

162,250

117,000

-45,250

-27.9%

886,570

1,194,059

896,804

-297,255

-24.9%

GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES 817

3,750

1,000

-2,750

-73.3%

FINANCE OFFICE

7,129

26,400

25,700

-700

-2.7%

D&O; WORKER’S COMP COVERAGE

4,944

5,000

5,000

0

0.0%

EQUITABLE COMPENSATION

27,850

44,000

20,000

-24,000

-54.5%

GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES

40,740

79,150

51,700

-27,450

-34.7%

COUNCIL OF FINANCE & ADMIN

*Due to rounding, small discrepancies can by found in the totals.

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DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY SHARED EXPENSES

7,473

12,500

10,000

NORTHEAST

134,826

147,776

SOUTHEAST

134,395

146,576

NORTHWEST

132,656

SOUTHWEST CONTINGENCY FUNDS INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS

-2,500

-20.0%

144,861

-2,915

-2.0%

133,661

-12,915

-8.8%

147,976

146,061

-1,915

-1.3%

62,378

147,776

143,469

-4,307

-2.9%

21,579

20,000

20,000

0

0.0%

8,681

8,600

4,800

-3,800

-44.2%

124,899

126,000

105,000

-21,000

-16.7%

484

1,000

500

-500

-50.0%

DISTRICT BUILDING & LOCATION

0

1,000

500

-500

-50.0%

RESPONSE TEAM

0

2,300

2,300

0

0.0%

627,372

761,504

711,153

-50,351

-6.6%

-7.9%

MOVING FUND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY COMMITTEE

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY

SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

38,216

44,200

40,700

-3,500

UMCONNECT

45,836

37,000

37,000

0

0.0%

6,976

4,125

4,125

0

0.0%

127,967

155,560

156,310

+750

+0.5%

CHANCELLORS

13,434

10,000

10,000

0

0.0%

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION

62,768

72,800

55,835

-16,965

-23.3%

8,435

25,000

11,200

-13,800

-55.2%

CONF SECRETARY/JOURNAL TRUSTEES

COMMON TABLE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

539

2,500

1,250

-1,250

-50.0%

1,869

6,200

4,400

-1,800

-29.0%

39,434

44,000

37,970

-6,030

-13.7%

887,558

942,536

971,304

+28,768

+3.1%

21,315

25,000

25,000

0

0.0%

1,254,348

1,368,921

1,355,094

-13,827

-1.0%

0

-100,000

-100%

3,546,552

-748,682

-17.4%

3,546,552

-748,682

-17.4%

EPISCOPACY COMMITTEE ARCHIVES & HISTORY CONFERENCE CENTER OPERATIONS AREA OFFICE SUPPORT SUPPORT SERVICES

SAVINGS FUND WITH FOUNDATION

100,000

100,000

TOTAL EXPENSES

3,424,957

OTHER UNRESTRICTED INCOME APPORTIONED INCOME

4,295,234

305,157 3,290,931

*Due to rounding, small discrepancies can by found in the totals.

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4,295,234

Pension & Insurance Detail

1 HealthFlex Premiums - Actives

2018

2019

2020

2021

Actual

Actual

Budget

Request

1,804,754

1,329,494

1,371,216

1,325,622

571,260

588,427

660,806

665,784

Retiree Health Admin Expenses

10,625

22,402

11,000

22,000

Medicare Part B

61,865

72,834

75,000

75,000

7,000

13,000

2,448,504

2,013,157

2,125,022

2,101,406

(32,143)

-

-

-

-

(72,500)

(88,000)

(104,000)

(1,162,068)

(1,348,342)

(1,371,216)

(1,325,622)

Direct Bill Participants

(452,543)

-

-

-

CPP Redirect

(107,000)

(121,000)

-

-

Retiree Health Fund Transfer

(571,260)

(588,427)

(660,806)

(665,784)

(6,660)

(5,412)

(5,000)

(6,000)

(2,331,675)

(2,135,681)

(2,125,022)

(2,101,406)

116,829

(122,524)

-

-

Retiree HRA Contributions

Allowance for Uncollected (1%) HealthFlex Expenses Apportionments HF Reserve Transfer (Pre-82 in PY) Direct Bill Churches

Investment Earnings - Deposit Acct HealthFlex Offsets Expenses Less Offsets

2 Pension Program Premiums CPP

-

-

263,933

246,447

CRSP-DC

245,373

243,843

254,862

238,753

CRSP-DB

805,533

765,941

739,917

737,213

UMPIP - Parish Contribution

219,726

215,175

265,892

256,543

7,000

15,000

1,270,632

1,224,959

1,531,604

1,493,956

Direct Bill Churches

(1,440,550)

(1,369,207)

(1,474,749)

(1,433,912)

Conference Budgets

(47,112)

(43,847)

(42,855)

(45,044)

Endowment / Investment Earnings

(15,297)

(16,443)

(14,000)

(15,000)

(1,502,960)

(1,429,497)

(1,531,604)

(1,493,956)

(232,328)

(204,538)

-

-

Allowance for Uncollected (1%) Pension Expenses

Pension Offsets Expenses Less Offsets

*Due to rounding, small discrepancies can by found in the totals.

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3 Benefit Grants

24,064

27,925

40,000

40,000

Program, Seminars, Stipends, Etc.

10,909

8,648

10,000

12,000

Benefits Office

90,365

93,974

104,000

108,000

125,338

130,547

154,000

160,000

(125,338)

(130,547)

(154,000)

(160,000)

-

-

-

-

Administration Expenses Transfer from Endowment Expenses Less Offsets

4 Retiree Health

(54,305)

Expenses Less Offsets

5 Board Expenses

5,045

5,404

10,000

10,000

Pre-82 Transfer

-

(5,404)

(10,000)

(10,000)

Apportionments

(6,265)

-

-

-

Expenses Less Offsets

(1,220)

-

-

-

Total Pension & Insurance Expenses

3,903,824

3,374,067

3,820,626

3,765,362

(4,020,542)

(3,701,129)

(3,820,626)

(3,765,362)

(116,718)

(327,062)

-

-

38,408

-

-

-

Direct Bill to Churches

2,602,618

2,717,549

2,845,965

2,759,534

Total to Churches

2,641,026

2,717,549

2,845,965

2,759,534

506,848

-

-

-

Total Offsets Balance Apportionments

54,305

Active Participant Contribution - 3%

HealthFlex Participant’s Share

*Due to rounding, small discrepancies can by found in the totals.

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VII. HISTORICAL Record of the Sessions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegations Dates 1st June 1-5, 1994 2nd June 5-11, 1995 3rd June 6-9, 1996 4th June 5-8, 1997 5th June 4-7, 1998 6th June 3-6, 1999 7th June 1-4, 2000 8th June 7-10, 2001 9th June 5-7, 2002 10th June 5-7, 2003 11th June 2-6, 2004 12th June 8-11, 2005 13th June 7-10, 2006 14th June 6-9, 2007 15th June 4-7, 2008 16th June 3-6, 2009 Special Nov 20-21, 2009 17th June 9-12, 2010 18th June 8-11, 2011 19th June 7-10, 2012 20th June 6-8, 2013 21st June 5-7, 2014 22nd June 4-6, 2015 23rd June 9-11, 2016 24th June 8-10, 2017 25th June 7-9, 2018 26th June 6-8, 2019 27th June 11, Sept.18,

October 10, 2020

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 Fargo, ND Sioux Falls, SD Bismarck, ND Sioux Falls, SD Bismarck, ND Sioux Falls, SD and Online

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 Bruce R. Ough Bruce R. Ough Bruce R. Ough Bruce R. Ough Bruce R. Ough Bruce R. Ough

DELEGATIONS 2020 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves:

2019 Special Called Session of General Conference: Reserves: 2016 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves:

2012 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference:

Laity - Kara Togel Clergy – Rebecca Trefz Laity - Beata Ferris Clergy – Sara Nelson Laity - Jane Hincks, Jodi Cataldo, Tanner Carlson Clergy - Ray Baker, Roger Spahr, Jennifer Hallenbeck Orr Laity – Beata Ferris Clergy – Rebecca Trefz Laity – Matthew Bader Clergy – Roger Spahr Laity - Jodi Cataldo Clergy - Rebecca Trefz Laity - Matthew Bader Clergy - Roger Spahr Laity - Emma McKirdy-Wilsey, Nathan Bader, Natalie Buck Clergy - Kermit Culver, Jenny Hallenbeck Orr, Jen Tyler Laity - Janelle Jones Clergy - Rebecca Trefz Laity - Jodi Cataldo Clergy - Greg Kroger

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Conf. Secretary Linda R. Harris Dr. Mark Ahlsten Dr. Mark Ahlsten Dr. Mark Ahlsten Dr. Mark Ahlsten Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Kristen Krogman Kristen Krogman Kristen Krogman Amber Laffey

Reserves:

2008 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves:

2004 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves:

2000 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves:

1996 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Jurisdictional Reserves:

Laity - 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, Randy Cross 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 Laity - Ray Wagner, Mary Hayenga Clergy - Penelope Eberhart, William Bates Laity - Marion Muthiah, John “Jack� Ewing Clergy - Peary Wilson, Eldon Reich Laity - Bubbles Jensen, Ron Williams

2020 Delegation

Rev. Rebecca Trefz

General Conference North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate

Jodi Cataldo

Second Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate

Kara Togel

General Conference North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate

Tanner Carlson

Third Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate

Rev. Sara Nelson

Beata Ferris

General Conference Clergy Reserve Delegate

General Conference Lay Reserve Delegate

North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate

North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate

Rev. Ray Baker

Rev. Roger Spahr

First Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate

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Second Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate

Jane Hincks

First Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate

Rev. Jenny Hallenbeck Orr

Third Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate

VIII. IN MEMORIAM In memory

Clergy

William Cascini 1924-2019 The Rev. Dr. William Cascini, 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Friday, May 17, 2019. He requested no visitation or services. Cremation with inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska, was held at a later date.

William Mario Cascini was born on June 18, 1924, in Schenectady, New York, His parents, Nicola and Giovanna (di Bartolomeo) Cascini, were immigrants from Italy. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, where he earned letters in football. He was proud of his senior season, as his team was unbeaten. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, in 1948.

Bill was received on trial by the South Dakota Conference in 1949 and served the Methodist churches at Gary-Clear Lake (19491951). While serving those churches, he met his future wife, Edythe Peden, a member of the Gary Church and a senior at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. They were married in 1949.

In 1951, Bill was ordained deacon and admitted into full connection by the South Dakota Conference. He and Edythe moved to Denver, Colorado, where Bill attended the Iliff School of Theology. He was ordained elder in 1953, and earned his M.Th. degree in 1953, and his Th.D. degree in 1955. Receiving both the Elizabeth Iliff Warren Fellowship and Dempster Graduate Scholarship enabled him to do further studies in sociology of religion at New York University in New York City. There he taught sociology classes as a graduate assistant.

In 1957, Bill took a faculty position at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, where he was in extension ministries for 38 years. He taught sociology courses and eventually established the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, which he chaired for 35 years. He was the faculty advisor to the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity for 15 years. In addition to his professorship at NWU, Bill did part-time marriage, family and supportive therapy counseling in conjunction with a psychiatric practice in Lincoln for over 25 years.

Bill took retired status in the South Dakota Conference in 1989.

He retired from teaching in 1995 and was honored as Jubilee Clergy by the Dakotas Conference in 1999.

Having touched the lives of more than 11,000 students in his career as a teacher, Bill and Edythe went on to establish a scholarship which is awarded each year to a student in the social sciences at Nebraska Wesleyan.

In retirement, Bill and Edythe worked with teachers of English and social services in Ostuni, Italy, in the Global Volunteer Program. He also participated in an Elderhostel archaeological dig in restoring a presidio in San Diego. They moved from their home on Wedgewood Lake to Eastmont Retirement Community in 2004.

Bill is survived by his wife, Edythe; son Wade (Marcella) of Sammamish, Washingon; daughter Janelle Herres (Michael) of Lincoln; daughter-in-law Mary (Lundy) Cascini of Lincoln; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Brett; a brother, Anthony; and a sister, Eva, and her husband, Gene Brandt.

Janet Reed Miller 1919-2019 The Rev. Janet Reed Miller, 99, of Fargo, North Dakota, died on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Bethany on University in Fargo. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Fargo.

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Janet Ruth Reed was born November 4, 1919, to George and Daisy (Crain) Reed at Erie, Pennsylvania, where she grew up. She earned degrees in Bible and philosophy from Westminster College at New Wilmington, Pennslyvania, in 1941, and a master’s degree in Christian education from Union Theological Seminary, (a division of Columbia University at New York City,) in 1946. While working as a Christian education director in Morgantown, West Virginia,

she met Cecil “Bud” Miller. They were married on June 15, 1946.

Janet served First Methodist Church in Mitchell, South Dakota, as the Christian education director while Cecil earned his degree from Dakota Wesleyan University. After Cecil’s graduation in 1950, they moved to Chicago, where Cecil went to Garrett Biblical Institute at Evanston, Illinois. In 1954, the family moved back to South Dakota and served Methodist churches at White-Sterling, Arlington, and Huron. In 1967, the family moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, where they served Wesley United Methodist Church.

They moved to Fargo in 1973 as Cecil was appointed Eastern District Superintendent.

Janet served as a local pastor at Fargo First and Chaffee (19771979) and was ordained deacon as a full-time local pastor by the North Dakota Conference in 1979. She was elected associate member in 1982, and then elder and full member in 1984. She earned her second master’s degree, a Master of Divinity, from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1984.

Janet and Cecil served as co-pastors at Valley City Epworth (1979-1984) and at Jamestown First (1984-1987). They retired to

Fargo in 1987. Janet served as Conference Council Director (19881989), and she and Cecil served Arthur-Hunter-Erie (1988-1992) and Casselton-Leonard, before returning to Fargo.

Janet valued her work with United Methodist Women, Church Women United, P.E.O., AAUW, AAUW Book Club, FM Area Music Club, Board of Native American Christian Ministry, YWCA, and her First United Methodist Church Seekers Sunday School group. She was a champion for peace with justice and equality for all purposes and peoples.

She was survived by her children: David Miller of Regina, Saskatchewan, Sue (Al) Goehring of Wimbledon, North Dakota, and Peter Miller of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Daughter Sue died on December 29, 2019.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Cecil F. Miller, on June 4, 2001; two sons: Marcus and Art; a daughterin-law, Deb Miller; a brother George Reed; and a sister Catherine Reed.

John Gibson 1933-2020 The Rev. John Gibson, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.

Raymond John Gibson, Jr. was born to R. J. “Hoot” Gibson and Vera Jane (Peterson) Gibson on April 16, 1933, in Salem, South Dakota. He graduated from Custer High School in 1951, and South Dakota State College at Brookings, South Dakota, in 1955.

John married Anita Palma Frye on August 14, 1955. He attended Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois, graduating in 1958.

During and following seminary, John served churches in Oak Park, Illinois; Brown Deer, Wisconsin; Selby-Mobridge, South Dakota; and Rapid City, South Dakota. In 1974, he was appointed to a specialized ministry with the Ecumenical Institute/Institute of Cultural Affairs where he served as Executive Director of field offices in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Sungai Lui, Malaysia; Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1999, he was a candidate for mayor of Indianapolis on an independent ticket. He was honored as Jubilee Clergy by the Dakotas Conference in 2004.

John co-founded Earth Charter Indiana, served as its Executive Director from 2003 to 2011, and coordinated its decade-long

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Indiana Bicentennial Initiative Sustainable Indiana 2016, which included co-editing the book Explore Sustainable Indiana: Hoosier Solutions to the Climate Crisis. He served on several non-profit boards including the Martin Luther King, Jr., Multi-Service Center; Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood Association; MidNorth Church Council; Training, Inc.; and Community, Faith and Labor Coalition. John’s purpose-driven life as a pastor, visionary and social-justice advocate inspired many. He was the recipient of NUVO’s 2010 Cultural Vision Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Hoosier Environmental Council’s 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award, and was recognized as a 2019 Hoosier Resilience Hero by the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute.

Anita passed away December 16, 2011. In 2018, John exchanged vows with Joyce Flight, his lifelong friend.

John is survived by his second wife, Joyce; two sons: Paul (Kathy) Gibson and Steven (Susan) Gibson; one daughter, Ruth (David) Clark; two grandchildren; two sisters: Judy Voss and Jane (Bob) Andrews; one brother, Joseph (Hartini) Gibson; one sister-in-law, Zilpha Gibson; and many other extended family members, dear friends, and colleagues.

Donald Lagge 1937-2020 The Rev. Donald Lagge, 82, of Arvada, Colorado, died on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Donald Delmar Lagge was born August 12, 1937, at the home of his parents, Carl and Johanna (Weisser) Lagge, on their farm south of Tripp, South Dakota. He was the third of ten children. Both parents died young, leaving Don and his sister Hilda to care for their five youngest siblings.

As he grew up, Don worked as a shop sweep and as a pinsetter at a bowling alley. He worked for farmers in the Tripp area and at the Tripp Creamery. During summers, he worked with the youth group at the Pierre Methodist Church.

Don attended Tripp High School, graduating in 1955. In 1956, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Lackland, Texas. He then was stationed in Korea, Japan, and finally at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was honorably discharged in 1960.

While attending Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, South Dakota, Don lived at Gayville, South Dakota, and served as student supply pastor at Gayville and Volin Methodist churches (1964-1966). After earning his teaching degree, Don began studies at Iliff Seminary in Denver, Colorado. He was ordained deacon and admitted on trial by the South Dakota Conference in 1967.

While serving the Methodist Church in Eagle, Colordo, he met Sandra Sue Carter. They were married on May 22, 1967, and had three children, Candace “Candee” Luanne, Samuel Scott, and Joshua Ryan.

Don and family moved to Vail, Colorado, where he served as a police officer for the Vail Police Department. He ran the operations for the Lion’s Head Gondola Lift, while serving the Methodist Church there.

In 1968, Don requested to be discontinued by the South Dakota Conference. He was readmitted as a probationary member in 1972.

In 1973, Don completed his studies and received a bachelor’s degree in science and master’s degree in theology from Iliff Seminary. He was ordained elder and made a full member in 1976.

Don served United Methodist churches in South Dakota at White, Sterling and Aurora (1973-1977), Custer-Fall River Larger

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Parish (1977-1987), Belle Fourche (1987-1990), and Philip, Philip Presbyterian and Interior Presbyterian (November 25, 1990-2000).

After retiring in 2000, he served at Stickney (2000-2007).

While in Hot Springs, Don was the president of the Ministerial Association and worked as a chaplain at the VA Hospital. An article written about Don called him a “pioneering preacher,” and told of his flamboyant style, riding a horse between three different congregations to preach each weekend and once preaching a sermon from a rooftop.

Don and Sandra divorced in 2001, after 34 years of marriage.

Later he moved to Colorado to be near his sons. Don continued to minister within the community, preaching at three retirement communities each Sunday. He served alongside staff at Hillside Community Church in Golden, Colorado, for several years as chaplain for the elderly. He was recognized as Jubilee Clergy by the Dakotas Conference in 2014 for 50 years of ministry.

Don was athletic—wrestling in college, breaking horses, and playing football. He was an avid hunter, loved gardening, and was known for shoveling snow in shorts and a tee-shirt.

He is survived by his children: Candee and husband Myles Staman of Crawford, Nebraska; Scott and wife Sheri Lagge of Arvada, Colorado, and Josh and wife Heather Lagge of Lakewood, Colorado; five foster-daughters: Tammy Hermstad of Gillette, Wyoming; Colleen and husband Greg Stratton; Chantel and husband Beau Hudelson; and Kelsie and husband Michael Roby; all of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Barbara Soares of Belo Horizonte, Brazil; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers: Rich and wife Robin Lagge of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Ben and wife LuAnn Lagge of Corsica, South Dakota; three sisters: Helen Tiede of Winterset, Iowa, Hilda Benne of Oakland, Nebraska, and Sandy Abney of Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by three brothers: Allen, Norris and Loren Lagge; one sister, Shirley Bourelle; a sister-in-law Diane Justice; and father-in-law Samuel Fenno Carter, who was like a second father to him.

James Persons 1948-2020 The Rev. James Persons, 71, of Deadwood, South Dakota, died Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home in rural Pennington County.

James Byron Persons was born on December 3, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Robert and Lucille (Skrief ) Persons. He graduated from West High School in Minneapolis in 1966 and went on to attend Dakota Wesleyan University at Mitchell, South Dakota. He graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, with minors in English and sociology. He then attended the Iliff School of Theology at Denver, Colorado, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree in 1973.

James married Eileen Rieck on September 9, 1972.

deacon in 1971. He was ordained elder and admitted into full connection in 1974.

James and Eileen served United Methodist churches in the South Dakota Conference and then the Dakotas Conference at Huron First (1973-1975), Conde-Andover (1975-1979), Rapid City Knollwood Heights (1979-December 1984), Clark-Garden City (January1, 1985-1990), Madison (1990-1996), and Grand Forks Wesley (1996-2001). He then served as Northwest District Superintendent (2001-2004) and Southwest/Prairie Hills District Superintendent (2004-2009), before serving Mitchell First (20092012). James retired in 2012, and he and Eileen moved to the Black Hills.

James is survived by his wife, Eileen, of rural Deadwood; and a brother, John (wife Nancy), of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

James was admitted as a probationary member of the South Dakota Conference of The United Methodist Church and ordained

Glenn Lord 1930-2020 The Rev. Glenn Lord, 89, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at District Heights, Maryland, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Pope Funeral Home in District Heights, with the Rev. Esther Holimon and the Rev. William Herche officiating. Burial was at Silent Vale Cemetery in Maine Township, rural Underwood, Minnesota, with a graveside service on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Glenn Ira Lord was born on July 13, 1930, in Britton, South Dakota, to Ira and Sarah Catherine Lord. He was the product of blended families and had many siblings. Glenn graduated from high school in Miltonvale, Kansas, and worked his way through college, taking time off to earn money by working on the Montana-Dakota Utilities pipeline in western North Dakota and eastern Montana.

His first pastorate was a student charge in 1952 at Rice, Kansas He was appointed to serve full-time at Upland, Indiana, in 1956, for the Church of the Nazarene. He was ordained by the Church of the Nazarene on September 10, 1959.

After graduating in 1960 from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, his first full-time church as an ordained elder was First Church of the Nazarene in St. Paul, Minnesota. At

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his next charge, First Church of the Nazarene, in Coffeyville, he met Kaye Conrad. They were married on May 30, 1966.

Glenn then served churches of the Nazarene in Scottsbluff and Omaha, Nebraska; Fairbanks, Alaska; and Mound City, Missouri.

He was admitted as a probationary member by the North Dakota Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1981 and elder and full member in 1984. He served North Dakota churches at Edgeley (December1980-October 1988) and Carrington Federated-Heaton UCC (October 1988-1994).

Glenn retired from the Dakotas Conference in 1994 but continued to preach, serving Maine Presbyterian Church in rural Underwood, Minnesota. The lake country of Minnesota was home, and he was happiest when he was out on the lake fishing. He was honored as Jubilee Clergy, for 50 years in ministry, in 2010.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kaye; their three children: Glenn Jr., Sherry, and Ryan; and two grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Catherine Lord; siblings: Elva, Lucy, Charles, Lynn, Miles, Lela, Eileen, and Estill Lord; brothers: Francis, Gordon, and Jerome Roget; and his baby sister Betty Catherine Lord.

Kenneth Oswald 1934-2020 The Rev. Kenneth Oswald, 85, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, a private graveside service was held for immediate family. A memorial service was planned for a later time.

Kenneth George Oswald was born on August 13, 1934, in Lethbridge, to George and Mary (Morden) Oswald. He was the second of ten children.

Ken developed an early aptitude for auto mechanics and a love for Dodge cars while working with his brothers and dad at the family garage. In his early teens, he was recognized by the Boy Scouts Association of Canada for his quick thinking and actions in rescuing two girls from drowning in the coulee north of Warner, Alberta.

Ken began his career working at the Bank of Commerce but realized that his passion was for ministry. He earned his education at Hillcrest Christian College. Ken married Florence Ostby, the girl next door, in July 1959, and served the Arnprior, Ontario, Methodist Church (1959-1962).

He returned to school, earning his B.Ed. degree at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Ken and Florence then returned to Hillcrest Christian College, where they both taught (1966-1968).

After being licensed to preach in 1960, Ken was ordained elder by the Northwest Canada Conference in 1967.

Ken was received by transfer as a full member of the North Dakota Conference on January 1, 1969. He served United Methodist churches at McClusky-Mercer (1968-1973), StreeterMedina (1973-1978), and Wimbledon-Kensal (1978-1980). He then transferred to the South Dakota Conference and served at Plankinton-Mount Vernon (1980-1983), Olivet (1983-1992), and Eureka (1992-2000).

Kind and soft-spoken, Ken was committed to the service of others. Highlights of his career included involvement at Lehr Camp, working with hospice programs, and mission trips to Haiti and Israel. In 2009, he was honored as Jubilee Clergy, by the Dakotas Conference , for 50 years of service in the ministry.

After retiring in 2000, Ken and Florence settled in Lethbridge to be near family and friends. He continued to volunteer his time, providing pastoral care.

Ken is survived by his children Lavine (Alex Shapiro) and Lowell (Bonnie) and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, on January 25, 2008, and his parents.

John Bushell 1935-2020 Rev/John R. “Bud” Bushnell, 84, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Oakwood Village, in Springfield, New Jersey.

A memorial mass was held Monday, August 3, 2020, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Springfield, New Jersey. His cremains were burried in New Jersey.

John R. “Bud” Bushell was born on August 3, 1935, in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey, to John A. and Verna (Green) Bushell. He attended schools in Camden, New Jersey., and then served in the U.S. Army for six years.

Bud married Stella (Humphreys) Ballinghoff in April 1966, at St. George’s Wesley Methodist Church in Camden, New Jersey. She died in 2004.

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He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Rutgers University in 1972 and his Master of Divinity degree from Eastern Baptist College in Philadelphia in 1976.

Bud was ordained deacon in 1971, probationary member in 1973, and elder and full member in 1977 by the Southern New Jersey Conference. After serving United Methodist churches in New Jersey at New Sharon, Camden, Cross Keys and Trenton, he transferred to the North Dakota Conference in 1989. He served Harvey-Martin-Chaseley from 1989 to 2000, when he retired from the Dakotas Conference.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Benston; eight stepchildren: Muriel, Robert, Thomas, Joseph, Debbie, Barbie, Aimee and Robert; two sisters: Jacqueline and Verna; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Bud was preceded in death by two stepsons: Phillip and Donald.

In memory

Clergy Spouses

Barbara Voas 1926-2019 Barbara Voas, 92, widow of the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Voas, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Fort Collins, Colorado. A funeral service was held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Clark, South Dakota. Interment was at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Raymond, South Dakota, next to her beloved husband.

Garden City, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Barbara assisted Kenneth in serving Methodist and United Methodist churches in Owaneco, Illinois; in South Dakota at Clark, Raymond, Garden City, Rapid City First, and Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; and in North Dakota at Wahpeton and Williston.

She loved music, theater and the arts, the outdoors, and literature. She was known for her smiling grace and good humor.

Barbara Nancy Howard was born on September 30, 1926, to Guy and Esther (Thorne) Howard in Midland, South Dakota. During the straits of the Great Depression, her family moved frequently and lived for several years in a sod house near Wanblee, South Dakota.

She graduated from high school in Onida, South Dakota, and from Huron College, Huron, South Dakota, with a degree in education.

Barbara is survived by seven children: Charles (Kimberly Price) of Garland, Texas; Raleigh (Rebecca Warren-Voas) of Fort Collins, Colorado; Rita Voas DeZurik (Jeff Kussard) of St. Paul, Minnesota; Jeremy (Maaike Stienstra) of Phoenix, Arizona; Stanley (Marie Markow) of St. Cloud, Minnesota; Brenda McGahagin (Ralph) of Austin, Texas; and Peter (Anne) of Chanhassen, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Rita Meyer, of John Day, Oregon.

It was at Huron College where Barbara met her future husband, Kenneth Voas. They were married on August 24, 1948, at Huron. She was a schoolteacher, and taught in schools at Lake Preston and Bryant, South Dakota; Pana, Illinois.; Clark,

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on March 25, 2009; her parents; two sisters: Vernita and Margaret; two brothers: James and Bernard; two daughters-in-law: Cindy Logan Voas and Salle Leech Voas; and son-in-law Mike DeZurik.

Royce Massingill 1948-2019 Royce Massingill, age 70, spouse of the Rev. Elizabeth Jassmann Massingill, passed away Sunday, November17, 2019, at his home in Selby, South Dakota. A celebration of his life was held on Friday, November 22, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Selby.

Royce Lonnell Massingill was born on Deember. 6, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Royce F. and Peggy (Lewis) Massingill. After a first career as an electrician, he joined the Dallas Police Department in 1983. He retired as a senior corporal and field training officer in 2001. Royce loved protecting and serving his community, and he was proud to be a part of the police department.

Royce married Mary Elizabeth Jassmann in 1984 in Texas.

Together, they served United Methodist churches in the Dakotas

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Conference at Edgemont-Pringle, McClusky-Goodrich-Chaseley, and Selby-Mobridge.

He was a generous person who could be counted on to help those who were vulnerable and in need around him, while also working for justice. He was a Packers fan, loved country music and long road trips to see family, and enjoyed watching movies with his kids and grandsons.

Royce is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of Glenham, South Dakota; his five children: Paul (Amber), Summer, Emily, Joshua, and Jasmine; three grandsons; his father; and two brothers: Larry (Beverly) Massingill, and Woody (Debra) Massingill and their families.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Zachary; his stepmother, Jean Massingill; and two brothers: Tony Zachary and Mark Zachary.

Barbara Hart 1943-2020 Barbara Hart, 76, widow of the Rev. Wesley Hart, passed away at her home in Fargo, North Dakota, on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 30, 2020, at West Funeral Home Chapel in West Fargo, North Dakota Interment was at Wheatland Cemetery in Wheatland, North Dakota.

Barbara E. Marshall was born December 30, 1943, in Fargo, to Kenneth and Ruth (Mosher) Marshall. She graduated from high school at Buffalo, North Dakota, in 1962. She loved children and did a lot of babysitting. Because of her love of children, Barbara attended Valley City College to become a teacher. Following graduation in 1966, she taught for two years in Carrington, North Dakota, followed by 27 years of teaching at Little Falls, Minnesota.

Barbara was united in marriage to Wesley Hart in 1995. The couple moved to Onida, South Dakota, and served at Onida-Agar (1995-1998). After Wesley’s retirement in 1998, they moved to Fargo.

Barb enjoyed visiting and playing board games and cards, along with a cup of coffee and sweets. She was a strong supporter of the YWCA and helping the youth.

She is survived by a stepson, Shane (Celeste) Hart, of Parshall, North Dakota; two step-grandsons; two brothers: Ronald (Mary Ann) Marshall and Craig (Kathy) Marshall, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and a brother-in-law, John McMillen, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley, on Oct. 17, 2013; her parents; and a sister, Joan McMillen.

Joyce Holmes 1918-2020 Joyce Holmes, 101, widow of the Rev. Virgil Holmes, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Glendive, Montana. Memorial services were held at a later date in Kindred, North Dakota, with burial in the Leonard Cemetery at Leonard, North Dakota.

Joyce J. Armstrong was born on August 20, 1918, in Sherwood, North Dakota, to Henry John and Minnie Alvida (Lindholm) Armstrong. She was raised and educated in the Sherwood area and received her early education from the Hamerly Elementary School. She later graduated from Mohall High School in Mohall, North Dakota.

After high school, Joyce worked in Minot, North Dakota, at a boarding house and did housekeeping and childcare for another family. She met Virgil Holmes at Epworth League Bible Camp in 1935, and they were married on August 2, 1938, in Mohall.

The couple remained in Minot for a few years before moving to Lansford, North Dakota, where they farmed until 1946. Then they moved to Portland, Oregon, where Virgil attended Cascade College.

After Virgil received his degree, they returned to North Dakota and

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served the congregations of Norman / Columbus, Starkweather / Edmore / Hapden, Drayton / Bowesmont, Mohall / Sherwood / Tolley, and Casselton / Absaraka.

Joyce and Virgil moved to Leonard after he retired in 1979. Virgil passed away in 1988. Joyce remained in Leonard until 2016, when she moved to Glendive to be with her daughter.

Joyce always had beautiful flower beds. She enjoyed reading and started every day with her Bible and devotions. She made her first quilt in her late 70s. Joyce was an inspiration to her family and friends with her beautiful smile and positive attitude for life.

Joyce is survived by her son, Gordon Holmes of Richfield, Minnesota; her daughter, Joan (Ron) Haugeberg of Glendive; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; four siblings: June Bauer, Audrey Roth, John “Jack” Armstrong, and Virginia Carlton; and her daughter-in-law, Judy Holmes.

Murray Smith 1939-2020 Murray Smith, 80, husband of the Rev. Donna Kjonaas, of Orono, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Services were held at a later date.

Murray married Donna Kjonaas in January 1995, and they lived in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Fargo, North Dakota, spending several winters at Sanibel, Florida. They enjoyed many adventures traveling, tandem biking, sipping wine and sharing stories with each other. Two years ago, they made their home in Orono.

Murray Thomas Smith was born June 7, 1939, to Rex and Frances (Lentz) Smith in Hudson, South Dakota. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hudson High School in 1958. He earned his associate degree in accounting at Southern State Teacher’s College in Springfield, South Dakota.

In 1959 he married Diane Cramer. They had three children.

Murray began his career in the long-haul trucking industry as a teenager. Starting as a driver, he worked at various companies in inventory control, dispatch, terminal and operations management, then as vice president of operations. In 1983 he was named President and CEO of Midwest Coast Transport (MCT) in Sioux Falls, retiring from that position in 2004. Over Murray’s tenure, MCT received state and national awards for safety, along with multiple Carrier of the Year awards from Target, 3M, Oscar Mayer, and Nabisco.

His favorite activities related to cars, bicycles, good food, and cribbage. He especially loved British sports cars, with his favorite being the MGT series. Many happy memories were from car clubs he belonged to with his beloved MGTD. He also enjoyed years of biking in a variety of locations around the country. When living on Sanibel, he became familiar with the bike trails on the island and enjoyed his bike group there.

Murray is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna; three children: Lisa Bass (Robert) of Orono, and Tom Smith and Amy Parrish, both of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren; three siblings: Rodney (Marie) Smith of Gering, Nebraska, Gene (Ann) Smith of Sioux Falls, and Denise Van’t Hof (Doug) of Hudson, South Dakota; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Smith of Hawarden, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerome.

Dorothy Workman 1927-2020 Dorothy Workman, 92, of Vermillion, South Dakota, widow of the Rev. David Workman, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Sanford Vermillion Care Center in Vermillion. Memorial services were planned for a later date.

Dorothy Eileen Allison was born on June 9, 1927, in South Dakota, to Andrew and Esther (Johnson) Allison. The family lived at Bruce, South Dakota, where Andrew worked as a teacher; then in New Jersey, where her younger sister, Margaret, was born; and at Kenmore, New York, where Andrew worked as a chemist for the Department of Agriculture.

Dorothy married David Lowell Workman on June 18, 1949, at Brookings, South Dakota. After David graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in 1951, he and Dorothy returned to the Workman family farm north of Brookings. During their five years there, daughters Margaret and Kristen were born.

To pursue an early dream, David went to Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey, graduating in 1958. The family then moved to Iowa, where David served Goodwill Industries at Sioux City.

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Son Allen and daughter Eileen were born during David and Dorothy’s years in South Dakota, serving at White River-MissionWood and Beresford. The family then went to Vietnam, where David served as a missionary from 1969 to 1971.

They returned to South Dakota, where they served several charges through the years, including Claremont-Hecla, Elk Point, and Brookings. Dorothy earned her master’s degree in counseling in 1975 and worked as a mental health counselor.

David retired in 1992, and he and Dorothy Dee, as she was referred to, moved to Vancouver, Washington. After David’s death August 3, 2003, at Vancouver, Dorothy decided to pursue an early dream of becoming a writer. She enrolled in a creative writing course at Clark College in Vancouver. Some of her haiku were published in “Elderberry Wine, Vintage 2010: Writings from the Mature Learning Creative Writing Program.”

An excellent conversationalist, Dorothy was well-traveled and creative. During many trips to Japan to visit her eldest daughter, she developed a love of haiku. She visited Iceland with friends, traveling throughout the country by tour bus.

After more than 20 years in Vancouver, Dorothy returned to South Dakota, living at North Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and finally, Vermillion.

Virginia Tarver 1932-2020 Virginia Tarver, 87, widow of the Rev. Russell Tarver, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Prairie Creek retirement facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following a bout with cancer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no services were planned at the time.

Virginia Lee Harper was born on June 28, 1932, in Monmouth, Illinois, the only child born to Dorothy (Jamison) Harper and L. Lee Harper. She graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls in 1950.

While a freshman art student at South Dakota State College in Brookings, South Dakota, Jinny met Russell Tarver, who became her “prince charming” for 63 years. They were married on June 14, 1953.

Russ served Methodist and United Methodist appointments in the South Dakota and Dakotas conferences at Sioux Falls Asbury, Chester-Colton, Wesley Foundation, Brookings, Vermillion, Huron (Northern District Superintendent), Vermillion (University of South Dakota), McCook Lake, and Sioux Falls Southern Hills. Jinny

served with him for several years in campus ministry at USD from 1981-1990.

Jinny earned an Ed.D. degree in educational psychology from USD at the age of 62. She was active in the League of Women Voters, Women’s National Political Caucus, United Methodist Women and the National Organization of Women. She particularly enjoyed being a part of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women. She was one of the delegates from South Dakota to the Inter-National Women’s Year Celebration in Dallas, Texas, in 1976. Facilitating feminist spirituality retreats for the Dakotas COSROW for many years was a rewarding experience for her.

Jinny is survived by her five children: Dr. Shari Tarver Behring (John) of Canyon Country, California; Dr. David Tarver (Donna Devine) of Seattle, Washington; Genell Grow (Richard, deceased) of Rainier, Oregon; Paula Leckey (Eric), and Lee Tarver, all of Mesa, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ, who died May 2, 2014.

Velma Rudolph 1922-2020 Velma Rudolph, 97, of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Watertown, South Dakota, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Aurora. She was the widow of the Rev. Ervin Rudolph. Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, 2020, at Wight and Comes Funeral Chapel, followed by graveside services at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, with retired local pastor Marlyn Kuper officiating.

Velma Caroline Bunse was born on October 28, 1922, in Cosby, Missouri, to Henry H. and Clara C. (Schneider) Bunse. She grew up on a farm near Cosby. Velma attended Prairie Valley Grade School and graduated from Savannah High School in 1939. She earned her elementary teaching diploma in 1944 at Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa.

On June 15, 1945, Velma married Ervin Rudolph at Zion Methodist Church in Cosby, Missouri.

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Illinois; Drake and Sheldon-Enderlin, North Dakota; and Big Stone City-Revillo, South Dakota.

Velma was an elementary school teacher in Big Stone for more than 20 years. Ervin was manager of Big Stone Camp from 1968 to 1982. He retired in 1983, and they moved to Watertown.

Velma and Ervin had been married 57 years when he died May 1, 2003, from leukemia. To be closer to her family, Velma relocated to Denver, Colorado, in 2008.

She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church and was active in her church, at church camps and as a Bible study leader. She enjoyed teaching school, piano lessons, volunteering and reading.

Velma is survived by her children: Bruce (Mary) Rudolph of Aurora, Dennis (Deanna) Rudolph of Billings, Montana, and Rodell (Shelly) Rudolph of Niwot, Colorado.; her siblings: Jewell (Laveta) Bunse of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Mae (Robert) Bermond of Easton, Missouri; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; her parents;

her sister, Ruth (Bob Lind); and one grandson.

In memory

Bishop

Bishop Michael J. Coyner Bishop Michael Coyner, died January 8, 2020. He served as the resident Bishop for the Dakotas Area from 1996 to 2004.

Several clergy that served on the cabinet during Coyner’s tenure in the Dakotas noted that he had a high level of trust for the cabinet members and clergy. He empowered the leaders around him.

Reverend Dwight Meier worked side-by-side with Coyner as a district superintendent and also as the assistant to the Bishop. Meier saw Bishop Mike as a leader filled with grace and kindness and a keen sense of humor.

Reverend Penny Eberhart, who served as the superintendent for the Central District for three years, says, “Bishop Coyner built collegiality and comradery. He empowered us to do our work and trusted that we would."

“He was so full of grace and kindness. I enjoyed working with him. He openly listened to anyone,” says Meier. “I really enjoyed his sense of humor. He was pretty sharp and could catch you off guard.

The Dakotas landscape fascinated him.”

Naomi Bartle, who worked as Bishop Coyner’s administrative assistant, remembers Coyner as a leader with a strong work ethic, a person who would get things done. “I loved working with Bishop Mike. We both liked to get things done. We just clicked that way,” says Bartle. “He was a leader with a great mind and a great soul. He loved The Church.”

In the spring of 1997, the Red River Valley in North Dakota experienced devastating flooding. Rev. Doug Diehl, currently retired, served as the pastor at Zion UMC in Grand Forks during the flood and later as a district superintendent. He remembers the leadership, presence, and support from Bishop Coyner.

“The flood was overwhelming to the people of Grand Forks and me,” says Diehl. “Bishop Coyner constantly checked in with me, provided me support and encouragement. He had the Minnesota and Dakotas cabinet come to Grand Forks and help.”

Meier recalls the effort that Bishop Mike made to have the conference trustees build a warehouse in Fargo during the flood.

“He asked the trustees to build a warehouse to serve the people of the Red River Valley. It was a great support to everyone, a place to collect and distribute donations during the flood. All denominations used the distribution center. The work could not have gotten done without the warehouse and Bishop Mike’s leadership,” says Meier.

Diehl describes the warehouse as a lifesaver. “We needed a distribution center, and he made it happen. He also got people in place to assist me and many others.”

Reverend Howard Grinager, served as a district superintendent for three years with Bishop Coyner, says, “He had a strong desire to see churches grow. He wanted to equip the churches and give them tools for ministry. I really respected how he wanted the churches to do the ministry that God was calling them to do,” says Grinager.

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Reverend Art Scanson, who served as the superintendent for the Northwest District when Coyner was the resident Bishop for the Dakotas, shares, “He was so personable. You knew he cared about you and for you. Clergy felt cared for under his leadership. Bishop Mike was great at celebrating the successes of everyday life. But he also recognized you for the tough decisions and struggles."

In 2004 Bishop Coyner was assigned to the Indiana Area. There, he served three four-year terms and oversaw the merger of the North and South Indiana Conferences in 2010 into a single regional body.

In 2012-16, he also was board president of the General Council on Finance and Administration, the denomination’s finance agency. He retired in 2016. Coyner kept in contact with many of the people he met in the Dakotas. He and his wife Marsha hosted many visitors in their home in Indiana. He made several trips back to the Dakotas and kept connected electronically.

He served churches of various sizes in the North Indiana Conference, served as a District Superintendent, and was also the Executive Assistant to the Bishop. He was elected a bishop of the United Methodist Church in 1996 and was assigned to serve the Dakotas Area, where he served two terms.

He is the author of several articles and four books from Abingdon Press: Making a Good Move: Opening the Door to an Effective New Pastorate (1999), Prairie Wisdom: Reflections on Life in the Dakotas (2000), The Race to Reach Out: Connecting Newcomers to Christ in a New Century (2004), and The Andrew Paradigm: How to Be a Lead Follower of Jesus (2012). Bishop Mike also wrote a weekly e-mail devotional article entitled “An E-pistle from Bishop Mike,” which was sent to hundreds of pastors and laity in the Indiana Area and beyond.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha England Coyner, his daughter Laura Coyner Peace (Adrian), his son Steve and his five grandchildren: Ashlee Rodriguez, Brianna Peace, Austin Peace, Leah Coyner, and Alec Peace.

Bishop Mike and Marsha Coyner pose for a photo.

Photo courtesy of Dakotas Conference Archivist, Laurie Langland.

Bishop Coyner, center, ordains Rev. Timothy Eberhart on June 6, 2003, at First Lutheran in West Fargo, North Dakota Pictured to the right of Coyner is Bishop Lindsey Davis (then of the North Georgia Episcopal Area). Also pictured the Rev. Kevin Kloster, then the registrar of the Order of Elders of the Board of Ordained Ministry.

Bishop Coyner baptizes Henry Kersey- Russell son of the Reverend Jeanine Kersey-Russell and her husband, Dan. The baptism took place during morning worship, Friday, June 8, 2001, in a ballroom at the Radisson in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Henry and his two triplet brothers, Preston and Kenneth, were baptized in the same service.

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Roll of the Dead - Dakotas Conference Clergy Prior to November 7, 1992 please refer to Conference Archivist, PO Box 460, Mitchell SD 57301 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003

Don J. Kingensmith Donald Goold Henry Vix Stuart A. Parvin Walter Erbele Millard Aubey, Jr. Robert Strutz Reuben A. Tanquist H. Jack Berg Walter Elmer E. Walter Erdmann Grant Carlson Stanley Caine Richard Moberly Robert Wegner Otto Lehner Randy Atherton Carolyn Hansum Oliver Brekke H. Howard Miller Jerry Wickre Richard Teichmann John V. Leach Gideon Eberhart Charles Horner Peder Ackerman Charles Levi Louderback Wesley Hunter Willis E. Walker Walter Larson Ardell Aleson Edward Parker Darrel Leach Darald Church Frank Traver Henry Hottman Harvey Sander Clarence Ketterling Willliam Fillingim Arthur Brooks Francis Tannehill Charles McDowell Earl Lewis Kenneth Eastin Gerald Hill Clarence Palmer Cecil Miller Glenn Hammerlee Kenneth Farr Clifford Nielsen Lyle Miller Elmer Sprunk Otto Gehring Robert Olson William Meile Arthur Wesley, Jr. Ervin Rudolph David Workman Ralph Cushing C. Emory Anderson Harry Williams

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W. Russell Harris Robert H. Wagner Robert Collitt Charles Hunt Royal Marty Ralph F. Dunn Ronald H. Hartung Roger Thomas J. Carleton Green Christopher Miller Jacqueline Moon Kenneth Moreland Elon Keeler Donald Geiman Richard Stokey Clayton Berry Norman Pearson Vernon Morrison Joseph Dudley Kenneth Voas Samuel Graf Donald Rahn Ann Weisenfluh Norman Neumann Irvin Hultin Kenneth Hairgrove Marv Miller James Vos Henry Goldsack Bob Vessey Jim Cissell Norm Shawchuck Ben Zimmerman Paul Custer Grant Piehl Orland Sloat Dwayne F. Knight Edward Ehresman Wayne Rager Stanley Johnson George Worner Robert Brown Wesley Hart Donald Klarup Clarence Stanley Wesley Halbritter Russell Tarver Roger Russell Alvin Crandall Marvin Eldridge Harold Fitch Roland Walkes Carol Iwerks Don Veglahn Otto Edward “Ed” Kinzler Theodor “Ted” Rath Robert Nielsen Robert Logan Robert “Bob” Cappel [LLP] Jeanne Higgins Richard “Dick” Salmonson

2/4/04 6/30/04 8/11/04 10/8/04 2/17/05 3/20/05 8/19/05 10/19/05 10/23/05 6/22/06 8/14/06 8/14/06 12/25/06 12/29/06 4/16/07 2/28/08 4/2/08 10/10/08 11/8/08 3/25/09 4/12/09 8/18/09 10/23/09 7/15/10 7/15/10 7/24/10 12/13/10 2/12/11 8/28/11 2/20/12 3/19/12 5/20/12 8/24/12 9/8/12 9/29/12 1/5/13 4/14/13 6/5/13 6/7/13 6/15/13 9/6/13 10/10/13 10/17/13 12/25/13 2/24/14 4/16/14 5/2/14 8/10/14 11/26/14 12/13/14 12/25/14 1/13/15 3/2/15 3/10/15 6/29/15 7/7/15 8/2/15 8/31/15 9/8/15 11/21/15 2/26/16

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2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020

James “Jim” Pomeroy Russell Wilson Wilbur "Ray" Martin Charles Finney Donald Hadrick Walter Nelson Ralph Sjursen Gene Kroger

Grace E. Huck David Knecht James Waisanen Minoru Tsukamoto Francis Kinzler Michael A. Ward Robert Roth Marilyn Nelson William Cascini Janet Miller Raymond John Gibson

4/8/16 8/16/16 12/10/16 2/27/17 8/20/2017 10/27/2017 12/7/2017 5/14/2018

8/12/2018 9/11/2018 11/4/2018 12/17/2018 1/8/2019 3/14/2019 3/16//2019 4/7/2019 5/17/19 6/2/19 2/28/20

2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

Donald Lagge James Persons Glenn Lord Ken Oswald John Bushell

DIACONAL MINISTERS 1994 2008

Virginia Storm Peasley Judy Kerr

DEACONESS 1999

Alice Nearhood

MISSONARIES 1992 2002 2008 2008

Jessie Ames Pfaff Ethelyn Jacoway Iris Allum Ruth Elmer

3/21/20 5/31/20 6/23/20 7/17/20 7/26/20 2/30/94 3/20/08 10/2/99 9/6/92 11/6/02 8/13/08 9/7/2008

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

Nona (Emmanuel) Hansen Florence (Robert) Bates Nette (Theodore)Torgerson Elsie (Richard) Rowe Margaret (Roy) Long Carol (Wesley) Hart Effie Mae (J. Wendell) Walton Rose (Ira) Herzberg Anna L. (John) Madison

Blanche (Lewis) Dickinson Lota (Christopher) Miller Esther (Rudolph) Rieker Rhea (Marion) Smith Rosaline (Charles) Carter Ester (Reuben A.) Tanquist Edna (John) Leach Barbara (Ernest) Jensen Delores (Joel) Harris Elva (Sven Samuelson) Nickel Elizabeth (William) Kugel Lorine (John B.) Cecil Sylva (Henry) Allison Helen Eunice (Charles) McDowell Joyce B. (R. Marcus) Walker Bernice (A.W.) Gugin Myrtle (John) Stuart Sarah (Frank) Rumer Edna (Stuart) Parvin Jessie (Everett) Jarman Lula (A.L.) Walker Mable (Harold) Eastburn Ethel (Harold) Wagar Cora (Harold) Strutz Esther (Thomas) Benoy Nona (Alvin R.) Crandall Martha (Ronald) Rice Bert (Donna) Stewart Bertha (Elmer) Sprunk Dorothy (Henry J.) Gernhardt Lucille (Thomas) Barnard E. Darlene (Charles) McVay Virginia (Robert) Collitt

4/26/92 7/3/92 8/23/92 10/21/92 2/20/93 4/15/93 9/21/93 10/7/93 11/20/93 1/4/94 2/6/94 3/1/94 3/7/94 3/23/94 5/7/94 8/31/94 10/20/94 12/5/94 1/10/95 1/17/95 5/14/95 9/2/95 3/1/96 8/1/96 9/26/96 10/1/96 10/29/96 11/18/96 5/20/97 10/9/97 3/15/98 7/28/98 12/19/98 7/15/99 7/17/99 10/3/99 11/20/99 1/28/2000 2/17/2000 3/4/2000 4/20/2000 11/15/2000

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Helen (Leonard) Kruckenberg Anna (Norman) Pearson Marjorie (John) DeVries Ruth (William) Arnold Pauline (Stanley) Caine Mildred (Edwin O.) Hessel Erma (Garnett H.) Moritz Carol (Harvey) Sander Myrtle L. (Charles) Richardson Cordelia (Donald) Goold Savilla (Vernon) Morrison Bette (H. Jack) Berg Stephen (Gail) Shlanta Lona (Glenn W.) Phillips Dorothy (Bee S.) Locher Elaine (Vincent) Schneider Betty H. (J. Ralph) McNeil Stella (John) Bushell Florence (Sumner) Williams Carolyn (Roland) Voegeli Pat (Earl) Lewis Margaret (John) McMullen Alice (Robert) Feind Gerald (Linda) Baldock Shirley (Kenneth) Farr Rubye C. (William) Ellis Wanda (John) Hisel Lokiel (Elon) Keeler Jane (Tom) Lavery Hazel (Ralph) Dunn Verna (Otto) Gehring Tess (“Al”) Aleson Ruth (Darald) Church Ruth (Walter) Erbele Eunice (Millard) Aubey Ida (Ben) Zimmerman Florence (Kenneth) Oswald Mary (Steve) Johnson Carolyn (William) Meile Esther (Sterling) Wenzel Cecelia (Francis) Tannehill Lillie (James) Torbert

11/18/2000 12/17/2000 2/22/01 3/5/01 8/7/01 9/7/01 1/3/02 1/25/02 2/3/02 2/21/02 5/14/02 11/11/02 5/31/03 10/17/03 11/7/03 12/9/03 2/6/04 2/14/04 10/26/04 10/30/04 4/5/05 4/9/05 5/5/05 10/29/05 5/3/06 9/24/06 9/26/06 10/28/06 2/3/07 2/18/07 3/1/07 3/3/07 3/18/07 7/11/07 10/31/07 1/14/08 1/25/08 2/10/08 2/26/08 3/15/08 3/29/08 7/7/08

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Jane (Clarence) Ketterling Ruth (Grant) Carlson Snow Alice (Ted) Dockter Ruth (Royal) Marty Jennie (Richard) Stokey Donna (Glenn) Hammerlee Maybelle (Wayne) McKirdy Donna (Darwin) Kopfmann Luella (Don) Barbalace Jeanette (Emory) Anderson Melva (Clarence) Stanley Ida (John) Iszler Alice (William) Kaye Freda (Clarence) Schaeffer Nadia (Clayton) Berry Grace (Howard) Miller Leona “Betty” (Robert) Nielsen Arlue (Roger) Thomas Fern (Dwayne) Knight Pauline (Carleton) Green Anita (John) Gibson Shirley (Henry) Goldsack Nancy (Paul) Smith Lois (Peder) Ackerman Mabel (Edward) Ehresman Helen (Robert) Vessey Effie (Willis) Walker Viola (Walter) Elmer Helen (Henry) Vix Leila “Tibbie” (Harold) Fitch Naomi (D. James) Farnham Anne (Ron) Hartung Annette “Annie” (Wayne) Tieszen Agnes (Edward) Parker Velma (Francis) Kinzler Eileen (Samuel) Graf Vinola (Otto) Lehner Marjorie (Robert) Logan Evelyn (Wesley) Hunter Betty Jo (Marvin) Eldridge

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2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

Lola (Walter) Schott Sallie (Max) Meier Doris (Russell) Wilson Marjorie (Stanley) Johnson Wylie (Kathy) Hammond Bonnie (Roger Smith) Heckathorn Margaret (Wendell) Janetzki Margaret “Peg” (Charles) Ritter Ruth (Gerald) Hill Harlan (Lyla) Siebrecht Edna (Harold) Boardman Verlaine (Roland) Walkes Geraldine (Frank) Traver Evelyn (Frank) Whitney Sharleen "Shari" (Royal) Archer James (Donna) McLaird Nancy (Don) Veglahn Elizabeth (Kenneth) Eastin Evelyn (Clifford) Nielsen Phyllis (Gerald) Fike Dorothy (Lloyd) Grinager Lindbloom Marion (Lionel) Muthiah Joy (Paul) Custer Frances (Robert) Wagner Karla (Darrel) Leach Archer Melba (Robert) Brown Barbara (Kenneth) Voas Royce (Elizabeth Jassmann) Massingill Barbara (Wesley) Hart Joyce (Virgil) Holmes Murray Smith (Donna Kjonaas) Dorothy (David) Workman Virginia (Russell)Tarver Velma (Ervin) Rudolph

SPOUSE OF LAY SUPPLY 2008

Otto “Pat” (Elaine) Scott

8/28/14 10/12/14 11/13/14 12/8/14 4/18/15 6/17/15 11/30/15 12/16/15 1/4/16 9/30/16 11/4/16 11/8/16 1/13/17 2/23/17 3/13/17 8/31/2017 10/6/2017 10/7/2017 11/8/2017 12/13/2017 4/21/2017 6/28/2018 8/22/2018 11/9/2018 11/12/2018 4/20/2019 9/21/19 11/17/19 1/25/20 3/19/20 3/19/20 4/9/20 5/1/20 6/1/20

3/14/2008

Roll of the Dead - Other Clergy Listed below are other clergy who passed away since May 1 of the previous year. Other clergy include those clergy who had a connection to the conference but were not members. Prior to May 1, 2012 please refer to Conference Archivist, PO Box 460, Mitchell SD 57301 The Rev. Larry Hoganson, 85, died October 12, 2019. He served Methodist churches in the North Dakota Conference at Rugby-Pleasant Lake (1962-1965) and Neche-Cavalier (1965-December 1968), before transferring to the Minnesota Conference in January 1969.

The Rev. Carl Robert Wall, 75, died February 29, 2020.

He served United Methodist churches in the South Dakota Conference at Murdo-Draper (1982-1984), Watertown First (1984-1989), and Rapid City South Maple (September 1, 1989-1993). He took leave of absence (1993-2002) and had been on honorable location since 2002.

(1990-1996), and Fargo Edgewood (1996-2002). She retired in 2002 and withdrew from the denomination in 2008 to serve in the Unitarian Universalist Association as a community minister.

Bishop Michael J. Coyner 1949-2020 Retired Bishop Michael J. Coyner, former bishop of the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in Indianapolis, Ind., at the age of 70. He was elected a bishop of The United Methodist Church in 1996 and was assigned to the Dakotas Area, where he served two terms as resident bishop, 1996-2004.

The Rev. Dr. Nancy Holden, 84, died August 1, 2020. She served United Methodist churches in North Dakota at Salem-Dazey-Leal (1985-1990), Drayton-Bowesmont-Glasston

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IX. PASTORAL RECORDS

Retirees Royal Archer A native of Texas, Royal Archer, grew up in the Nazarene church as a preacher’s kid. Being a rebellious child, he rejected Christianity. It wasn’t until Archer got to college that he began to feel the pull of God on his heart. In November 1971, he accepted Christ into his life.

He was influenced by his extended family, of whom many were pastors. The person who had the most significant

impact was his wife, Shari. She was an extremely caring woman who showed him what it was to be Christlike. As he grew with her, he became more servant-like in his life and ministry.

If Rev. Archer could give one bit of advice to people during this whirlwind of chaos in our world, he would say, “You gotta wait on God.” Even though we are sometimes scared and distressed about many things, Archer says, “We need to take this opportunity to listen to God, listen to each other, and learn lessons for life.”

Arlyn Coalter Arlyn Coalter was active in a church his whole life. He grew up on a farm and went to a small country church. AIn 1990, after 10-years of farming, Coalter decided it was time to answer God’s call to enter the ministry.

Words that frame Rev. Arlyn Coalter’s ministry journey are expertise, work ethic, commitment, and love.

Arlyn served the church in Tripp, South Dakota, in 1995, then moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 1996, as an associate pastor.

In 1997, he moved to serve the churches in Enderlin and Sheldon, North Dakota. In 2001, he was appointed to Beulah and Hazen, North Dakota.

From 2003 to 2010, Arlyn served the churches of Arthur and Castleton. In 2011 through 2016, he was appointed to St. Paul’s UMC, Jamestown, North Dakota. He moved to serve the Hilltop United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in 2018.

“Each move is hard but always an adventure,” says Coalter. “Being a pastor, you have the chance to meet great people and have amazing experiences.”

Randy Cross “I first listened to God’s call to me when I was eight years old. I have never changed the focus,” says Rev. Randy Cross, retired July 1, 2020, as theNortheast District Superintendent of Dakotas Conference.

“When I was growing up, folks would ask me, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ I would say a minister. They would kind of shy away and change the conversation.”

Cross notes that he has served and cared for 62 percent of the churches in the Dakotas Conference as a district superintendent

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and supervised more than 142 pastors. For 17 years he served in leadership roles for the denomination and conference. His tenure serving beyond the local church, is perhaps one of the longest in the denomination.“Now it is time to close that door,” he says.

Cross says. “I am moving into my fourth life. My first life was growing up. My second life was serving churches. My third life was serving the denomination. Now I am ready for my fourth life. I am going to have to wait for the sun to set and see what is next. I love words. The word retirement means to withdraw. It means to go to a place of privacy, prayer, or study. I plan to do that.”

Kermit Culver As a 16-year-old, in Iroquois, South Dakota, Kermit Culver remembers hearing that he should have a personal relationship connecting him to Jesus. Culver was always involved in the Methodist church growing up. Shortly after turning 16, Culver started entertaining the idea that he was being called to ordained ministry.

Culver’s family was supportive. “My dad did not want us to stay on the farm. He wanted each of us to figure out what we wanted to do. They knew ministry was right for me,” says Culver.

Reverend Culver spent 20 years of ministry as the spiritual leader

at Legacy UMC in Bismarck, North Dakota. It was a ministry of transition and discovery. There were some struggles to try to live into a new expression of faith that is inviting to young families.

Spiritual practices that keep Culver’s faith burning include self-examination and self-discipline. He is not sure where God is leading him but will begin by nourishing his soul. “I look forward to spending some time in spiritual practices. With the day-to day demands of work, you can ignore your own need to fuel spirituality,” he says.

After 43 years in ministry, Pastor Kermit lives with a passion and spirit of evangelism. “I love what Jesus has done for me. I don’t want to keep that to myself. I want other people to have and experience what I have.”

David Heetland David Heetland grew up on a family farm west of Montrose, South Dakota, with two brothers and a sister. His parents valued education and encouraged a life of faith. Rev. Heetland recalls when he was very young, a person at the church his family attended said to his parents, “One of your sons is going to be a minister.”

Church camp planted seeds for ministry.

“Farm life was hard work,” says Rev. David Heetland, who serves as the Senior Vice President of Planned Giving for Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. “The highlight was going to church camp every summer."

After completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of South Dakota, Heetland was accepted in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at USD. In his first week of graduate school, Heetland’s advisor told him that he would need to work with monkeys, at least through his master’s degree.

As an undergraduate student, David had been involved in campus

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ministry at USD. So Heetland went to the campus minister, Rev. Pete Moe, to seek advice about the monkey dilemma.

“I told Pete, ‘I don’t want to work with monkeys. I want to work with people,’” says Heetland. “He looked me straight in the eye and said ‘David, you need to go to seminary.’ As soon as he said it, I knew he was right.”

Much of his 45 years in ministry has been spent in development work at Dakota Wesleyan University and Garrett-Evangelical Seminary.

Heetland cites I Peter 4:10 as a wonderful summary of what he’d like his ministry to be—we are called to be good stewards of God’s varied grace. “If I had to put it in my own words, I would say we are called to be caretakers of God’s undeserved love. This has wideranging implications for every aspect of our lives: how we take care of our environment, our bodies, our sisters and brothers, our time, our talents, and our treasure.”

Bill Hoffman “You can’t sit on the fence. You have to do something.” That is how Rev. Bill Hoffman describes his call and journey to ministry.

Have you ever heard of the Missouri River Bottom Feeders? Rev. Hoffman was a member. The Missouri River Bottom Feeders was a group of pastors, serving in the same area in southeast South Dakota, who got together to sing, play, and connect.

God nudged at Bill to enter seminary twice. The first time at Westminster in Philadelphia. After two years there, he came back home and worked with his dad in the repair business.

Bill gives this piece of advice to anyone answering the call to ministry. “Love people. Discipleship is at the core of what we’re about. Focus on discipleship. Focus on the important stuff.”

God nudged again, and Hoffman responded to the call into ministry. He went to North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and started serving churches while still in seminary.

Ron Johnson In 45 years of ministry Rev. Ron Johnson has been able to see how God works in awesome, diverse ways, through the people you would least expect to see in a relationship with Christ.

“I am just amazed how God comes to you. ‘Hey, pay attention! This is for you to remember that I’m here. I’ve got this and you don’t have to worry. You just have to keep following and trusting me’ God can come to people in so many ways, like a beautiful sunset,” says Johnson.

Working with the youth of the church has been a passion for

Rev. Johnson. He loved talking with them and sharing with them.

Going out to breakfast and listening to youth talk about school and sports are some of his favorite youth activities.

Pastor Johnson calls on everyone to remember how much God loves you and that God calls us to love one another.

“We are all called to be a vessel of His love for His people,” says Rev. Johnson.

“Healing will come in many ways, not just physically but also emotionally and socially. We have to remember that God has a path for us. We need to discern that path together. Even though we may disagree with each other, that doesn’t mean we stop loving each other.”

Kris Larson “My favorite thing to do is lead worship.

That is how I serve my Lord, and I love it,” says Pastor Kris. “I thank the Lord that he persisted when I was dragging my feet.

I didn’t think I could stand in front of people and preach. But people do want to listen to God’s word.”

Larson is a southern California boy who journeyed to South Dakota, after serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War. When he returned from his service duty, his dad said he needed to do something. So, he decided to visit his grandparents’ farm near De Smet, South Da-

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kota, for a couple of weeks and stayed for more than 40 years.

The time he spent in the Vietnam War was very troubling for his Catholic faith journey. Kris and Denise were married in the United Methodist Church in De Smet. He found himself, at the encouragement of his wife, involved in the United Methodist Church. Larson was the coordinator for the youth, a leader of Bible study, the chair of an administrative council, and a member of the pastor-parish relations committee.

He has served at Iroquois, in combination with several other churches, for the past twenty years.

Randy Spahr Rev. Randy Spahr has been in ordained ministry for 40 years. He attended Asbury Seminary. After that, he has served in Geddes, Parker, and Hurley, and at Evergreen in Wahpeton. Currently, Spahr is starting his fifteenth year as a chaplain at Hospice of the Red River Valley in Fargo. His journey towards ministry began after reading Colossians 1:28-29, “We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end, I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.” Throughout the years, Spahr has come across many wonderful people that touched his life.

Spahr received some words of wisdom from Eldon Reich at Annual Conference when he was a young pastor—words that resonate with him today. “'The greatest thing that you can do for your congregation is to love them.’ I have never forgotten that statement and have tried, with God’s help and love, to do that as well,” says Spahr. “There are challenges and bumps in any relationship or any congregation, but God’s love can overcome anything. I have a clipping in my Bible from a devotion that talks about a farmer who had a weathervane on his barn, and on it was written ‘God is love. ’When asked why, the farmer said, ‘This is to remind me that no matter which way the wind blows, God is love.’ I have it tucked in by I John:4, and it is a good reminder for me every day.”

The best advice Spahr has to offer anyone is to love one another.

He reminds himself each day that with God’s love, any individual can conquer anything.

Roger Spahr “I have been very blessed to be where I have been and see things happen. There are a lot more talented and gifted pastors than I am. I have been fortunate to witness and be gifted by the grace of God,” says Rev. Roger Spahr, who will retire from 42 years of ministry. He currently retired July 1, 2020, as the Southeast District Superintendent.

He first sensed his call to ministry in grade school at Big Stone camp. “I remember the last night of camp; the leader gave an invitation and a card. The card had these choices: I want to give my life to Christ; I am feeling called to fulltime ministry; I am already Christian,” says Spahr. “I kind of was thinking I should check that. I should go into full-time ministry, but I took the safe way out, and I checked that I was already Christian.”

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Spahr spent 28 years serving as the pastor of what is now Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown, South Dakota. When he arrived, with his wife Joan and three children— Josh, Joel, and Heidi, the church was located on Ninth Avenue. A new church was built and named Cornerstone United Methodist Church in 2002.

The Watertown congregation had an attendance of 350 in 1988 when Rev. Spahr arrived. When he left in 2016, attendance was at 850 on an average Sunday.

A key for Spahr was learning about the role of the apostle from Rev. Alan Hirsch. “I had never heard this in all of my ministry. The role of the apostle is to start a new thing. Some people, God has put on their hearts always to start new things. Like the apostle Paul, he was always pushing the church outward. That was a life-changing concept for me. It was the call God had on my life,” he says.

Jeff Vore Pastor Jeff Vore is a firm believer in Romans 8:28— "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God." His path to ministry includes a journey of several directions with nudges from God along the way.

The church was not a big part of his life. As his kids got older, they began going to church more often. He felt another nudge from God. The family attended a small church that his wife and mother had thought Jeff would enjoy. They started going more and more often, and he began to put all of his free time into the church. God nudged him to do more.

He grew up working around and loving animals in Ohio. He was hoping to be a veterinarian, but God had another plan in mind. Vore headed to Ohio State University, majoring in animal science with a nutrition minor. He applied to veterinary school three times but did not get accepted.

Ministry has taught him to care for the children and nurture their growth and understanding in God. In his experience, many young families want a growing Sunday school program, but it is a struggle to have enough volunteers who want to be involved in children’s and youth ministry.

Steve Ziebarth Steve Ziebarth spent time ignoring God’s call to ministry and pushed it off for a long time. Many people throughout his life encouraged him to be a pastor. He grew up in Stranton, North Dakota, and moved to Madison, South Dakota, when he was in high school.

He grew up with three brothers. The family adopted a couple from Cambodia who have been a constant part of his family. His dad was a model for Steve. When Ziebarth announced that he was headed to seminary, his dad commented, “Go, go in peace and serve the Lord.” Part of his family life was devotional time— usually in the evening— spending time in prayer. “If I tried to get out of it, or if I didn’t show up. I was in trouble,” says Steve.

After high school, he headed to Dakota State University, and then the army. He returned to DSU to complete his degree in music education. He taught for five years in Canova, South Dakota, TriValley School District in Colton, South Dakota, and then in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

While teaching in Dell Rapids, Kathy and Steve became very involved with the United Methodist Church. Revs. Penny and Emil Eberhart were serving the congregation and guided Steve into many leadership roles. He found himself trying to balance teaching music, church, and family life.

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“We had just had a baby boy. I got home on Wednesday night, after going to school early in the morning to teach music lessons.

Staying late at school for meetings and practices, I did not go home before heading over to church for youth ministry activities,” says Steve. ”I got home at 10 p.m., and Kathy was standing at the door and did not look happy. She said, ‘You get to decide. You need to be a minister or teacher. We cannot survive to have you do both.’ That moment was pivotal.”

The next fall, the family—Kathy, Steve, a daughter, and son— packed up and headed to Iliff Seminary in Denver, Colorado. “We got married on a Saturday. We moved to Colorado on Tuesday,’ says Steve.

The family returned to the Dakotas Conference and served the congregations of Gregory UMC, First UMC in Mitchell, School of Mines Campus Ministry, Southern Hills UMC in Sioux Falls, and the United Methodist Church in Canton, all in South Dakota.

“We were blessed to be connected with wonderful people,” says Pastor Steve. “As clergy, we are really blessed to share the best message in the world. I can’t imagine having done anything else. It has been a blessing for the past 40 years. That is why I waited until I was 71 years of age to retire. I enjoy what I do.”

2020 New Clergy 2020 Celebration of Life in Ministry Service Left to right: Rev. Keith Nelson, Rev. Roger Spahr, Bishop Bruce R. Ough, Rev. Lou Whitmer, assist with the commissioning of Rev. Jolene Pietrzak, following the protocols to be safe duirng the COVID-19 pandemic of wearing masks and keeping a distance.

Photo by Dave Stucke.

Commissioned 2020 Left to right: Rev. Matt Morrison, Bishop Bruce R. Ough, Rev. Jolene Pietrzak.

Photo by Dave Stucke.

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Notes About the Service Records 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

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

PM

Provisional Member

FL

Full time Local Pastor-Par. 318.1

RA

Retired Associate Member-Par. 358.6

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

RD

Retired Deacon in full connection-Par. 358.6

OA

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

RE

Retired Full Elder-Par. 358.6

OD

Deacon Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1

RL

Retired Local Pastor-Par. 320.5

OE

Elder Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1

SP

Student Local Pastor-Par. 318.3

OF

Full Member of other denomination-Par. 346.2

SY

Supply

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In Memoriam Bishop Ough reflects on the lives of deceased clergy, clergy spouses, and Bishop Coyner who are remembered by the lighting of a candle, and a video tribute during the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service, held on September 18, 2020.

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Service Records ACKERMAN, QUAYA FL 02/04/81 Licensed 17. Appts: 17 Arthur. BS NDSU; MA Globe University.

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ADAMS, BRUCE J. FE Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 81-82 Summer youth intern Fairfield, Iowa, First Baptist Church; 83-84 Starkweather-Hampden; 86 Ellis/Brothersfield; 87 Kulm-Jud; 92 Edgely /Kulm; 01 Faulkton/ Seneca; 06 Lead-Deadwood Trinity; 12 Mandan. BA DWU; MDiv North American Baptist. Cathy; Calli, Amy. ADEL, JEFF FE 12/22/58 Commissioned & PM 09, Elder & FM 12. Appts: 08 McCook Lake; 11 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; 88 Transfer to ND Conf; 88 St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck; 92 St. Alexius Medical Center and Driscoll; 08 Underwood (LTFT); 11 Retired. BA Westmar; BS UND; MDiv Iliff. Deborah 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. Commissioned 02; FM 05. Appts: 13 transferred from Kentucky Conf; 13 DWU. Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN; MDiv Asbury; PhD Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Kitty; Johanna, Emma.

ANDERSON, JENNIFER FE 9/30/85 Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 17.Appts: 07 New Rockford/ Kvernes ELCA; 12 Extension North Carolina Conf (Durham, Calvary) (3/4); 17 Extension Minnesota Conf (Burnsville Grace), 19 Extension Minnesota Conf. (Roseville/St. Anthony Park: Centennial) BA Jamestown; MDiv Duke. Blair 7/13/85, Marie, Paul.

ANDERSON, JOHN E. PL 10/19/81 Licensed 20 PL. Appts: 1/1/20 Woonsocket Interim (3/4) DS assignment; 20 Woonsocket (3/4). BA Augustana, PhD Baylor, MTS Duke Divinity. Taryn; Evan, Emmett, Selah.

ANDERSON, PEDER O. RE 11/25/51 Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 81. Appts: 78 School; 79 Grace City/ Sutton; 83 Tuttle/Robinson; 86 Hettinger/Bethany; 8/1/88 Kindred/Kindred Zion; 91 Sabbatical Leave; 92 Leave of Absence (June-Dec); 12/92 Antelope (1/4); 3/1/01 Fargo Calvary (1/2)/Antelope (1/4); 7/1/01 Fargo Calvary (1/2); 1/1/02 Fargo Calvary (3/4); 1/1/06 Fargo Calvary; 10 Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake; 14 Retired. BS UND; MDiv Asbury. Bonnie 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 Conf; 71 Draper/Murdo; 10/73 Murdo/Draper/Vivian; 76 Arlington/Lake Preston; 79 Transfer to ND Conf; 79 Hazen/Riverdale Community; 81 Hazen; 86 Fargo Edgewood; 96 Oakes/Cogswell; 03 Miller/ Greenleaf; 08 Retired. 8/1/10 Wahpeton UMC Interim (3/4); 1/1/13-7/1/13 Lisbon (3/4). BA UND; MDiv Asbury. Dorothy 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 -20 Rugby Emmanuel United UMC/PCUSA (LTFT); 07 Retired; 07 Rugby Emmanuel United UMC/PCUSA (LTFT). BS Minot State; MDiv Saint Paul. Carolyn 4/27/45; Christa, Darin.

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ANDRUS, RICHARD ‘RICK’ PL 10/21/70 Licensed 17 (FL); 19 FL to PL. Appts: 17 Parker/Hurley; 19 Parker (3/4). Andrea; Regan.

ARCHER, ROYAL RE 10/7/53 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 96; FM 00. Appts: July 95 Geddes/ Delmont, 00 Aberdeen North Highland; 05 Gregory/Iona, 14 Gregory; 20 Retired; 20 Winner (1/4) and Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (1/4).. BA Mid-American Nazarene; MDiv North American Baptist. Royal 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; 11 Retired; 11-14 Camp Crook/Buffalo UCC (1/4).BS University of LaVerne; MDiv Saint Paul. Clara 9/5/48; Christopher 10/22/70, Jennifer 12/11/72, Beckett 9/7/74, Sarah 3/12/84.

ATKINS, AMY FE 09/29/82 Commissioned & PM 10; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 10 Plankinton/White Lake; 12 Milbank Parkview/Big Stone City/Ortonville, MN; 7/15/14 Fargo First; 11/1/16 Medical Leave; 7/21/17 Leave of Absence (para 353.2a). BA DWU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.

AVERY, MARTIN PE 10/20/67 Commissioned & PM 15; Appts: 12 Wessington Springs; 15 Fargo Faith; 17 Leave of Absence (para 353.2a); 2/5/18 Extension to Richland/Colfax Our Savior’s Lutheran, ELCA (para 344.1(d)); 2/3/19 Extension to Canaan Moravian (para 344.1(d)). BS USD; MDiv Iliff. Addison, Evin, Rider.

BADER, DANIEL P. FE 7/10/60 PL 94; Deacon & PM 00; Elder & FM 02. Appts: 94 White Lake/Underwood; 97 West Ohio Conf; 00 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 04 Valley City Epworth; 12 Pierre First; 18 Extension Minnesota Conference (Stillwater, Big Waters District) para 346.1. BA DWU; MDiv Methodist Theological School Ohio. Monica 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; 5/4/17 Medical Leave. 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 & PM 87; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 87 School; 88 Casselton/ Leonard; 92 Arthur/Casselton/Hunter; 95 Watertown First; 96 Director of Camping & Youth Ministries; 04 NW Superintendent; 10 Bismarck McCabe; 13 Minot Vincent; 17 Fargo Faith. BS UND; MDiv Saint Paul. Sarah 8/12/62; Michael 4/6/91, Steven 6/13/93.

BALDOCK, LINDA RE 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; 17 Retired; 17-18 White River/Mission (3/4). BA Moorhead State; MDiv Saint Paul.

Jerry Bottger 7/24/45; Laquita Black Lance 12/26/10, JJ Hernandez 10/19/10.

BALLARD, KENNETH FL 01/19/56 Licensed 06. Transfer to Dakotas Conf 06. Appts: 8/15/06 Edgeley/ Kulm; 08 Edgeley/Kulm/Nortonville; 12 Sundance, WY; 15 Webster/Bristol-Butler; 19 Eureka. Colorado School of Trades; Course of Study Saint Paul. Joyce 6/19/56; Christine 8/30/86, Robert 4/10/91.

BALL-KILBOURNE, DEBRA G. RE 4/6/51 Deacon & PM 76 (Iowa Conf ) Elder & FM 79 (Baltimore Conf ). Appts: 83 Transfer to ND Conf; 83 Washburn-Center-Riverdale Community; 85 Western District Superintendent (ND Conf ); 87 Jamestown First; 91-2/92 Maternity Leave (Para. 426.1); 92-97 Tennessee Conf; 97 West Fargo; 00 Director of Mission Engagement; 03 Northeast District Superintendent; 09 Bishop’s Assistant for Disaster Relief; 10 Minot Faith/Des Lacs; 16 Retired. BA Buena Vista; MCE Garrett-Evangelical; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Gary 2/14/53; Matthew 12/1/84, Zachary 4/25/91.

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BALL-KILBOURNE, GARY L. RE 2/14/53 Deacon & PM 76 (Baltimore Conf ); Elder & FM 79 (Baltimore Conf ). Appts: 76 School; 78 Harpers Ferry Parish (WV); 80 School; 83 Transfer to ND Conf; 83 Washburn/ Center/Riverdale Community; 85 Center; 87 Jamestown First; 91 General Board of Discipleship; 97 Fargo First; 04 Jamestown Saint Paul; 10 Minot Vincent; 13 Retired; 13-15 Martin/ Drake (LTFT). BA McDaniel; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; MA Vanderbilt; PhD Vanderbilt. Debra 4/6/51; Matthew 12/1/84, Zachary 4/25/91.

BANWART, JUDY RE 5/05/44; Commissioned & PM 06. Elder & FM 09. Appts: 04 Hettinger; 12 Langdon; 16 Retired. BA Univ of Iowa; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Tamara 3/14/72, Edward 7/15/78.

BARTEL, ANDREW J. FE 10/8/73 Licensed 06; Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 12. Appts: 8/15/06 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg; 09 Mitchell First; 9/20/10 Extension Wesley Acres Camp Director; 12 Milbank Central; 15 Extension Alaska Conf. (Anchorage, St John). BS University of Alaska-Anchorage.

MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Kate; James, Angus.

BASS, GERALD RE 11/9/47 Licensed 01; Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 9/15/01 Grand Forks Wesley; 03 West Fargo; 05 Grand Forks Wesley; 13 Retired; 7/1/13 Extension Minnesota Conf (LTFT); 9/15/14 St Thomas UMC, Grafton Federated UMC/PC-USA, Minto Knox PCUSA; 16-17 St. Thomas (1/4); 17-18 Grand Forks Wesley, less than full-time; 20 St.Thomas (1/4).. BSEd; MEd UND; EdD UND; MDiv North American Baptist. Gail; Jodi, Amanda.

BATES, WILLIAM L., JR. RE 2/7/47 Deacon & PM 70; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 70 School; 73 Fairmount/Bethany/Rosholt; 76 Grand Forks Zion; 86 Eastern District Superintendent (ND Conf ); 91 Fargo First; 00 Minot Vincent; 05 Sioux Falls First; 12 Retired; 11/1/12 Ben Clare (LTFT). BA UND; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DDiv DWU. Zachary 9/27/76, Bethany 5/14/80.

BAUM, DEREK FL 5/11/82 Licensed 09. Appts: 1/1/10 Huron First; 14 Aberdeen First Associate; 16 Aberdeen First (Sr Pastor). MDiv SF Seminary. Lindsy 11/27/83; Zane 7/28/05, Jesiah 3/11/08, Thaydeus 6/25/12, Elleana 5/21/14.

BEHRENS, HAZEL RE 11/10/53 Commissioned 07; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 99 Brothersfield; 00 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg/Brothersfield; 04 no appointment; 05 Brothersfield; 06 Elgin (Bethesda)/ Zoar/Ebenezer UCC; 09 Elgin (Bethesda)/ Ebenezer UCC; 13 Streeter/Medina/Tappen; 18 Retired. Steve 11/9/50; Hulbert 12/28/77, Carl 1/16/80, George 1/20/82, Leazah 9/27/84, Wanda 10/7/87, Rose 6/26/90.

BEHRENS, STEVE E. RE 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; 18 Retired; 18 Hitchcock (3/4). 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, Rose 6/26/90.

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. BA Morningside College; MDiv Vanderbilt. Boyd Bristow 4/11/49.

BIRKELAND, DAVID RA 4/9/55 Licensed 96; AM 02. Appts: 96 Rock Lake/Rolla/Clyde; 00 Bowbells/ Donnybrook/Kenmare; 08 Devils Lake; 13 Hazen/Beulah; 16 Cresbard/Tolstoy; 18 Retired; 20 Ext. Walnut Grove, MN (1/4).. AA Williston; BS UND; Briercrest; Course of Study Saint Paul. Cheryl 1/15/57; Jacob 4/2/83, Andy 1/5/85.

BLAIR, NEIL FE Orders Recognized 09; FM 11. Appts: 11 Extension Foundation for Evangelism; 12 Transition Leave; 2/1/13 Extension GBHEM Executive Director of Institutional Advancement; 16 President, St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO. David 4/2/82, Ben 3/15/84.

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BLUMER, BOYD ARDELL RE 5/15/31 Deacon & PM 51; Elder & FM 56. Appts: 56 Goodrich/Chaseley; 60 Clear Lake EUB-Meth; 67 Clear Lake/Gary; 71 Aberdeen Faith; 76 Aberdeen Faith-Bath; 77 Sioux Falls First; 80 Hartford; 84 Sturgis; 8/1/89 Northern District Superintendent (SD Conf ); 93 Central District Superintendent (SD Conf ); 95 Mission-Tree of Life Ministry; 97 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Evelyn 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 Illinois Conf (New Lenox, Peace Lutheran); 15 Extension Wisconsin Conf (Mosinee); 17 Extension Wisconsin (Shullburg Centenary). BA DWU; MDiv Candler. Gail.

BORMAN, LAURA RE 01/27/47 FL 01; Commissioned 03; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 01 Sioux Falls Wesley; 16 Retired. MDiv 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 & PM 09; Elder & FM 13.

Appts: 6/1/04 Mohall/Sherwood/Lansford; 09 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 1/1/10 Minot Vincent; 10 Steele/ Tuttle/Robinson; 13 West Fargo Flame of Faith; 15 Milbank Central. BS Columbia Southern; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Deborah 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; 12 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Cheryl 12/26/47; Paula 12/23/74, Timothy 11/26/78.

BRENNAN, MICHELLE FD 01/26/59 FD Commissioned 03; Deacon & FM 06. Appts: 03 Minot Vincent. 10/1/08 Jamestown First. BS Minot State Univ; Deacon Studies Garrett-Evangelical. Philip Bleibaum 9/26/53.

BRITT, JOHN FL 10/12/65 Licensed 12. Appts: 12 Rapid City First; 16 Winner ; 20 Piedmont. BS University of Connecticut, MS Central Connecticut State University. Kristin 12/31/63; Matt 5/23/93, Sam 4/30/96, Abby 2/6/98.

BRITTON, MARK FE 10/14/60 Commissioned & PM 09, Elder & FM 13. Appts: 04 Velva; 05 Hitchcock/Broadland; 12 Williston; 16 Kindred Calvary/Zion. AAS Security Admin Community College Air Force, AAS Personnel & Human Resource Management Community College Air Force; BS Regent College; MDiv Asbury. Joni; Amanda, Dennis, Stephanie, Joseph.

BROCKWAY, ALLAN R. RE 3/23/32 PM 54 (North Arkansas Conf.); Deacon 56; Elder & FM 57. Appts: 53 Morrilton (North Arkansas Conf ); 56 Bryan, TX; 57 Transfer to NW Texas Conf.; 61 School; 63 Board of Christian Social Concerns; 75 General Board of Church and Society; 77 transferred to ND Conf; 77 Editor Engage/Social Action; 79 World Council of Churches; 89 Retired. BA Hendrix; BD Perkins; MA Chicago.

BROSCHAT, LORI FE 9/29/63 Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 97-99 Intern at Williston/ Grenora/Bainville; 03 New Rockford/Grace City; 10/1/06 New Rockford/Grace City /Kvernes ELCA; 07 Cavalier Trinity/Cavalier First; 13 Devils Lake. AS Minot State; BA UND; MDiv Asbury. Ashley 9/27/85.

BUCHHOLZ, JORDAN PL 7/27/93 Licensed 20. Appt: 19 Salem Unite (3/4) as lay supply; 5/15/20 Salem Unite (3/4). BA DWU. Kayla.

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 Saint Paul. Kim Fitch Budd 8/30/56; Aaron 5/12/81.

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BURNS, JERI RE 2/25/51 Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Chaplain-Avera McKennan Hospital; 06 Chaplain Rapid City Regional Hospital; 09 Chaplain Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton; Dec 09 - June 10 Leave of Absence; 10 Extension Promise Regional Medical Center; 13 Pierre Southeast; 15 Leave of Absence; 16 Retired. BS Univ of Omaha NE; MBA USD; MDiv North American Baptist. Brett 2/10/83, Nielsen 2/16/84.

CAPPETTA, CHRISTINE PL 6/22/85 Licensed 19. Appt: 18 Sioux City Ark (1/2) as SY; 19 Sioux City Ark ½ as PL. BA North Park University. Matthew; Emma, Sophia, Bella, Georgia

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 Lithuania (01-05 Superintendent); 10/1/05 Washburn/Center/Turtle Lake; 07 Greater New Jersey Conf; 09 Sabbatical Leave; 11 Retired; 18 Ashley/Lehr/Edgeley (1/4) Luke 10 team leader. BA Friends Bible; MARS Central Baptist; ThD International Seminary; MDiv Equivalency; PhD Univ of Pretoria. Jodi 12/1/56; Jeremiah 12/25/76, Tobin 7/12/78, Natalya 4/5/94.

CAUDILL, ROY B. RE 2/7/47 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 White Lake/Underwood & School; 90 White Lake/Underwood; 92 Canistota United (UMC-PC); 98 Grand Forks Zion; 03 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 10 Glacial Lakes Superintendent; 15 Retired; 9/1/19 – 6/1/20 interim Huron Riverview/ Virgil.

BS Southern Ill.; MDiv North American Baptist. Lazann 6/30/54; Shiloh 7/18/78, Shalaine 2/11/84.

CHASE, CHRIS PL Licensed 19. Appt. 19 Bismarck Celebrate Grace (3/4.)

CHESNEY, KATHY FE 10/05/65 FL 08; Commissioned & PM 10; Elder & FM 16. Appts: 08 Philip/ Interior. BME Olivet College; MS SDSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary.

CHRISTENSEN, JASON FL 3/14/73 Licensed 18; Appt: 18 White River/Mission. BS NSU. Janet; Spencer, Drew.

CLADE (ANDERSON), NICOLE (ANDERSON) FE 9/27/89 Commissioned & PM 16; Elder & FM 19. Appts: 16 Vermillion/ Gayville-Violin; 17 Vermillion; 20 Extension Minnesota Conference (Duluth, MN.) BA DWU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.

COALTER, ARLYN RE 9/29/54 License to Preach 93; PM 94; Elder & FM 96. Appts: 93 Olivet (LP); 94 Olivet (PM); 95 Olivet-Tripp ; 96 Aberdeen First; 97 Enderlin-Sheldon; 01 Hazen/Beulah; 03 Arthur/ Casselton; 2/20/11 Jamestown Saint Paul; 16 Sioux Falls Hilltop 20 Retired; 9/1/20 Olivet (1/2). BA Northwestern College; MDiv North American Baptist. Debra 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 & School; 61 Stockland, Ill; 66 Presho/Vivian; 71 Timber Lake; 72 Timber Lake (UMC-ALC)/Isabel UCC; 79 Winner, 88 Mitchell, 96 Redfield/Ashton; 05 Retired; 2/1/06-6/30/06 Newcastle (Wyo.) First (LTFT) (Rocky Mountain Conference); 07 Custer-Fall River Parish; 09-11 Prairieview (Custer-Fall River churches merged). BS Eastern Illinois; BD Evangelical Theological Seminary; DD DWU. Virginia 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 & FM 09. Appts: 05 School; 06 Brookings; 10 Wagner/Tyndall; 14 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 16 Hettinger. BS SDSU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.

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COLON, REY PL 5/9/84 Licensed 18. Appts: 7/15/18 Huron First. BA DWU. Danielle; Diego, Avelia, Camila

CONRAD-SMART, ELIZABETH 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 Licensed 04. Appts: 03 Velva; 04 Linton/Moffit; 06 Linton/Sterling/ Moffit; 08 Cando/Rock Lake/Rolla. Course of Study. Cindy 4/23/59; Katie 12/2/86, Kyle 7/20/88, Kristen 1/11/90.

CRIPPEN, DONALD C. RE 8/13/46 Deacon & PM 76 (Missouri East); Elder & FM 78. Appts: 76 Transfer to ND Conf; 76 Marion/Dickey; 78 Minot North Hill-Des Lacs; 80 Chaplain, U.S. Army; 7/16/00 Jamestown Saint Paul. 04 Retired; 08 Returned to active service, 08 Huron First; 12 Retired. BA Northwest Bible; MDiv Midwestern Baptist; MEd Vanderbilt. Pauline 10/16/50; Tamara 12/14/70, Teri 9/11/72.

CROSS, RANDOLPH M. RE 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 & Connectional Ministries; 12/1/09 Extension General Board of Higher Education & Ministry; 12/13/11 Transitional Leave; 12 Prairie Hills District Superintendent; 15 Eastern Sunrise District Superintendent (17 name change to Northeast District): 20 Retired. BA UND; MTh Perkins. Cheri 12/13/59; Aaron 9/22/86, Adam 12/12/88.

CULVER, KERMIT LLOYD RE 9/13/55 Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 79 School; 81 Stickney; 84 Rapid City First; 88 DWU University; 96 Bismarck First; 10 Bismarck Legacy (formerly Bismarck First); 16 Sakakawea District Superintendent (17 name change to Northwest District); 20 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Sue 12/7/56; Adam 10/11/80, Jordon 3/16/83.

DENSMORE, JERRY PL 8/20/56 Licensed 15. Appt: 15 Camp Crook / Buffalo UCC (1/4).

DIEHL, DOUGLAS E. RE 7/29/53 Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 76 School; 78 Bismarck First; 80 Transfer to SD Conf; 3/80 Rapid City First; 9/83 Britton/Langford/Langford Presbyterian-Pierpont Community; 91 Transfer to ND Conf; 91 Grand Forks Zion; 98 Northwest District Superintendent; 01 Rapid City First; 13 Medical Leave; 14 Retired; 14-15 Coordinator of Missional Leadership Development (LTFT). BA University of Mary; MDiv Asbury. Dawn 3/6/54; Dustin 5/29/80, Destri 1/30/83.

DINGER, DON PL 12/13/68 Licensed 07. Appts: 7/1/16 Bismarck Legacy (Associate) (1/4); 1/1/2019 Bismarck Legacy (1/2); 7/1/2019 Bismarck Legacy (1/4), Bismarck Calvary (3/4); 2/27/20 Bismarck Legacy (3/4 ).

DOCKTER, THEODORE F. RE 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.

DUEMIG, ROBERT FE 2/17/59 Commissioned & PM 06; Elder & FM 11. Appts: 03 Murdo/Draper; 09 Eureka/Ashley; 13 Belle Fourche; 19 Voluntary Leave of Absence; 12/1/2019 Medical Leave.. BS Southern Illinois; MBA City Univ; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Carolyn 8/1/48; Ray 10/26/66, Tully 7/23/69, Joe 3/21/84, Chris 5/30/84.

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DUNCAN, DOUGLAS PL Licensed 17 Appt: 17 Mellette Northwestern (1/2).

DUNHAM, BRANDON 12/17/91 FL Licensed 18 Appt: 18 Groton/Conde.

EARL, JENENE FE 7/27/66 Licensed 04; Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 12; 04 Transfer from North Alabama Conf. Appts: 04 Highmore/Harrold/Blunt; 11 Sturgis; BS Lee College; MDiv Asbury. Martin 10/4/54; Samuel 12/19/95; Rachel 6/2/98.

EARLY, ANDY FL 8/22/66 Licensed 17. Appt: 1/1/18 Bismarck Legacy South. JoAnn.

EBERHART, EMIL H. RE 11/28/42 License 62; Elder & FM 68. Appts: 65 School; 66 Student Intern Bismarck First; 68 Intern at Elgin, IL State Hosp; 69 Tripp County; 72 Arlington-Lake Preston; 75 Sioux Falls Minister at Large, Asbury & Sunnycrest/Ellis; 76 Dell Rapids/Garretson; 78 Chaplain, SD State Penitentiary; 11/15/80 Aberdeen Faith; 87 Brookings; 95 Sabbatical Leave; 96 Groton/Conde; 97 Groton/ Conde/ Andover; 99 Sioux Falls First; 02 McCook Lake; 03 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 05 Retired; 10/06-6/07 Canistota United; 4/08-6/08 Aberdeen North Highland (1/2); 7/08-9/08 Flandreau/Egan (1/2); 4/10-6/10 Hartford; 10/10-6/11 Mitchell First (1/2). BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical; DMin McCormick. Penny 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); 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 Aberdeen North Highland (1/2); 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 & PM 03; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 00 Mitchell First; 03 Tennessee Conf (Para. 337.1); 04 Extension Programs for Theological Exploration of Vocation; 07 Vanderbilt Divinity School; 10 Garrett-Evangelical. BA Centre College; MDiv Vanderbilt. Timothy 11/21/72; Henry 03/24/02, Frederick 09/19/03, Audrey 5/1/09.

EBERHART, TIMOTHY FE 11/21/72 Commissioned & PM 00; Elder & FM 03. Appts: 96-97 Doland/ Frankfort (FL); 00 DWU Campus Ministry; 03 School; 12 Garrett-Evangelical. BA St Olaf; MDiv Vanderbilt; PhD Vanderbilt. Rebecca 7/18/72; Henry 3/24/02, Frederick 9/19/03, Audrey 5/1/09.

EHRMANTRAUT, MARK FE 11/26/66 FL 08; Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 08 Aberdeen North Highland: 13 Beresford; 16 Bismarck McCabe (Discipleship); 1/1/18 Bismarck McCabe (Executive); 19 Leave of Absence. BS NDSU. MS Miami Univ (Ohio). EdS Miami Univ (Ohio). Brenda 5/29/67; Berk 2/16/97, Marin 7/19/00.

EICHINGER, CONNIE K. PL 6/3/54 Licensed 12. Appt: 11/1/12 Faith/Marcus Presbyterian (1/2).

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); ); 3/1/20 Rapid City Canyon Lake (1/4). BA Augustana; MDiv Saint Paul. Eric 1/11/70; Calla 8/20/03, Ben 5/23/06.

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ELLINGSON, MARK S. FE 4/2/56 Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 School; 82 Bowbells/ Coteau/Kenmare/Donnybrook; 84 Holmes/Thompson; 08 Holmes; 9/7/10 Extension Hospice of the Red River Valley (3/4)/Holmes (1/4); 7/1/11 Extension Hospice of the Red River Valley; 1/3/12 Altru Health Systems; 6/1/15 Manager of Pastoral Services for Altru Health System, Grand Forks. 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 Deacon & PM 63; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 63 School; 67 Peace Corps; 69 School; 70 Northwest Community Organization Chicago; 75 Metropolitan Area Housing Alliance Chicago; 77 Washington Inner-city 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.

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. 04 Retired; 06 Enderlin, 08 New Rockford/ Kvernes ELCA; 12-19 Hillsboro United UMC/UCC (1/4). BS Southeast Missouri State; MDiv Saint Paul. Helen 5/12/37; Robin 1/24/57, Joe 3/21/59, John 6/5/60, Heidi 3/26/66, Trent 12/30/66.

ERICKSON, JOHN T. ”Jack” 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 DWU; MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Kathy 1/16/44; John 12/16/62, Cheri 11/29/63, Douglas 11/11/68, Jay 2/9/70, Janna 7/31/72.

EWERS, DUANE A. RE 1/29/35 PM 61; Deacon 62; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 59 Velva/Benedict; 61 School; 61 Deselm/Ritchie, Ill.; 65 Bottineau/ Gardena/ Russell; 71 Minot Vincent; 76 Fargo First; 80 Area Program Staff; 83 Bismarck First; 11/83 Extension General Board of Discipleship; 98 Extension General Board of Higher Education & Ministry; 00 Retired. BA Minot State; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin Claremont. Judy Smith 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 & PM 08; Elder & FM 11. Appts: 08 Wall/ Wasta; 11 Holmes UMC/Sharon Trinity ELCA/Beaver Creek ELCA; 19 Belle Fourche. BA Univ of New Hampshire; MA Univ of Northern Mich; MDiv Asbury. Dale 12/15/60; Andrew 8/21/89, Alicia 8/13/92.

FIKE, GERALD RE 12/26/35; On trial 62; Deacon & PM 63; Elder & FM 66. Appts. 61 Rock Lake/ Hansboro/Clyde; 62 School; 65 Grace City/Juanita/Sutton; 67 Drayton/Bowmont; 73 McClusky/ Turtle Lake; 78 Turtle Lake/Underwood; 83 Bismarck Calvary; 87 Elgin/Zoar; 92 Cavalier Trinity/ Cavalier First/ Neche. 98 Retired. BA Cascade College; BD Asbury. Bruce 4/11/60, Brent 4/10/62, Becky 1/25/66, Beth 6/26/67.

FINKE, TRAVIS PL 10/7/86 Licensed 17. Appts: 17 Sioux Falls Embrace Sertoma Campus (3/4).

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 (SD Conf ); 86 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 9/1/89 Conf Council Director; 99 Director of Leadership Development; 01 Retired. BA Hamline; MDiv Drew; DD Dakota Wesleyan. Donna 12/16/40; John 9/10/65, Robert 11/1/68.

FLEMING, VERONICA FL 7/27/26 Licensed 17. Appt: 17 North Prairie Parish – Mohall/ Sherwood/ Bowbells; 19 Kenmare ReNew/ Bowbells/ Sherwood. Richard.

FLESNER, JO PD 10/25/62 Commissioned & PM 14. 03 Ben Clare, 05 Brandon Celebration; 14 Extension Wesley Neighborhood Outreach (1/4), 15 Extension Sioux Falls Psychological Services/ Children & Adolescent Clinic; 9/6/19 Transitional Leave of Absence; 2/25/20 Extension Counselor Anchorage School District, AK.. BS SDSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Christopher 4/5/64; Jami 6/29/89, Jordan 7/6/93, Clay 12/29/94.

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FLOWERS, MIKE FL Licensed 11. Appts: 11 Extension Children of the Harvest/Spirit Lake; 14 Extension Associate Director of Missional Impact/Spirit Lake; 15 Extension Children of the Harvest/Spirit Lake.

Libby 4/8/58; Beth, Charles.

FORBES, BRUCE D. RE 3/30/48 Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 71 School; 76 Minn. Hist Soc & DD Candidate; 77 Macalester College, Saint Paul MN; 78 Asst Prof. Religious Studies, Morningside College; 88 Interim Macalester College; 89 Interim Hamline Univ; 90 Morningside College; 18 Retired. BA Morningside; MDiv Perkins; PhD Princeton. Matthew.

FOSSUM, RICHARD N. RE 9/8/48 Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 83 School; 85 Kulm/ Jud; 87 West Fargo; 97 Bismarck McCabe; 05 Minot Vincent; 10 Bismarck McCabe; 14 Retired;1/1/16 – 6/30/18 Extension Minnesota Conf (interim at Brunswick; Duluth, Anoka).. BA UND; MDiv Saint Paul.

Nancy 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; 2/15/19 Extension 344.1(d) Avera Heart Hospital Chaplaincy. 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 RE 6/17/52 FL 95; Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 00. Appts: 95 Brothersfield (FL); 96 Ben Clare/Rowena/Sioux Falls Hilltop; 98 Mohall/ Sherwood/ Lansford; 99 Hillsboro United-UMC/UCC; 03 Grafton Federated/Minto PC-USA; 14 Grafton Federated/Minto PC-USA/St.Thomas; 10/15/14 Leave of Absence; 01/01/15 Retired. BS Kansas State; MDiv North American Baptist. Nicki 9/12/73, Nanci 3/29/77.

GALL, MELISSA FD 2/12/85 Commissioned & PM 16; Deacon & FM 19. Appts: 16 Milbank Central; 3/12/18 Transitional Leave of Absence; 8/1/18 Primary to Milbank School District, Secondary to Milbank Parkview. MA Southwest Minnesota State University, Basic Graduate Theological Studies Garrett-ETS. Tyler; Lydia, Henry.

GELLHAUS, DENNIS R. RE 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; 15 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv Saint Paul. Robbi 3/14/57; Stephen 1/27/83, Aaron 8/15/87.

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 USD; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick; DD DWU. Doris 2/17/29; Barbara 12/20/54, Linda 10/19/56.

GOODMAN, BRENDA PL 11/07/51 Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Medina/ Tappen (1/2). MA Bethel Seminary.

Steven; Joshua, Jeremiah.

GRAN, WILLIAM M. RE 8/22/49 Deacon & PM 72; Elder & FM 75. Appts: 70 Student Supply Artesian/Farwell; 72 School & Student Supply Napoleon, MO; 74 Tripp County Larger Parish; 76 United Parish Colome/Wewela UCC/Millboro UCC/Ideal UPC; 77 Mitchell First; 83 Clear Lake/Gary; 86 Hartford; 94 Sioux Falls Wesley; 01 Extension BryanLGH Medical Center; 04 Extension Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; 1/1/16 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Saint 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 ); Transferred to SD Conf 64; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 64 Tulare; 65 Aberdeen Wesley Foundation; 67 School; 70 Univ of Albany NY; 79 Clear Lake/Gary; 82 Exec 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 Saint Paul. Steven 7/6/55, Robert 5/30/59, Dwight 1/24/61, Dawn 8/30/67.

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GREGG, BRIAN PL 3/11/74 Licensed 19. Appt: 1/15/19 Garretson United Parish (1/4) as SY. 4/15/19 Garretson United Parish (1/4) as PL. BA Berkeley, MDiv Fuller; PhD Notre Dame. Julie; Ellie, Ian.

GREGG, JULIE PL 9/29/70 Licensed 19. Appt: 4/15/19 Garretson United Parish (1/4) as SY. BA Emory, MA Trinity Evangelical, MDiv Fuller, SFS Certificate Spiritual Direction. Brian; Ellie, Ian.

GRINAGER, ERIC S. RE 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; 18 Retired. BS DWU; MDiv Saint 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 81; Elder & FM 84. Appts: 81 School; 83 Mt Vernon/Plankinton; 92 Yankton/Gayville/Volin, 96 Southeast District Superintendent; 00 Pierre First; 12 Retired; 10/15/15-16 Alexandria/ Ethan Interim; 2/7/17-6/30/17 Sioux Falls Southern Hills Interim; 12/10/17-7/1/18 Alexandria/ Ethan Interim (3/4); 4/8/19 -2/1/20 Brookings First Interim (1/2). BA DWU; MNS USD; MDiv Boston. Karen 6/8/47; Aaron 4/17/73, Rebecca 5/6/76.

GRONSETH, MARK FE 7/27/53 FD 7/03 Transfer to Dakotas Conf. from Kansas West Conf.; FE 13.

Appts: 03 St Dysmas Lutheran; 09 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg; 13 Fairmount/ Breckenridge, MN. BA Concordia (Moorhead). Colleen 10/19/54; Nicholas 3/2/82, Nathaniel 3/12/89.

GROSS, ANDREW PL 5/10/92 Licensed 17. Appts: 1/1/18 Madison (3/4). MS EdTechnology DSU.

GROSS, JAN FE 12/25/56 Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 10/16/00 Brothersfield & Wakonda/Irene/Viborg; 04 Yankton/Gayville-Volin; 05 Beresford/Zion; 10 Hartford; 19 Dell Rapids. BA DWU; MDiv North American Baptist. Deb 8/7/61; Emily 12/3/81, Kelly 7/12/84, Sarah 8/15/89.

HADRICK, DARLA PL 5/2/67 Licensed 17. Appts: 17 Transfer from California-Nevada Conf; 17 Selby/ Mobridge (3/4). MDiv Asbury.

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; 14 Retired. BS Northern State; 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 DWU; MDiv Saint Paul; DMin United Saint Paul MN. Jacqueline 4/17/33.

HALE, JOHN FL 1/7/75 Licensed 19. Appt: 19 Cresbard/ Tolstoy.

HALL, MINA RE Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 04 Tree of Life; 05 West Fargo; 08 West Fargo (3/4); 11/15/12 Personal Leave; 10/1/18 Retired. BS Winona State; MS SDSU; MDiv. North America Baptist. Thomas.

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HALLENBECK ORR, JENNIFER FE 8/9/78 Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Alexandria/ Ethan; 05 Alexandria/Ethan/DWU; 06 Pierre First; 11 Wahpeton Evergreen; 14 Bismarck McCabe; 1/1/18 Bismarck McCabe (Worship) (3/4). BA Augustana; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Derrick 7/23/80.

HANSON, MARGARET “PEGGY”(Stempson) FE 10/20/82 PL 11; Commissioned & PM 13; Elder & FM 16. Appt: 11 Pierre First; 17 Lead Trinity. MDiv Illif. Brian; Lillian.

HARWOOD, RANDALL PL 3/29/55 Licensed 14. Appts: 15 Casselton (1/2). Stacie; Holden, Brayden, Micah.

HAZARD, BRIAN W. RE 1/19/56 Deacon & PM 89, Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 Williston/Grenora/Bainville, Mont; 92 Lisbon; 96 Page/Hope/Finley; 02 Minnesota Conf (Para 337.1); 06 School; 11 Extension Buffalo/Tower City Presbyterian; 13 Extension Minnesota Conf (LTFT); 18 Retired. BA Bemidji State; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Kandace 9/21/56.

HAZEN, RICK E. RE 6/21/51 Deacon & PM 92; Elder & FM 95. Appts: 92 School; 93 Wagner-Delmont; 98 Langdon; 06 Geddes; 11 Murdo/Draper; 17 Retired. BA Mt Marty College; MA USD; MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. E. Jane 10/15/51.

HEDGE, RANDALL P. FL 10/10/57 Licensed 17. Appts: 17 Transfer from WI Conf; 17 Plankinton/ White Lake; 19 Madison. MEd NDSU. Holly

HEETLAND, DAVID L. RE 2/17/48 Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 71 School; 75 Stickney; 76 Flandreau-Egan; 77 DWU; 83 Garrett-Evangelical; 20 Retired. BA USD; MDiv Iliff; ThD Iliff. Kathy.

HERMAN, ELMO FE 3/25/55 Commissioned 11 (UCC Orders Recognized); FM 13. Appts: 11 Streeter/ Medina/Tappen; 13 Jamestown First; 20 Gregory. BA North American Baptist; MA Wheaton Grad School; MDiv North American Baptist. Sarah 10/30/54.

HERMAN, SARAH FE 10/30/54 Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 15. Appts: (UCC Licensed Minister) FT 99 (UCC-LP) Armor/Delmont; 05 PT United Parish Alpena UCC; Licensed UMC FL 7/1/11; 11 Wimbledon/Kensal; 14 Napoleon/Lehr; 18 Streeter/Napoleon; 20 Burke/ Herrick. Elmo 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; 10-11 Murdo. AA Kendall; BA DWU; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. 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 Extension Springcreek; 08 Sturgis; 09 Watertown First; 14 Brandon Celebration; 19 Extension SD Air National Guard (para 344.1d). BA Morningside; MDiv North American Baptist. Erin 5/6/95, Jessica 3/9/97, Luke 3/10/02.

HILTON, GEOFF PL 7/25/75 Licensed 19. Appts: 2/1/04 Bantry; 05 Velva as SY (1/4); 19 Velva as LLP (1/4). BA Minot State. Jennifer 9/9/78.

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HIPPLE, KIMBERLY FL 9/26/87 Licensed 20. Appts: 20 Howard Beach. BS BHSU.

HISEL, JOHN RE 11/17/39 LP 97 Elder (transfer from North American Baptist Conference) & PM 98; FM 00. Appts: 97 Wishek-Lehr-Napoleon; 98 Beresford Zion; 05 Webster/Bristol-Butler; 12 Retired. BA Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist; DMin North American Baptist. Timothy 7/17/68, Tiffany 3/13/78.

HOFFMAN, WILLIAM F. RE 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; 18 Extension to Minnesota Conference 20 Retired; 20 Stickney (1/2). BS SDSU; MAT Northern State; MDiv/MACE North American Baptist. Sheila 10/5/53; Jared 3/17/80, Seth 1/23/90.

HOLLAND, MARK RE 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; 17 Retired. 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 72; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 72 Jamestown First; 75 Bismarck McCabe; 79 Casselton/Absaraka; 83 Casselton/ Leonard; 84 Cavalier Trinity/Hamilton; 91 Arthur/ Hunter/ Erie; 91 Disability Leave; 07 Retired. MRE Garrett-Evangelical; BD Garrett-Evangelical.

HUBER, D. WAYNE FL 11/1/64 Licensed 05 (PL). Appts: 10/14/01 Tripp; 11/18/01 Tripp/Delmont; 02 Tripp; 03 Tripp/Mt. Vernon; 10 Mt. Vernon; 11 Geddes. Course of Study Saint Paul. Susan 1/21/52.

IVERSON, JUSTIN FE 6/22/87. Commissioned & PM 14; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 14 Webster/ Bristol-Butler; 15 Arthur; 17 Extension to Illinois Great Rivers Conf (Wesley UMC, Bloomington), para 346.1.

BA NE Wesleyan, MDiv Asbury. Kimberly 3/19/89.

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; 8/1/11 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/ Caputa; 75 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 82 Flandreau/Egan; 86 Sioux Falls Wesley; 91 Arlington/Lake Preston; 96 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Linda Kropenske 7/15/50; Janet 2/19/59, David 1/20/61, Layne 7/20/64, Susan 3/24/66.

JASSMANN MASSINGILL, M. ELIZABETH RE Commissioned & PM 04. Elder & FM 10. Appts: 01 Edgemont/Pringle; 05 McClusky/ Goodrich/Chasley; 10 Selby/Mobridge; 17 Retired. BA USD; MDiv Perkins. Paul, Summer, Emily, Joshua, Jasmine, Paul J. JENKINS, HENRY L., Jr. FE 2/16/72 Orders Recognized & PM 12. Appts: 12 Extension Chaplain USAF; 13 Extension Ramstein Airbase Germany; 17 Extension Creech AFB, NV. AA Community College Air Force; BS Univ of Phoenix; MDiv Asbury (Florida Campus). Michelle 4/29/67; Joseph 3/29/86, Amberance 10/27/93, Jordan 12/15/02.

JENNESS, JUSTIN PL 11/20/84 Licensed 17. Appts: 8/1/17 Flandreau/Sioux Falls Southern Hills Associate (3/4) ); 20 Sioux Falls Hilltop. Sarah 4/21/88; Simon 12/16/13, Siri 5/8/16.

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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 Faith/Marcus PC-USA (3/4); 7/1/1411/14/14 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance (LTFT). BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Jill 10/18/58, Karine 4/11/63, Paul 4/23/68.

JENNYS, SUSAN PL 9/5/62; Licensed 08. Appts: 14 Colton/Chester (3/4). David 7/15/60.

JOHNSEN, MARK FE 12/31/64 Commissioned & PM 08; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 08 Student; 10 Personal Leave; 12 Miller; 15 Prairie View; 19 Rapid City Rapid Valley. MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Lisa 8/25/65; Alex 3/29/91, Austin 2/04/94.

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 Superintendent (ND Conf ); 80 Fargo First; 87 Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; 89 Green Valley Ariz. (Para 426.1) Desert Southwest Conf; 94 Retired. PhB UND; 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 PL 11/22/38 PL 06. Appts: 06 Drayton/St Thomas; 11 Retired; 12 Drayton/Pembina/ Humboldt MN (LTFT); 17 no appointment; 19 Drayton/ Pembina/ Humboldt MN (Upper Valley Parish) (1/2).

JOHNSON, RONALD RE 6/2/51 Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 97 Transfer from Iowa Conf; 97 Canton; 10 Yankton; 20 Retired. BA Northwestern; 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 75; 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. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Chris 11/24/76, Pamela 2/21/85, Randy 10/27/87 JOHNSON, TAYLOR PL 10/11/90 Licensed 15. Appt: 11/15/15 Sioux Falls First (3/4).

JOHNSON, TERI FE 3/2/64 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Pierre First; 92 Mitchell; 95 Brookings (Associate); 01 Brookings (Sr Pastor); 13 Extension Minnesota Conf (Minneapolis, Hennepin Avenue); 8/15/14 Leave of Absence ; 20 Vermillion (1/2) and Extension SDSU (1/2). BS SDSU; MDiv Iliff; 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 UND; MDiv Asbury. Ronald 8/17/40; Travis 1/24/84, Kyle 5/13/87.

KATTELMANN, BRADLEY D. FE 12/19/80 Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 05 Wall/ Wasta; 08 Extension (Chaplain, US Army) Ft. Benning, GA, 13 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK; 15 Ft. Benning, GA; 17 Scott AFB, IL , 7/21/19 Ft. Carson, CO. BA Creighton; MDiv Iliff. Alison; Joshua, Bethany, Abigail.

KATTER, JOHN RE 7/23/40 (AOG) Orders recognized 00; Elder & FM 04. Appts: 00 Olivet/Tripp; 01 Olivet/Scotland; 03 Milbank Central. 06 Retired. BA U of Minnesota; BA North Central; MDiv Fuller; DMin Midwestern Baptist. Judy 8/7/43; Chad 12/6/72, Jarrod 3/25/76, Todd 11/03/78.

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KELSEY, ELIZABETH V. RE 5/8/47 Orders recognized 77 (Presbyterian); Elder & FM 78. Appts: 77 Flandreau/Egan; 78 Brookings; 80 Bottineau/Gardena; 83 Extension Ministry; 85 Uniting Church in Australia; 87 Miller/Greenleaf; 89 Transfer to Kansas East Conf; 04 transfer to Dakotas Conf; 04 Huron Counseling Center; 14 Retired. BS SDSU; MA University of Wisconsin; MDiv San Francisco Theological Seminary.

KERSEY-RUSSELL, JEANINE FE 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 & Hospice, Good Samaritan, Bismarck; 14 Leave of Absence; 18 Extension ND State Penitentiary (para 344.1d) (1/2); 1/1/20 Extension ND State Penitentiary fulltime. BA Jamestown; MDiv Dubuque. Dan 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 Licensed 05. Appts: 05 Sioux Falls First; 11 Kimball Protestant Parish; 14 Wagner/Tyndall. BS William Jewell College; Course of Study Saint Paul.

KIERAS, PEGGY RE 3/8/44 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 69 School; 71 Worcester Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Mass; 12/89 University of Mass Medical Center; 10/1/01 New England Conf (LTFT) (Par. 337.1); 1/1/02 Director of CPE St Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA (LTFT); 12 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Andover-Newton. James 12/26/46; Matthew 12/1/80, Marie 9/1/82, Sarah 5/4/84.

KIMBALL, PAUL PL 8/9/80 Licensed 15. Appts: 5/15/15 Watertown Cornerstone (Encounter Campus) (3/4). Shauna; Faith, Trinity, Eden.

KINGERY, ZACH PL 11/25/87 Licensed 18. Appt: 9/1/2017 Wessington Springs UMC/ Alpena United (3/4).

KISTLER, GENIE (Butler) RE 9/27/46 PM 77 (Rocky Mountain Conf ); Deacon 78 (Rocky Mountain Conf ); Elder & FM 83. 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. BA Southwestern; MDiv Iliff. Gary L. 12/28/41.

KJONAAS DONNA T. RE 9/3/47 Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 90 Sioux Falls First; 92 Transferred to SD Conf; 97 Harrisburg; 03 Leave of Absence; 05 Fargo Friendship (Par. 338.3); 06 Leave of Absence, 08 Flandreau/Egan; 09 Retired. BA NDSU; MA Wisconsin; MA Northern State; MDiv United.

KLOSTER, KEVIN W. FE 6/15/63 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 92 Bottineau United Parish; 96 Dickinson; 00 Brandon; 08 Extension Desert SW Conf. 10 Fargo Faith; 15 Prairie Hills District Superintendent (17 name change to Southwest District); 18 Rapid City Canyon Lake and Southwest District Superintendent; 9/1/19 Rapid City Canyon Lake. BA NDSU; MDiv United Saint Paul. Tracy 8/22/62.

KNOCK, RODNEY FL 12/1/62 Licensed 19. Appt: 19 Plankinton/ White Lake. BS SDSU. Jeannette; Isaac, Caleb.

KOPFMANN, DARWIN RE 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; 11 Wall/Wasta. 15 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv North American Baptist. Terri; 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 & Student Supply Wellington, MO; 73 Clinical Pastoral Ed, Rochester Meth Hosp; 74 Harrisburg/Rowena/Ben Clare; 1/15/81 Sioux Falls Asbury; 90 Southern District Superintendent (SD Conf ); 94 Southeast District Superintendent, 96 Mitchell; 09 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Bonnie 2/21/47; Jason 9/13/70, Kristen 3/10/73.

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KROGER, GREGORY S. FE 4/18/58 LP 87; Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 87 Wakonda/ Irene/Viborg & School; 91 Aberdeen North Highland/Church of All Nations; 92 Rapid City First; 99 Lead/Deadwood; 02 Sioux Falls First; 06 Glacial Lakes Superintendent; 10 Director of Ministries; 14 Rapid City First; 19 Pierre First. BS Oral Roberts; MDiv North American Baptist. Joyceann 3/14/57; Karl 5/23/83; Kaleb 7/11/88.

KROGER, KARL FE 5/23/83. Commissioned & PM 10; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 10 Pierre Southeast; 13 Piedmont Grace; 20 Bismarck McCabe.. BA DWU; MDiv Candler. Michelle 9/16/82; Maisie 1/3/13, Mitchell 01/18/15, Milo 12/2/16, Murphy 6/28/19.

KROGMAN, TRAVIS FE 03/26/87 Commissioned & PM 15; Elder & FM 18. Appts: 11/15/14 Presho/ Kennebec/Reliance (3/4); 15 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 1/11/19 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (3/4); 20 Personal Leave of Absence.. BA USD; MDiv Saint Paul. Kristen 11/30/76.

KRUEGER, AUTUMN PE 9/17/91 Commissioned & PM 17. Appts: 17 Extension to Alaska Conference (Anchor Park, Anchorage).

KUPER, DONNA PL 03/26/83 Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Aurora (1/4).

LABOUNTY, SETH PE 4/22/89 Commissioned & PM 15. Appts: 15 Extension Wisconsin Conference (LTFT); 17 Pierre First (Pastor of Discipleship); 19 Hartford. MDiv Asbury. Valerie 12/28/91.

LABOUNTY, VALERIE HUMMEL PE 12/28/91 Commissioned & PM 17. Appts: 17 Pierre Southeast; 19 Montrose. MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Seth 4/22/89.

LAFFEY, AMBER PL 05/13/86 Licensed 20. Appt: 1/1/20 Stickney (1/2) Interim; 20 Flandreau. BA Bellevue University. Tyler; Ava, Corwin, Adeline, Rose.

LARSON, KRIS RL 10/17/52 Licensed 97. Appts: 96-97 Iroquois Parish; 00 Iroquois; 01 Iroquois/Esmond/Carpenter; 10 Iroquois/Esmond/Doland; 16 Iroquois/Esmond/DeSmet; 20 Retired; 20 Lake Preston (1/2).. Course of Study Saint Paul. Denise 10/17/54; Scott 4/78, April 5/12/80, Heidi 3/26/84, Austin 10/22/94.

LATHROP, JEFF PE 12/02/79. Licensed 12; Commissioned & PM 19. Appts: 8/1/12 Plankinton/White Lake; 16 Huron First Associate; 18 Grand Forks Wesley. BA Jamestown College; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Holly 7/15/83; Noah 9/21/11, Izaiah 5/13/15.

LAUDERMITH, IVA RE 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; 17 Retired. BS USD; MDiv Saint Paul. 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 Conf; 99 Bottineau United; 08 Extension Greater New Jersey Conf; 13 Retired. BS Texas Tech; MS Air Force Institute; MDiv United/Dayton. Andy 8/29/72; Brian 9/24/76.

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LEGER, MOLLY FL 8/11/69 Licensed 18. Appts: 18 Arlington / Lake Preston United; 19 Webster / Bristol-Butler.

LEHRKAMP, KORI ANN FE 4/09/79 FL 8/1/11; Commissioned & PM 14; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 11 Highmore/Harold/Blunt; 16 Edgemont/Pringle and Box Elder The Bridge (new church start); 8/1/17 Extension Box Elder The Bridge (new church start); 18 The Bridge (1/2 time); 2/1/19 Extension Rapid City Regional Hospital (1/2 time); 19 Prairie View. Associate Degree Huron Univ; BS SDSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Michael 4/2/79; Paige 8/28/02, Grady 1/21/05, Maddie 10/12/07.

LINT, MARY-LEE RE 9/13/43 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 New Salem/Wilton PC; 98 Onida/Agar; 03 Olivet/Scotland; 06 Wagner/Tyndall; 08 Howard; 15 Retired. BME Westminster Choir College; MSM Northwestern/Garrett; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Phil 6/13/42; Peter 4/28/72, Jennifer 7/3/75, Paul 2/10/78.

LINT, PAUL FE 2/10/78 Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 03 McCook Lake; 06 Plankinton/White Lake; 10 Vermillion/USD Campus; 12 Hettinger; 5/10/16 Extension Wesley Acres Camp Co-Director. BA UND; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Brenda 10/14/73.

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; 07-08 Winner. BS Jamestown; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin McCormick. Mary Lee 9/13/43; Peter 4/28/72, Jennifer 7/3/75, Paul 2/10/78.

LOAEZA, MANUEL FL 11/12/69 Licensed 17. Appts: 4/1/17 Transfer from Minnesota Conf; 4/1/17 Sioux Falls Wesley. MDiv Asbury. Amy; Natalia, Nathan, Katia.

LOUKS, JORDAN PE 08/19/92 Commissioned & PM 18. Appts: 18 Alexandria / Ethan. BHSU; MDiv GETS. Alyssa Warns.

LUNDBERG, CLAY FE 5/30/87 PL 8/1/12 Licensed; Commissioned & PM 13; Elder & FM 16. Appts: 12 Brookings (LTFT); 13 Brookings (Associate); 15 Burke/Herrick/Jamison NE; 17 Burke/Herrick. BA Univ of Sioux Falls; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Linse 12/13/86; Auden Quinn 10/10/16.

LUTZ, RICHARD RE 4/10/41 PM 60; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 65 Tuttle/Robinson; 68 Fargo Edgewood; 73 Veterans Administration Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK; 03 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical. Sharon 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, KS.; 70 Toronto/Turkey Creek, KS; 71 Presho/Vivian; Oct 73 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 75 Tulare/Tulare UCC; 78 Alexandria/Fulton; 80 Parker/Hurley; 86 Transfer to ND Conf; 86 Grand Forks Zion; 91 Eastern District Superintendent (ND Conf ); 94 Northeast District Superintendent, 96 Pierre First; 00 Retired; 01-06 Arkansas Conference; 06-14 Bland Chapel UMC. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Marcia 5/27/47; Michelle 11/20/68, Dana 12/20/69, Jason 4/10/71, Brian 6/19/72, Erin 1/21/76, Rob 4/5/77.

MACK, DEBORAH A. RE 2/10/49 Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 87 Garretson & School; 89 Alexandria/Fulton; 92 Gayville/Volin/Yankton; 99 Selby/Mobridge; 05 Rapid City South Maple; 07 Tulare United/UMC,UCC; 09 Britton; 11 Retired; 16-17 Britton/ Claremont/ Hecla (3/4). BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Norman 8/19/48; JaNann Jones 9/15/68, Kipp 7/6/71, Kurtis 7/2/73, JaKelle Hardy 8/25/80.

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MADDOX, RANDY RE 9/3/53 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 87; FM 89. Appts: 87 Sioux Falls College; 98 Seattle Pacific University; 05 Duke Divinity School; 18 Retired. BA Northwest Nazarene College; MDiv Nazarene; PhD Emory. Aileen 7/30/53; Erin 7/7/82, Jared 8/16/84.

MADER, GWEN RE 5/16/54 PE Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 09 School; 2/1/10 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 12 Dell Rapids; 4/1/14 Britton/Hecla/Claremont; 16 Extension Desert SW Conf (Gilbert First, AZ); 18 Voluntary Leave of Absence (353.2a); 19 Retired. BA Scarritt College; MA Scarritt College in Christian Ed; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Rodney 9/7/55.

MANNING, NANCY RE 10/16/51 Commissioned & PM 07; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 06 Brothersfield; 07 Parker/Hurley; 09 Claremont/Hecla; 11 Britton/Claremont/Hecla; 4/1/14 Salem United UMC, PCUSA/Montrose; 16 Montrose; 17 Retired; 17-18 Montrose (3/4). BA Univ of Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist.

MANSON, PAUL FL 2/19/61 Licensed 17. Appts: 8/1/17 Huron First. BS SDSU. Ruth; Jonathan, Katherine.

MARQUARDT, SANDY FL Licensed 13. Appts: 13 Cavalier Trinity/Cavalier First; 19 Cavalier Trinity/ St. Thomas (Parish Alignment); 20 Clear Lake/ Gary. AAS NDSU. Fred; Danielle, Jared.

MARTENS, JASON PL Licensed 18. Appt: 8/1/16 Lay Supply Salem (3/4); 18 Salem (3/4); 19 Brandon Celebration.

MASARTIS, RUSSELL RE 9/19/46 Elder in Primitive Meth Church 73. Transferred in from Primitive Methodist 7/1/06. Appts: 07 Tree of Life Ministry; 15 Wall/Wasta; 18 Retired and Wall/Wasta (1/2). BA Penn Univ CA; Salem School of Theology; BS Ed Penn Univ CA; Theology American Bible College. Donna 4/9/48.

MATTHEWS, SHELLY FE 12/28/61 Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 87 Larimore/Arvilla Presb/Emerado Presb; 90 School; 97 Tufts University; 98 Furman University; 8/1/11 Brite Divinity School.

BA UND; MDiv Boston; ThD Harvard. George Frein 10/2/32; 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.

McCASKELL, SHARLA FL 3/22/66 Licensed 04. Appts: 04 Rapid City First; 11 Rapid City Knollwood Heights. BS Northern State; Course of Study Saint Paul. Scott 10/1/59; Molly 8/10/95, Thomas 7/19/99.

MCDONALD, JENNIFER PE Licensed 18; Commissioned & PM 19. Appts: 18 Minot Vincent; 20 Jamestown St.Paul’s.

McKEEHAN, FRANK J. RE 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 to Dakotas Conf; 93 Pembina/Joliette/Humboldt; 96 Sturgis; 02 Dell Rapids; 10 Clear Lake/Gary; 18 Retired; 18 Clear Lake/Gary (3/4); 19-20 Clear Lake/ Gary (1/4). BS Truman State, MDiv Saint Paul. Sue 6/8/52; Leigh 1/4/78, Paul 7/15/84.

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McKIRDY, SCOTT D. FE 5/13/60 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Wessington Springs/Lane; 95 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 00 Dickinson; 11 Spearfish. BA Jamestown; MDiv Iliff. Colleen 9/10/62; Grace 8/20/89, Emma 4/29/92.

McKIRDY, WAYNE M. RE 6/9/29 Deacon & PM 56; Elder & FM 58. Appts: 53 Napolean/Braddock LP; 54 Pettibone/Lake Williams/Malcolm UCC LP; 55 School; 56 Melbeta NE; 58 Napoleon/Braddock; 61 Tioga; 63 Edgeley/ Jud/ Nortonville; 68 Edgeley; 70 Transfer to SD Conf; 70 Piedmont; 73 Faulkton/ Seneca; 83 Big Stone City/Revillo; 86 Transfer to ND Conf; 86 Conf Executive Director of Camping; 90 Conf Camp Facilities Manager; 91 Retired. 91 Wimbledon; 92 Salem/Dazey/Leal; 93-94 Salem/Leal/ Valley City Epworth; 95-99 Valley City/Salem. BA Jamestown; ThM Iliff. Scott 5/13/60, Stuart 11/7/61, Bruce 12/4/63, Donna 8/27/65.

McKNIGHT, JOHN E., JR. RE 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; 17 Retired; 11/2/17-7/1/18 Kimball United interim (3/4); 20 Pringle interim (1/4). BA DWU; 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; 84 Tyndall; 85 Tyndall/Ethan; 95 Hitchcock/ Broadland; 96 Plankinton/Mt Vernon; 99 Colton/Chester; 8/01/04 Retired. BA DWU; MRel Garrett-Evangelical; Boston School of Theology; MDiv San Francisco. John 1/13/68, Steven 6/12/70.

McMANUS, SARA FE 6/27/87 Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 12 Sioux Falls First; 15 West Fargo Flame of Faith. BA Simpson College; MDiv Vanderbilt. Kyle 8/14/85.

MEIER, DWIGHT L. RE 10/6/35 Deacon & PM 63; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 62 Grace City/Juanita/ Sutton; 65 Enderlin/Sheldon/Leonard; 67 Enderlin/Sheldon; 70 Grafton Federated/Minto Presb; 79 Fargo Calvary; 84 Grand Forks Wesley; 87 Western District Superintendent (ND Conf ); 93 Fargo Friendship; 97 Northeast District Superintendent; 02 Retired; 02 Interim Assistant to the Bishop; 04-05 Bismarck McCabe. BA Taylor; MDiv Asbury. Signe 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 70; Elder & FM 73. Appts: 68 School; 68 Crystal/Hensal/ Hoople; 69 School; 72 Rugby/Bantry/Pleasant Lake; 75 Jamestown First; 79 Transfer to Louisiana Conf; 87 Transfer to ND Conf; 87 Fargo Faith; 4/89 Chaplain, ND State Penitentiary; 3/91 Mandan Good Shepherd; 6/91 WellSpring Counseling Group, Denver, CO. 10 Retired; 10 Wellspring Counseling Group, Denver, CO. BA Taylor; MDiv Asbury; DMin McCormick. Deborah 7/19/49; Michelle 5/31/69, Josef 1/30/71.

MEIER, MAX E. RE 10/22/32 Deacon & PM 55; Elder & FM 59. Appts: 53 Grassy Butte; 56 School; 59 Chaplain, US Army; 81 Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, IA; 96 Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA; 99 Retired. BA Taylor; MDiv Garrett. Allen 6/5/60, Ruth 8/25/64, Carol 5/19/66, Esther 3/20/68.

MERSCH, PATRICIA RE 7/29/44 Deacon & PM 02; Elder & FM 04. Appts: 99 Williston/Grenora/Bainville; 02 Burke/Herrick/Jamison, NE; 04 McClusky/ Goodrich/Chaseley; 05 Grand Forks Altru Chaplain; 09 Altru Chaplain (full) & Drayton/Pembina/Joliette/Humboldt (LTFT); 09 Mohall/Sherwood interim; 10 Mohall/Sherwood; 14 Retired. BS USD; MDiv Northern American Baptist.

MILLER, THETA FE 10/27/69 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 96 School; 97 Missouri West Conf (Par. 337.1); 03 Family Leave, 08 Fargo United Campus Ministry; 10/1/12 Transitional Leave; 12/1/12 West Fargo Flame of Faith (LTFT); 7/1/13 Family Leave; 8/1/13 Clergy Assist to District Superintendent; 15 Brookings First (Outreach); 3/6/19 Family Leave of Absence. BA Tennessee; MDiv Saint 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 (SD Conf ); 94 Southwest District Superintendent; 98 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Grace 5/3/32; Shelli 12/29/63, Shauna 7/20/65.

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MOON, JAY PD 6/12/61 Commissioned & PM 12. Appts: 12 Sioux Falls Seminary; 13 Asbury Theological Seminary. BS Virginia Tech; MA Azusa Pacific University; PhD Asbury. Pamela 3/24/60; Jeremy 11/22/87, Emily 4/6/90, Joshua 11/16/93, Bethany 10/27/96.

MOORE, CHARLES FL 10/16/70 Licensed 15 (PL). Appts: 8/1/15 Madison (3/4); 17 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest. Stephanie; Lydia LaVonne.

MORGAN, MARY PL 07/21/62 Licensed 20 (PL). Appts: 20 White/ Sterling (1/2).

MORRISON, MATTHEW PE 8/30/72 Licensed 13 (PL) Appts: 13 Embrace (LTFT); 15 Mitchell Fusion; 17 Sioux Falls Asbury (Associate). BS USD; MM Univ. of Northern 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 FL 7/14/56 Licensed 06 (PL); 17 FL. Appts: 05 Watertown Cornerstone (3/4); 17 Bottineau; 19 Des Lacs/ Minot Faith. BS Dickinson State University. Rhonda 12/27/57; Lindsey 3/21/80, Elise 11/19/83.

MUTHIAH, LIONEL P. A. RE 7/18/29 Deacon & PM 65 (Tennessee); Elder & FM 67. Appts: 66 Transfer to ND Conf; 66 Hope/Finley/Page; 68 Medan, Sumatra; 72 Sibu, Sarawak; 77 Transfer to SD Conf; 77 Clark/Garden City; 79 Extension General Board of Global Ministries; 9/80 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 82 Transfer to ND Conf; 82 New Rockford/Cathay/Sheyenne; 86 Linton; 91 Cavalier Trinity/Hamilton; 92 Retired. BS George Peabody; MDiv Vanderbilt. Lorene 8/7/62, Lora 8/7/62, Robert 3/20/66, Richard 12/15/67.

MUTZENBERGER, KRIS FE 12/23/77 Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Britton (LTFT); 04 Britton; 9/1/05 Britton (LTFT), 09 Madison (LTFT); 11 Madison; 13 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (3/4); 14 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 17 Fargo First; 20 Extension Northeast District Superintendent. BA DWU; MDiv United of Dayton. Ryan 8/29/74; Anna Lynn 8/17/04, Noah James 1/6/09.

MUTZENBERGER, RYAN FE 8/29/74 Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Claremont/ Hecla, 09 Madison; 13 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 17 Fargo First (Lead Pastor). BA DWU; MDiv United of Dayton. Kris 12/23/77; Anna Lynn 8/17/04, Noah James 1/6/09.

NAGBE, JUWLE FE 3/15/51 Commissioned & PM 15; Elder & FM 19. Appts: 13 Lisbon/ Enderlin/Lisbon PC USA; 20 Streeter/ Napoleon.. 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. RE 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; 17 Retired; 6/1/20 Extension Minnesota Conf.

Clear UMC, Ham Lake) (1/2). BS UND; 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, IL. 89 Onida/Agar; 93 Devils Lake; 02 Sturgis; 08 Brandon; 10 Sakakawea District Superintendent; 16 Mitchell First. BA U of Sioux Falls; MDiv North Baptist Theological. Nancy 1/29/60; Richard 3/4/87, Melissa 10/16/89.

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NELSON, MORRIS E. RE 6/15/49 Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 87 Brothersfield & School; 88 Gregory Larger Parish (Gregory-Iona); 92 Flandreau/Egan; 00 Murdo/Draper; 03 Hot Springs Federated; 11 Retired; 14-15 Prairie View (LTFT). BS USD; MDiv North American Baptist. Cathryn 9/4/49; Kenneth 3/1/79.

NELSON, SARA FE 12/18/79. Commissioned & PE 10; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 06 Brothersfield & School; 10 Watertown First (Associate); 14 Watertown First (Sr Pastor); 20 Sioux Falls First (Sr Pastor). BA University of Sioux Falls; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Mat 10/31/78; Mara 11/26/04, Austine 10/24/09.

NEUBERGER, JEFFREY PL Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Park River / Fordville (3/4).

NYGAARD, JULIE S. RE 4/16/53 Licensed to preach 94 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 94 Valley City Epworth/Salem; Summer of 95 Valley City/Salem; 96 New Rockford/Grace City; 01 Webster/ Bristol; 05 Cresbard/ Rockham/Miranda; 06 Cresbard/Rockham; 09 Cresbard/Tolstoy; 16 Retired. AA Jackson Community College; BA Spring Arbor; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Steven 1/15/51.

OATES, MURIEL RA 8/4/37 FL 95. AM 00. Appts: 95 Faith; 03 Retired. BS Black Hills State; MA SDSU. 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 02; Elder & FM 05. Appts: 10/16/00 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 01 Sioux Falls Hilltop (LTFT) & Ben Clare/Rowena (LTFT); 02 Geddes/Delmont; 06 Gettysburg/Onida/Agar; 09 Flandreau/Egan; 13 Retired. BA Western Michigan; MDiv North American Baptist. Bill 11/19/47; Jennifer 1/1/72, Melissa 8/6/74.

OLSON, RON FE 6/11/58 Commissioned & PM 11; Elder & FM 14. Appts: 11 Bowman; 18 Montrose (3/4); 19 Hurley (3/4). MDiv Asbury. Michelle 5/24/59; Ben 11/16/83, Joshua 7/20/91, Maija 4/09/03.

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.

PATRICK, JAMES D. RE 6/15/48 Transfer from Illinois Great Rivers Conf, 9/16/00. Appts: 00 Rapid City Knollwood Heights/Rapid Valley; 08 Retired. BS Texas Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.

PEASE, EDWARD RE 8/13/43 Trial & Deacon 68; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 68 School; 74 Psychiatry Resident, Independence, IA; 77 U of Nebraska College of Medicine; 80 Psychologies U of Nebraska Hosp, Omaha; 86 Physician & Psychiatrist, Omaha VA Hosp; 06 Retired. Jane 4/4/73, Amy 8/4/75, Carrie 1/22/78.

PEDERSON, KENRAD RE 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; 15 Retired. BA DWU; 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 DWU; 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. BA Northwestern Univ; PhD Univ of Cambridge; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Marilyn 7/29/50.

PERSON, TERESA FL 4/24/76 Licensed 20. Appts: 20 Huron Riverview/ Virgil. BME SDSU. Chris; Abbey, Chloe, Hayden.

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; 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.

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 Shepherd-Mandan Rural; 99 Mandan/Mandan Rural; 03 Mandan; 04 Milbank Central; 12 Lead-Deadwood Trinity; 17 Murdo/Draper. BA Westmar; MALA/MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Ginger 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/Starkweather/Egeland; 00 Minot Faith/Des Lacs; 9/02 School (CPE); 03 Erie, PA; 8/1/05 Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, MN (Para. 344.1b). BA Anderson; MA Nebraska; MDiv Princeton. Robin 12/21/69; Mackenzie 8/22/96, Alexander 5/20/98, Benjamin 2/6/01.

PIETRZAK, JOLEEN FL 11/10/66 Licensed 19, PM 20. Appts: 19 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 20 Arlington.

BA USD, MA USD, MDiv SFS.

PITTENGER, RICHARD D., JR. 12/25/56 FE Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 School; 83 Potter NE; 83 Transfer from Nebraska Conf; 84 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 88 Harrisburg; 94 Minot Vincent; 00 Fargo Faith; April 06 Leave of Absence; April 08 Avera Sacred Heart (LTFT); March 09 Avera Sacred Heart (FT); 11 Vermillion & Gayville/Volin; 16 Milnor/Wyndmere/Sheldon (3/4). BA DWU; MDiv Iliff.

Rebecca; Ryan, Brandon, Kristen PRICE, JOHN T. RE 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/PCUSA; 19 Retired; 20 Winner (3/4). BS Michigan Tech; DMin Sioux Falls Seminary, 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 (UMC-UCC)/Pringle; 94 Winner; 00 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv Saint 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 DWU; MDiv Iliff. Edith (Edee) 11/29/47; Justin 3/5/81, Landon 2/13/85.

RAGELS, TARYN PL 7/22/93 Licensed 20. Appts: 20 Mitchell Fusion (3/4). BA SDSU. Adam.

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; 20 Doland Ministry Team Leader (1/4). BA Westmar; MDiv Asbury. Donna 5/21/46; Heidi 1/3/72, Jonathan 12/19/73.

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REINHILLER, KYLE FE 11/11/70 Deacon & PM 97; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 97 Burke/Herrick/Jamison NE; 02 Eureka/Ashley; 09 Sturgis; 11 Harrisburg. BS Dickinson; MDiv Asbury. Rebecca 11/12/68; Paul, Erik.

REINHILLER, ROSS S. FE 3/22/61 Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 9/81 Buffalo UCC, Camp Crook UMC student supply; 84 School; 85 Ashley/Forbes; 88 Mandan Good Shepherd; 3/91 Union Church, Bogota, Colombia; 93 Williston/Grenora/Bainville MT; 99 School; 00 Winner; 8/15/05 Shiloh Christian School (Para. 344.1d); 1/10 Center/Washburn/Turtle Lake, appointed and served while at Shiloh Christian School; 10 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 14 Aberdeen First; 16 Williston Faith. BS Dickinson; MDiv Asbury; DMin Asbury. Valerie 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 & Office Manager Union Church, Bogota, Colombia; 93 Diaconal Minister, Williston; 99 Family Leave (Para 352); 9/1/00 Winner (1/4 time); 02 Winner; 05 Family Leave; 1/1/07 Bismarck Calvary; 09 Disaster Response Case Management Coordinator (LTFT); 10 Transitional Leave; 1/1/11 Sioux Falls Southern Hills (LTFT); 9/16/12 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (LTFT); 14 Aberdeen First; 16 Williston Faith. BA Northwestern College; MACE North American Baptist.

Ross 3/22/61; Jayne 8/22/94, Anne 6/20/96.

RHODES, WARREN A. RE 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; 10 McClusky/Goodrich/Chaseley; 16 Retired; 16 McClusky/Goodrich/Chaseley (LTFT). BS Dickinson; MDiv Bangor. Grace 9/7/49; Lisa 6/1/71, Vaughn 8/20/72.

RICHARDS, LEISA FE 5/04/63 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 93 Hitchcock/Broadland; 99 Vermillion; 7/1/01 transfer from Yellowstone Conf; 01 Dakota Plains Legal Services; 03 Dakota Plains Legal Services & Hebron UMC; 05 Legal Director Resources, Inc Albuquerque, NM; Leisa Richards Law, PC, Albuquerque, NM. BA Carleton; JD USD; MDiv Harvard.

RICHARDS, MATTHEW FE 05/21/74 FL 07; Commissioned & PM 08; Elder & FM 12. Appts: 03 Artesian/Roswell; 07 White/Aurora/Sterling/SDSU Campus Ministry; 10 Groton/Conde; 15 Miller; 1/30/18 Medical Leave; 2/15/20 Extension (Avera Home Chaplain, Mitchell Congregational UCC). BS DWU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Karrie; Andrew, Alex, Elizabeth.

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. 06 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Carlyle 7/21/35; Leisa 5/4/63, Keith 9/29/64, Renee 12/14/65.

RICKE, KATIE FE 3/14/85 Commissioned & PM 14; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 14 Mitchell First; 16 Beresford Zion; 20 Yankton First. BA U of Sioux Falls; MA Gordon-Conwell; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Jason 11/18/85.

RINEARSON, RICHARD RE 11/24/52 PM 78; FM 81. Appts: 80 Todd/Mellette; 83 Iona; 84 School; 87 Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center, Vancouver, WA; 1/14/90 Miller/Greenleaf; 93 Hands Together; 5/15/94 Leave of Absence; 95 Huron First; 98 School; 08 Glenfair Evangelical Church of America, Portland OR; 10 Transfer to Indiana Conference; 14 Dickinson; 16 Transfer from Indiana Conference to the Dakotas Conference with the same appointment Dickinson; 19 Retired. BA Augustana; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin Chicago. Linda Renaud 8/31/53.

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 Extension Community Baptist Church. 10 Retired.

ROCK, BRIAN PL 2/3/76 Licensed 19. Appt: 4/15/19 Embrace 57th St Campus (3/4) as SY, 8/1/19 as PL Embrace 57th St Campus. BA Northwestern. Andrea; Maren, Naomi.

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ROES, BRETT FL 08/15/92 Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Rapid City Canyon Lake (teaching pastor). Master of Theological Studies Duke University; Pamela; Braely

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. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Barbara 12/9/58; Christopher 9/25/84, Kerrie 11/26/87.

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 District Superintendent; 12 Sioux Falls First; 20 Southwest District Superintendent. BME DWU; MDiv Iliff. Paula 5/14/57; Katie 1/9/85, Megan 12/9/86, John 6/9/90.

RUNGE, DEREK FL 10/12/89 Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Kimball United Parish.

RUSH, VAL RE 7/8/49 93 LP; Deacon & PM 95; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 93 Garretson; 96 Garretson/ Jasper/Salem; 99 Bowman; 11 Winner; 16 Retired; 16 Viborg (1/4). BS SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Teresa 12/23/46; Aaron 4/24/79, Sarah 2/13/81, Jonathan 8/22/88.

RYOO, KEIHWAN “KEVIN” FE 5/8/70. Orders Recognized & PM 01; FM 03. Appts: 99 Mohall/ Sherwood/Lansford; 02 Fargo Edgewood; 8/16/05 Extension Ministry (Par 344.1a); 9/1/09 Rapid City Korean (LTFT); 11 Rapid City Korean (LTFT)/Rapid City First (LTFT); 14 Extension Minnesota Conf.; 17 Extension Korean Ministry Plan Missionary. BA Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; MDiv Wesley Theological Seminary. Misook 1/6/69; Sanha Joshua 1/28/97, Haneul Esther 5/12/99.

SALMONSON, ROBERT FE 4/13/85 PL 11; Commissioned & PM 13; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 08 Student & Deer Park Grace, MO; 11 Mt Vernon; 13 Flandreau/Egan; 15 Flandreau/Supervising Egan; 16 Alexandria/Ethan; 12/10/17 Leave of Absence; 19 Holmes/ Sharon Lutheran/ Beaver Creek Lutheran. BA DWU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Victoria 11/13/85; Jacqueline 3/13/14, Rachel 4/6/17.

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; 13 Retired. BA Karnataka University; MDiv North American Baptist. Leela 1/5/43.

SAPP, MARLIN FL 6/28/55 Licensed 07. Appts: 07 Stickney; 13 Stickney served by Mt Vernon/Mt Vernon; 14 Linton/Sterling. NDSCS, Course of Study Garrett-Evangelical. Carol 3/25/49; Chad 9/7/69, Dawn 2/11/82.

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; Nicholas 11/13/87, Christopher 12/24/85.

SAYLER, JUDY PL 10/7/53 Licensed 14. Appt:14 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg (LTFT); 16 Wakonda/Irene (3/4). Roger 10/13/53; Brian 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 (ND Conf ); 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.

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SCHNABEL, PERRY RE 8/31/52. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 05. Appts: 01 Steele/Tuttle/ Robinson; 10 Bismarck Calvary; 19 Retired. BA Sioux Falls College; MDiv North American Baptist. Cynthia 3/12/55; Kamaya, Kezia, Kylin.

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.

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 Conf; 6/15/83 Milbank Central; 89 Rapid City First; 95 Jamestown Saint Paul; 00 Retired. BA Asbury; MDiv Asbury; DMin North American Baptist. Joan 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 SDSU; MEd SDSU; 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 & School; 82 Yankton/Gayville/Volin; 85 Harrisburg; 11/15/87 Big Stone City/Revillo & Hazel/Henry/ Kellerton; 90 Big Stone City & Hazel/Henry/Kellerton; 91 Big Stone City & Milbank Parkview; 98 Madison; 01 Fairmont/Bethany; 05 Retired. Certificate in Bible Multnomah; BS Montana; BA SDSU; MEd SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Jeanne 4/9/45; Rexford 11/13/67, Charlotte 9/18/72.

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 Theological 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. John 3/8/30; Kimberly 8/5/61, Mark 2/14/65, Kathryn 1/26/67.

SIEBRECHT, LYLA E. RE 10/21/32 PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 81 Ree Heights; 82 Hazel/ Henry/ Kellerton; 85 Todd-Mellette Larger Parish; 87 DeSmet/ Carpenter/ Esmond/ Iroquois; 89 Wall/ Wasta/ Quinn; 91 Wall/ Wasta; 92 Custer-Fall River Larger Parish; 95 Britton/Pierpont Community; 98 Retired.

BA Scarritt; MRE Garrett; MDiv San Francisco. Philip 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 Conf; 82 Transferred to SD Conf; 82 Custer State Hospital; 87 Gettysburg; 6/15/91 Par. 426.1 AK Missionary Conf; 95 Arthur/Casselton/Hunter; 97 Gregory/Iona. 04 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Boston School of Theology. Janet 11/15/53; Chris 1/3/64, Samatha 4/7/70, J.J., Carii, Cory, George 6/3/80.

SLOTT, MICHELE FL 04/28/69 Licensed 18. Appts: 8/1/18 Rapid City First; 20 Rapid City Fist (3/4) & Rapid City Open Heart (1/4).

SMITH, CHARLES “CHUCK” L. PL 07/10/80 Licensed 17. Appts: 1/1/17 Sioux Falls Embrace 57th St. Campus (3/4). Vanessa.

SMITH, LUKE FD 1/3/76 Provisional Deacon & PM 15; Full Deacon & FM 19 . Appts: 15 Watertown Cornerstone (3/4).

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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 Special Ministries in Human Relations, MS; 89 Retired. AB Taylor; MDiv Drew.

SOMMERS, CHARLES R. RE 9/6/34 Deacon & PM 64 (Iowa Conf ); Elder & FM 66. Appts: 76 Transferred to SD Conf; 76 Chaplain Sioux Valley Hosp, SF; 99 Retired.

SORENSEN, RAENELLE RL 1/7/52 Licensed 08. Appts: 08 Larimore Yoked Parish (3/4); 18 Retired; 18 Larimore Yoked Parish (3/4). Branden.

SORTLAND, HOLLY PL 8/30/78 Licensed 14. Appt: 1/1/15 Rapid City Canyon Lake (1/2); 17 Rapid City South Maple (3/4); 10/1/19 Rapid City Open Heart (1/2); 20 no record of appointment. Eric 6/29/76.

SORTLAND, JEANNE PE 8/30/74 Licensed 15; Commissioned & PM 19. Appt: 18 Wimbledon/ Kensal (1/2). Kent; Reagan, Synneva, Tylea, Solomon.

SPAHR, RANDALL G. RE 7/10/56 Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 80 School; 82 Geddes; 86 Parker/Hurley; 93 Wahpeton Evergreen; 06 Extension Hospice of Red River Valley; 20 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv Asbury. Diane 7/11/58; Rebecca 10/31/81, Laura 10/3/83, Lisa 4/19/86.

SPAHR, ROGER C. RE 7/14/53 Deacon & PM 78; Elder & FM 81. Appts: 78 School; 80 White/Aurora/ Sterling; 83 Mitchell First.; 88 Watertown 9th Ave.; 94 Watertown Cornerstone (formerly 9th Ave); 8/1/13 Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent/Watertown Cornerstone; 15 Glacial Lakes District Superintendent (17 name change to Southeast District); 20 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv Asbury; DMin Bethel Theological Seminary. Joan 10/23/52; Joshua 3/9/78, Joseph 4/7/80, Heidi 10/10/82.

SPURRELL, MARILYN RE 11/18/49 Deacon & PM 74; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 74 School; 77 Plymouth Pk (TX); 78 RC Canyon Lake; 83 Piedmont; 88 Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX; 95 Sioux Falls First; 97 Brookings; 01 Madison; 09 Three Rivers Superintendent; 10 Eastern Sunrise District Superintendent; 8/1/13 Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent/ Fargo First; 15 Fargo First; 3/1/17 Retired. BS SDSU; MTh Perkins; DMin Garrett-Evangelical. Nichole 2/11/80, Amy 9/29/82.

STEFFES, CARLI PL 04/20/58 Licensed 18. Appt: 05/01/18 Extension Avera Heart Hospital Chaplain (1/4). MDiv North American Baptist Seminary.

STEIN, K. JAMES RE 12/22/29 PM 51; Elder & FM 56. Appts: 52 Kidder; 53 Casselton/Chaffee; 53 School; 56 Patterson Christ, NJ; 60 Professor Evangelical Theological Seminary; 72 Dean ETS; 73 President ETS; 74 Dean Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; 77 Professor GETS; 95 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical; STM Union (New York); PhD Union; DD Westmar. Loretta 4/26/31; Mary 5/14/58, Paul 2/9/63.

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 SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Steven 11/30/56, Karen 9/29/60, Susan 1/11/63.

STOLP, GERALD A. RE 8/3/53 LP 88; Deacon & PM 90; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 88 Brothersfield; 89 Sioux Falls Hilltop & School; 92 Ben Clare/Rowena/Sioux Falls Hilltop; 96 Arlington/Lake Preston; 04 Aberdeen First; 05 Salem United-UMC/Montrose; 13 Retired. BA U of Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist. Carolyn 3/23/54; Robin 5/8/74, Jamie 8/16/76, Matthew 2/2/78.

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STRAVIA, JERRY FL 6/5/86 Licensed 17; 19 PL to FL . Appts: 17 Mitchell First (3/4); 19 Dickinson Prairie Winds. BA DWU. Rebecca 1/2/90; Regan Iris 7/24/11, Jerry Joe 8/6/13, Gracylyn Lee 9/13/15, Finley Rose 7/12/17.

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 County Larger Parish; 72 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 9/1/80 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 94 Retired. BS SDSU; 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.

SUMERS, THOMAS PE 12/26/69 PE 16; Commissioned & PM 17. Appts: 16 Minot Faith/Des Lacs; 19 Faulkton. BS NDSU, MDiv Asbury. Stephanie; Mitchell, Jacob, Thomas Jr.

SYKES, RICHARD RE Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 94 Transferred from Nebraska Conf; 94 Wimbledon/Kensal; 98 Murdo/Draper; 1/15/00 Leave of Absence; 00 Retired. BA Rutgers; MDiv Eastern Baptist. Peggy 6/5/53.

THOMPSON, JANICE (Antrim) PE 3/5/68 FL 15; Commissioned & PM 17. Appts: 15 Howard Beach; 20 Beresford Zion. BS SDSU. MS SDSU, MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Jordan , Elliane, Hanna.

THRALL, CORY FL 4/25/73 Licensed 14. Appt: 14 Bismarck Legacy (Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake); 16 Bismarck Legacy (Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake and Hazen/ Beulah). BS Ministry Central College.

TIESZEN, WAYNE L. RE 11/30/40 Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 79 (Nebraska Conf ). Appts: 84 Transferred to SD Conf; 84 Murdo/Draper; 88 Groton/Columbia UCC; 90 Kimball/Kimball PC/Kimball ELCA; 94 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 10/1/99 Claremont/Hecla; 03 Retired. BA Huron College; MDiv Iliff. Terri 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; 14 Extension Holston Conference. BS Jamestown; MDiv Asbury; PhD Southern. Marilyn 1/7/56; Justin 3/15/81, Ben, 5/2/84.

TOEPKE-FLOYD, MARTIN C. FE 4/27/58 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 87 Ione, CA; 90 Cleveland/Medina; 91 Linton; 92 Linton/Sterling/Moffit; 93 Wishek Nursing Home; 01 Wishek, 08 Napoleon/Wishek/Lehr; 12 Napoleon/Lehr; 14 Redfield/Frankfort; 20 Jamestown First. BS Univ of Redlands; MDiv Pacific School of Religion. Tammy 61; Andrea 92, Tyler 95.

TOWLER, JAMES G. RE 4/26/29 Trial & Deacon 51 (MN); Elder & FM 55. Appts: 64 Transferred to ND Conf, Fargo First; 68 Bowbells/Coteau/Kenmare; 71 Arthur/Hunter/Erie; 76 Langdon-Hannah; 82 Transferred to SD Conf, Miller/ Greenleaf; 87 Timber Lake/Timber Lake ALC (ELCA)/Isabel UCC/Timber Lake ABC; 92 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 94 Retired. BA Mankato State; MDiv Drew; DMin McCormick. Arlene 3/8/28; Dwight 5/19/60, Karri 9/19/62.

TRACY, JOY FD 12/23/64. PL 8/1/12; Commissioned & PM 15; Deacon & FM 19. Appts: 8/1/12 Henry/Kellerton (LTFT); 14 Clark/Garden City/Henry/Kellerton (1/4); 19 Clark. BSN Presentation College; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Mark 2/20/65.

TRACY, MARK FE 2/20/65. PL 8/1/12; Commissioned & PM 15; Elder & FM 19. Appts: 8/1/12 Henry/ Kellerton (LTFT); 14 Clark/Garden City/Henry/Kellerton; 19 Clark/Garden City/ Henry/Kellerton and team supervisor for Doland; 10/1/19 Clark/ Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton. MBA; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Joy 12/23/64.

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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 and supervising Carpenter; 9/1/19 Voluntary Leave of Absence. BA Westmar; MDiv Saint Paul. Susan 7/13/62; Kimberly 3/19/89, Alyssa 8/31/91, Erika 9/27/94.

TREFZ, REBECCA FE 5/6/76 Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 05 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 10 Brandon Celebration; 14 Director of Ministries; 9/19 interim Southwest District Superintendent and Director of Ministries; 20 Southeast District Superintendent. BA Simpson; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.

Steven 2/16/80; Brady 7/28/06, Henry 11/29/08.

TREFZ, STEVE FE 2/16/80 Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 05 Piedmont; 08 Family Leave; 14 Conf Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries (LTFT); 5/1/16 Extension DWU & Sioux Falls Seminary; 17 Mitchell Fusion (1/4)/Extension Garrett-Evangelical (1/4)/Extension Sioux Falls Seminary (1/2); 20 Extension Sioux Falls Seminary (3/4). BS SDSU; MDiv & DMin Garrett-Evangelical. Rebecca 5/6/76; Brady 7/28/06, Henry 11/29/08.

TURNER, MARK FL 10/25/56 Licensed 06. Appts: 06 Burke/Herrick/Jamison, NE; 15 Marion/Dickey/ Jud. BA Iowa State, MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Angela 11/11/60; Mary 5/8/83, Alex 3/16/88.

TYLER, JENNIFER “JEN” FE 5/3/84 Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 12 Clark/Garden City; 14 Wahpeton Evergreen; 20 Watertown Fist – Senior Pastor. 06 BA Simpson College; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.

UDEHN, KATHLEEN ‘KIPPY’ PL Licensed 16. Appts: 9/1/15 DeSmet; 8/1/16 Hitchcock; 7/7/17 no appointment; 9/1/17 Highmore/ Harrold/ Blunt (3/4).

ULMER, RODNEY FL 9/6/64 Licensed 01. Appts: 01 Marion/Dickey/Jud; 15 Eureka; 17 Britton / Claremont / Hecla. Emory University. Melissa 7/6/66; Morgyn 10/6/86, Greysen 8/23/91, Tanys 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 Conf; 9/57 Edgeley/Jud/Nortonville; 63 Valley City; 69 Bismarck First; 75 Jamestown First; 84 Fargo Calvary; 89 Williston/Grenora/Bainville; 93 Retired. AB Taylor; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Patricia 7/7/30; Mark 3/23/54, Jeanne 1/20/56, Carol Sue 11/24/58, David 6/20/62.

VANDERLIP, DON PL 9/27/82 Licensed 16. Appts: 8/1/16 Flandreau (3/4); 17 Sioux Falls Southern Hills / Flandreau (3/4). BA USF; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Kristi 11/17/82; Madisyn 11/18/11, Hudsen 2/24/14, Cahlen 10/16/18.

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 METER, WILLIAM ERIC FE 01/17/74 FE 16 Transfer from Arkansas Conf. Appt: 16 Extension Ministries/ Chaplain DWU. Denise 01/13/74; Zachary 01/08/04, Jonathan 02/27/06.

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 (SD Conf ); 85 Executive Director UM Foundation; 93 Retired. BA DWU; BD Drew; DD DWU. Doretta (Sally) 7/8/30; JoLynn 2/15/54, Keith 12/6/56, Jan 11/23/63.

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VETTER, BRANDON FE 1/20/81 Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 09. Appts: 05 School; 06 DWU Campus Ministry; 14 Mitchell Fusion; 15 Bismarck Legacy (Associate); 16 Bismarck Legacy (Sr Pastor). BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Victoria 4/29/81; Miranda 9/29/08, Elijah 3/29/11.

VOELTZ, TRAVIS PL 3/21/76 Licensed 19. Appts: 18 Ashley/ Edgeley/ Lehr (Luke 10 team) as SY; 19 Edgeley (Luke 10 Team) (1/4) as LLP. Lindsey; Savannah, Sydney, Brynn, Theodore.

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 Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC; 11/1/17 Extension Presbyterian College and Lupo Memorial (1/2), Clinton, SC. BA Concordia; MDiv Princeton; PhD Union. Cinda; Nathan 1/10/00, Maren 11/15/02, Rachel 11/8/04.

VORE, JEFF PL 2/5/50 Licensed 11. Appts: 11 McCook Lake ARK UMC (LTFT); 14 North Sioux City Ark (1/2); 18 North Sioux City Ark (1/4). BS Ohio State. 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; 2/1/16 Broadland (1/4). AS Gavilon CC; BS Univ of NY, Regents College; MDiv United Theological Seminary. Katie 6/4/50; Nicholas 11/4/82, Zachary 5/22/87.

WAISANEN, CORI RE 4/10/50 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 8/1/92 Pierre Southeast-Blunt; 98 Wessington Springs; 00 School; 06 Flandreau/Egan; 08 Linton/Sterling/Moffit; 12 Linton/Sterling; 14 Retired. BA Trinity Bible College; MDiv Asbury; D. Min. Asbury. Seth 4/29/76, Alisha 6/25/80, Kobe 6/29/05.

WALDROP, MIKE FL 06/08/74 FL 17. Appt: 8/1/17 Aberdeen First Associate. BA NSU. Mikelle; Tatum, Lainy, Brennen.

WALKER, AUSTIN PL 07/05/83 Licensed 13 (Transfer from MN Conf ). Appt: 1/1/15 Sioux Falls Embrace (St. Croix Campus) (3/4).

WALTERS, GARY FE 5/23/70 Commissioned & PM 00; Elder & FM 04. Appts: 00 White River/Mission; 03 Gettysburg/Onida/Agar; 06 Bismarck McCabe; 10 RC Knollwood Heights/Rapid Valley; 11 Rapid Valley; 19 Extension 344.1(d) Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City SD. BA DWU; 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 & FM 04. Appts: 00 White River/Mission (LTFT); 03 Gettysburg/Onida/Agar (LTFT); 06 Transitional Leave; 9/1/06 Bismarck McCabe (LTFT); 10 Family Leave; 1/1/15 Rapid Valley (1/4); 19 Extension New Underwood School District. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Gary 5/23/70; Nicholas 6/11/99, Alexandra 3/21/01, Andrew 1/28/03.

WALTNER, TRAVIS PL 6/21/81 Licensed 14. Appts: 13 Embrace (Tea Campus) (3/4). Jessica 8/21/83.

WATT, DONALD A. RE 11/20/50 Transfer from Arkansas Conf 04. Appts: 04 Vice President for Academic Affairs DWU; 09 Gettysburg/Onida/Agar; 11 Retired. BS Mount Union College; MA, PhD U of Pennsylvania; MDiv Pacific School of Religion. Priscilla 1/26/49; Andrew 5/7/76, Nathan 7/8/78.

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WEBER, ADAM FE 3/23/82 Commissioned & PM 07; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 07 Extension Sioux Falls Embrace; 2/20/11 Embrace (Lead Pastor). BA Augustana; MDiv Asbury. Becky 10/31/81; Hudson 2/13/07, Wilson 5/26/08, Grayson 11/28/10, Anderson 11/18/14.

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. 01-04 Linton/Moffit/Braddock; 20 Langdon Interim (1/4). BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical. Iva 6/4/43.

WHETSEL, TERESA FL 11/2/71 Licensed 13. Appt: 13 Arlington/Lake Preston/Lake Preston UCC; 18 Miller. 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; 19 Rapid City First. Debbie 1/15/57; Cory 12/20/75, Annie 4/11/80, Barry Lee 7/15/85.

WHITMER, LOU AM 1/29/54 FL Licensed 07; Commissioned & AM 17. Appts: 07 Kimball/Kimball PC-USA/Kimball ELCA; 11 Mitchell; 13 Aberdeen North Highland.

WICKS, BRENDA PL 5/11/56 Licensed 19. Appts: 19 Carpenter. Mitchell Technical Institute Certificate.

Wade; Adam, Keith.

WIGEN, A. JULIAN RE 1/9/41 Trial & Deacon 64; Elder & FM 67. Appts: 63 School; 67 Tioga/Columbus; 70 Enderlin-Sheldon; 72 Transferred to SD Conf, Rapid City Knollwood Heights; 79 Milbank Parkview; 85 Redfield/Ashton; 89 Redfield/Ashton/Rockham/Miranda; 9/1/89 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 92 Executive Director UM Foundation (SD Conf ); 03 Retired. PhB ND; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Lois 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 Conf; 92 Bismarck McCabe; 98 Southwest District Superintendent; 04 Lead/Deadwood; 06 Retired; 11 Edgemont/Pringle (LTFT); 13-14 Rapid City First (LTFT); 9/1/17 Edgemont/Pringle (1/2); 10/1/19 Pringle (1/4). BA DWU; MDiv Garrett. Eileen; Brian, Darshan.

WINCKLER, JOEL FE 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; 16 Jamestown St. Paul’s; 20 Extension Northwest District Superintendent. BA Asbury; 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 Saint Pauls; 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 Village; 02 Devils Lake; 08 Washburn/Center/Turtle Lake; 1/1/10 Retired; 12 Presho/Kennebec/ Reliance; 13 Elgin/Ebenezer UCC (LTFT); 17 Extension to Minnesota Conf (Dent, Frazee, Vergas UMCs, North Star District); 18 Steele/Tuttle (3/4). BA Bethany Nazarene. Helen 7/14/48; Eric 6/26/72, Trenten 7/10/75.

WISENER, KRISTA (Drucker) PL 1/5/77 Licensed 16. Appts: 8/1/16-2/10/17 Sioux Falls Southern Hills (3/4); 2/10/17 no appointment; 18 White/Sterling (1/4); 20 Brookings First Associate (3/4). BA University of Durham, UK; MATR University of Durham, UK.

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WU, DAVID RE 7/9/40 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 68 St Thomas/Glasston/Hamilton; 70 School; 71 Linton; 76 Extension 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 & FM 11. Appts: 06 Alexandria/Ethan; 12 Grand Forks Zion. BS Ulsan Univ; MDiv. Wesley Theological Seminary. Youna Rhee 1/27/77; Grace Sunwoo Lee 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; MDiv Saint Paul. Aimee 3/27/72; Camille 1/3/05.

ZECK, RICHARD 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; 15 Extension Minnesota Conference (Brooklyn Center). BS SDSU; 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; 01/01/13 Retired; 1/1/13-14 Fargo First (LTFT). BS Valley City State; MDiv Saint Paul.

ZIEBARTH, STEVEN J. RE 9/20/49 Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 79 School; 81 Gregory/ Iona; 88 Mitchell; 92 School of Mines Campus Ministry; 96 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 10 Canton; 20 Retired. BS Dakota State University; MDiv Iliff. Kathryn 1/30/51; Hillari 6/17/73, Jonathan 12/19/77.

HONORABLE LOCATION BERNARD, MARY ANN 3/15/57. Appts: 80 School; 82 Elgin-Zoar-Ebenezer (UCC); 12/83 Minot Vincent; 85 Transfer to Iowa Conf; 91 Transfer to ND Conf; 91 Center for Vision and Policy, University of New England; 92 Ellendale United/Guelph, 96 Westminster Presbyterian Sioux Falls; 98 Honorable Location; 20 Wahpeton Evergreen. BS UND; MDiv Garrett.

BRINKMAN, ELMER 10/28/46. Appts: 72 Leola/Frederick; 74 Watertown First; 77 Honorable Location; 81 Florence/Summit; 94 Honorable Location; 19 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Barbara 10/27/44; Donna 10/14/71, Paula 10/24/73.

GESCHWINDER, ANNE A. 7/21/27. Appts: 78 Yankton (intern); 79 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 80 Special Appt; 81 Leave of Absence; 8/15/82 Alexandria/Fulton & Artesian/ Farwell; 10/16/83 School; 86 Honorable Location; 87 Retired. BA UND; MDiv Garrett . Peter 8/5/52; Laura 12/30/50, Jon 12/26/52, Nancy 4/17/54, Mary Ann Bernard 3/15/57.

HAIDLE, STANLEY J. 6/14/49. Appts: 74 School; 75 Onida/Agar; 78 Huron First; 9/1/83 DWU; 95 Leave of Absence; 02 Honorable Location; 19 Retired. Ruth 9/30/49; Luke 12/13/79.

JARMAN, JOHN 1/16/44. Appts: 68 Sterling/Moffit/Driscoll/Braddock; 69 School; 70 Transferred to SD Conf; 70 Rapid City First; 75 United Methodist Higher Ed Vermillion; 77 USD; 78 Honorable Location; 11 Retired.

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KIMBLE, PERRY 6/13/49. Appts: 81 Lisbon/Milnor; 83 Lisbon; 86 Fairmount/Bethany/Rosholt (MN); 89 Wimbledon/Kensal; 11/1/91 Leave of Absence; 96 Honorable Location. BA Western Illinois Univ; MDiv. Dubuque Theological Seminary. Judy 6/27/48.

RENAUD, LINDA 8/31/53 PM 78 (Iowa); Elder & FM 81. Appts: 80 Todd-Mellette Larger Parish; 83 Garrett-Evangelical; 87 Leave of Absence; 91 Honorable Location; 01 Huron First; 1/1/02 Huron First (LTFT); 9/1/05 Leave of Absence; 10 Honorable Location; 9/1/18 Retired. BA Morningside; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Richard Rinearson 11/24/52.

RICE, DANIEL Appts: 68 Brookings; 10/19/70 Northern State College Campus Minister; 9/73 DWU Campus Minister and Assoc Prof Religion & Philosophy; 11/76 Lutheran Social Services, Aberdeen; 77 Leave of Absence; 78 Honorable Location; 18 Retired. BA DWU; BD Yale. Lisa 7/20/64, Kristi 12/11/65.

RICKENBACH, JOEL 4/24/43 Appts: 69 Ethan/Tripp; 70 White Lake/Underwood & Dunlap; 74 Honorable Location; 18 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Hartford Seminary. Ann 4/5/50; Joel 6/19/69, Rachel 4/23/71.

WHALEY, RUSSELL 11/11/62 Appts: 96 School; 99 Kindred Calvary/Kindred Zion; 02 Page/Hope/ Finley; 04 Edgeley/Kulm; 06 Pembina/Joliette/Humboldt; 09 Grand Forks Zion; 4/1/12 Personal Leave; 14 Honorable Location. BS USD; MDiv Perkins. George 10/31/01, Chloe and Emily 2/5/04.

Rev. Rebecca Trefz and Bishop Bruce Ough present the fixing of appointments during the closing worship of the 27th Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference. The conference was held using safety precautions, including wearing masks, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Others Serving Dakotas Churches

Ot he r Tha n Ful l Me mbe r s , As s o c i a t e Me mbe r s , Pr o v i s i o na l Me mbe r s , Li c e ns e d Lo c a l Pa s t o r s a nd Re t i r e d Me mbe r s . Thi s i nc l ude s Ce r t i f i e d La y Mi ni s t e r s ( CLM) , a s s oc i a t e me mbe r s of a not he r a nnua l c onf e r e nc e ( OA) , e l de r s of a not he r c onf e r e nc e or ot he r Me t hodi s t de nomi na t i on ( OE) , f ul l me mbe r s of a not he r de nomi na t i on ( OF) , ot he r l oc a l pa s t or s ( OL) , r e t i r e d me mbe r of a nother annual conf er ence ( OR) , and l ay s uppl y ( SY) . As o f J ul y 1, 2020.

ANDERSON, STEVEN (OF Evangelical Covenant) Appts: 15 Watertown Cornerstone Interim; 4/1/16 Watertown Cornerstone Senior Pastor.

BAMBAS, DAVID (OL UCC-LP) Appt: 12/1/10 Elk Point United-UMC, UCC. BAUER, TIM (supplied by UCC) Appt: 19 Hillsboro BERTELSON, JERRY (supplied by PCUSA) Appt. 8/1/19 Canistota United.

CATALDO, JODI (SY) Appt: 18 Luke 10 team at Ashley, Edgeley, Ellendale United UMC/PCUSA, Lehr (1/4).

CLARK, TAMBA (OE African Methodist Episcopal) Appt: 4/15/19 Fargo First African (1/2).

COOK, DAVID (supplied by PCUSA) Appt: 19 Hot Spring Federated DILL, ROBIN (OF PCUSA) Appt: 6/6/2016 Grafton Fed/ Minto (3/4).

DRAVLAND, TOM (SY) Appts: 20 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (1/4) Pulpit Supply.

FELBERG, TIA (SY) Appts: 20 Iroquois / Esmond/ DeSmet (¾).

FERRIS, BEATA (SY) Appt: 20 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (1/4) as Administrative Leader.

GAYER, TERI (supplied by ELCA) Appt: 20 Timber Lake.

GRASSOW, PETE (OE Methodist Church of South Africa) Appt: 2/10/20 Brookings First.

HARRISON, MARTHA (OF ELCA) Appt: 15 Lansford/ Lansford ELCA/ Glenburn ELCA. HOUSER JANKORD, LORAH (OL UCC-LP) Appt: 09 Tulare United UMC, UCC. INGEBRETSON, BEN (OF Reformed) Appt: 16 Director of New Church Development. Karen.

JUNKER, DAREN 4/24/67 (OF AB) Appt: 1/31/03 Elkton/Elkton UCC. Bonnie 5/04/66; Dana 9/27/92, Michael 8/31/94, Daniel 4/6/00, David 4/06/00.

KOENIG, BARB (OF UCC) Appt: 17 Elgin UMC/Ebeneezer UCC (3/4).

KRUMM, BARBARA (CLM) Appt: 18 Ashley (1/2); 6/1/19 Luke 10 Team at Ashley, Edgeley and Ellendale United UMC/ PCUSA (3/4).

LOEWEN, RICK (OF CCCC) Appt: 17 Carrington Federated.

LOSING, DARRELL (SY) Appt: 10/1/16 Cleveland (1/4).

MADSEN, JANET (CLM) Appt: 10/1/14 Wheatland Parish (Agar/ Gettysburg / Onida).

MAXTED, WARREN (OF AOG) Appt: 01 Beach Community.

MORGAN, MARY (SY) Appt: 20 White/Sterling (½).

MCKEWIN, BARBARA J. (OA Minnesota) Appt: 19 Milbank Parkview/ Big Stone City/ Ortonville, MN. 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.

ROBERTS, JOHN (OR Minnesota) Appt: 13 Fargo First Recovery Ministry.

ROWENHORST, PAUL (OF Mennonite Brethren) Appts.: 10/1/19 Doland (1/4) as interim; 20 Redfield/ Frankfort (3/4).

SCHERBENSKE, MATTHEW (SY). Appt: 20 Minot Vincent.

SHERWOOD, RAY (OE Free Methodist) Appt: 18 Bowman.

SIEFKEN, LOREN/PAT (SY) Appt: 11 Bath.

SMITH, MARGARET (SY) Appts: 00 Hoople; 06 Crystal.

SNETHEN, RON (OF Nazarene) Appt: 92 Colome (1/4). Jeanne.

TRENT, JUSTIN 7/17/75 (CLM) 12 Appt: 12 Fairburn (¼). Melody 11/24/74; Ashley 12/24/96, Duane 3/18/04.

WAGNER, VAL (SY) Appt: 20 Luke 10 Team at Edgeley (1/2).

WERTH, JOHN (OF Evangelical Presbyterian Church) Appt: 02 Hamilton.

Deaconesses

REYNOLDS, JEANNINE 3/28/39 Deaconess 96. Positions: 96-98 Social Worker, Virginia Conference; 98-02 Church and Community Worker, UM Cooperative Mins. of Madison County, Fla.; 02 Church & Community Worker; UM Pierre Area Community Ministry (UMPACM); 06 Retired. BA in Social Work, University of Kentucky.

Diaconal Ministers

UNKENHOLZ, PATRICIA DM 7/7/30 Diaconal Minister 87. Positions: 87 Handbell Choir & Children's Music Director, Fargo Calvary; 6/11/89 Leave of Absence; 11/89 Music Coordinator, Williston; 93 Retired. BS Minot State; Course of Study. Richard 12/21/27; Mark 3/23/54, Jeanne 1/20/56, Carol Sue 11/24/58, David 6/20/62.

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2020 Jubilee Clergy Rev. Bill Bates It’s almost unbelievable, but I felt God’s call to ministry in a Sunday morning worship service when I was a third grader sitting in the Children’s Choir; and the pastor said, “God is calling someone here this morning to full time Christian service.” Even though Rev. Niles thought he was talking about a young man from the congregation heading off for seminary that week, I knew he was talking about me.

That call never left me, and it was confirmed with ordination as a deacon at Annual Conference in Grand Forks in 1970.

Never having been a farm boy, in my first parish, Fairmount‑Bethany‑Rosholt, I learned a lot about the rural economy and the small church and how important faith in God is as you live in harmony with the land. My second appointment was to Grand Forks Zion UMC where we spent 10 wonderful years in a church with many young families. Both of our children, Zachary and Bethany, were born there and found their first church home at Zion and were loved into God's family.

The Eastern District Superintendency taught me a lot about vibrant, alive churches and pastors ... and I learned about church conflict and pain in ministry. After five years as a church administrator/trouble shooter, I was glad to return to being a pastor in a local church ... Fargo First UMC. I had nine exciting, growing years of ministry with a loving, committed congregation and an incredibly gifted staff. Minot Vincent UMC was five fulfilling years where I got to experience life in the west. I came to a challenging ministry at Sioux Falls First in 2005 where I was senior pastor until retirement in 2012.

In retirement I have split my time between summers at my cottage near Minaki, Ontario and the rest of the year enjoying ministry and the people of Ben Clare UMC. I have always been blessed with wonderful appointments and many opportunities for service on conference boards and committees, General and Jurisdictional Conference and General Boards.

The greatest gift of ministry has been getting to share the lives of so many parishioners who helped make me a pastor … and clergy colleagues who have become my closest friends for life.

I will be forever grateful for that long-ago call to ministry and the Dakotas Conference for enabling me to answer it.

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I say “Thanks be to God!” for… …50 years of ministry, knowing and sharing as well as receiving from others the blessings of God’s love, peace, presence and power and the gifts of Christ’s coming of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, and all of this in and through the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives and world; …my wife, Brenda, and kids and grandkids, as well as many extended family members for being partners with me in mission and ministry, both in what God has called me to do and in what God has and is calling them to do; …my birth family and the faith that was instilled within me early on in life; …friends and pastors who have been companions with me and for me along the way, being for me prophets, cheerleaders, harassers and guides; …conference leaders, college and seminary professors, and supervisors like Henry Hottman, Bob Nielsen, Hank Kor, Bishop Ough, Chuck Sommers, Steve Corum, Clarke Mundhenke, and Greg Wilcox, along with many others, who saw in me my own unique and special gifts for mission and ministry; …youth and adult workers with youth who allowed me to come alongside of them at rallies, camps, DCYMs and CCYMs, workshops, retreats, and Kids of Fire choir tours, to be sharing Christ and growing together in Christ’s love; …and all those children, youth and adults in the churches and places I have been called to love and serve and lead, for their opening their hearts and minds and lives as we rejoiced with each other, wept with each other, served with each other, cared for each other, learned from each other, supported each other, experienced and shared Christ with us and among us and through us, i.e. Artesian and Farwell; pulpit supply in Missouri West; Napoleon; Colome, Winner, Ideal UPC, Millboro UCC, Wewela UCC, Ft. Thompson and Dixon Native American churches; Mitchell; Clear Lake and Gary; Hartford; Wesley; Sioux Valley Hospital; then BryanLGH hospital in Lincoln, NE; The Good Samaritan Society and its National Campus and 200+ locations; …for the gift of music which has been so much a part of my life and ministry, from helping me to first know God’s love for me “while singing the songs of Jesus as a child,” and being an avenue through which I could share God’s love through leading of worship as well as being a “singing chaplain,” and opening the doors to my being a part of Brenda’s ministry with the hundreds of lives she has touched through music; …being able to symbolically “take off my shoes” as I stood with others on Holy Ground in the midst of life’s knowing of good and evil, and being able to “be Christ’s body” and see “the Spirit’s presence at work in and through other’s lives” transforming lives and the world; …coming to know the blessings of what has been for me my life verse from Philippians 4:4-7—“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”I am truly BG-Bill Gran & Blessed and Grateful! And so I say it again, “Thanks be to God!”

X. RULES AND POLICIES Structure and Rules of Order DEFINITIONS All ¶ refer to current edition of The Book of Discipline (or The Discipline or BOD).

Section 1: Mission of the Annual Conference 1.1. Name. Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.

1.2. Core Values. Through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, we, the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church, are a community saved by grace through faith, centered in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and connected with one another in the Wesleyan tradition of doing no harm, doing good, and staying in love with God. 1.2.1. Christ-Centered: Theological Values. Putting fear aside, trusting God through faith, and following the divine mandate to love God and neighbor, we, the Body of Christ, covenant to commit our lives to make disciples of Christ, employing all the means of grace available to us as revealed through Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.

1.2.2. Wesley’s Three Simple Rules: Relational Values. John Wesley’s three simple rules describe for us the foundation of our Christian life together. By intentionally examining our personal and corporate lives, we strive to do no harm.

Therefore, we choose to relate to one another in a spirit of inclusiveness, integrity, intimacy, and accountability.

Committed to doing good, we engage in mission, service, and social action, acknowledging that if we err we do so on the side of grace. We stay in love with God through spiritual development, including regular reading of Scripture, cultivating a life of prayer, tithing, and worshiping God in public and private settings.

1.2.3. Connection: Structural Values. Connected to God and each other through Christ, the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church gathers the gifts and strengths of the local churches to fulfill more effectively our mission and ministry. By sharing leadership and resources, and providing mutual support and accountability, we do ministry better when we do it together.

1.3. Purpose. "The purpose of the Annual Conference is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church; all to the glory of God." (¶601 of The Book of Discipline) 1.4. Viability of the Local Church. A viable congregation of The United Methodist Church in the Dakotas Conference makes disciples by intentionally and consistently doing these things: +Invites people to know Christ. +Includes people in the fellowship of the church. +Worships regularly. +Nurtures spiritual growth. +Prays for one another and the world. +Participates in local and global missions. +Meets financial obligations. +Shares in the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church including paying apportionments.

We expect every congregation to evaluate and apply these criteria to its ministry, and be accountable for showing progress in each area with the support of the District Superintendent. The work of a church is a labor shared by both its congregation and the clergy appointed to serve that congregation with the support of the District Superintendent. A church or clergyperson that does not take specific, measurable steps to meet these criteria lacks integrity and/or vitality. Therefore, a congregation adjudged not to have made specific, measurable steps to meet the criteria of vitality should consider closing, allowing its members and constituents to be nurtured, grow, and be in a mission in a viable congregation.

1.5. Dakotas Platform for Ministry. Connected to God and each other through Christ, the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church exists for the purpose of equipping the local church for mission and ministry in the world. By sharing leadership resources and providing mutual support and accountability, we do ministry better when we do it together.

The Dakotas Annual Conference provides links between the local church and conference for developing missional leaders, equipping missional congregations, extending missional impact, and generating missional resources.

Section 2: Conference Officers 2.1. President. The President shall be the Bishop of the Dakotas Area of The United Methodist Church 2.2. Executive Director of Ministries 2.3. Conference Secretary. The Secretary shall be nominated by the Cabinet and elected by the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference. If needed, “the bishop after consultation with the district superintendents, shall appoint a person to act until the next session of the Annual Conference” (¶603.7 of The Book of Discipline).

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2.4. Conference Co-Lay Leaders. The Conference Co-Lay Leaders shall be nominated and elected by the lay members of the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference according to procedures outlined in these rules.

2.5. Conference Statistician. The Statistician shall be nominated by the Cabinet and elected by the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference. If needed, “the bishop after consultation with the district superintendents, shall appoint a person to act until the next session of the Annual Conference.” (¶603.7 of the 2012 The Book of Discipline) 2.6. Conference Chancellor(s). The Chancellor(s) shall be nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference. If needed, “the bishop shall fill the vacancy until the next session of the Annual Conference.” (¶603.8 of The Book of Discipline) Section 3: Conference Structure 3.1. Flexibility in Conference Structure. “The Annual Conference is responsible for structuring its ministries and administrative procedures in order to accomplish its purpose (¶601), with the exception of the mandated provisions of ¶¶611, 635, 636, 637, 639, 640, 647, and 648. In so doing it shall provide for the connectional relationship of the local church, district, and conference with the general agencies.” (¶610) "The Annual Conference shall provide for the functions and General Conference connections with all general agencies provided by The Discipline as follows: a) There shall be clear connections between the General Conference agencies, annual conference program and administrative entities, and the local congregations. These connections shall be identified in the business questions of the annual conference each year. b) There shall be clear checks and balances regarding program functions and financial/administrative functions within the Annual Conference. These structural matters will be defined and approved by the annual conference session. Annual conferences may fund their ministries in ways that reflect conference priorities and structures, as approved by the annual conference in the budgeting process. All disciplinary references to 'equivalent structures' shall be defined by ¶610.1." (¶610 of The Book of Discipline) Nothing in these Structure and Rules shall be construed to contravene any provision of The Discipline relating to the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635), the Administrative Review Committee (¶636), the Committees on Investigation (¶2703), the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (¶639), the Board of Trustees (¶2512), the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (¶¶611-619), or the Committee on Episcopacy (¶637).

3.2. Developing Missional Leaders Link: “The local church provides the most significant area through which discipleship occurs.” (¶201 of The Book of Discipline) A vital and viable local church is dependent upon the strength of its lay and clergy leadership.

3.2.1. Functions. The Developing Missional Leaders Link shall equip the local church by working with its leadership to provide encouragement, assessment, training, and resources by: a) identifying, recruiting, training, and developing current and emerging leaders of the local church. b) giving intentional attention to the ministries involved in disciple-making, including, but not limited to, witness ministries, Christian education, evangelism, worship, stewardship, spiritual formation, justice ministries, and local and global missions. c) giving intentional attention to ministries to and with various categories of persons, including, but not limited to, youth, young adults, older adults, women, men, persons with disabilities, Native Americans, persons of color, persons in small membership churches, persons victimized by crime, imprisoned persons, survivors of disasters, and other often overlooked or excluded persons. d) caring for the recruitment of pastors, staff, and lay leadership, including, but not limited to, conference extension ministers, campus ministers, conference missionaries, and conference evangelists. e) providing a camping ministry for the Annual Conference. f) providing generational ministries for all ages and genders, including through young adult and campus ministry. g) caring for the credentialing of clergy through the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry. h) promoting and providing for professional growth. i) holding clergy, staff, and lay leadership accountable. j) establishing procedures for managing clergy medical leave as specified in ¶652 of The Discipline. k) promoting Safe and Sacred Spaces policies. 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.

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p) caring for the functions of a commission on religion and race as specified in ¶643 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Commission on Religion and Race and the conference, district, and local church. q) caring for the functions of a commission on the status and role of women as specified in ¶644 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women and the conference, district, and local church. r) caring for the functions of a council on youth ministry as specified in ¶649 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the Division on Ministries with Young People of the General Board of Discipleship and the conference, district, and local church. s) caring for the functions of young-adult ministry as specified ¶650 of The Discipline.

3.2.2. Membership. The Developing Missional Leaders Link shall have 12 members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition, the conference co-lay leaders, persons serving as members of any general agency related to the functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Executive Director of Ministries, the Director of Leadership Development, the Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry and a District Superintendent.

3.2.3. Standing Committees of the Developing Missional Leaders Link: a) Board of Ordained Ministry. There shall be a Conference Board of Ordained Ministry as provided in ¶635 of The Book of Discipline. The Board shall relate to the Developing Missional Leaders Link but shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. The Board shall be constituted as prescribed in ¶635.1 of The Discipline, and consist of between 20 and 25 total members.

3.3. Equipping Missional Congregations Link: Equipping Missional Congregations builds capacity by starting new congregations in strategic missional settings and providing resources/training for existing congregations seeking to re-invent or re-vision their mission and ministry and become fruitful.

3.3.1 Functions. The Equipping Missional Congregations Link accomplishes this through: a) encouraging local churches to do ministry and be vital congregations. b) helping local churches with needs assessments to determine viability and direction using the viable church criteria in Section 1.4 c) resourcing local churches through people, programs, and financial support. d) developing strategies for reaching new people. e) starting new faith communities.

3.3.2. Membership. The Equipping Missional Congregations Link shall have 12 members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition, persons serving as members of any general agency related to the functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Bishop, the Executive Director of Ministries, Area Director of New Church Development and each District Superintendent.

3.4. Extending Missional Impact Link: When it is more effective to use resources across church and conference boundaries, or when the scope or costs of ministries exceed the ability of an individual church, we can do ministry better when we do it together. Our combined efforts increase our ability to fulfill the overall mission of the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

3.4.1. Functions. The Extending Missional Impact Link enhances the church by providing avenues for congregations to more effectively utilize our “connection” to have a greater impact on transforming their communities and the world. These include: a) developing strategic ministry initiatives beyond the local church. b) developing cooperative ministries. 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.

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j) caring for the functions and connectional relationships of a committee on ethnic local church concerns specified in ¶632 of The Discipline. k) caring for the functions of a board of global ministries as specified in ¶633 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Board of Global Ministries and the conference, district, and local church. l) caring for the functions of Christian unity and interreligious relationships as specified in ¶642 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the Council of Bishops’ Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships and the conference, district, and local church. m) caring for the functions of a commission on communications as specified in ¶646 of The Discipline. n) caring for the functions of a committee on disability concerns as specified in ¶653 of The Discipline. o) caring for the functions of a committee on Native American ministry as specified in ¶654 of The Discipline.

3.4.2. Membership. The Extending Missional Impact Link shall have 12 members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition to these 12 members, the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, the UMW Mission Coordinator for Social Action, the UMW Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation and persons serving as members of any general agency related to the functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Executive Director of Ministries, a District Superintendent and other members of agencies as specified in ¶642.2 of The Discipline 3.4.3. Standing Committees of the Extending Missional Impact Link: a) United Methodist Women. There shall be a Conference United Methodist Women, auxiliary to the jurisdictional and national organizations of United Methodist Women, as provided in ¶647 of the The Book of Discipline. It shall relate to the Extending Missional Impact Link. b) United Methodist Men. There shall be a Conference United Methodist Men, auxiliary to the jurisdictional committee of United Methodist Men and to the General Commission on United Methodist Men, as provided in ¶648 of the The Book of Discipline. It shall relate to the Extending Missional Impact Link.

3.5. Generating Missional Resources Link. God has entrusted the Annual Conference with resources for the purpose of equipping the local church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Therefore, our task is to ensure the generation of and the wise stewardship of resources to fulfill this function. This Link provides constructs to generate and administer the resources necessary to create and sustain our conference ministries including, but not limited to, leadership development, congregational vitality, and missional-impact initiatives. The Link shall function as a task force at the call of the Bishop.

3.5.1. Membership. Because of the role of this group in addressing resource and stewardship challenges of the annual conference, membership will be determined at the time of the call based on the items being addressed by the task force.

The Generating Missional Resources Link shall have twelve members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link. In addition, persons serving as members of any general agency related to the function of this Link shall be voting members. Because of the task force nature of this link, members may serve on other conference links/committees. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Executive Director of Financial and Administrative Services, the Executive Director of Ministries, the Executive Director of the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, and a District Superintendent.

3.5.2. Standing Committees of the Generating Missional Resources Link a) Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA). There shall be a Conference Council on Finance and Administration as provided in ¶611-619 of The Discipline. CCFA shall relate to the Common Table, but shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. The Council shall be constituted as specified in ¶612.2 of The Discipline and shall consist of between 12 and 15 elected voting members, plus ex officio members as specified in ¶612.2c. For purposes of this structure, the Common Table shall serve the functions of the Council on Ministries; and the Executive Director of Ministries shall serve the functions of the Director of Connectional Ministries. b) Board of Pensions and Health Benefits. There shall be a Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, auxiliary to the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, as provided in ¶639 of The Discipline. The board shall relate to the Generating Missional Resources Link, but as provided in ¶614.1d The Book of Discipline, shall consult directly with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration as to the annual amount necessary to fund the conference pension and benefit programs. The Board shall be constituted as specified in ¶639.2, and shall consist of between 12 and 15 members. c) Board of Trustees. There shall be a Conference Board of Trustees as provided in ¶640 and ¶2512 of The Discipline. The Board shall relate to the Generating Missional Resources Link, but shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. The Board shall be constituted as specified in ¶2512 of The Discipline.

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d) Human Resources Committee (HRC). There shall be a Human Resources Committee, which shall develop and implement personnel policies and procedures pertaining to standards of employment, evaluation, compensation, housing, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and all other matters of effectiveness and morale. HRC shall care for the functions of a Commission on Equitable Compensation specified in ¶625 of The Book of Discipline, by forming a subcommittee of HRC for equitable compensation which shall include equal lay and clergy members plus one district superintendent named by the cabinet. Its membership shall be constituted as provided in ¶625.

The Human Resources Committee shall be made up of the Executive Director of Ministries, a representative from each Link, a representative from the Common Table, and two lay and two clergy at-large members, with preference given to those possessing expertise or experience in human-resource management. No member of the staff of the annual conference or any of its agencies, nor an immediate family member of such staff, shall serve as a member of the committee. The committee may consult as necessary with representatives of other agencies. The Bishop and the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall be ex officio members without vote.

3.6. The Common Table. Discerning and keeping accountability to the vision.

3.6.1. Functions. The Common Table guides and holds accountable the work of the agencies of the Annual Conference as they fulfill the purpose of the Annual Conference: a) along with the Bishop and Executive Director of Ministries, to be the keeper of the vision of the Annual Conference for the continual process of transformation and renewal. b) in concert with the Bishop and the Extended Cabinet, to administer the Annual Conference’s ministries, resources, and business within the context of The Discipline and the actions taken by Annual Conference, and following the core values and purpose of the Annual Conference. c) to recommend to the Annual Conference visions, goals, priorities, and overall strategies. d) to ensure that actions and proposals of Annual Conference agencies are consistent with the Annual Conference’s purpose and core values. e) to elect persons, upon nomination by the Committee of Nominations, to fill interim vacancies until the next session of the Annual Conference, according to Rule 6.5 except as otherwise provided by The Book of Discipline. f) to determine by the first session immediately following the General Conference, the method for the lay members of Annual Conference to nominate and elect the Conference Lay Leader, Associate Lay Leader and District Lay Leaders according to Rule 6.9 and 6.10. g) to be amenable to the Annual Conference.

3.6.2. Membership. The Common Table shall have nine members: a representative of the cabinet; the conference co-lay leaders; a representative from CCFA; three laypersons and three clergy persons to be nominated by the Bishop in consultation with the Committee on Nominations — one of whom shall be named the chair—who do not serve on any link or standing committee related to one of the links; ex officio without vote — the Bishop and the Executive Director of Ministries.

3.7. Other Standing Committees 3.7.1. Commission on Archives and History. There shall be a Conference Commission on Archives and History with responsibilities, membership, and connections as provided in ¶641 of The Discipline. In addition, any member of a general agency relating to the functions of the commission shall be an ex-officio member with vote.

3.7.2. Administrative Review Committee. There shall be a Conference Administrative Review Committee as provided in ¶636 of The Discipline. Its membership shall be nominated and elected according to the provisions of ¶636 of The Discipline. “Its only purpose shall be to ensure that the disciplinary procedures for discontinuance of provisional membership (¶327.6), involuntary leave of absence (¶354), involuntary retirement (¶357.3), or administrative location (¶359) are properly followed. Additionally, if in the event of unresolved issues related to medical leave (¶356.4) a fair process (¶361.2) occurs, the administrate review committee shall ensure that fair process was followed. The entire administrative process leading to the action for change in conference relationship shall be reviewed by administrative review committee, and it shall report its findings to the clergy session of members in full connection with the annual conference prior to any action of the annual conference. The administrative review committee shall notify the parties of the review of the process. The administrative fair process hearing procedures (¶361.2) should be followed by the administrative review committee. Prior to its report, if the committee determines that any error has occurred, it may recommend to the appropriate person or body that action be taken promptly to remedy the error, decide the error is harmless, or take other action.” (¶636) 3.7.3. Committee on Nominations. There shall be a Conference Committee on Nominations entrusted with the task of nominating persons for election by the Annual Conference to serve on the Developing Missional Leaders Link, the Equipping Missional Congregations Link, the Extending Missional Impact Link, the Generating Missional Resources Link

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and the Standing Committees, except where otherwise provided by The Discipline. Further, except as otherwise provided in The Discipline and these conference rules, the Committee on Nominations shall nominate to the Common Table, for their elections, persons to fill interim vacancies on links and conference agencies, according to Rule 6.5. The Committee on Nominations shall have 12 members, three from each district to be nominated by the respective district lay leader and district superintendent and elected by the Annual Conference. No member of the Committee on Nominations shall serve on the Common Table, a Link, or Standing Committee. Ex officio members without vote shall be one of the Conference Co-Lay Leaders, the Conference Secretary, the Director of Leadership Development and the Executive Director of Ministries.

3.7.4. Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures. Each year, the Executive Director of Ministries shall recruit and work with a Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures, as provided in Conference Rule 4.3.2h. The purpose of this group shall be: a) To recommend interpretations of conference standing rules to the presiding officer during Annual Conference sessions and to the Bishop and/or Executive Director of Ministries ad interim. b) Review and recommend action on proposed new structure, rules or changes in existing structure and/or rules.

3.7.5. Committee on Episcopacy. There shall be a Committee on Episcopacy as provided in ¶¶637-638 of The Discipline. It shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. It shall be constituted as prescribed in ¶637, and consist of between 7 and 17 total members. “No member of the staff of the annual conference or any of its agencies, nor an immediate family member of such staff, shall serve as a member of the committee, except that a member of the jurisdictional committee on episcopacy or the conference lay leader shall not be disqualified from membership as a result of this provision.” (¶637.1) 3.7.6. Non-Permanent Standing Committees. The Common Table may recommend to the Annual Conference additional standing committees on the basis of (1) direct fulfillment of the purpose of the Annual Conference, and (2) demonstration of widespread involvement by persons within local churches of the Annual Conference. Standing committees established under these criteria will be reviewed at least once each quadrennium by the Common Table for recommendation to the Annual Conference for renewal. Recommendations to the Annual Conference shall include size and make-up of membership, as well as budget. The Conference Council of Youth Ministries shall be a non-permanent standing committee — relating to the Developing Missional Leaders Link.

3.8. Non-Standing Committees 3.8.1. Each Link may establish such non-standing committees, working groups, and task forces as it deems necessary to fulfill the functions entrusted to it. Recruitment of persons to serve on these bodies is the responsibility of the Link.

3.8.2. The establishing Link is responsible to review at least annually the purpose, results, and membership of each of its non-standing committees.

Section 4: Staffing 4.1. District Superintendents. The Dakotas Annual Conference shall have four districts, each with a full-time District Superintendent.

4.2. Hiring of Staff. The Bishop and the Human Resources Committee shall work together to set up the process for the selection of all staff positions, excluding the Executive Director of Ministries and the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services.

4.3. Executive Director of Ministries 4.3.1 The Executive Director of Ministries shall be selected and supervised by the Bishop in consultation with the Human Resources Committee.

4.3.2 Responsibilities a) under the direction of the Bishop, to provide oversight of the annual conference, including supervision and evaluation of the conference program staff, but excluding the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services, and District Superintendents. b) to resource the Equipping Missional Congregations Link. c) to review and authorize communication of information disseminated on behalf of the Annual Conference. d) to serve as a non-voting member of the appointive Cabinet. e) to undertake other duties as assigned by the Bishop. f) to serve as the connectional link between the Annual Conference, general boards and agencies, and the local church. g) to recruit and work with a Sessions Committee to ensure the organization and logistics of planning the Annual Conference session. h) to recruit and work with a Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures. i) to recruit and work with a Committee on Resolutions and General Conference Petitions. j) to recruit and work with a Journal Editorial Committee.

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4.4. Director of Leadership Development 4.4.1 Responsibilities: a) to relate to the Developing Missional Leaders Link through attending meetings, helping with research, and providing information and resources. b) to work with members of the Developing Missional Leaders Link in developing a leadership-education plan that focuses on the needs of the local church. c) to manage the process for assessing the viability of the local church (collection of the data, implementing strategies for responding to assessment tools) d) to provide, coordinate, and oversee the training, curriculum, and trainers, for developing strong, principled Christian leaders within the local churches of the Dakotas Conference, including lay servant leaders. e) to resource the Board of Ordained Ministry and candidates for ministry. f) to link to the general church through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the General Board of Discipleship, and other appropriate denominational connections related to leadership development. g) to participate in the life and ministry of the conference office. h) to raise up and develop current and emerging leaders across the conference. i) to care for other duties relating to leadership development as appropriate or delegated by the Bishop.

4.5. Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services 4.5.1 The Treasurer/Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall be nominated by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and elected by the Annual Conference as provided for in The Discipline.

4.5.2 Responsibilities a) to carry out functions as specified in the latest Discipline. b) to manage the conference office with the exception of personnel services. c) to relate to the Generating Missional Resources Link through attending meetings, helping with research, and providing information and resources.

4.6. Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries 4.6.1 Responsibilities: a) to care for the program, leadership development, promotion, and administration relating to camp and retreat ministries.

4.7. Evaluation of Conference Staff. Evaluation of all conference staff shall be done in accordance with policies established by the Human Resources Committee.

5: District Agencies 5.1. District Committee on Ordained Ministry. There shall in each district be a District Committee on Ordained Ministry with functions as specified in ¶666 of The Discipline. The Committee shall be constituted as specified in that paragraph and shall consist of a total of seven clergy in full connection (including the chairperson and district superintendent) and three professing members of local churches.

5.2. Committee on District Superintendency. There shall in each district be a Committee on District Superintendency with functions as specified in ¶669 of The Discipline. The committee shall be constituted of 11 members as specified in that paragraph.

5.3. District Board of Church Location and Building. There shall in each district be at least one District Board of Church Location and Building with functions as specified in ¶¶2518-2520. More than one board may be elected in a district for geographic reasons at the discretion of the district superintendent. Each board shall be constituted as specified in ¶2519, and consist of six to nine members.

Section 6: Standing Rules 6.1. Terms. Terms for newly elected officers and members of conference and district boards and agencies shall begin on the day following the close of the regular annual conference session. Unless otherwise specified in The Book of Discipline, or in this Structure and Rules, nominees shall be placed in four classes, with one-fourth of an agency’s members (excluding exofficio members) being elected annually.

6.2. Tenure. Persons nominated and elected to chair or to serve as a member of any conference or district agency shall serve no more than 12 consecutive years on that agency, except in the instance where the person was appointed or elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. If a person has served 12 consecutive years on an agency, she/he shall not be elected to that agency for a period of four years. Ex officio members of agencies shall not be subject to this tenure rule.

6.3. Limitations. No person shall serve on more than one agency of the Annual Conference with the exception of ex officio members. The Administrative Review Committee, Committee on Episcopacy, Sessions Committee, Rules, Records and Procedures Committee, Disaster Response, Task Force for Missional Appointments, Editorial Revisions Committee,

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Committee on Resolutions and General Conference Petitions, Generating Missional Resources Link or a district agency shall not be counted towards this limit.

6.4. Contact Information. Complete mailing addresses and phone numbers shall be submitted to the Conference Office for every person nominated for service on a Dakotas Conference board or committee, including district boards and committees.

No nominations will be accepted or printed in the Conference Journal that is not accompanied by an address and phone number.

6.5. Vacancies. Should any vacancy occur during the year in any Conference office or agency, the Common Table shall elect persons upon nomination by the Committee on Nominations, unless otherwise provided for in The Discipline to fill the vacancies until the next session of the Annual Conference.

6.6. Unexcused Absences. If an elected member of a conference agency is absent from two consecutive meetings of that agency without a reason acceptable to that agency, that person shall cease to be a member thereof. In that case, the person shall be so notified, as well as the chairperson of the Committee on Nominations, and that place shall be filled in accordance with Conference Rule number 6.5.

6.7. General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegate Elections 6.7.1. All provisions of The Discipline regarding elections, eligible voters, and eligible persons to be delegates or alternates of General and Jurisdictional Conferences shall be carefully followed.

6.7.2. A general ballot will be taken early in the Annual Conference session in the full year preceding General Conference for lay and clergy delegates without nominations. Laity may distribute information about interested lay candidates in advance of the Annual Conference in which elections are held so study can be done ahead of time in preparation for voting. The Conference Lay Leader will take responsibility for this task.

6.7.3. After the first ballot, candidates receiving five votes or more shall be introduced on the Annual Conference floor.

After each subsequent ballot, candidates not previously introduced but receiving five votes or more shall be likewise introduced.

6.7.4. Balloting will continue until there is an election by simple majority of valid ballots. Ballots must have the exact number of names as there are positions being elected on that round of balloting to be considered valid.

6.7.5. When the election of either the lay or clergy delegates to General Conference has taken place, balloting for the remainder of Jurisdictional Conference delegates shall proceed in the same manner. Lay and clergy delegates to Jurisdictional Conference shall serve as the reserve delegates to General Conference in the order in which they are elected.

6.7.6. Balloting for Jurisdictional Conference delegates will proceed at intervals until sufficient delegates and reserve delegates are elected. The Conference shall elect as many reserve delegates to Jurisdictional Conference as it elects delegates to Jurisdictional Conference, or three lay reserve delegates and three clergy reserve delegates, whichever is greater.

6.7.7. The counting of ballots shall be undertaken by a team of tellers as directed by the Annual Conference Secretary.

6.7.8. When all elections are completed, the Annual Conference Secretary shall send certification of election to the General Conference Secretary.

6.7.9. After the close of the General Conference delegate election and before leaving the site of Annual Conference, the General Conference delegation shall meet to choose a chair of the delegation and to choose their legislative committee assignments.

6.7.10. CCFA shall provide funds for travel and per diem for reserve delegates to General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference to attend their respective sessions at a rate equal to that provided to the full delegates.

6.7.11. In the case of a special session of the General Conference being called, the next regular session of the Annual Conference shall hold a new election for lay and clergy delegates and alternates, as permitted in ¶14 of the Constitution.

However, if no regular session of the Annual Conference will be held prior to the special session of the General Conference, the delegates and alternates elected to the preceding General Conference, or their lawful successors, shall serve at the special session; unless the Bishop with the concurrence of three-fourths of the district superintendents calls a special session of the Annual Conference for the purpose of a new election in accordance with ¶603.5 of The Discipline.

6.8. Jurisdictional Nominating Pool. The provisions governing the election of persons by the Annual Conference for submission to the Jurisdictional Nominating Pool are found in ¶705.1 of The Discipline. Election to the pool shall take place at the Annual Conference preceding Jurisdictional Conference. Nominations shall first be made by a committee composed of the Bishop and the General and Jurisdictional Conference delegation, with opportunity for additional nominations from the floor of Annual Conference. If more than five persons have been nominated to any of the categories listed in The Discipline, there shall be a ballot cast in that category, with the five persons receiving the most votes being elected in that category.

6.9. Conference Co-Lay Leaders. The Conference Co-Lay Leaders shall be elected at the Laity Session of the Annual Conference immediately following the General Conference for a quadrennial term, and each may succeed himself/herself once, except according to Rule 6.2 in instances where the person was elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. In such

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cases, the Conference Co-Lay Leaders may succeed themselves twice. In the year of the election, the Common Table shall determine the method for the lay members of Annual Conference to nominate and elect the Conference Co-Lay Leaders.

6.10. District Co-Lay Leaders. In the same year as the Conference Co-Lay Leaders are elected, the Common Table shall determine the method for the lay members in each district to nominate and elect District Co-Lay Leaders. District Co-Lay Leaders serve a quadrennial term and may succeed themselves once, except according to Rule 6.2 in instances where a person was elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term.

6.11. Lay Members of Annual Conference and Lay Equalization In accordance with section VI of the Constitution of The United Methodist Church, ¶32, Article I, of The Discipline, the lay membership of Annual Conference shall be elected as follows: A. According to The Book of Discipline, the lay membership of the Annual Conference shall consist of professing lay members elected by each charge. Each charge served by more than one clergy member under appointment shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are clergy members under appointment. Each charge in the Dakotas Conference shall pay expenses for lay members it elects.

Lay members by virtue of office: The Dakotas Conference shall pay Annual Conference allowed per diem, Annual Conference allowed mileage, and registration fee: “The lay members shall have been for the two years next preceding their election members of The United Methodist Church and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election.” (Paragraph 32, Article I) -Diaconal ministers -Active deaconesses -Home missioners under episcopal appointment within the bounds of the annual conference -Conference Co-Lay Leaders -District Co-Lay Leaders -Conference president of United Methodist Women -Conference president of United Methodist Men -Conference Co-Directors of Lay Servant Ministries -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: -Lay members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration -Lay members of the Common Table -Commissioned missionaries serving within the bounds of the Dakotas Conference -Dakotas Conference Missionaries who meet the criteria of training and ministry and are approved by the Dakotas Board of Global Ministries or equivalent structure -General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates if not otherwise elected from a local charge or by virtue of office -Campus ministers who are United Methodist lay persons and are serving a formally organized college or university campus ministry group -A student representative from each formally organized college or university campus ministry group (as selected by each campus ministry group) Any of these positions held by a Dakotas Conference United Methodist professing lay person: -Conference representative to general boards or agencies -Staff members of general boards or agencies -Chairs of Conference Boards/Agencies who are lay -Conference Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services -Conference Secretary

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-Conference Historian -Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Director -Director of Leadership Development -Director of Communications -Conference Statistician -Conference Journal Editor -Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry -Area Director of New Church Development -Conference Executive Director of Ministries -Conference Chancellors -One young adult member to be selected per district by the District Superintendents in consultation with the Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries and Dakotas United Methodist Student Movement.

-One youth member to be selected per district by the District Superintendent in consultation with the Conference Council on Youth Ministries -Certified Lay Ministers (CLM) under assignment The maximum projected number of additional lay members needed for equalization shall be determined annually by the Conference Secretary, based on the clergy members and the pastoral charges listed in the Business of the Annual Conference reported in the most recent Journal. The members needed for equalization shall then be allocated to those pastoral charges. Under this formula certain pastoral charges, beginning with the pastoral charge with the largest reported membership and proceeding in descending order of membership, shall be entitled to elect additional lay members in keeping with this formula until equalization is reached (those lay persons attend Annual Conference at pastoral charge expense). The formula is as follows: The total number of lay members needed for equalization divided by the number of charges in the conference to get the average members per charge. That average is then divided into the membership of each charge. That resulting quotient, rounded to the nearest whole number, is the maximum number of lay equalization members a charge is eligible to elect. Lay members elected in this section are in addition to the members elected under the provisions of section 6.11.a. and b. (by virtue of office) C. If a charge requests not to have an additional lay equalization member, the charge may request this exemption by September 1 of each year, but still must follow section 6.11.a. When a charge declines to elect an additional equalization member, the next smaller charge, by membership, shall be given opportunity to elect an additional lay member.

6.12. Financial Year. January 1 to December 31.

6.13. Budget Process. By October 1 of each year, the Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall establish the budget-creation process to be followed in presenting a budget to the next Annual Conference session. This process shall adhere to the provisions of Âś614 of The Discipline, except that wherever the term council on ministries is used in The Discipline, it will be understood to mean the Common Table.

6.14. Conference Journal 6.14.1 Reports for Publication in the Journal. All reports, resolutions, memoirs, etc. not included in the pre-conference reports and intended for publication in the Conference Journal shall be in the hands of the Conference Secretary before final adjournment of the Conference session.

6.15. Editorial Revision Authority. Conference Secretary together with the Journal Editorial Committee shall have authority to make editorial changes in the proceedings, rules, and reports of the Annual Conference and its constituent bodies for the purposes of accuracy, clarifying grammar, and intent of meaning.

6.16. Definitions of and Changes to the Structure, Rules, and Policies 6.16.1. Mission, Staffing, and Structure. The description of the mission, boards, councils, committees, officers, and staffing configuration of the Annual Conference, as found in Sections 1 through 5 of these Structure and Rules, may be modified by a simple majority vote of the Annual Conference.

6.16.2. Standing Rules and Rules of Order. The method by which conference affairs are governed on an ongoing basis requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval, binding indefinitely unless suspended or repealed by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting. Standing rules concern the conference’s administrative work. Rules of order concern the parliamentary procedure of the conference meeting in annual or special session.

6.16.3. Policy. An action of Annual Conference concerning only one subject and expressly intended to continue in force indefinitely until amended, repealed, or superseded may be adopted, amended, repealed, or superseded by a simple majority of the Annual Conference.

6.16.4. Ex-Officio. Membership by virtue of office is voice with vote unless otherwise specified.

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Section 7: Rules of Order 7.1. Parliamentary Authority. In all matters not specifically covered by the latest Discipline or the conference rules, the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall be considered authoritative.

7.2. Limitations on Speaking. No person shall speak more than twice on the same question, nor more than three minutes at one time, without permission of the Conference, nor shall any person speak more than once until every member choosing to speak has spoken. The Presiding Officer shall have the privilege to request the following procedure for debate: to recognize alternately someone for and someone against the issue, and to recognize alternately lay and clergy members.

7.3. Division of the House. Any member is in order to request a count of the vote for and against any question before the Conference, and if ten members present sustain the request, the vote shall be duly counted.

7.4. All Motions in the Affirmative. All motions brought to the floor of the Conference shall be worded in the affirmative.

7.5. Business Items 7.5.1. All items to be brought to the floor of Annual Conference for action, whether by conference agencies, local churches, clergy members, or professing members of the Annual Conference, shall be in the hands of the Conference Secretary by the deadline(s) and in the form(s) set by the Sessions Committee and shall be published in the pre-conference workbook, and/or other print or electronic publications authorized by the Sessions Committee. These items include but are not limited to resolutions, recommendations for conference action, and General Conference petitions.

7.5.2. Any item not meeting the requirements of rule. 7.5.1 shall not be brought to the floor for action unless deemed urgent by the Sessions Committee, the Common Table, or the Cabinet, or brought up by a two-thirds vote of the Conference.

7.5.3. Appropriate items submitted by the Dakotas Youth Annual Conference will be reviewed by the Sessions Committee for possible consideration by the Annual Conference.

7.5.4. Annual Conference consideration of resolutions and petitions will be guided by the Conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions. In the case of each resolution or General Conference petition, the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions shall offer to the Annual Conference its counsel of "pass or don’t pass.” The Conference will then proceed to consider and act on the resolution or petition.

POLICIES Policies are printed for informational purposes and are not to be considered as standing rules of the conference. Policies may therefore be changed or amended by majority vote of the annual conference.

Council on Finance and Administration Revised June 2019 by CCFA i 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: The amount will be 60% of the United States General Services Administration GSA rate for meals / lodging. The Conference will pay actual babysitting expenses up to a maximum of $15 per day.

Public conveyance: Actual cost of fare unless the cost of fare exceeds the 60% of the IRS business mileage rate for round trip. If the cost of public conveyance exceeds the standard reimbursable mileage rate, prior permission by the applicable Board or Committee Chairperson is required before the travel occurs or the expense is reimbursed.

The in-conference travel expenses of retired clergy members (including those supervising any certified lay ministers or licensed local pastors), persons who were a spouse of a clergy member at the time of that member’s death, and clergy members on disability to attend Annual Conference sessions shall be treated as travel for conference business, under this policy.ii For such persons traveling from beyond the conference’s geographical borders, the in-conference travel will be measured as one round trip within the Conference from the point on the conference border along the individual’s most direct route (as recommended

by Google maps) to the site of the Annual Conference and back to that border point. B. The cost of personal items such as personal telephone calls, etc. shall not be reimbursed from the travel account of that board.

C. A receipt for travel expenses according to IRS guidelines shall be issued in lieu of a reimbursement check if requested.

i For coverage of this policy for lay-equalization members and assigned certified lay ministers, see Conference Rule 6.11. For coverage of this policy for retired clergy members specifically appointed to a charge, see the conference vacation policy. ii According to the conference vacation policy, “the charge will pay the travel, registration and per diem expense for its clergy and lay members attending Annual Conference.”

This includes retired clergy members of the Dakotas Conference appointed specifically to that charge.

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II. Budgeting and administration of funds by any committee or group that is funded through the apportionment system A. Financial Responsibilities of Conference Agency Chairpersons. All conference agency chairpersons (or presidents) shall have the following responsibilities to ensure that expenditures are maintained within the Conference budget for the agency: 1. Knowing what funds are available for their particular program.

2. Spending those funds in accordance with the planning that led to approval by the Annual Conference.

3. Vouchering all expenditure items on forms provided by the Conference Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services and signed/approved by the appropriate chairperson.

4. Sending all vouchers directly to the Conference Office of Finance for payment. Appropriate identification of expenditures is expected. Documentation of expenditures (e.g., receipts) is also expected when circumstances warrant.

5. Vouchers submitted that exceed the total of funds approved for the affected line item in the budget must be approved by the chairperson of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) prior to the expenditure of funds.

B. Budget Requests 1. All budget requests for the next fiscal year shall be presented to the CCFA for approval and modification, if necessary, prior to the Annual Conference session in which the total Conference budget is approved. No new budget requests shall be presented to the CCFA less than 30 days prior to the Annual Conference session.

2. No budget requests shall be brought to the CCFA without prior approval of the appropriate conference council, board, committee, commission or task force.

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: The grand total Conference budget may not be changed.

A line item may not be adjusted unless prior consultation has been made with the appropriate Conference agency affected by the proposed adjustment.

D. Designating Reserve Funds: 1. Designated funds are monies set aside by a governing body from the unrestricted reserves for a specific purpose. All requests to designate funds shall be submitted to CCFA for approval. The two types of requests to be considered will be One-Time Requests and Ongoing Requests: 2. One-Time Requests: These are requests to designate unrestricted reserves for a specific purpose and funds are expected to be used within 12-months to satisfy the purpose. One-Time Requests are appropriate for specific purposes: 1) where the need cannot be met by the current budget or other funding sources and 2) that are time sensitive so that they cannot wait upon the normal budget cycle. Requests should be submitted to the CCFA Executive Committee.

3. Ongoing Requests: These are requests to designate unrestricted reserves for a long-term purpose. Ongoing requests are appropriate for: 1) purposes that have expenses that are large and difficult to accurately predict and 2) purposes where a large amount of funds need to be accumulated over time. Requests should be submitted to the CCFA Executive Committee no later than February 28th. For approved requests, any investment income/loss will be applied to the designated funds.

E. CCFA Apportionment Payout Policy: The Conference Policy allows funds to be paid out at 100% of budget. Pensions and insurance is paid out or passed through monthly. All organizations units of the Conference shall adhere to their approved budgets and / or adopted spending plans.

III. Audits, Bonding and Insurance A. Auditing Each board, agency, committee and task force which receives and administers conference funds in excess of $2,500 per year be required to: Submit annual financial reports to CCFA 30 days prior to the Annual Conference session following completion of the affected organizations’ fiscal year.

Submit a report for printing in the annual conference journal.

Arrange for an annual audit.

B. Bonding Requirements The Conference Treasurer shall be bonded in accordance with Âś618 The Book of Discipline through a blanket bond carried by the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church. This bond also covers the Conference Finance staff, any Conference Trustee and staff, Chairperson of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and Treasurers of the Jurisdictional Conference and their staffs.

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C. Conference Insurance Insurance shall be provided for all residences owned by the Annual Conference, the Conference Center, all Conference camp properties, and campus ministry properties and all other properties for which the Conference holds title. Workers’ Compensation insurance shall be provided for Conference and camp staff. The Conference insurance program shall be administered by the Conference Board of Trustees. CCFA will provide Officers and Directors liability insurance for the Dakotas Conference.

IV. Personnel/Benefit Section A. A Rental/Housing Allowance Resolution for Ordained Conference Staff and District Superintendents can be found in the Resolutions section of this JOURNAL. B. We recommend that each local congregation investigate what state laws may require for coverage of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security regulations for full-time or part-time employees. We also recommend local churches investigate the same for ministers.

C. The Conference Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall be designated as the Conference Treasurer for all incorporated and unincorporated councils, boards, committees, commissions, and task forces of the Dakotas Annual Conference.

V. Special Offerings A. We recommend that every church, after having made arrangements to meet apportionments in full, support Conference Advance Special or General Advance Special Projects. At the mandate of the 2004 General Conference, we urge every pastor and church to celebrate the following Special Days with offerings to be sent to the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services: Human Relations Day, UMCOR Sunday, United Methodist Student Day, World Communion Sunday, Native American Ministries Sunday, Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, Golden Cross Sunday, Christian Education Sunday, Rural Life Sunday and Disability Awareness Sunday.

B. Special Fund Drive Appeals: No annual conference agency or interest shall make a special conference-wide appeal to the local churches for funds without approval of the annual conference upon recommendation of CCFA, except in case of an extreme emergency, when such approval may be given by a two-thirds vote of the district superintendents and of the Common Table, acting jointly. (See Para 614.5 of the 2012 The Book of Discipline).

C. Offerings received at the Annual Conference Session will be used at the discretion of the Annual Conference Sessions Committee and the Bishop.

D. Golden Cross Sunday: The Conference is granted permission to have a Golden Cross Sunday. Receipts from the offering shall be used to support parish nurse programs.

E. Christian Education Sunday Offering: This special offering will support ministries for children and the poor and is recommended to be taken on the second Sunday of September.

F. Thanksgiving Offering: The appeal for this offering shall be designated by the Bishop.

G. CCFA gives the right of permission for the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation to call on local churches for both current gifts and deferred gifts for the Foundation on behalf of the ministries of the Dakotas Annual Conference.

H. Global Aids Awareness Sunday: The Global Aids Task Force is granted permission to have a Global Aids Sunday. Receipts from this offering shall be used at the discretion of the Global Aids Task Force.

VI. Miscellaneous A. Any board or committee considering an honorarium for a special task demanding time and services of one of its officers or members can only do so upon submitting a proposal for an honorarium to the CCFA for its approval.

Apportionment Method Part of how a United Methodist Church fulfills its mission is through full and faithful participation in apportionments. In the Dakotas Conference, the method of apportionment shall be that each church gives its percentage of their income to the Annual Conference. For Federated and United churches, this percentage applies only to the income attributed to the United Methodist denomination. The percentage will be of the income received for the support of the operating budget. This is income as defined in Table 3 Line 67 of the annual statistical reports as follows: Donations from identified and unidentified givers to support the operating budget Interest and dividends allocated toward the operating budget Net proceeds from the sale of church assets where the proceeds are used to support the operating budget Building use fees and rental income Net income from fundraisers and other programs used to support the operating budget

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CCFA will annually determine a percentage for churches to give of their income that is adequate to fund the apportioned budget. The percentage will be 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 specific amount for each pastor and is based on the pastor’s compensation. This amount will be billed by the Conference to each charge according to the pastor(s) appointed.

Mission congregations, as defined in The Book of Discipline ¶259.1.a, will not participate in apportionments or be direct billed for any pension, health insurance, and death/disability insurance. Mission congregations will be reviewed annually by the cabinet to determine if they still meet the definition of a mission congregation. In the event that the congregation is determined to not be a mission congregation, they will begin participating in apportionments following the same schedule as new churches. This also includes satellite congregations.

Churches chartered after 12/31/13 will use the following schedule: First Partial Year – Begin paying direct bill for pension, health insurance, and death/disability insurance First Full Year – Direct bill + 20% full apportionment Second Full Year – Direct bill + 40% full apportionment Third Full Year – Direct bill + 60% full apportionment Fourth Full Year – Direct bill + 80% full apportionment Fifth Full Year – Direct bill + full apportionment Regarding Churches paying less than 100% of Apportionments.

In recognition of the fact that not all churches within the Dakotas Conference are participating fully (100%) in the apportionment system of financing conference ministries, Executive Director Finance and Administrative Services will contact each of those churches regularly, to help them develop a plan that will make it possible for them to assume their share of apportionments. The goal will be to have each church fully participating within three years of the initial contact. It is further expected that if pastoral leadership is the problem, and if progress is not made yearly and the goal is not reached at the end of the third year, the bishop and cabinet will seriously consider making a change in pastoral leadership for that church.

Mission Congregation Support Policy Adopted June 2014 The declaration of the “mission congregation” status according to ¶259.1 of The Discipline rests with the office of the bishop, as is the case with any established congregations. The bishop and Cabinet shall carefully review proposed mission congregation opportunities to ensure that they fit both The Discipline definition and the Conference missional strategy. It is expected that very few congregations would receive such a declaration.

When a congregation is either organized or reorganized as a mission congregation in accordance with Discipline and Conference guidelines, the Cabinet shall develop and recommend to the Annual Conference a covenant of understanding, support, and accountability between the congregation and the Conference.

Responsibility for consideration of the financial support for a mission congregation shall rest with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. Any support for the physical property shall remain under the purview of the Conference Trustees.

The four areas outlined below shall be considered areas of financial support, pending CCFA’s approval:

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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.

3. Exemption from apportionment formulas. With Conference approval, Mission congregations shall be exempted from the conference apportionment formulas. Instead, on a yearly basis, they shall approve goals and raise funds for missional giving beyond their own needs in accordance with The United Methodist Church.

4. Property support. The Conference Board of Trustees shall have responsibility to consider repair, renovation, upkeep and new builds for the “home” and parsonage of each mission congregation, as feasible within the conference budget.

5. Oversight and evaluation. The bishop and Cabinet shall review the status of “mission congregation” at least every 4 years, recommend to CCFA and the Conference continued financial support. A change of status may occur due to changing demographics, emerging ability of the congregation to assume more of its own financial support, or evaluation of the effectiveness of the congregation to meet its missional goals or purpose.

Policies for Dakotas Conference Salaries Adopted 2016

EXEMPT EMPLOYEES District Superintendents and Executive Directors.

The Dakotas Annual Conference Human Resources Committee policy adopted in 2004 shall apply to District Superintendents and Conference Executive Directors (Director of Ministries and Director of Finance and Administrative Services). The policy is: Salaries for district superintendents and conference executive directors shall be equal to the average salary of the top five salaries paid to conference pastors in churches who pay 100% of their apportionments. Salaries in any one-year would not decrease from the previous year.

Directors, including Area Directors Directors are exempt professional employees with special training and expertise to perform responsibilities in a specific area of ministry. Directors include, but not limited to, the campsite directors, Director of Leadership Development and Director of Communications. Area directors serve Dakotas and Minnesota and include Area Director of New Church Development and Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry.

Missionaries Conference Missionaries are exempt professional employees who are certified by the General Board of Global Ministries for service as mission personnel. The bishop assigns these people to the mission field of the Dakotas Annual Conference.

Missionaries may supervise a staff of non-exempt employees. The respective employing agents will develop a salary pool for its employees.

Conference Center Employees The Human Resources Committee has adopted a compensation system to help ensure equity in compensation based on the grade of the position and the individual employee’s job performance. Each Conference Center position will be assigned a grade and exempt/non-exempt status based on the Factor Evaluation System and job description. Annual evaluations will be used to help determine how well the employee is fulfilling the job description of their position. Compensation is calculated accordingly, including an annual cost-of-living adjustment.

NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES Conference Support Staff Salaries The Human Resource Committee sets salaries annually, usually allowing a cost of living increase.

Conference Camping Employees As a non-permanent standing committee of the Developing Missional Leaders Link, the Area Camp and Retreat Ministry Council works in conjunction with the Missional Leaders Link and the Council on Finance and Administration to set the overall operations budget. The Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry, in partnership with the Area Camp and Retreat Ministry Council and site directors, develops a compensation pool for conference camping employees. The individual salaries are set at the discretion of the Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry, based upon an individual’s performance and the availability of funds.

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Equitable Compensation Revised: June 2017 The purpose of Equitable Compensation is to work with the District Superintendents in the effort to support congregations as they strive to become viable (Rule 1.4). This is done by A) providing salary support grants to churches/charges served by a fulltime United Methodist pastor and B) making an annual recommendation of the minimum compensation needed by a pastor to allow them to focus their efforts on the ministry instead of seeking secondary employment.

ANNUAL RECOMMENDATION OF MINIMUM COMPENSATION 1) The base cash salary for each year: 65% of the conference average compensation for full connection clergy; 62% of the conference average compensation for less than full connection clergy.

2) The base cash salary for both clergy groups listed in 1) shall include any personal tax deferred annuities, personal IRA’s paid by the local church, or personal pension plan in addition to the recommended contribution to the Pension program (UMPIP) in paragraph 3.

3) The pastor shall receive the following in addition to minimum compensation. A) pension program contribution (UMPIP) equal to 3% of the denominational average compensation; B) continuing education allowance (minimum of $150); C) travel allowance by voucher at the current IRS rate; D) utilities paid in full (minimum of heat, electricity, local phone service, water, garbage service, and internet); accountable reimbursement plan (minimum of $500).

SALARY SUPPORT GRANTS 1) The following requests will be considered by the Commission: a. Strategic Appointment Grant – Available when a new appointment results in significantly increased costs to the church or charge. These increased costs will be so burdensome that it is unlikely that the church or charge will have adequate resources available to take the necessary steps to becoming viable without outside assistance. The purpose of this grant is to assist the church or charge in its transition to being able to fully support the newly appointed pastor.

The church or charge shall provide monthly written status reports to the District Superintendent and Conference Treasurer. Status reports shall at a minimum report progress towards benchmarks. b. Discernment Grant – Available when a church or charge has declined in its ability to support a full-time United Methodist pastor to the point where it is unlikely to be able to provide the recommended minimum compensation.

The purpose of this grant is to provide time for the District Superintendent to evaluate the viability of the congregation and decide upon a ministry plan that is appropriate for the church or charge. The District Superintendent shall provide a report on the viability and the ministry plan at the next Equitable Compensation meeting. Depending on the ministry plan adopted by the District Superintendent and the church or charge, it may be appropriate for the church or charge to provide monthly written status reports to the District Superintendent and Conference Treasurer. c. Emergency Grant – Available when a church or charge provides evidence that they will not be able to provide their full-time United Methodist pastor with the recommended minimum compensation. The purpose of this grant is to ensure that the pastor is properly cared for.

2) Churches or charges shall pay their apportionments in full during the years they receive salary support grant payments.

Churches or charges that do not comply with this shall not be considered for a Salary Support Grant the following year with the exception of Emergency Grants.

3) The maximum amount to be paid for Strategic Appointment Grants and Discernment Grants shall be $5,400 annually.

Grant payments to a church or charge shall be made monthly. A church or charge shall not receive Salary Support Grant payments for more than 36 consecutive months.

4) Salary Support Grant requests shall be submitted in writing to the District Superintendent and the Conference Treasurer. In order for Salary Support Grant payments to continue into a new calendar year, the written request must be updated and resubmitted.

5) The churches or charges receiving support will be listed in the Conference Journal.

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Equitable Compensation Calculation: The Commission calculates the Equitable Compensation amount based on the conference average compensation. See calculations below: Year Full Connection Clergy Less than Full Connection Clergy 2021 68,424 x 65% = 44,476 68,424 x 62% = 42,423 2020 67,573 x 65% = 43,922 67,573 x 62% = 41,895 2019 66,035 x 65% = 42,923 66,035 x 62% = 40,942 2018 63,616 x 65% = 41,350 63,616 x 62% = 39,442 2017 62,799 x 65% = 40,819 62,799 x 62% = 38,935

The charges which received Equitable Compensation support in 2019 were: Bottineau, Dell Rapids, Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt/St Thomas, Hurley, Kindred/Walcott, Milbank Parkview/Tabor/Ortonville, Murdo/Draper, Parker, and Williston.

Pensions & Health Benefits Guidelines Adopted: 1996/Amended 2017

Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. 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 Wespath Benefits and Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits). The Board recommended effective 1/1/2013, providing retirees with access to coverage through Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange) which will be facilitated by Wespath Benefits and Investments. This was voted on and approved at Annual Conference June 2012.

Beginning in 2019, we moved to HealthFlex Exchange through Wespath giving active participant’s more coverage options. The participant’s share calculations will no longer be based on participant’s total compensation. Details were shared throughout 2018.

Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP): CPP provides several benefits for eligible active clergy, retired clergy, their families and survivors. These include: o Disability benefits for clergy who are not able to perform full-time work as clergy for medical or behavioral health reasons. o Death benefits of lump-sum payments upon the death of a clergy, spouse, surviving spouse, or dependent child, a basic annuity rate for surviving spouses, an annual surviving child benefit for children under the age of 18, and an educational benefit for surviving children enrolled in school and under age 25. According to Wespath Benefits and Investments, “Clergy who retire under the 20 year rule are not eligible for CPP death benefits.”

Effective 1/1/2013 for those who retire 1/1/13 or after (CPP) Participant (retiree, retiree’s spouse, retiree’s surviving spouse, retiree’s child) Death Benefits will change to a flat dollar amount rather than a percentage of the Denomination Average Compensation in the year of death as was calculated previously. Death benefits for Active Participant will remain the same.

Effective 1/1/2017 the Dakotas Conference will make it mandatory that CPP participation will cover all full time, three quarter time ordained or in process of becoming clergy members, clergy on sabbatical, local pastors and members of other denominations (provided they are not covered under another denomination’s benefits).

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Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP): A defined contribution plan for service between January 1, 1982 and December 31, 2006. Effective January 1, 2007, no further contributions are paid into this plan. However, the Annual Conference is still responsible to guarantee the annuity amounts paid from the Ministerial Pension Plan.

Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP): Approved by the 2012 General Conference, CRSP provides two levels of benefits for clergy effective 1/1/2014: a) a “Defined Benefit” (DB) component equal to 1.00% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) at retirement for each year of credited service (1.25% of credited service from 2007-2013) and b) a “Defined Contribution” (DC) equal to 2% of a clergy’s plan compensation deposited into an investment account controlled by the clergyperson. In addition, the Church/salary paying unit will match participant contributions to the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) up to 1% of compensation – and deposit those matching funds into participant CRSP DC accounts. Therefore, if a participant contributes at least 1% of compensation plus housing to UMPIP, his or her CRSP DC contributions will be 3% as was under the 2007-2013 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 Wespath Benefits and Investments monthly on the employee’s behalf.

Beginning in January 2018 the Dakotas Conference became Plan Sponsor for all clergy.

• UMPIP personal contributions: Beginning in January 2018 all clergy with an existing participant contribution election at a contribution rate that is lower than the default contribution rate of 3%, all clergy who are not making participant contributions, and all new clergy hires will be automatically enrolled in the UMPIP plan with a contribution rate of 3%. Participants will have the opportunity to opt-out. This will not affect participants that are already contributing 3% or more.

If clergy want to make sure they continue to receive the full 3% into their CRSP DC account they will need to participate and make personal contribution of a minimum 1% of their compensation plus housing into their UMPIP account.

Health Benefits Guidelines Adopted 1996/Amended 2016 and 2020 Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc.

Conference Health Benefits Plan Eligibility To Participate And Premium Payment Rules For Active Pastor And Lay Employees ADMINISTRATION OF PENSION AND BENEFIT FUNDS: The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. shall be responsible for the administration of the pension and other benefit funds of the Conference in accordance with THE BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church. The conference health benefits plan will be provided through HealthFlex, a group plan under the auspices of Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church.

MANDATORY CLERGY PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN: The Dakotas 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. *Clergy appointed full time interim of less than 12 months are eligible to Opt-Out. The

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appointed church will still be responsible for the HealthFlex Direct Bill. (*This policy change was made by the Conference Board of Pensions Executive Committee after the adjournment of the 2020 Annual Conference Session.)

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 midyear. d. Participants appointed to medical leave and receiving CPP disability benefits may participate in the Conference Active Health Plan and will be responsible for paying the participant’s share as long as conference policy and rules permit. The participant’s share for 2016 and forward: 28% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant-plus-one or family will be paid to the conference office. 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 2016 and forward: 28% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant plus one or family will be paid to the conference office. Applications for extensions of the four (4) month time limit should be made to the Conference Benefits Officer for Executive Committee review and consideration. 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.

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 Exchange (retirees under 65), a group plan under the auspices of Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church and Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange) (retirees 65 and older), a Medicare Individual Supplement Insurance Exchange.

Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan, HealthFlex Exchange (Retiree under 65) To participate in this health plan of the Conference in retirement:

CLERGY: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference in retirement, a person must have been an active clergy member of this Conference for at least five years immediately prior to retirement and a participant in HealthFlex for five (5) continuous uninterrupted years immediately prior to retirement LAY: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference in retirement, a person must have been for at least five years immediately prior to retirement either an active lay employee of this Conference or an active lay employee of a Conference-related institution and must be a participant in HealthFlex for five (5) continuous uninterrupted years immediately prior to retirement.

SURVIVORS: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference as a surviving spouse or surviving dependent, the person survived (the deceased participant) must have been participating in the health insurance plan of this Conference at the time of the participant’s death. Surviving dependent children remain eligible as long as the child remains dependent and is not eligible for health care through government programs.

SPOUSES: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference as a spouse the person must have been married to the clergy or lay employee prior to retirement and the clergy or lay employee is eligible to participate.

Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan, Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange) To participate in this health plan of the Conference in retirement: CLERGY: Shall be retiring as a member of the Dakotas Conference AND meet one of the following: a. Have been a member and on HealthFlex for five continuous years immediately prior to retirement; b. Was eligible but declined or dropped retiree HealthFlex coverage with 20+ years of service; c. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire with less than five continuous years on HealthFlex immediately prior to retirement; d. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while serving a charge part-time; e. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while on Voluntary Leave of Absence; f. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while under appointment of another Conference (346.1); g. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to extension ministry under GBHEM (344.1b); h. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to other extension ministries (344.1b); i. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to extension ministry under GBGM (344.1c); j. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to extension ministry within the Connectional Structure (344.1a); k. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to a church of another denomination (345); l. Have been approved by the Conference Board of Pensions because of exceptional circumstances.

LAY: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference in retirement, a person must have been for at least five years immediately prior to retirement either an active lay employee of this Conference or an active lay

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employee of a Conference-related institution and must be a participant in HealthFlex for five (5) continuous uninterrupted years immediately prior to retirement.

SURVIVORS: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference as a surviving spouse or surviving dependent, the person survived must have been participating in the health insurance plan of this Conference at the time of the participant’s death. Surviving dependent children remain eligible as long as the child remains dependent and is not eligible for health care through government programs.

Any retiree not participating in Social Security, i.e., who has opted out of Social Security, and thereby not covered by Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B, will NOT be eligible to participate in the health plan of this Conference, through HealthFlex, Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange) or otherwise, in retirement. This does not prohibit a retiree’s spouse from participating if the spouse has NOT opted out of Social Security and is covered by Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B. Rules and policies included in the adoption agreements between Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church and the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church supersede these policies.

Conference Eligibility For Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Premium Support Funding For Retirees & Survivors (Clergy Or Lay) Eligibility Rules for Receiving Funding in a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or through Premium Support

For determining eligibility, the following service qualifies as full-time service: clergy that are appointed in this Conference or within the connectional structure to a unit of this Conference or on CPP (disability) for which the annual conference has provided the pension contributions to either CRSP, MPP, or Pre-82. These changes will become effective 1/1/2017.

Elders, Associate Members, Provisionals, and Local Pastors: Sabbatical Leave (Âś352); Full-time local charge in Conference; Full-time within the Conference; CPP (disability) Any retiree not participating in the health plan of this Conference will NOT be eligible for receiving a retiree HRA or premium support.

In addition: a. CLERGY: To be eligible to receive a retiree HRA or premium support, a person must have the following years of full-time service: i. Persons retiring prior to 1/1/2016 must have 6 or more years of service. ii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2019 must have 10 or more years of service. iii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2023 must have 14 or more years of service. iv. Persons retiring from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025 must have 18 or more years of service. v. Persons retiring after 12/31/2025 must have 20 or more years of service. b. LAY: To be eligible to receive a retiree HRA or premium support, a person must have the following years of full-time service as determined by their employment record: i. Persons retiring prior to 1/1/2016 must have 6 or more years of service. ii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2019 must have 10 or more years of service. iii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2023 must have 14 or more years of service. iv. Persons retiring from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025 must have 18 or more years of service. v. Persons retiring after 12/31/2025 must have 20 or more years of service. c. SURVIVORS, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN: Eligibility extends to the surviving spouse or, if no surviving spouse, the surviving dependent children of eligible clergy persons and lay employees at the same rate as the person that they survived. d. Retirees serving in retirement at a church that they have served during active status will not qualify for any fund due to IRS rules. However, once they have fully retired from serving or are serving a church that was not in their active service record will be eligible to receive funding. The funding that they would have earned when they officially retired will then be put into their account as well.

Determining Amount of HRA Contributions and Premium Support The amount for those persons eligible will be calculated based on:

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a. The person’s age as of January 1st (calculated to a quarter-year). For dependent children, the age of the clergy person or lay employee will be used. b. The years of full-time service as defined above in the eligibility rules section for clergy persons or the employment records for lay employees. For dependent children and spouses, the years of service of the clergy person or lay employee will be used. For clergy couples, the years of service of the spouse with the greater number of years of service will be used for both persons. c. Years of credit in place as of July 2012 will be grandfathered in to the HRA calculations.

An amount determined by the ratio of each participant’s individual calculations (age plus years of service minus the number 65) to the total of all individual calculations. Each participant’s individual ratio will be applied to the total amount available for contributions for the retiree’s HRA and premium support.

The total amount available for HRA contributions and premiums support will be determined by the Conference Board of Pensions as part of their annual budget recommendation.

For retirees age 65 and older that are on Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange), their amount will be deposited in an HRA administered through Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange).

For retirees under the age of 65 that are on HealthFlex Exchange, their premium support will reduce the amount of the premium that the retiree is responsible for. (e.g. In 2021, depending on the plan that is selected from the six plans that will be available, the premium will range from $7,500 up to $10,164 for single coverage; $14,256 up to $19,308 for 2 party coverage. The conference support will be based on the same calculations as though they were retired and 65 year or older. See the prior paragraph for explanation. This does not include any dental or advanced vision coverage that will also be available.

If a retiree is unable to pay the total participant’s share, the retiree may apply to the Conference Board of Pensions by contacting the Conference Benefits Officer for possible grant funding assistance.

General Rules and Policies regarding Health Care Benefits Rules and policies included in the HealthFlex Plan Documents and Adoptions Agreements between Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church and the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church supersede these policies.

Specific Rules and Policies regarding Medical Reimbursement Accounts (MRA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA). If a participant fails to make the required contributions within sixty days of such notice, the plan sponsor may terminate the participant’s coverage effective the end of the month for which some partial contribution has been paid by the participant.

This may apply to a participant’s medical, dental, vision and medical/dependent reimbursement accounts as a group, or to just a medical reimbursement account and/or dependent care account. The plan sponsor need to complete an enrollment/change form showing declination of coverage on the participant, with the event date being the last date of the period for which partial payment was received. If participant later wants to accept coverage he/she must wait until the next annual election period to enroll for coverage beginning the following plan year. In addition, in order to re-enroll and select election, all outstanding premiums must be paid by the participant. The exception to this is if the participant or dependent experiences a special enrollment event as defined under the Health Information Protection and Portability Act (HIPPA).

Specific Rules and Policies Regarding Health Care Benefits Divorced Spouses may continue to participate in HealthFlex for up to two (2) years if divorce decree does not stipulate a time period. Participant or Divorced Spouse pay 100% of the premium, depending on divorce decree stipulations.

Surviving spouses of clergy who are participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan will receive reimbursement of their Medicare Part B premium. If a surviving spouse remarries, Medicare Part B reimbursement is reduced to 50%.

Questions regarding policy interpretation should be addressed to the Conference Benefits Officer, Conference Board of Pensions, for referral to, and decision by, that body.

Specific Rules regarding payment of direct billing to churches and participants If payment is not made on the direct billing to the church for both the churches’ direct bill and/or the participant’s direct bill, the following steps will be taken: After 30 days, a certified letter will be sent by the conference finance office to the applicable pastor/participant, church/charge treasurer, PPRC Chair, and applicable district superintendent inquiring about payment.

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After 45 days, the applicable district superintendent will contact the applicable pastor/participant, church/charge treasurer, and PPRC Chair to inquire and encourage regarding payment.

Funding Policies

RETIREE HEALTH FUNDING PLAN/(HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNTS) To fund the Health Reimbursement Account contributions, the Board will use funds from three sources. It is the Board of Pensions hope that we will be able to increase the funding amount each year for our retirees: 1. Funds that had been accumulated for the Retiree Health Liability.

2. Earnings from the Frank Lynch and Georgia Lynch Trust.

3. Each year a small percentage will be added to the Active Participant Share in the “Salary Ratio”that the Active Participant Share is currently calculated. The amount generated by the additional 3% in 2018 will be directed to funding retiree health.

Care and Concern Fund: Care and Concern funds are available to the cabinet on a case-by-case basis. The case shall be presented by the Cabinet for approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Pensions as to the need for these funds. A report shall be given to the full Board of Pensions on any cases. These funds shall be of a last resort after all other options have been explored including the use of cabinet emergency funds. The purpose of this fund is to assist: A) pastors exiting from ministry and B) caring for extreme health and well-being issues. At the end of the calendar year any leftover cabinet emergency funds shall be transferred to replenish the Care and Concern fund.

Lynch Trust Funds Policy

The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. is the entity within the Dakotas Conference structure that has “charge of the interests and work of providing for and contributing to the support, relief, assistance, and pensioning of clergy and their families, other church workers, and lay employees of the institutions, organizations, and agencies within” the Dakotas Annual Conference, (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 Wespath Benefits and Investments (formerly General Board of Pension & Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church. At the time of receipt, the Treasurer of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. in consultation with the Board’s Executive Committee shall determine where in the Wespath (formerly General Board) accounts to deposit the assets. Subsequent movement and investment of the assets shall be made in accordance with then-current policies and practices of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. On receipt of the assets, the initial principal amount shall be held by the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. as an endowment. Release from endowment status of any funds shall be made only after consideration by and decision of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. and consistently with the [will and codicil of Frank and Georgia Lynch].

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All earnings generated by the Lynch Trusts Assets Endowment shall be allocated to the support, relief, assistance, and pensioning of clergy of the Dakotas Annual Conference as determined by decision of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. Earnings generated by the Lynch Trusts Assets Endowment that are included in the annual budget recommendation of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. shall be expended consistently with the [will and codicil of Frank and Georgia Lynch] as recommended by the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc., and adopted by the Dakotas Annual Conference.

Guidelines for Applying for Disability Benefits Amended: June 2017 Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church, Conference Board of Pensions 1. Initiation of the disability application process should begin with the applicant. In emergency situations, it may be initiated by the custodian or designee of the applicant or by the District Superintendent in whose district the applicant serves.

2. District Superintendent contacts Conference Benefits Officer to verify CPP eligibility of applicant.

3. If CPP eligible then CBO or DS will contact Joint Committee on Incapacity and Cabinet of request.

4. Application shall proceed using the forms provided by Wespath Benefits & Investments which will be provided, when so requested, by the Conference Benefits Officer. The forms shall be sent to the District Superintendent who shall serve as primary contact in the initial stages of application or directly to CBO if approved by District Superintendent.

5. The Superintendent or CBO, if directed by DS shall prepare the file by ensuring that materials which will include (but are not restricted to) the following are enclosed: signed request for disability application; written statement from the Superintendent endorsing the disability with citation from parish consultations; other supporting documentation that may be germane to a special situation.

6. Once the applicant has completed all the necessary forms they shall then be sent to the Conference Benefits Officer for approval and signature on appropriate forms on behalf of the Conference Board of Pensions. The CBO in turn will send the appropriate form for approval and signature to the Convener of the Joint Committee on Disability or the Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry if no such committee established.

7. The Convener or Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry shall arrange for either a face-to-face meeting or other communication setting with the Joint Committee on Medical Leave (chair and vice chair or other committee member of BOM, Chair and Executive Secretary of BOP and District Superintendent for applicant) to review the application process for applicant.

8. The Convener or Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry will contact the District Superintendent, full Board of Ordained Ministry, full Board of Pensions of the Committee’s action and recommendation on Medical Leave process.

If the decision is to “not endorse,” the Superintendent, after consultation with the applicant, may request that the file be forwarded to Wespath.

9. Assuming endorsement and support by the Joint Committee, the Convener or Chair of BOM will add signature to the application form and record recommendation for file and send form to the Conference Benefits Officer, who in turn will submit the form to Wespath for application approval by the current disability insurance company.

10. The applicant shall be notified by the CBO that the application and supporting materials have been submitted to Wespath.

11. Participants newly appointed to medical leave and in the process of applying for Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) disability benefits as outlined above will be paid by the Conference for up to four (4) months as disability benefits a monthly amount calculated from the greater of: a) 70% of their plan compensation in their appointment immediately prior to appointment to medical leave, or b) 40% of the Denominational Average Compensation in effect at the time of appointment to medical leave. (See the “Resolutions Relating to Rental/Housing Allowances for Active, Retired, Disabled, or Former Clergypersons of the Dakotas Conference” published elsewhere in this Journal for the designation of this amount as Housing Allowance.) The monthly Conference disability benefit will cease upon approval of CPP disability benefits as described in that Plan’s Document or upon disapproval of CPP benefits, whichever happens first within the time limit stated earlier. In extraordinary situations application for extension of the four (4) month time limit should be made to the Conference Benefits Officer for Executive Committee review and consideration.”

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Vacation and Time Off Policy Amended 2015

Vacation Vacation is a vital and important part of human health and renewal. The Charge will pay for the pulpit supply for vacation Sundays. In order to ensure the health of our Spirit-led missional leaders, the Dakotas Conference mandates that each charge shall grant full time appointed clergy at least, but not limited to the following amount of paid vacation during each appointment year.

Four (4) weeks, including four Sundays, for a total of 28 days. Parishes may choose to grant more than four weeks considering years of service in ministry, family needs, or other variables. All such agreements shall be agreed to in writing between the pastor and pastor/staff parish relations committee.

Clergy with a less than a full time appointment shall be granted at least the number of vacation as follows: Quarter Time appointed clergy shall receive one (1) week including four Sundays for a total of 10 days.

Half Time appointed clergy shall receive two (2) weeks including four Sundays for a total of 16 days.

Three-quarter Time appointed clergy shall receive three (3) weeks including four Sundays for a total of 22 days.

Continuing Education Continuing Education is a vital and important part of leadership development for Spirit-led missional leaders. Continuing Education time is not to be confused with vacation. Vacation is for rest and recharging. Continuing Education is for professional and spiritual development. Each Charge will grant its appointed clergy (full or part-time) two weeks, including one Sunday, for a total of 11 days for the purpose of continuing education and professional improvement during each appointment year. The Charge will pay for the pulpit supply for the continuing education Sunday.

Annual Conference All clergy are expected to attend all sessions of the Annual Conference. The Sunday immediately after Annual Conference is a travel/rest day and is not vacation or continuing education time. The Charge will pay the travel, registration and per diem expense for its clergy and lay members attending Annual Conference. The Charge will pay for the pulpit supply for Conference Sunday.

Connectional Responsibilities Clergy, as members of the Annual Conference will have connectional responsibilities (e.g. meetings of the Annual, Jurisdictional or General Conference Boards and agencies, Conference Camps, etc.). Time spent on these responsibilities will not be counted as vacation time or continuing education. Clergy will inform the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee of time needed for these responsibilities.

Weekly Days Off Clergy are expected to take holidays and at least one day off each week. Up to five days of “compensation time” may be accumulated to be taken at another time, not to include a Sunday. Clergy will inform the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee when “compensation time” is taken.

Additional Time Away Any additional time for personal reasons or for educational purposes will be negotiated with the Clergy, the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee, in consultation with the District Superintendent. It is recommended a written agreement be developed and signed for purpose of clarity and understanding. The vacation and time off policy applies to the Conference leadership clergy as well as the clergy serving local church charges.

Cl ergy Conti nui ng Educati on Policies Amended 1996 The Board of Ordained Ministry of the Dakotas Annual Conference makes available $600.00 per quadrennium for each: Elder or Deacon member of the conference in full connection, Probationary member of the conference, Diaconal minister who is a member of conference, and Licensed Local Pastor who has completed the Conference Course of Study.

Each clergy person is required to complete eight Continuing Education credits each quadrennium or two credits per year. One CEU/CSU shall be the equivalent of:

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-Twenty hours of supervised reading/reflection in a knowledge-competency area agreed upon by pastor and PPR. (No more than one CEU/CSU can be given by this route in one year.)

-Ten contact hours under qualified leadership. (An hour spent with an instructor or a course, workshop, or seminar.)

The term CSU stands for Conference Standard Unit, which may be used in lieu of Continuing Education Units (CEU).

CEUs often require that a fee be paid to a college or university. CSUs do not. CSUs reflect study time, but might not reflect formal credits outside our conference.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT Determine and select the desired event. Each clergy person is to think through her/his needs and desires concerning continuing education and consult with the local church PPRC concerning observed needs. Out of that reflection choose what best fits the needs for this period of time.

Use the CE Grant application form describing the event and listing number of CEUs available. Include a copy of the brochure or material describing the event and send it to the continuing education officer of the BOM. The request will then be processed by the continuing education officer. If there are questions, the CE officer will clarify them before processing the request. When completed, the request will be sent on for payment to the clergy person.

General Expectations of the Board Regarding Continuing Education Funds and Events:

Should an event be selected that does not grant CEUs, material describing “contact hours” within that event should be sent to the continuing education officer. Should a clergy member be assigned after the beginning of a quadrennium, the CE grant amount available will be prorated to the years left in the quadrennium. Each clergy member is encouraged to receive one-half (4) of her/his units outside the Annual Conference offerings. Each January the clergy member is asked to submit a summary of continuing education experiences and units earned. 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 CONTINUING EDUCATION FUNDING REQUEST FORM Dakotas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry 2017-2020 Quadrennium NAME_________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER_________________________________ PHONE___________________________ CONFERENCE RELATIONSHIP___________________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM OR EVENT________________________________________________ (Please include copy of descriptive brochure.)

PLACE OF PROGRAM OR EVENT___________________________________________ DATES_________________ COSTS Tuition_________________ Lodging_________________ Other___________________ Meals__________________ Books___________________ FUNDING BOM FUNDS REQUESTED____________________________ (Please send receipts to Conference Finance Office after event.)

Personal Contribution___________________ Parish Contribution_____________________ Total___________________ NUMBER OF CEU/CSU’s EARNED FROM THIS EVENT___________________________ CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT REPORTING FORM Dakotas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry 2017-2020 Quadrennium NAME_______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ CHURCH_____________________________________________________________________ EVENT_______________________________________________________________________ LOCATION____________________________ DATES______________________________ NUMBER OF CREDITS__________________

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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 Student Aid Guidelines Revised: 2017 by the Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) The Ministerial Student Aid Fund (MSAF) is available for seminary and course of study students related to the Dakotas Annual Conference (DAC). The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance for a student’s seminary education through loans and debt reduction grants.

1. SEMINARY FORGIVABLE LOANS 1. Eligibility. Any seminary student related to the DAC who is a certified candidate for ministry enrolled and completing satisfactory work at a recognized seminary toward the completion of a M.Div. Degree (or degree in specialized ministry) is eligible to receive aid from MSAF. A recognized seminary is defined as a seminary properly recognized and approved by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church.

A. Aid from the MSAF will be provided after the student has consulted with the loan officer of the seminary. Aid will not be made beyond the basic seminary (or specialized) degree (M.Div. or other) and/or reception into full membership in the Conference.

B. Loan approval is contingent upon full-time satisfactory progress being made toward the completion of the appropriate Degree.

C. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. will make the final decision regarding loan approval, and the applicant will be bound by that decision.

2. Process. Funds provided to a student through the MSAF are first given on a loan basis. Students must sign a promissory note indicating their commitment to repay the loan under the terms and conditions of the note before the aid is given. Should certain conditions be met, all or a portion of the principal and interest due on a loan will be forgiven by service in the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Conditions for forgiving the loan are outlined in number six below.

3. Loan Maximums.

A. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. will set the yearly maximum aid available. The amount will be published in the Journal.

B. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. will set a Forgivable loan Cap for aid available to a student while in seminary.

In special circumstances, matching aid scholarship, additional loan/grant aid may be granted. The additional aid will be subtracted from available debt-reduction aid available to the individual. If insufficient funds are available to meet all MSAF requests, approved applicants will receive aid in proportion to the funds available. Second- and third-year students shall be given priority.

C. Loans for the second, third, or fourth years in seminary will be approved only as a new loan upon receipt of the completed application and promissory note, (see number four below).

4. Applications. Students may apply for MSAF assistance by completing and signing the following forms: a) MSAF Loan Application; and b) MSAF Promissory Note.

A. An application for aid will not be approved until the two documents listed above are properly completed and submitted to the Conference Loan Officer. The forms listed above may be obtained from the Conference Loan Officer.

B. Applications for aid may be made at any time. In addition, an application for aid may be submitted as many times as needed until the yearly maximum aid or the forgivable loan cap for a student has been reached.

5. Loan Repayment Provisions. The total of loans made to the student during his or her seminary education career will become due and payable upon graduation from seminary with a M.Div. Degree or other appropriate degree. Interest will begin to accrue upon the student’s graduation from seminary with the appropriate degree or immediately after any

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of the circumstances defined in 5A through 5G have occurred (see below). The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry will determine interest rates and Yearly Minimum Payments required. Payments will begin within six months after graduation or within six months after any of the circumstance defined in 5A through 5B have occurred. Principal and interest payments will continue until the loan is fully paid. Payment schedules will be prepared by the Conference Director of Finance. Loan payments will be made to and the accounting thereof will reside with the Conference Office of Finance and Administrative Services.

A. The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry will make the final determination as to whether or not the aid recipient will repay the loan. The aid recipient is bound by the Board’s decision regarding the repayment of his or her loan.

B. The Loan will be repaid in the following circumstances: i. If the aid recipient receives an appointment in an annual conference other than the Dakotas Annual Conference (DAC). ii. If the aid recipient refuses to accept an appointment by the Dakotas Area Bishop within the boundaries of the DAC. iii. If the aid recipient requests and receives a leave of absence, sabbatical leave or honorable location. iv. If the aid recipient is refused admission to the DAC by the Conference Clergy or other Conference bodies as prescribed by The Discipline of The United Methodist Church and the Standing Rules of the Dakotas Conference. v. If the aid recipient is placed in an appointment beyond the local church by the Dakotas Area Bishop where the location of that appointment is outside the boundaries of the DAC. vi. If the aid recipient leaves seminary regardless of his/her intention to complete degree. vii. If the aid recipient’s membership in the conference is voluntarily or involuntarily terminated or if aid recipient, no longer continues as a certified candidate for ordained ministry.

6. Service Conversion Privilege. The aid recipient may earn forgiveness of portions of the loan under the following circumstances: A. After completion of the appropriate degree, the principal of the loan may be forgiven at a rate per year determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry with no interest accrual while the recipient is serving an appointment under the authority of the Dakotas i. Area Bishop within the boundaries of the DAC. Forgiveness will be granted yearly at Annual Conference. ii. The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry will make the final determination as to whether or not the forgiveness privilege will be offered to the aid recipient. The aid recipient is bound by the Board’s decision regarding the forgiveness privilege.

If the aid recipient has been previously extended the forgiveness privilege but leaves the Dakotas Annual Conference for any reason or otherwise falls within the provision of 5A through 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.

2. COURSE OF STUDY AND KAIROS FORGIVABLE LOANS A. Some persons seek to serve in the Annual Conference through the approved Course of Study as outlined The United Methodist Discipline. Student Aid funds are available for Course of Study and Kairos students. Student Aid funds are available for Course of Study and Kairos students. All aspects of the forgoing Student Aid Policy apply to those pursuing Course of Study or Kairos with the following exceptions/clarifications. i. Course of Study and Kairos students will be eligible for the Yearly Maximum Aid as determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry or actual expenses, whichever is less, at a 75/25 reimbursement ratio. The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry through MSAF will cover 75% of eligible expenses. The remaining 25% will be covered by the student, the student’s continuing education funds as a local pastor, and/or by local church sponsorships. ii. Eligible expenses include tuition and fees, books, room and board, subject to conference per diem, and travel (at conference rate paid to a maximum of the cost of travel to one of the three closest United Methodist Seminaries — Iliff, Garrett-Evangelical, St. Paul’s - with additional travel expenses left to the candidate). iii. Course of Study, Advanced Course of Study and Kairos students will be eligible for an overall cap as determined by the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. iv. Special situations of need may be appealed to the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. 3. EDUCATIONAL DEBT REDUCTION GRANTS FOR NEW PROVISIONAL AND ORDAINED PASTORS A. Provisional members of the Dakotas Conference may be eligible to receive up to a Yearly Maximum as determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry per year for up to six successive years for educational debt retirement.

Eligibility continues after Elder’s/Deacon’s ordination. The following stipulations determine eligibility.

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i. All educational requirements for Elder’s/Deacon’s Orders have been completed. ii. The applicant must be in a full-time appointment within the bounds of the Dakotas Annual Conference; however, less-than-full-time appointments may receive grants on a pro rata basis. Appointments to attend school do not qualify. Debt-reduction grant will cease with any termination of relationship with the DAC, or appointment outside the bounds of the conference. iii. The applicant will supply evidence of educational debt related to ministerial education. iv. Debt-reduction grant is considered a forgivable loan and must be repaid or forgiven by service in the conference on a yearly basis. Yearly debt-reduction forgiveness (per the levels of aid stated below) will apply only after requirements for forgiveness or repayment have been satisfied for any outstanding seminary, COS, or Kairos forgivable loans. Exception to this policy may be approved by the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. Application forms must be requested annually from the conference loan officer. Debt reduction grant decisions will be made by the Board of Ordained Ministry Ministerial Student Aid/Finance Group. v. Special situations of need may be appealed to the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. 4. LEVELS OF AID A. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY established the following levels of aid (2017): i.

Yearly forgivable loan maximum $2,000 ii.

Seminary Forgivable Loan Cap $6,000 iii.

Course of Study Overall Cap $9,000 iv.

Repayment Interest Rate 7% v.

Yearly Minimum Payments $500 vi.

Yearly Forgiveness $2,000 for Seminary and COS Loan/Grants vii.

Yearly Debt Reduction $1,000 viii.

Overall Debt Reduction $6,000 Dakotas Conference UMC—Office of Leadership Development 1331 W. University Ave, Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 990-7796 - dakumcom@dakotasumc.org Clergy Ethics for Retired Pastors in Relation to the Local Church and Appointed Pastors Adopted by Board of Ordained Ministry on March 14, 2006 Affirmed by the Executive Session on June 8, 2006

-Remember, the Retired Pastor is not the Appointed Pastor of this parish.

-Let the Appointed Pastor know your desires as to leadership responsibilities within the church; but, except under exceptional circumstances, Retired Pastors should not accept official church structure offices...chairing boards or committees which rightly belong to the laity. Establish a covenant between the Appointed and Retired Pastors regarding those agreed upon responsibilities and share that covenant with the Staff Parish Relations Committee.

-Priestly functions and associated counseling are the responsibility of the Appointed Pastor. In special circumstances Retired Pastors may assist or perform funerals, weddings and baptism at the invitation of the Appointed Pastor.

-Retired Pastors shall not perform worship services within the bounds of a pastoral charge without permission of the appointed Pastor or District Superintendent. (¶341.4, The Book of Discipline) -If the Retired Pastor is a former pastor of the parish, do not pass on any negative opinions about persons or the church to the Appointed Pastor. When the Appointed Pastor asks for information, respond to those questions as fully as you wish.

-If the Retired Pastor feels their Appointed Pastor is in error, talk to the pastor. If you do not receive an adequate response, talk to the District Superintendent. Never discuss these issues related to the Appointed Pastor with the laity. If you feel you cannot continue under that Appointed Pastor’s ministry, change churches.

-Be tolerant of different styles of ministry and be tolerant of occasional mistakes and errors by the Appointed Pastor.

-Encourage parishioners to talk to the Appointed Pastor in pastoral care situations. Tell the parishioner that you will support them as a Christian friend, but they should use the Appointed Pastor as pastor. In limited situations referral to the Retired Pastor by the Appointed Pastor may be appropriate.

-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.

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-Before making a hospital or nursing home visit that may be construed as a pastoral call, give the Appointed Pastor a chance to make the first call.

-Do not expect to use church facilities without going through proper channels.

-Make annual reports to Charge Conference and Cabinet.

If you are in doubt about any of this, consult the District Superintendent.

Clergy Ethics for Appointed Pastors in Relationship to Retired Pastors Adopted by Board of Ordained Ministry on March 14, 2006 Affirmed by the Executive Session on June 8, 2006

-Remember, the appointed pastor is the pastor for these clergy members and their families of your appointed parish.

-Welcome the newly retired pastor to the congregation and affirm their ministry career.

-The appointed pastor should be aware that newly retired pastors/spouses may be going through a stressful time of adjustment in their lives and they may need pastoral care in that regard.

-The appointed pastor may wish to ask the Retired Pastor if they are interested in continuing in any areas of ministry. Establish an informal covenant regarding these areas of responsibility agreed upon and share that covenant with the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Remember, the Retired Pastor’s spouse and family are laity with the same opportunities of service as any other laity.

-The Appointed Pastor may use the Retired Pastor in areas they can contribute to the life of the church being sensitive to their needs to use their gifts and talents.

-For those Retired Pastors who wish to continue to contribute ministry to the life of the local church, the Appointed Pastor may find valuable services for the Retired Pastor to perform.

-Respect the wishes of some Retired Pastors to really be retired from the ministerial functions.

-The appointed pastor should not be hypersensitive to Retired Pastor’s pastoral care for friends or colleagues.

-The appointed pastor should remember that they have been given the responsibility for the care of the congregation and not shift too much of that pastoral care to willing Retired Pastors.

-With the permission of the retired clergy, report to the district superintendent any retired clergy family illness or death.

If you are in doubt about any of this, consult the District Superintendent.

Sexual Misconduct Policy Adopted June 2012 Statement of Policy and Commitment Clergy and laity in ministerial roles, lay employees and volunteers of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (hereafter referred to as Dakotas Conference) shall not engage in sexual abuse, sexual harassment, gender harassment or sexual misconduct, as defined by The Book of Discipline (BOD) of The UMC, state, federal and tribal law. In both North Dakota and South Dakota certain acts of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy are defined as crimes. Further, the Dakotas Conference bears affirmative responsibility to create an environment of hospitality for all persons, male or female, which is free of these sins and encourages respect, equality and kinship in Christ. The Dakotas Conference will not condone or tolerate instances of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender harassment, or sexual abuse and is committed to a prompt and thorough investigation of allegations, in compliance with the BOD. Biblical and Theological Foundation The Dakotas Conference is committed to the prevention of sexual misconduct in any form and to justly address allegations of the same. We believe that every person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), that all Christians are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:26-28), and that we are called to love our neighbors as well as enemies (Matthew 5:42). “Contrary to the nurturing community, sexual harassment creates improper, coercive, and abusive conditions wherever it occurs in society.

Sexual harassment undermines the social goal of equal opportunity and the climate of mutual respect between men and women.” (BOD, ¶161.J). Furthermore, “Violent, disrespectful, or abusive sexual expressions do not confirm sexuality as God’s good gift.” (BOD, ¶161.I).

Definitions 1. “Sexual misconduct within ministerial relationships is a betrayal of sacred trust. It is a continuum of unwanted sexual or gender-directed behaviors by either a lay or clergy person within a ministerial relationship (paid or unpaid). It can include child abuse, adult sexual abuse, harassment, rape or sexual assault, sexualized verbal comments or visuals, unwelcome touching and advances, use of sexualized materials including pornography, stalking, sexual abuse of youth or those without capacity to consent, or misuse of the pastoral or ministerial position using sexualized conduct to take advantage of the

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vulnerability of another.” (Book of Resolutions—BOR, p. 776). Furthermore, “the use of pornography in church programs, on church property by persons in ministerial roles (lay and clergy) is a form of sexual misconduct.” (BOR, p.

777) 2. “Sexual harassment is a form of sexual misconduct and defined in ¶161J. To further clarify, [it is] any unwanted sexual or gender-directed comment, advance, or demand, either verbal or physical, that is reasonably perceived by the recipient as demeaning, intimidating, or coercive. ... Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the creation of a hostile or abusive working environment resulting from discrimination on the basis of gender.” (BOD, ¶161.J). “[I]t is unwanted sexual or gender-directed behavior within a pastoral, employment, ministerial (including volunteers), mentor, or colleague relationship that is so severe or pervasive that it alters the conditions of employment or volunteer work or unreasonably interferes with the employee or volunteer’s performance by creating a hostile environment that can include unwanted sexual jokes, repeated advances, touching, displays, or comments that insult, degrade, or sexually exploit women, men, elders, children, or youth.” (BOR, p. 776-777) 3. “Gender harassment is unwelcome or unwanted conduct which is gender specific, either cross gender or same gender.

Although not specifically “sexual,” gender harassment may be recognized in patterns of behavior creating a hostile or abusive working environment. Both sexual and gender harassment are exploitations of power and are discriminatory by law.” (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. 777) 5. Clergy and laity in ministerial roles shall include clergy as defined by the ¶142, retired clergy members of the annual conference, and any other person in a ministerial role as explained and illustrated on p. 778 of the BOR. 6. Pornography is defined in ¶161Q. Abuse of Power Sexual abuse within the ministerial relationship involves a betrayal of sacred trust, a violation of the ministerial role and exploitation of those who are vulnerable. Similarly, sexual and gender harassment are usually understood as exploitations of power relationships rather than as exclusively sexual or gender issues. This does not mean that clergy could never be the victim of sexual harassment or sexual abuse by laity. (See BOD, ¶605.8) Implementation Clergy and laity in ministerial roles (including retired clergy), lay employees, and volunteers of the Dakotas Conference shall be provided a copy of this policy through the Dakotas Conference Journal and website, the Conference Office, and Human Resources Handbook. Training information shall be available to assist in the understanding and implementation of this policy.

Making a Complaint Some instances of harassment can be resolved informally by conversation between the parties or facilitated mediation. In all other instances, if a violation of this policy is witnessed, or in good faith thought to have occurred, it shall be reported immediately to one of the offices listed below To make a complaint, contact one of the following and say, “I am calling to make a complaint of sexual misconduct”: District Superintendent, Northeast District 701-532-0455 District Superintendent, Northwest District 701-269-9960 District Superintendent, Southeast District 605-990-7791 District Superintendent, Southwest District 605-484-1502 Executive Director of Ministries 605-990-7791 Office of the Bishop, Dakotas-Minnesota Area 612-870-4007 Honest and good faith complaints are welcomed. Clergy and laity in ministerial roles (including retired clergy), lay employees, and volunteers of the Dakotas Conference are required to report immediately any reasonable suspicion of harassment, abuse or misconduct to the appropriate person except when knowledge would violate confidentiality between pastor and parishioner.

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

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Dakotas Conference will follow any applicable mandatory reporting laws. There is potential for conflict between the obligations imposed under church law and state law, and in these cases legal advice should be sought.

Information Sharing While the Dakotas Conference cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, it seeks to make every reasonable effort to maintain confidence by disclosing information about the complaint only on a “need to know” basis as necessary to promote God’s call for justice, reconciliation and healing.

Commitment to Justice and Healing The Dakotas Conference will take appropriate corrective action upon completion of an investigation and affirms the goals of reconciliation and resolution, leading to justice and healing for all parties involved.

I have read and affirm my understanding of this policy.

Signature __________________________________ _ Date_________________________________ Separation/Divorce Guidelines for Ordained Clergy Adopted: 1995 AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE The Church has traditionally supported marriage and we continue to affirm it as a viable institution, even in the midst of social change. We lift up the statement of the 1984 General Conference: “We affirm the sanctity of the marriage covenant which is expressed in love, mutual support, personal commitment, and shared fidelity between a man and a woman. We believe that God’s blessing rests upon such marriage, whether or not there are children of the union. We reject social norms that assumed different standards for women than for men in marriage.”

(The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1984, ¶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, ¶71d) We affirm that when persons enter into marriage, they enter into a covenant relationship which God has blessed. That relationship is meant to be an unbroken relationship in which two persons commit themselves not only to each other, but to the growth and development of the other’s unique gifts.

Even in the best of situations, finding marital fulfillment demands tireless effort. People change. No marriage can remain static and be viable. Marriage enrichment seminars, clergy and spouse life planning seminars, and in-depth sharing provide opportunities for continued growth.

THE STRUGGLE TO FULFILL THE MARRIAGE COVENANT Clergy are expected to model exemplary marital relationships. The covenant relationship -- spouse to spouse, and clergy to clergy — offers significant strength and spiritual resources for fulfilling the marriage vows. Churches and clergy also must remember that all persons are vulnerable to the same pressures of society. Clergy and spouses are humans, with strengths and weaknesses, who make wise decisions and commit errors in judgment.

Clergy are human beings. As such, they are vulnerable to failure and mistakes as are any other person. The social pressures that affect the family today also affect clergy families. Church and society make demands upon clergy’s time and energies which, 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.

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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.

1. A clergy person contemplating separation/divorce, and the impact on professional status, will be evaluated case by case.

To provide consistency and fairness, each person entering a period of separation/divorce, having fulfilled the preceding guidelines, will be expected to proceed according to the following steps: 2. Pastor informs own District Superintendent, and they, together, contact the Bishop. District Superintendent initiates contact with non-clergy spouse, emphasizing pastoral care and indicating ongoing support and counsel with couples involved.

3. Pastor and District Superintendent contact Pastor-Parish Chairperson to discuss the pastor’s and spouse’s impending separation/divorce, and strategy for announcing to local congregation. In the case of an Extension Ministry, the District Superintendent will consult with the Pastor to determine what persons within the appointive setting should be informed.

4. Pastor, District Superintendent, and Chairperson inform Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, and establish ongoing support and counsel with couples involved.

5. Pastor, with support of District Superintendent and Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, informs local congregation, with intent toward enabling all parties to begin to deal with grief, anger, hurt and other feelings. In the case of an Appointment Beyond the Local Church, the Pastor will inform those parties previously designated by the pastor and the DS, with the same intent to deal with the resulting feelings.

6. District Superintendent, pastor, and two members of the Board of Ordained Ministry (One from Conference Relations Committee and one of the pastor’s choosing) meet to consider options of pastor’s relationship to Annual Conference. In the case of an appointment in extension ministries, this meeting will be held, when deemed appropriate by the Board of Ordained Ministry at a location near the appointment site. The available relationship options include: (a) retaining of current appointment; (b) re-appointment to another parish; (c) special appointment; (d) leave of absence; (e) sabbatical leave; (f) honorable location; (g) retirement; (h) withdrawal; (i) termination; (j) in cases of clergy immoral conduct, the review process will be initiated; and (k) in cases of clergy second or successive divorces, the Board of Ordained Ministry would reserve the right to counsel with the clergy person. The determination of Conference relationship and appointment is contingent upon the fulfillment of all the preceding guidelines. The report of this committee will be referred to the Cabinet and Conference Relations Committee, who by The Discipline have authority in matters of appointment and Conference relationship.

7. Encourage pastor and spouse to communicate to colleagues and friends their action, thus taking responsible steps within the covenant community.

8. If a change in Conference relationships is affected, return to the prior Conference relationship will be facilitated according to procedures prescribed by The Discipline.

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To facilitate healing and recovery, post-divorce counseling is required for clergy. Counseling is to begin immediately following the divorce (at least within the first year). Because of the covenant relationship with non-clergy spouses, we recommend that the Dakotas Annual Conference seriously consider providing means of counseling for the spouse (and/or other family members). Furthermore, when applicable, moving expenses, career training, health/medical benefits may be provided. Also, the Conference Board of Pensions will investigate an equitable means of ensuring non-clergy spouses receiving pension benefits accrued during the time of the clergy partner’s ministerial service to the Dakotas Annual Conference.

Short Term Leave Policy Revised: June 2013

Aware of the ongoing pressures and responsibilities experienced in the parish ministry, the Dakotas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) recognizes the value of short-term leaves for personal and spiritual renewal.

Eligibility. All clergy member in full connection (Deacons, Elders or Associate Members) who have served at least an equivalent of full-time for seven years or more are eligible for Short Term Leave funds. After a clergy member in full connection has received short term leave funds, he/she will be eligible to apply again after serving another equivalent of seven years under full-time appointment.

Preparatory Consultation. Persons are encouraged to prayerfully consider the purpose of their leave. Persons considering a short-term leave may desire to consult at North Central Career Development in New Brighton, MN. Persons are encouraged to think well ahead (at least six months to a year) in their planning.

Availability: Short Term Leaves will be granted according to the funds available. Consideration will be given to the length of service, the order and the timeliness in which requests are received, and the importance that the District Superintendent/Cabinet places on the requested leave.

Application for Short Term Leave. Persons should apply to the local Staff/Pastor Parish Committee, District Superintendent and Board of Ordained Ministry for approval at least 60 days prior the leave request. Application for a short-term leave needs to include a budget for how BOM funds will be used to pay for pastoral supply during the leave time with the total amount requested. The District Superintendent will then forward the application to the Director of Leadership Development/Student Loan Officer for confirmation on availability of funds and for processing/approval of the BOM. Length of Leave and Salary. The maximum leave allowed is three months (including vacation time) with full salary being paid by the local church/parish or salary-paying unit. The pastoral supply compensation will be paid by Short Term Leave Funds as provided through the BOM. These funds are not to exceed $4,000 for the three months. Money is paid to the local/church parish or salary-paying unit to be distributed to those providing pastoral supply.

Evaluation. The BOM will regularly evaluate the Short-Term Leave program and make adjustments or changes as it believes necessary.

Contact Person. For questions on how to apply for a Short-Term Leave grant, please contact the Director of Leadership Development, 1331 W. University Ave., PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301. (605) 996-6552.

Parsonage Standards Adopted: 2011 Purpose: The Dakotas Conference policy is that a parsonage or housing allowance shall be provided for each clergy appointed with each charge making that determination. However, a parsonage is preferred. The following guidelines should be considered with providing a parsonage. “Housing shall not be considered as part of compensation or remuneration, but shall be considered as means provided by the local church, and for the convenience of the local church to enable its ministry and the itinerant ministry of the Annual Conference.”

A clergy couple appointed to a charge needs to be provided with only one parsonage.

I. Standards for Parsonage Furnishings A. Heating system with humidifier and dehumidifier as needed.

B. Central air conditioning or adequate window air conditioning.

C. Hot water heater. In areas of problem water, proper water conditioning equipment should be provided and the church or charge is responsible for the salt. Also available is water conditioning equipment that could be used that doesn’t require salt.

D. Modern kitchen range and oven with exhaust fan, garbage disposal, refrigerator with freezer, and dishwasher.

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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 dĂŠcor of the living room and dining room 3) Kitchen: good grade of tile, linoleum or kitchen carpeting.

4) Bathroom: good grade of tile or linoleum.

5) Other rooms: (bedroom, den, etc) carpeting, other covering or well finished wood.

K. Pets: The Clergy leaving a Charge shall be financially liable for any damage to the parsonage above and beyond the normal wear and tear of family living, and for problems created by pets or neglect. If such a situation occurs the District Superintendent shall be informed for inspection. If a church and the DS agree there is damage from a pastor’s pets upon entering a new appointment, if that pastoral family insists on having pets, they must provide a damage deposit equal to the repair and replacement costs incurred in their prior parsonage.

II. On-Going Conditions: A. It is suggested that at least 2% per annum of the insured value of the parsonage be placed in the church budget of the Trustees for parsonage repair, decorating and refurbishing.

B. It is the responsibility of the clergy leaving a Charge to fully and properly clean the parsonage. How this will be accomplished will be determined in consultation with the Pastor Parish Relations Committee.

C. When a pastoral change takes place, the Board of Trustees shall evaluate the needs of the parsonage and refurbish accordingly. The clergy leaving the Charge shall inform the Board of Trustees of structural problems or appliances that need repair or replacement.

D. Suitable location with consultation of the District Board of Church Building and Location.

E. Safe and dependable water supply.

F. The parsonage should be a minimum of 2500 sq. feet of living space (less than 2500 sq. feet to be negotiated with District Superintendent and District Board of Church Location and Building.

G. After approving a purchase proposal, the charge conference shall be deemed to have authorized and directed the Board of Trustees to proceed with the purchase. In the case of the purchase of a parsonage, the Board of Trustees shall either.

1. Purchase a parsonage that has on the ground floor level: - One room that can be used as a bedroom by a person with a disability; - One fully accessible bathroom; and - Fully accessible laundry facilities, or 2. Purchase a parsonage without the accessible features for persons with disabilities specified above and remodel it within one year’s time, so that it does have those features.

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.

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P. Adequate storage areas.

IV. Recommended Parsonage Standards: Preferred A. General appearance inside and outside: Excellent B. Sidewalks to garage and front street.

C. Play area in back.

D. Yard maintained by church (fertilizer and insecticide provided by church) E. Two-car garage and storage. Garage has lights and electrical outlets.

F. Insulated glass windows or regular glass with combination storm windows and storm doors.

G. Insulation installed which meets minimum standards recommended for maximum energy efficiency as determined by the Energy Commission.

H. Three bedrooms above ground with a minimum of 130 sq. feet. Master bedroom shall be at least 180 sq. feet.

Adequate lighted closets. If two-story, one full bathroom and one bedroom shall be on the main floor.

I. One full bath plus one three-quarter bath adjoining master bedroom. One bath must be on main floor.

J. Modern kitchen with dining area to seat at least six. There shall be adequate counter and storage space, and an ample number of electrical outlets.

K. A separate dining room.

L. Large living room with family room removed from it so that activities in one do not disturb person in the other.

M. If there is no office/study in the church, the parsonage should have one that has a separate outside entrance. The office/ study should have built-in bookshelves.

N. Adequate electrical wiring with a minimum of 200 ampere entrance box with circuit breakers. All wiring shall meet at least the National Electric Code minimum standard.

O. Adequate fire exits from all areas of the house; especially the basement. Fire extinguishers on all levels.

P. Adequate storage space.

V. Pastor’s Responsibility A. The parsonage family shall practice good stewardship of parsonage property and will be held financially accountable for damage other than normal wear and tear. They shall keep the parsonage in neat appearance. Upkeep, repair, and redecorating will be done in consultation with the local church parsonage (trustees) Committee. The parsonage family shall leave the parsonage as good as or better than it was when they moved into the dwelling.

B. The pastor should keep the parsonage (trustees) committee informed of maintenance needs throughout the year between annual reviews.

C. The pastor and the parsonage (trustees) committee shall inspect the parsonage together at the time of a change of pastors. The location of guarantees and operating instructions for parsonage equipment should be designated for the benefit of the incoming pastor.

D. Disputes between the pastor and the local church concerning the parsonage shall be referred to the District Superintendent for negotiation and settlement.

VI. The Parsonage Review and Report A. In accordance with The Book of Discipline, Âś258, 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: Maximum weight: 15,000 pounds. For clergy couples the weight limit will be 120% of the stated maximum weight.

1. The clergy will do their own packing (guidelines will be provided by the moving company). Boxes will be provided where necessary. In good stewardship of material and cost, the clergy will re-use boxes as much as possible. The moving committee reserves the right to limit cost of boxes and packing materials, if necessary. The movers will pack only large mirrors and large pictures up to a total of eight. (A large pack holds up to 60X48X3 inches where a small pack holds up to 40X25X3 inches) Flat screen TVs must be packed in their original boxes. If those boxes are unavailable, you can pack them in mirror packs. If the movers pack the TV the clergy will be charged for that service.

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2. The term “household goods” does not including the following: automobiles, trucks, vans, mobile homes, campers, trailers, boats, canoes, kayaks, airplanes, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mopeds, golf carts, other similar vehicles or any items not accepted by the carrier.

3. The moving expense of inventory, equipment and so forth of a business, activity or hobby, shall be the responsibility of the clergy.

4. Items which are irreplaceable or of extreme value or of a sentimental nature are the responsibility of the clergy. Extra insurance can be purchased from the carrier.

5. The moving expense shall not cover storage, warehousing, handling, or insurance while in storage or warehousing.

6. For retired or disabled clergy, or survivors of active clergy members, the moving expense shall not exceed two times the cost of an average in-conference move. This average cost shall be calculated from the costs of the in-conference moves over the previous 5 years. The move must take place within two years to qualify for expense coverage. Also, the cost of the move is taxable income for the individual and will be reported as such to the IRS. 7. All clergy not appointed to a local church, or to an appointment within the conference structure shall be responsible for their own moving expenses as they move into their new appointment or status. If the clergy requests a return to an appointment to a local church or within the conference structure, the Annual Conference shall pay for moving expenses up to 50% of the previous year’s average in-conference move. However, if the Cabinet/Conference makes the request for the clergy to accept an appointment to a local church or within the conference structure, the Annual Conference shall cover the moving costs within the normal limits as set by this policy. At the time of their retirement or exiting from ministry, clergy not appointed to a local church or to an appointment within the conference structure shall be responsible for their own moving expenses.

8. Seminary students/graduates receiving their first appointment within the conference will move themselves. (For example, U-Haul, Rider Trucks, etc.) The Conference will reimburse the costs of the move.

9. The moving policy, including any adjustments or exceptions, shall be under the supervision of the Cabinet and the Director of Financial Services. *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.

Clergy Effectiveness Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church Adopted by the Board of Ordained Ministry, October 2014 An effective clergy

An effective clergy

An effective clergy

personifies: practices: (a1) A strong, articulate Wesleyan (b1) A strong, spiritually disciplined theology prayer life

produces: (c1) Growth in worship

(a2) Maturity reflected in a respectful, humble, mature and coachable nature

(b2) Self‐care and respect of boundaries

(c2) Disciples who are lifelong learners and evangelists

(a3) Adaptivity, creativity, and risk‐taking

(b3) Generosity in resources, words and actions

(c3) Mature and healthy leaders with a vision for the local church and community

(a4) A joyful, engaging and faithful (b4) Responsibility, and helps others (c4) Missional churches and other new servant heart to do the same ministries (a5) An ability to motivate, equip, (b5) A work ethic that is smart and encourage, and give permission kingdom‐oriented

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(c5) Financial strength and viability.

Explanation of Traits (a1) An effective clergy is one who (b1) An effective clergy is one who begins possesses and articulates a working with an essential and vibrant faith, lived knowledge of Biblical faith and out in a spiritually disciplined life that social holiness. The clergy includes prayer and other means of grace. demonstrates the ability to Attention to this primary foundation communicate and apply the gospel of and practice as a disciple of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ in culturally relevant sets an example by the clergy. The clergy ways. The clergy understands, knows, intentionally moves in a deepening life devoted to Christ. and celebrates the power of the triune God to bring healing, reconciliation, and peace to the lives of individual congregations and communities. (a2) An effective clergy is a lifelong (b2) An effective clergy knows him/herself, recognizing the need for learner. This is enabled by a clear boundaries and proper balance in humble, coachable attitude that all aspects of life, taking steps to keep submits to the promptings of the Holy Spirt, God’s Word and to help those boundaries and that balance healthy and evident. The clergy seeks to and advice of others. Such an care for him/herself physically, attitude also enables the clergy to maintaining and strengthening healthy learn from successes as well as relationship among family, friends and failures. The clergy person’s parishioners. The clergy knows when to disciplined spiritual life makes say “no” to activities that weaken good his/her accountable in one’s work and actions. The clergy gives up the boundaries, and how to respect times of quest for status and power following rest and renewal as a way to keep a healthy perspective and discipline of Christ’s example. making good choices in his/her life. (a3) An effective clergy is able to set (b3) An effective clergy gives up the and accomplish goals with flexibility emotion of jealousy in life. Instead, the and responsiveness while managing clergy practices a heartfelt expression of conflict in a way that leads to joy in the success of others, growing others healthy resolution. The clergy thinks into healthy and faithful disciples. outside the box and is willing to take He/she uses all means ‐ financial, prayer oneself and others in creative, new and pastoral skills ‐ to assist others to directions, responsive to and trusting move forward in their own ministries. in the moving of the Holy Spirit.

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c1) An effective clergy produces growth in worship in numbers and in spiritual vitality. The clergy uses the worship experience to draw people closer to God and to each other. The clergy accomplishes this through music, prayer, preaching and the sharing of the sacraments that is relevant to the context and culture of the people and the community in which he/she serves. These worship experiences need to be inviting and welcoinge to diversity and dialogue. (c2) An effective clergy produces disciples actively engaged in learning and growing in Christ through intentional Bible study, a disciplined prayer and devotional life, faithful worship attendance and participation, and evangelistic service beyond church walls. The clergy helps disciples to identify, develop and use their spiritual gifts to build up the church, the community and the world.

(c3) An effective clergy develops and empowers leaders who have a vision for their local church, community and world for which they take responsibility and work to achieve. The clergy stays abreast of, provides information about, and encourages attendance at training opportunities and workshops that help leaders address an ever changing world.

(b4) An effective clergy lives with integrity in his/her life. He/she takes clear responsibility for the failure of ministry under the clergy’s care, and as well, includes others in the expression of praise in the success of ministry. In those situations in which others fail to live up to the call of ministry or discipleship of Christ, the clergy carefully and lovingly leads others into a place of repentance and forgiveness, and asks the same in return. (a5) An effective clergy is relational (b5) An effective clergy does not waste and cultivates the gifts of the Spirit time. The gifts, skill, energy and time used by the clergy are well used and in others and empowers them to claim their call and assists in helping continue to create both solid foundations them find their place in ministry. and promising futures. As the season of a ministry comes to a close, the effective clergy is the one who is able to celebrate its ending and to direct others to dream of new expressions of ministry yet to be experienced. (a4) An effective clergy is faithful to their ordination vows and their relationship with Jesus Christ. The clergy is joyful and engaging with a heart for serving a world that is hurting. The clergy serves God and others without complaining or drawing attention to oneself. The clergy’s servanthood inspires others to live in like manner.

(c4) An effective clergy guides and encourages the people in reaching beyond church walls in ever growing and developing ministries. The clergy leads by example by participating alongside the people in outreach events and activities.

(c5) An effective clergy develops financial commitment among the people so that developing and emerging ministries have the resources needed to sustain these ministries as long as they are relevant to the community.

Measurement

The role of the Board of Ordained Ministry for clergy effectiveness falls in the area of providing standards, best practices and healthy examples for a life of clergy ministry in the Dakotas Conference.

The measurement of these standards and practices of the effective clergy occur under the supervisory work of the superintendent and the ongoing review and support of the staff�parish relations committee or other personnel committees for those in extension ministries or the deacons in ministry beyond the local church. As mutually agreed upon expectations and goals are created in consultation with these groups, the effective clergy will be able to honestly ask and answer the questions: How clearly and fully have I been able to create this ministry environment over the past period of time? Where could I have been clearer or more focused? How else may I continue to grow in each of these areas in order to prove my effectiveness? Am I being faithful to my ordination vows, family and my relationship to God. With mutually agreed upon goals, the evaluation becomes a team effort, and not an opportunity to unduly critic a pastor for not doing what he/she never realized was expected to do in the first place.

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Crisis Management Guidelines A Crisis is a Major Turning Point Resulting in Permanent Drastic Change A crisis occurs when you least expect it; the outcome will determine if affairs are better or worse. There is not a single way to solve a crisis, but they all have certain earmarks: 1. Crises come as a surprise. They occur unexpectedly and probably when we are least able to deal with them. Personnel may also not be readily available.

2. Surprise leads to insufficient information, and questions are difficult to answer.

3. Questions begin to surface from the media and constituents almost immediately, which is the time to take control and not be hesitant.

4. Demonstrating concern and ability to take control will probably result in being able to withstand outside pressures.

5. The crisis may cause short term focus and lead to short sighted actions.

6. After the initial shock, there are always varying degrees of trauma for those directly and indirectly affected.

It is important to have a plan of action in mind before a crisis hits. When the questions come, never say “no comment.” Be truthful and be sure all church officials have been consulted.

There must be an official who will speak to the questions when needed.

The Episcopal office is the most logical source of information, with a line of responsibility assigned and others to assist with the task of dispensing information.

These are suggestions of crises that have been encountered: 1. Crises of a personal nature.

2. Crises of a corporate nature.

3. Crises prompted by natural disasters.

Success in planning before the crisis is one thing that can be controlled. This may be not only the success or failure in the management of the church, but also the basis for building integrity and strengthening the work of the church. The process should include the following.

1. Name a Crisis Management Team. This would include the bishop, executive director of ministries and director of communication. The legal counsel may have to be involved. Also, the district superintendents should be aware of the proceedings and have full knowledge of activities. Chair of the Common Table may be included with the possibility of 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. The Conference Communicator should be gathering background material, if needed; assist in preparation of releases; assist in monitoring the information flow. They should monitor and report media activities; screen and direct media inquiries and keep the Crisis Management Team informed.

4. Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel provides input on liability and regulatory issues related to the crisis. Remember that damage from a crisis is much worse if it loses in the court of public opinion than if it loses in a court of law. Legal counsel is not the spokesperson.

5. Support team. Screen and log calls. Know how to reach all crisis management members. This team needs to be available at all times. In the event a person in the chain of responsibility is not available, have backups and alternates in place. Make sure to inform the persons closest to the central office; also, key leaders in the church (employees, clergy, church members, lay leaders).

If possible, make a list of crises that could possibly occur and how the response could be along with the effect.

The Crisis Team should be guided by predict, prevent and prepare: Designated Places. Press room with the possibility of holding press conferences. It should be near public telephones, desks, electrical outlets for lap-top computers, FAX machines, and chairs. Possibly soft drink machines could be available.

Ample Opportunity for telephone and FAX lines. Do all members of the team have cell phones? Team members need to be available at all times.

Be Very Sure Arrangements Are Made to keep a log of all statements made, in addition to developments of the crisis. Be prepared to answer questions as to who is in charge; biographies of personalities; background information; knowledge of church.

Arrange for Security Personnel to keep order and control access to all offices in addition to people to handle telephones and serve as “runners” or hospitality.

In Conclusion: Be pro-active; don’t isolate the team or The United Methodist Church; your image is important (be natural); do not speculate; be sure to place the personal element above all else.

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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XI. STATISTICS DIST RICT AND CONF ERENCE T OT ALS N O RTHEA ST N O RTHW EST MEMB ERSHIP & P A RTIC IP A TIO N 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized 9-Preparatory Members 10-Constituency Roll Sm all Group P articipan ts 11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11c-YOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS 12-Enrolled in Confirmation Class 13-Average Attendance Sunday school 14-Vacation Bible School participants 15-Sunday School classes 16-Other ongoing classes 17-Short-term classes/groups 18a-UMM Members 18b-Amount paid for UMM Projects 19a-UMW Members 19b-Amount paid for UMW projects 20a-UMVIM teams 20b-UMVIM participants 21a-Health outreach ministries 21b-Poverty outreach ministries 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries

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8,490 73 72 4 15 39 20 50 33 0 43 39 130 8,418 4,328 787 116 45 708 3,023

7,308 75 61 2 5 33 43 51 102 4 30 6 114 7,220 3,344 432 61 11 577 1,819

14,661 177 242 9 24 59 109 34 120 283 74 61 203 14,506 7,999 612 223 142 1,686 3,576

6,420 77 60 7 28 47 15 19 21 45 57 13 142 6,357 3,227 1,024 89 24 764 1,757

36,879 402 435 22 72 178 187 154 276 332 204 119 589 36,501 18,898 2,855 489 222 3,735 10,175

1,720 617 129 1,546 102 1,710 1,259 121 132 72 105 2,557 752 49,261 27 49 32 102 2,382 66,431

932 479 125 987 125 955 926 116 109 50 50 3,913 519 62,069 5 41 19 49 1,193 75,444

2,237 1,310 418 2,694 305 2,612 2,069 210 274 209 234 17,253 1,132 75,145 32 45 71 180 2,458 153,268

916 580 111 1,116 127 966 1,229 101 149 76 61 2,600 736 20,316 6 39 41 136 1,629 29,041

5,805 2,986 783 6,343 659 6,243 5,483 548 664 407 450 26,323 3,139 206,791 70 174 163 467 7,662 324,184

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N O RTHEA ST N O RTHW EST A SSETS & EXP EN SES 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41-Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses 47-Other Operating Expenses 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures 50-Grand Total Expenditures

76,559,543 9,518,893 2,551,346 28,571 715,344 36,844 0 79,752 0 0 2,233 9,943 74,039 397,974 266,521 286,628 1,646,282 186,220 120,878 2,235 1,755,383 470,054 2,055,752 602,128 367,386 9,075,596

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57,050,421 6,647,446 3,271,113 34,284 719,752 36,270 0 82,558 0 250 8,106 7,058 20,420 162,433 268,429 255,178 1,419,937 78,941 105,977 3,389 852,243 245,556 1,408,799 1,156,173 237,142 7,068,611

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104,771,284 8,876,428 4,064,126 381,265 1,237,205 45,772 0 104,931 0 6,580 4,081 20,535 53,458 303,763 451,450 387,627 2,646,383 317,375 115,675 29,375 2,890,183 448,417 3,097,396 697,758 1,552,110 14,410,074

SO UTHW EST

41,408,316 4,297,792 927,628 9,800 600,502 34,794 0 88,879 0 10 2,083 5,255 113,779 71,720 305,941 326,772 1,440,004 159,059 94,655 5,025 727,244 176,436 1,340,216 136,791 388,260 6,017,425

TO TA L

279,789,564 29,340,559 10,814,213 453,920 3,272,803 153,680 0 356,120 0 6,840 16,503 42,791 261,696 935,890 1,292,341 1,256,205 7,152,606 741,595 437,185 40,024 6,225,053 1,340,463 7,902,163 2,592,850 2,544,898 36,571,706

N O RTHEA ST N O RTHW EST IN C O ME 51-Giving Units O peratin g In com e 52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources

SO UTHEA ST

SO UTHW EST

TO TA L

3,535

2,740

6,703

2,709

15,687

1,372,534 5,753,647 271,412 34,707 5,600 104,939 165,329 7,708,168 154,785 91,193 1,610,617 144,465 8,044 6,387 40,182

769,469 3,421,642 339,893 9,068 110 109,328 97,337 4,746,847 875,894 287,775 693,602 80,958 1,500 9,921 23,832

4,515,064 6,264,153 356,555 123,952 50 232,598 243,527 11,735,899 1,236,456 362,314 407,058 235,046 21,750 1,616 60,161

1,828,760 2,239,059 171,940 73,425 0 94,155 69,738 4,477,077 253,169 363,321 26,297 163,440 5,800 87,389 4,700

8,485,827 17,678,501 1,139,800 241,152 5,760 541,020 575,931 28,667,991 2,520,304 1,104,603 2,737,574 623,909 37,094 105,313 128,875

These tables include all of the general statistics applicable to the Dakotas Conference. Some readers may notice there are categories for which there are no statistics provided. That is because the numbers in those categories are all zeros. Here are the categories and the explanation for the omission of that data in this publication.

28a – Not included. This line reports the amount apportioned to local churches by the conference. Since the churches are to give 16% of their current operating revenue as an apportionment, a specific amount is not apportioned to each church.

28b – Not included. This line reports the amount apportioned to the local churches by the district. The districts of the Dakotas Conference do not set or receive apportionments.

29b – Not included. This line reports the amount paid by the local church to the district for apportionments. The districts of the Dakotas Conference do not set or receive apportionments.

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Churc h Na me N ORTHE AS T D IS TRIC T ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST ABERDEEN N HIGHLAND ARTHUR BATH BIG STONE CITY BRISTOL-BUTLER BRITTON CASSELTON CAVALIER FIRST CAVALIER TRINITY CLAREMONT CLARK CLEAR LAKE COGSWELL CONDE CRYSTAL DRAYTON ENDERLIN FAIRMOUNT FARGO CALVARY FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FARGO MISSION FARGO FREDERICK GARDEN CITY GARY GRAFTON FEDERATED GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION GROTON HAMILTON HECLA HENRY HILLSBORO UNITED HOLMES HUMBOLDT MN KELLERTON KINDRED CALVARY LARIMORE LEOLA LISBON MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN MILBANK CENTRAL

1 9 70 980 144 143 30 133 23 101 59 17 175 165 202 214 28 36 22 54 34 45 391 84 230 524 0 24 63 116 16 389 210 204 6 62 36 34 112 38 18 34 85 24 52 57 422

2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1 0 8 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 23 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 1 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 2 0

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 16 17 18 19 20 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 7 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 4 0 0 3 7

4 22 70 963 145 175 27 128 23 101 54 0 183 165 201 219 27 36 22 55 31 43 399 84 230 528 0 24 62 118 16 388 214 204 6 61 35 34 110 37 18 32 78 24 44 57 405

7 34 45 683 76 41 20 46 15 30 22 0 50 46 152 76 10 14 16 33 15 10 260 34 114 167 0 35 33 43 9 65 84 78 5 16 16 23 34 13 15 34 28 16 21 53 283

7a 35 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 372 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71

8a 8b 9 10 11a 11b 11c 11d 12 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 4 0 17 6 22 306 257 92 20 242 15 2 0 12 57 22 10 4 76 3 2 0 0 20 26 15 0 8 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 12 0 9 5 0 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 20 4 12 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 10 10 8 0 4 0 0 0 338 0 15 0 12 0 3 0 44 24 48 25 15 140 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 13 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 15 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 22 11 1 0 305 500 50 16 413 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 60 6 10 0 35 0 3 0 141 123 40 17 0 27 8 6 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 13 27 6 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 73 94 7 4 5 22 3 0 0 0 60 23 9 19 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 27 5 1 1 12 0 1 1 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 5 0 0 14 0 1 0 16 24 7 0 3 17 0 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 3 0 301 116 104 6 39 8

6 306 50 8 0 5 0 0 17 0 12 14 0 56 0 0 0 10 9 8 189 0 20 48 0 0 0 31 0 17 34 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 4 15 12 0 3 0 201

13 47

14 15 16 17 18a 18b 19a 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 0 2 1 0 0 0 6 154 22 25 3 0 0 140 47 5 5 1 2 0 15 100 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1,230 7 0 2 1 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 1 0 0 21 24 3 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 20 92 6 1 1 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 29 1 1 2 0 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 190 8 13 9 40 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 3 4 2 0 0 42 0 5 7 10 14 0 58 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 0 0 66 20 6 3 2 3 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 6 0 19 0 1 0 0 9 127 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 8 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 1,200 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 3 8 4 0 0 0

19b 20a 20b 21a 21b 55 56 57 59 60 300 0 0 0 0 4,042 0 0 3 10 1,500 1 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1,170 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 850 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 0 550 20 0 0 0 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 600 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3,223 0 0 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 4,900 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,873 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,843 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 7 8 2,276 0 0 0 0 968 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 600 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 23 2 15

22 23 61 62 0 0 295 10,000 72 1,200 50 1,500 20 0 12 190 0 0 0 0 8 54 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 309 8,006 0 0 55 5,000 91 1,760 20 0 0 0 0 0 23 200 0 0 0 0 18 1,722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 37 1,700 0 0 10 25 16 26 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 586 28,063

MEMB ERSHIP & P A RTIC IP A TIO N : 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3aRemoved by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8aChildren baptized 8b-Adults baptized 9-Preparatory Members 10-Constituency Roll Sm all Group P articipan ts {11a-Children 11b-Youth 11c-Young Adults 11d-Other Adults} 12-Enrolled in Confirmation Class 13-Average Attendance Sunday School 14-Vacation Bible School participants 15-Sunday School classes 16-Other ongoing classes 17-Short-term classes/groups 18a-UMM Members 18b-Amount paid for UMM Projects 19a-UMW Members 19b-Amount paid for UMW projects 20aUMVIM teams 20b-UMVIM participants 21a-Health outreach ministries 21b-Poverty outreach ministries 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries

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0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 21 34 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 22 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 6 0 0

53 0 6 0 7 0 209 0 614 37 945 6 59 0 63 0 164 5 76 0 85 0 61 2 24 0 12 0 90 0 179 2 21 0 242 3 14 0 77 0 37 0 105 3 19 0 159 0 133 3 352 0 411 0 19 0 35 0 23 0 172 2 29 0 87 0 83 0 228 8 53 0

NORTHWEST DISTRICT ASHLEY BEACH FEDERATED BEULAH BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWBELLS BOWMAN CANDO CARRINGTON FEDERATED CENTER CHASELEY CLEVELAND DES LACS DEVILS LAKE DICKEY DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS DRAKE EDGELEY ELGIN ELLENDALE UNITED GOODRICH HAZEN HETTINGER JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAULS JUD KENMARE RENEW KENSAL LANGDON LANSFORD LEHR LINTON MANDAN MARION 2 0 0 0 24 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 61 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 5 209 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 263 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 628 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 1 5 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 734 14 2 0 0 6 6 0 1 0 3 3 6 166 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 180 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Churc h Na me MILBANK PARKVIEW MILNOR OAKES PARK RIVER FEDERATED PEMBINA SHELDON ST THOMAS WAHPETON EVERGREEN WALCOTT ZION WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN C-STONE - Encounter WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WYNDMERE

52 6 4 209 652 938 54 63 171 74 85 63 23 12 90 178 21 254 14 77 37 105 16 160 136 353 403 19 35 24 172 29 85 81 234 53

4 61 49 206 21 25 20 43 263 115 609 0 749 165 183 33

24 10 4 98 519 318 23 29 53 30 50 50 17 22 42 48 14 205 8 25 22 44 13 51 42 110 156 23 20 25 38 12 37 47 108 30

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 20 34 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 30 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 60 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0

0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 30 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 60 0 139 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 2 0 0 0

15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 312 355 180 196 79 26 12 12 3 0 0 0 35 10 8 20 4 6 0 0 0 84 35 23 12 0 0 0 0 0 13 11 0 70 14 10 0 0 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 12 14 9 0 0 20 65 28 0 32 27 8 102 20 24 135 35 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 36 5 95 20 16 0 0 0 26 12 8 21 25 9 88 37 20 0 0 0

0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 268 10 0 150 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 18 35 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 10 30 11 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6 52 0 0 0 1 17 40 0 0 18 4 2 25 11 0 70 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 19 0 2 40 8 0 0 0

7 7a 8a 8b 9 10 11a 11b 11c 11d 12 24 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 4 0 12 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 50 0 0 0 0 12 5 0 4 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 0 4 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 14 9 11 5 4 10 4 90 0 4 1 21 25 13 18 0 20 0 54 0 3 0 26 15 18 11 8 20 0 625 12 25 0 0 533 255 100 0 90 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 334 16 15 11 121 316 184 43 20 195 14 70 0 1 0 33 57 20 25 0 0 11 78 3 1 1 61 60 33 13 0 15 5 16 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

12 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 228 283 19 18 12 40 25 6 4 4 8 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 3 1 6 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 45 4 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2 2 2 0 21 18 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 30 5 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 10 2 6 1 0 0 0 2 0 33 20 5 4 3 15 22 2 1 0 40 34 6 1 0 50 52 6 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 57 1 1 0 15 33 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 3 2 1 12 22 5 1 0 75 60 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,890 1,100 0 0 6,850 1,500 660 0

19b

10 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 5,499 47 7,000 0 350 0 0 10 4,589 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 800 38 3,400 0 0 35 12,000 0 0 21 2,500 0 0 17 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 87 6,313 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 600 0 0 0 0 12 0 8 4,312 0 0

18b 19a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 91 0 30 0 8 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 801 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1,050 0 0

14 15 16 17 18a 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 13 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 1 2 0 22 125 3 1 2 0 26 0 5 4 0 0 0 455 235 8 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 132 1 11 12 0 30 7 5 5 1 4 28 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

13

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

23 10 0 0 0 100 0 0 807 34 1,300 0 3,604 850 100 0

7 29 10,000 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 175 1,250 1 75 500 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 55 500 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 11,843 7 34 700 0 0 0 0 50 750 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 4 105 45 0 0 0 0 60 1,200 2 36 110 1 8 230 0 30 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 60 3 30 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 1 50 30 0 0 0

20a 20b 21a 21b 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 12 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 18 0 3 1 0 106 0 0 0 0 56 0 0 0 1 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 250 0 0 0 4 40 2 12 0 3 60 0 0 0 0 0

MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized 9-Preparatory Members 10-Constituency Roll Small Group Participants {11a-Children 11b-Youth 11c-Young Adults 11d-Other Adults} 12-Enrolled in Confirmation Class 13-Average Attendance Sunday School 14-Vacation Bible School participants 15-Sunday School classes 16-Other ongoing classes 17-Short-term classes/groups 18a-UMM Members 18b-Amount paid for UMM Projects 19a-UMW Members 19b-Amount paid for UMW projects 20a-UMVIM teams 20b-UMVIM participants 21a-Health outreach ministries 21b-Poverty outreach ministries 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries

193

194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 57 270 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 24 0 0 0 0 7 4 9 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

88 2 49 0 108 1 42 0 76 0 187 0 274 8 24 0 983 10 156 3 279 6 63 0 92 0 67 0 90 0 198 11 43 0 12 0 123 0 105 0 34 1 84 4 157 1 29 0 22 0 55 0

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ALEXANDRIA ALPENA ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION BRANDON CELEBRATION BROADLAND BROOKINGS FIRST CANISTOTA UNITED CANTON CARPENTER CHESTER COLTON DE SMET DELL RAPIDS DOLAND EGAN ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED ESMOND ETHAN FLANDREAU FRANKFORT GARRETSON UNITED GAYVILLE-VOLIN 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 2 6 0 0 0

1 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 172 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 19 0 2 0 1 421 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 2 0 10 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 3 1 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 83 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 396 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 172 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 322 2 9 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 8 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Churc h Na me MARTIN MCCLUSKY MEDINA MINOT FAITH MINOT VINCENT MOFFIT MOHALL NAPOLEON NORTONVILLE ROCK LAKE ROLLA RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED SHERWOOD STEELE STERLING STREETER TAPPEN TURTLE LAKE TUTTLE UNDERWOOD VALLEY CITY EPWORTH VELVA WASHBURN WILLISTON WIMBLEDON

88 49 107 42 76 185 216 24 656 160 280 63 92 65 93 210 43 12 114 110 34 84 162 28 22 55

4 20 22 41 133 411 30 0 56 43 19 58 7 19 87 37 84 63 37 45 0 396 56 172 324 78

40 30 40 20 45 100 122 18 321 95 102 30 55 42 38 70 24 6 88 52 10 25 76 15 32 35

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 8 0 5 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 4 2 0 0 4 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 7a 8a 8b 18 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 114 11 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 12 0 0 2 30 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 54 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 49 0 0 0 26 0 1 0 11 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 0 0 0 33 0 2 0 50 50 1 0 187 116 0 0 28 0 0 1

16 32 16 0 0 15 0 0 40 0 17 7 0 0 0 0 80 100 22 32 25 14 12 5 0 0 186 0 100 80 44 163 69 1 12 12 2 17 17 4 14 13 39 40 0 31 33 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 54 23 0 0 22 0 0 0 8 24 31 0 0 38 2 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 10 25 0 0 15 16 0 87 20 13 9 8 5 0 15 0 0 7 4 1 0 10 0 0 0

3 5 2 0 0 0 0 9 0 3 10 0 0 0 0 5 35 5 0 36 12 0 6 0 11 338 33 0 25 3 0 100 14 0 6 0 0 17 7 0 14 0 0 0 3 12 20 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 35 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 4 0 10 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10 11a 11b 11c 11d 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 10 7 15 3 4 91 196 13 7 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 3 0 0 0 0 9 36 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 4 3 3 18 0 0 9 8 4 0 35 13 36 30 9 7 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 46 26 13 0 0 4 0 60 8 0 0 60 0 0 0 35 7 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 8 0

9

0 0 0 0 0 20 0 10 16 14 23 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 650 0 2,000 1,060 0 4,500 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 0 0

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 480 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44 97

0 377,510 10,000 15,015 0 7,458 0 0 0 0 8,859 4,000 6,260 19,066 0 0 0 4,540 0 0 267,268 0 68,340 104,397 0 0 1,480 13,212 0 47,915 23,868 0 0 328 0 3,000 3,000 3,049 6,500 0 2,550 0 2,285 0 146,889

45 98

46 99 715 43,995 14,000 4,362 0 5,017 0 0 508 0 6,190 4,975 1,147 4,800 0 0 0 371 643 100 85,830 0 8,982 25,383 0 0 913 1,724 0 7,757 16,295 0 0 0 0 350 1,437 0 152 591 243 0 0 0 45,795

A SSETS & EXP EN SES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses N ote: Som e of the n um bers are 0 due to n o report or in f orm ation provided

198

N ORTHW E S T D IS TRIC T ASHLEY EMMANUEL BEACH FEDERATED BEULAH BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWBELLS BOWMAN CANDO CARRINGTON FEDERATED CENTER CHASELEY CLEVELAND DES LACS DEVILS LAKE DICKEY DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS DRAKE EDGELEY ELGIN ELLENDALE UNITED GOODRICH HAZEN HETTINGER JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAULS JUD KENMARE RENEW KENSAL LANGDON LANSFORD LEHR

Churc h Na me MILBANK PARKVIEW MILNOR OAKES PARK RIVER FEDERATED PEMBINA SHELDON ST THOMAS WAHPETON EVERGREEN WALCOTT ZION WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN C-STONE - Encounter WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WYNDMERE

550,000 0 0 1,986,000 7,500,000 5,000,000 757,000 800,000 1,030,837 190,000 0 165,000 80,000 0 265,000 1,799,000 0 4,800,000 0 1,035,000 175,000 990,604 50,000 480,000 1,233,780 2,000,000 2,927,800 0 246,000 242,000 292,000 0 490,300

24 500,000 350,000 920,000 0 331,827 90,000 80,000 2,486,100 500,000 5,404,029 0 3,695,624 1,600,000 1,113,900 90,000

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 211,000 0 0 0 0 104,554 0

26

18,525 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 410,000 1,690,000 642,982 0 5,000 0 0 0 128,219 0 180,000 0 0 0 65,000 0 14,780 0 0 0 73,748 0 51,642 0 0 0 0 971,830 0 0 132,599 0 0 0 149,098 0 0 0 120,000 0 87,245 0 1,000,000 0 1,000,352 151,728 0 0 0 0 45,000 0 144,000 0 0 0 39,179 0

25 125,000 54,800 0 0 28,172 13,000 55,000 494,528 0 921,552 0 1,332,425 100,000 164,910 36,402

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

29a 4,816 9,688 20,061 0 4,683 1,759 4,456 34,272 5,565 66,258 0 65,953 200 23,295 4,451

0 1,000 0 0 0 2,420 0 4,554 0 112,000 1,384 110,600 0 3,350 0 8,527 0 4,955 0 1,079 0 0 0 6,993 0 3,402 0 4,235 0 8,170 0 19,056 0 3,868 0 9,633 0 0 19,900 8,493 0 6,685 0 6,748 0 2,705 0 10,905 0 17,062 13,000 30,419 0 43,942 0 4,723 0 0 0 5,963 0 13,671 0 0 0 3,798

27

1,250 0 0 180 152 6,718 0 20 163 0 0 0 784 0 0 376 0 3,150 0 1,202 402 710 0 0 50 4,886 3,068 70 0 8 0 0 200

0 250 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25,000 0 19,260 0 534 0 165 0 50 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 475 0 864 0 1,391 0 297 0 0 0 867 0 0 0 983 0 840 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 905 0 630 0 4,881 0 1,050 0 0 0 731 0 123 0 0 0 1,400

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

30 31 32 33 115 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 1,547 0 2,800 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 1,762 0 4,400 0 950 0 0 0 0 0 9,322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,167 0 50 0 0 0 2,027 0 170 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

35

36 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 40 0 20 0 1,828 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 215 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,340 2,422 0 0 165 250 175 2,777 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 250

34

0 0 100 0 4,500 1,422 0 0 169 0 0 300 750 0 0 525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,645 0 2,675 0 0 681 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 0 1,200 4,800 0 0 0 0 0

37

600 0 0 0 69,900 11,856 1,150 0 5,318 0 0 0 800 0 1,180 1,339 0 6,000 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 8,495 800 6,186 0 0 0 1,627 0 1,600

38 534 100 0 0 3,928 0 501 4,066 1,300 91,881 0 10,268 500 600 0

0 0 0 6,060 47,902 14,677 5,700 0 11,340 11,557 0 0 0 0 3,398 11,853 0 11,748 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,781 23,690 13,043 0 0 0 10,915 0 0

0 7,619 9,180 0 0 0 0 11,761 8,328 14,455 0 12,177 8,292 11,451 0

39

0 19,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,092 0 0 49,613 203,800 20,000 7,088 84,225 18,126 7,092 22,950 5,200 0 0 0 14,184 45,000 0 14,175 23,534 0 0 0 0 0 29,490 0 0 17,098 0 0 0 0 4,252 14,988 0 14,175 51,974 5,541 0 0 0 14,184 35,559 12,000 0 0 0 0 20,201 0 0 0 0 0 14,381 1,261 0 10,338 0 0 28,900 0 14,175 51,000 4,478 7,087 110,220 0 14,175 67,830 4,533 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,728 0 14,175 39,463 5,419 0 0 0 0 12,000 0

41 42 0 10,809 0 0 48,000 0 11,622 36,300 0 0 0 0 0 3,875 502 0 9,000 0 0 8,584 1,010 14,175 50,750 3,527 9,924 33,911 0 14,175 140,879 45,752 0 0 0 13,002 69,814 19,200 10,632 41,200 0 14,175 46,600 0 0 11,434 0

40

5,804 0 0 0 0 2,352 1,046 0 4,641 6,433 0 3,874 3,655 0 1,166 762 0 0 0 3,937 0 2,447 2,340 6,870 1,298 4,606 2,800 0 0 3,001 2,534 0 913

43 780 5,100 0 0 321 1,600 412 7,997 4,200 2,891 0 5,088 717 1,362 2,167

0 3,325 593 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 331,900 109,800 0 165,700 39,105 0 7,253 649 0 0 0 0 2,598 1,752 0 2,080 300 0 0 0 0 1,107 2,200 0 0 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,424 0 0 0 0 39,054 9,000 0 0 0 0 4,200 0 0 0 0 0 8,091 779 0 0 0 0 11,084 4,494 0 0 4,006 0 42,446 1,200 0 48,197 20,103 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,888 0 5,689 2,408 0 0 0 0 4,680 530

45 46 0 7,348 3,142 600 5,800 1,000 0 13,500 8,000 0 0 0 0 3,569 466 0 0 0 120 2,465 874 0 48,263 12,711 0 0 443 0 275,445 103,844 0 0 0 0 232,192 53,040 0 0 3,110 0 20,012 1,149 835 0 0

44

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41-Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses Note: Some of the numbers are 0 due to no report or information provided in reporting.

199

24 725,000 2,074,500 0 0 288,000 624,800 1,600,000 5,710,500 60,000 0 35,500 0 100,000 168,000 150,000 229,000 480,500 675,000 65,000 262,800 465,500 331,000 0 3,400,000 150,000 1,250,000 3,000,000 120,000

897,000 180,000 2,035,000 173,000 865,800 1,575,000 1,787,347 0 5,030,453 129,706 2,621,158 212,000 610,000 1,200,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,043,900 0 455,000 475,000

Churc h Na me LINTON MANDAN MARION MARTIN MCCLUSKY MEDINA MINOT FAITH MINOT VINCENT MOFFIT MOHALL NAPOLEON NORTONVILLE ROCK LAKE ROLLA RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED SHERWOOD STEELE STERLING STREETER TAPPEN TURTLE LAKE TUTTLE UNDERWOOD VALLEY CITY EPWORTH VELVA WASHBURN WILLISTON WIMBLEDON

S OUTHE AS T D IS TRIC T ALEXANDRIA ALPENA ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION BRANDON CELEBRATION BROADLAND BROOKINGS FIRST CANISTOTA UNITED CANTON CARPENTER CHESTER COLTON DE SMET DELL RAPIDS DOLAND EGAN ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED

0 0 0 0 0 0 697,664 0 127,855 0 108,602 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60,000

0 0 0 0 0 0 267,526 190,029 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 4,000 0 74,032 0 0 0 198,060 0 9,000 40,000 0 0 0 0 64,800 50,000 62,000 0 0 0 27,970 390,000 1,200,000 217,715

320,000 0 122,950 40,000 0 166,809 69,056 0 212,484 140,000 9,552 0 165,085 18,100 70,000 149,885 0 0 0 0

26

25

27

29a 15,113 32,400 6,826 0 0 4,459 21,043 34,246 1,559 0 877 300 2,400 7,549 276 2,177 14,033 6,793 5,000 6,145 4,712 3,472 0 40,532 6,724 12,587 19,594 11,979

0 6,618 0 2,000 0 10,278 0 4,500 0 5,696 0 22,888 0 2,479 0 3,040 0 100,062 0 14,032 0 11,671 0 3,466 0 9,331 0 8,522 0 7,447 0 6,450 0 4,314 0 1,568 0 13,715 0 3,540

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1,032 0 324 0 0 0 0 0 9,636 23 403 497 1,497 932 531 80 358 0 0 0

0 2,108 0 0 0 860 2,196 1,270 0 0 44 0 100 100 0 0 490 35 1,763 1,229 0 1,000 0 690 0 200 690 106

30

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 2,498 95 0 5,594 0 0 8,935 1,600 957 720 0 652 160 0 640 0 0 0

0 345 0 0 0 1,250 422 394 0 0 994 0 400 1,115 0 0 4,200 0 3,000 225 0 3,703 0 880 0 60 2,719 2,045

32

34

36 80 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 105 0 0 0 0 0 858 0 0 0 55

0 55 0 0 0 55 0 280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,174 0 0 0 793 0 0 0 220 0 613 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

35 0 0 0 368 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,822 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,580 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 980 2,084 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0

0 620 0 0 600 0 2,119 394 0 0 0 0 800 1,120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0

37

0 12,593 0 0 0 1,499 7,929 11,471 0 0 5,609 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,609 2,068 0 0 0 12,339 0 0 25,648 0

39

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,383 0 0 0

42

21,290 0 15,000 0 20,326 0 10,640 0 0 0 47,000 5,036 59,315 5,385 20,000 0 67,307 14,364 29,279 4,000 63,000 0 1,200 0 21,410 0 21,410 0 22,044 3,780 46,530 0 0 0 0 0 33,750 0 30,216 7,149

41 0 34,500 14,175 61,837 0 0 0 0 0 13,120 0 10,601 9,923 44,964 14,175 46,875 0 0 0 0 3,544 21,750 0 0 0 5,764 0 18,732 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,500 3,544 21,750 0 34,798 0 8,050 0 0 0 0 14,175 0 0 17,617 0 28,900 14,175 125,000 0 0

40

0 5,736 7,380 600 0 0 3,022 6,138 7,799 600 0 0 0 0 0 2,015 11,481 14,175 6,435 11,401 13,002 0 0 0 3,870 5,716 4,725 5,000 5,682 7,092 7,890 11,627 13,002 13,920 0 0 1,452 3,792 0 634 3,792 0 2,155 3,396 0 310 9,288 7,088 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,500 0 0 4,180 0 0

38 1,900 600 0 0 700 1,560 5,447 1,685 0 0 5,366 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,750 18,578 2,910 0 0 0 0 1,586 500 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,389 0 0 0

44

45 2,500 40,141 0 0 0 0 20,938 71,057 0 0 895 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,957 17,399 2,868 0 0 0 0 11,084 0 0

1,059 0 3,400 0 0 0 2,571 0 9,334 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,685 0 4,080 2,294 0 76,976 0 0 0 8,072 0 248,013 0 0 20,678 1,502 0 90,186 0 0 6,844 2,808 0 0 2,751 0 0 3,060 0 0 1,599 0 11,050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,000 0 19,200 0

43 8,500 4,082 0 0 1,050 0 2,681 1,543 0 0 5,775 0 1,576 5,121 0 0 0 0 6,299 0 2,000 0 0 0 0 6,871 0 0

900 0 5,121 450 0 3,002 7,679 0 26,546 5,000 3,989 863 439 461 500 3,600 0 0 11,150 674

46 3,250 19,330 0 0 0 0 5,007 4,599 0 0 902 0 400 160 0 0 0 600 3,186 100 500 0 0 0 791 3,100 0 0

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41-Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses Note: Some of the numbers are 0 due to no report or information provided in reporting.

200

Churc h Na me ESMOND ETHAN FLANDREAU FRANKFORT GARRETSON UNITED GAYVILLE-VOLIN GEDDES HARRISBURG HARTFORD HITCHCOCK HOWARD HURLEY HURON FIRST HURON RIVERVIEW IRENE IROQUOIS KIMBALL LAKE PRESTON UNITED MADISON MITCHELL FIRST MITCHELL FUSION MONTROSE MT VERNON N SIOUX CITY ARK OLIVET PARKER PLANKINTON REDFIELD SALEM UNITE SIOUX FALLS ASBURY SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Downtown SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57th Street SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Sertoma SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Tea SIOUX FALLS FIRST SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST SIOUX FALLS WESLEY STERLING STICKNEY TULARE UNITED TYNDALL VERMILLION VIBORG VIRGIL WAGNER WAKONDA WESSINGTON SPRINGS WHITE

24 5,000 150,000 1,959,457 75,000 0 334,000 1,373,400 2,978,000 1,835,500 700,000 1,500,900 367,600 5,965,291 527,400 30,000 300,000 492,508 0 4,829,400 7,422,000 228,000 1,500,000 0 145,578 0 640,000 928,512 1,303,000 150,000 2,185,165 0 2,496,270 0 0 15,836,485 2,056,266 2,662,034 3,025,500 7,074,480 0 548,500 275,000 1,078,203 2,778,500 377,000 129,000 1,700,000 227,900 1,197,800 930,000

26 0 0 47,608 0 73,702 0 11,795 0 0 0 0 0 115,826 0 51,873 0 19,119 0 0 0 153,712 0 0 0 237,713 18,754 113,000 0 6,852 0 48,700 0 0 0 0 0 117,900 0 248,653 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90,000 0 150,000 0 1,225,204 0 38,110 0 142,941 0 0 0 389,495 1,481,490 0 0 0 0 951,329 0 527,479 375,000 180,692 1,067,130 322,282 127,631 51,498 0 0 0 0 0 58,019 0 45,000 0 896,672 0 0 0 84,003 0 49,000 0 87,239 0 272,286 0 0 0

25

29a 0 1,086 0 7,625 0 14,492 0 3,806 0 1,240 0 1,602 0 20,032 0 60,460 0 2,826 0 13,453 0 13,689 0 0 0 80,265 0 23,419 0 4,407 0 10,159 0 2,000 0 0 11,000 35,721 0 70,935 0 14,348 0 10,800 0 0 0 13,983 0 9,309 0 7,761 0 15,199 0 17,302 0 0 1,136 86,524 0 0 0 66,000 0 0 0 0 43,028 154,045 0 24,750 0 4,800 0 41,265 0 12,000 0 2,456 0 3,938 0 4,500 0 5,431 0 0 0 3,539 0 6,277 27,462 14,881 0 8,370 0 11,984 0 7,345

27

0 0 0 396 0 780 1,643 0 2,569 100 0 356 0 298 421 1,390 200 0 700 431 0 8,473 0 192 400 597 163 4,240 0 3,625 0 0 0 0 100 91 0 730 0 20 12 119 106 99 118 1,120 75 15 0 30

30

31 32 33 0 0 0 0 2,000 0 0 500 0 0 393 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 5,800 0 0 0 0 0 907 0 0 1,650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,825 0 0 1,360 0 0 1,037 0 0 1,500 0 0 315 0 0 0 0 0 3,718 0 0 1,750 0 0 3,000 0 0 8,344 0 0 0 0 0 1,464 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,762 0 0 0 0 0 9,970 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,580 0 0 632 0 0 4,014 0 0 230 0 0 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,100 0 0 59 0 0 0 0 0 113 0 0 828 0 0 2,629 0 0 1,437 0 0 500 0 0 0 0

34

35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152 0 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 382 0 75 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 446 0 0 0 0 0 460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 227 0 96 0 0 0 136 0 1,000 0 424 0 50 0 0 0 146

0 100 0 112 0 15 1,542 0 89 0 25 0 0 1,626 295 0 0 0 712 666 0 430 0 0 0 277 178 540 0 1,383 0 0 0 0 278 2,213 250 0 0 40 0 94 124 0 121 629 505 435 0 70

36

0 0 0 0 0 0 350 0 600 0 25 0 0 2,120 0 961 2,000 0 2,331 6,200 1,800 4,500 0 0 0 0 625 650 0 2,004 0 0 0 0 9,610 0 0 3,221 0 0 0 0 0 1,803 0 0 0 3,561 933 0

37

0 3,500 1,522 0 0 0 9,000 3,487 2,000 5,100 0 0 19,813 6,300 150 1,916 100 1,960 5,064 9,800 12,166 12,000 0 0 0 200 0 12,350 1,750 45,860 0 0 0 0 4,296 16,861 0 28,052 4,396 0 0 6,144 85 6,823 1,589 2,160 3,086 1,535 3,759 0

38

0 5,304 8,412 1,733 0 0 11,721 12,611 11,672 0 11,031 6,598 18,953 6,440 2,748 4,152 11,026 4,471 18,667 17,190 0 9,265 0 3,839 0 6,559 11,109 9,828 3,760 24,522 0 24,485 0 0 23,680 14,007 7,272 12,279 12,231 0 0 0 2,293 11,412 0 1,616 9,172 4,293 7,932 0

39

0 6,804 0 2,126 0 0 14,175 14,175 10,632 0 14,175 3,546 13,002 7,560 0 0 14,175 5,670 14,175 14,184 0 3,544 0 0 0 3,546 14,175 12,060 0 28,350 0 14,175 0 0 15,172 15,163 0 14,175 14,175 0 0 0 2,835 14,184 0 1,896 11,340 0 0 0

40

41 5,664 19,653 48,240 7,200 0 0 50,200 58,000 49,560 49,000 40,000 0 108,432 43,500 13,685 22,500 13,000 14,190 84,942 93,621 34,331 41,000 0 0 0 31,136 31,539 40,800 40,000 106,934 0 220,382 0 0 191,331 64,505 52,349 57,644 57,000 0 19,270 40,500 9,358 46,000 15,000 8,480 46,789 21,931 47,500 0

0 0 0 1,200 0 0 0 19,596 0 5,950 0 0 29,812 0 3,900 4,200 1,277 0 0 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 3,750 4,884 2,601 0 37,000 0 20,000 0 0 29,200 18,360 5,200 11,962 3,715 0 21,730 3,985 1,000 0 0 0 0 6,100 6,388 0

42

0 1,096 2,880 750 0 0 0 3,378 2,450 3,934 263 0 1,333 5,000 1,162 0 0 1,366 0 6,584 838 200 0 0 0 3,969 1,613 4,914 0 7,500 0 3,000 0 0 4,417 717 2,370 529 1,427 0 0 2,187 1,600 1,557 3,120 2,129 5,485 1,732 1,128 0

43

0 0 0 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,475 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,275 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,808 0 0 0 0 2,672 0 0 0 0 720 0 0 0

44

0 0 14,247 440 0 0 7,989 77,746 27,500 0 1,529 0 158,003 26,500 0 0 1,303 3,377 58,904 115,097 14,500 0 0 0 0 500 0 39,641 14,400 117,409 0 609,503 150,000 103,204 487,470 57,612 39,466 99,921 33,247 0 0 4,984 2,290 15,684 0 2,652 8,610 0 10,043 0

45

0 1,000 14,156 589 0 0 608 12,016 6,750 0 796 0 35,728 9,750 101 2,495 0 0 20,472 18,978 18,000 3,161 0 0 0 0 2,276 3,637 8,323 62,485 0 0 0 0 36,245 19,998 12,981 50,308 2,161 0 500 4,431 281 4,790 0 883 1,719 2,959 744 0

46

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41-Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses Note: Some of the numbers are 0 due to no report or information provided in reporting.

201

5,450 13,176 0 0 0 0 17,483 81,000 303,219 26,849 0 27,428 0 0 150,000 0 6,200 0 6,730 0 0 311,327 155,095 0 0 3,104 167,575 0 102,223 0 27,000 77,265 43,417 0 724,131 296,392 224,000 247,000 0 5,000 480,000 471,896 74,559 0 57,200

S OUTHW E S T D IS TRIC T AGAR BELLE FOURCHE BLUNT BOX ELDER THE BRIDGE BURKE CAMP CROOK COLOME CRESBARD DRAPER EDGEMONT UNITED EUREKA FAIRBURN FAITH FAULKTON GETTYSBURG GREGORY HARROLD HERRICK HIGHMORE HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED KENNEBEC LEAD TRINITY MILLER MISSION MOBRIDGE MURDO ONIDA PHILIP UNITED PIEDMONT PIERRE FIRST PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRAIRIE VIEW PRESHO PRINGLE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY RELIANCE SELBY SPEARFISH STURGIS TIMBER LAKE TOLSTOY

190,000 2,100,000 325,000 0 100,000 50,000 40,000 300,000 145,052 160,000 0 250,000 1,282,000 825,000 182,000 1,300,000 263,200 60,000 583,000 2,062,696 367,000 1,979,563 1,965,000 300,000 80,000 1,301,078 120,000 402,000 1,069,047 0 805,300 1,109,700 1,174,862 168,000 4,511,935 4,627,724 700,000 675,087 1,350,000 50,000 860,200 2,881,701 1,255,171 0 150,000

25 95,500 75,000 364,305

Churc h Na me 24 WHITE LAKE 496,225 WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA 630,000 YANKTON 1,436,046

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

27 0 0 0 290,000 0 8,639

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,417 104,419 0 0 594,282 0 0 186,510 0 0 0

26

2,845 2,300 1,560 0 4,550 1,946 0 3,737 4,337 4,430 0 4,842 1,673 17,663 14,507 20,843 4,433 6,297 2,000 5,640 4,854 21,284 22,000 1,280 7,177 6,112 9,415 4,195 27,589 76,343 597 17,727 6,383 4,633 79,517 0 28,676 750 778 3,438 7,386 71,378 29,270 2,000 4,807

29a 7,011 2,500 72,053

0 614 0 0 0 0 160 57 0 135 0 0 0 8,900 702 154 0 300 0 0 0 270 535 0 1,607 22 565 0 0 4,902 145 0 20 0 5,531 2,717 100 289 402 0 1,910 4,316 100 0 80

0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 1,013 0 0 0 0 0 259 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 140 0 0 0 15,500 0 142 0 3,087 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 0 0 0 650 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,342 0 0 0 150 0 33,154 0 560 0 341 0 1,130 0 20 0 6,087 0 100 0 1,441 0 0 0 0 0 600 0 466 0 4,155 0 875 0 0 0 172

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

30 31 32 33 650 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 10,263 0

0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

34

0 0 0 256 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 168 0 0 0 0 0 0 102 0 24 0 0 1,206 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 374 0 0 0 0 261 679 0 0 0 170 0 0 40 115 0 0 300 0 0 398 0 0 0 130 0 0 227 671 0 0 259 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 170 775 723 0 0 0 0 95 160

36 0 280 0 0 155 4,316

35

1,956 0 0 0 0 0 160 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 3,049 0 25 0 0 0 440 1,746 7,737 0 250 0 346 0 150 0 2,000 0 0 0 0 7,971 1,130 0 104 0 0 73,656 1,306 0 0

0 0 2,100

37

1,947 2,480 0 0 600 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 400 0 2,336 0 0 250 0 0 0 1,049 1,012 0 175 0 1,548 0 7,714 0 500 0 0 0 0 10,348 11,504 2,060 223 600 3,105 18,390 60 0 300

1,089 12,016 1,170 0 11,443 0 0 5,011 4,176 0 5,666 0 0 5,820 7,694 12,305 2,004 0 3,998 0 0 10,682 11,133 1,104 2,029 7,740 2,959 11,199 11,393 12,592 0 11,480 10,517 0 29,400 25,470 11,477 8,797 12,156 0 6,086 12,783 10,802 0 1,671

1,309 5,292 0 14,179 54,100 0 0 10,474 0 0 0 0 14,175 26,970 0 0 0 0 0 5,637 0 7,088 25,785 6,000 4,968 17,014 0 0 5,400 0 7,088 0 0 0 13,000 0 0 12,238 2,760 7,092 0 0 9,213 34,751 0 14,175 0 0 0 10,474 0 0 19,530 0 0 20,948 0 0 0 0 0 19,500 1,710 12,994 49,303 5,748 14,175 42,460 0 1,428 4,097 0 0 11,998 1,256 9,216 31,598 0 3,544 13,197 0 14,175 43,000 0 14,175 45,838 0 10,632 75,000 0 0 20,500 0 14,175 45,000 10,000 11,820 42,923 5,302 0 0 0 27,965 161,396 35,474 28,356 122,049 25,652 14,175 46,704 12,000 0 40,942 19,466 14,184 52,507 17,400 0 19,457 0 0 42,451 10,000 14,175 64,374 6,291 13,002 51,000 0 0 0 0 2,363 10,250 0

39 40 41 42 0 0 0 10,250 0 907 0 0 38,000 0 7,449 21,118 14,175 123,250 10,851

38

514 641 2,500 0 1,160 0 1,200 0 1,192 0 0 0 3,694 0 4,927 0 2,500 840 5,000 0 1,425 5,748 5,440 610 3,295 2,965 1,507 0 6,425 0 118 5,704 0 0 4,969 5,620 3,000 300 898 0 968 8,000 2,167 0 197

43 1,462 3,200 1,984

0 0 0

45 6,140 2,625 99,086

0 2,200 0 24,000 0 1,250 0 0 0 900 0 0 1,980 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,620 0 0 0 1,680 0 0 0 0 0 9,700 0 0 0 1,250 0 500 0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 21,963 0 15,711 0 59 0 4,750 0 0 0 3,250 0 2,236 0 45,886 0 0 0 9,800 0 8,102 2,595 0 0 0 0 152,370 0 187,877 450 9,015 0 7,382 0 0 0 0 0 2,037 0 136,881 0 29,518 0 0 0 0

44

1,406 7,443 250 0 250 0 1,237 0 135 2,400 0 400 1,469 0 3,546 0 1,000 300 1,000 0 0 3,682 3,189 100 600 0 5,035 1,950 13,031 0 750 12,411 435 0 31,593 17,301 3,168 10,575 1,016 0 3,500 18,192 3,520 0 0

46 2,669 0 16,053

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41-Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses Note: Some of the numbers are 0 due to no report or information provided in reporting.

202

Churc h Na me WALL WASTA WHITE RIVER WINNER

24 1,365,000 100,000 321,000 1,501,000

0 0 90,396 102,677

25

26

0 0 0 0

27

0 0 0 0

29a 11,534 0 5,149 42,627

0 0 225 36

30

31 32 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,215 0

34

0 0 0 0

35

0 0 0 0

36

0 0 0 0

37 2,500 4,300 0 4,853

38 39 40 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,924 12,756 4,454 12,155 14,175

41 26,000 4,000 36,847 56,000

42

0 0 0 0

43 2,000 0 5,491 3,640

44

0 0 0 0

45 2,600 0 539 41,668

46 3,000 0 2,202 20,350

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 29a-Apportionments Paid 30-General Advance Specials 31-World Service Specials 32-Conference Advance Specials 33-Youth Service Fund 34-Other UM Ministries 35-Conference Special Sundays 36-General Special Sundays 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 40-Clergy Health Benefits 41-Clergy Salary 42-Clergy Housing 43-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 44-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 45-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 46-Program Expenses Note: Some of the numbers are 0 due to no report or information provided in reporting.

203

Churc h Na me N ORTHE AS T D IS TRIC T ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST ABERDEEN N HIGHLAND ARTHUR BATH BIG STONE CITY BRISTOL-BUTLER BRITTON CASSELTON CAVALIER FIRST CAVALIER TRINITY CLAREMONT CLARK CLEAR LAKE COGSWELL CONDE CRYSTAL DRAYTON ENDERLIN FAIRMOUNT FARGO CALVARY FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FARGO MISSION FARGO FREDERICK GARDEN CITY GARY GRAFTON FEDERATED GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION GROTON HAMILTON HECLA HENRY HILLSBORO UNITED HOLMES HUMBOLDT MN KELLERTON KINDRED CALVARY LARIMORE LEOLA LISBON MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN MILBANK CENTRAL MILBANK PARKVIEW MILNOR

47 48 100 101 26,305 0 244,315 0 56,000 24,000 35,181 0 2,980 0 43,837 0 4,325 0 13,864 0 7,381 0 0 0 16,236 0 16,837 0 20,465 0 17,000 1,000 5,373 0 16,277 0 4,000 0 15,749 0 13,352 0 9,943 0 298,813 468,750 52,877 0 47,395 0 143,407 18,000 0 0 2,980 0 8,249 0 12,090 0 13,565 0 79,623 30,600 44,906 25,711 23,283 0 1,661 0 6,571 0 4,203 0 12,500 0 19,876 0 7,917 0 0 4,663 17,702 0 57,505 8,100 5,419 0 11,257 0 5,013 0 48,603 0 24,382 0 22,000 0

0 74,260 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,560 0 29,501 0 4,030 6,200 0 0 0 0 2,161 0 10,704 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,408 0 11,284 0 0 0 12,355 0 0 7,850 12,500 0 0 2,395 0 1,350 0 0 0 0

49 102

50 103 67,343 1,196,484 189,555 156,795 14,948 87,400 12,468 37,481 58,292 0 130,099 76,964 112,526 89,966 14,431 23,496 4,750 73,766 49,324 30,633 1,350,788 57,411 233,622 503,325 59,374 4,104 37,627 68,289 14,808 291,169 198,150 30,977 1,661 32,796 17,251 26,149 108,882 30,669 25,857 57,468 115,673 8,349 95,872 8,363 524,700 52,072 99,907

51 104 29 540 55 52 19 45 0 0 26 0 70 61 0 65 10 0 0 31 16 13 387 0 125 264 0 0 22 48 0 102 78 0 0 16 0 12 32 0 15 22 30 0 23 0 177 26 14

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 167,851 202,352 0 0 0 0 0 179,170 53,040 0 0 0 16,248 0 0 0 0 21,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 60,000

52a 105

52b 106 49,287 1,119,706 156,000 137,742 12,506 61,108 0 0 40,658 0 101,641 51,070 66,207 92,000 14,800 0 0 43,149 26,435 17,075 828,106 0 41,780 245,044 0 0 19,246 46,915 0 41,963 70,835 0 0 15,649 0 30,000 66,370 16,039 23,744 0 55,277 0 49,003 0 479,794 28,852 0

52c 52d 52e 107 108 109 3,119 30 0 35,943 5,950 0 3,000 0 0 3,665 327 0 0 0 0 1,235 538 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,556 263 0 906 0 0 8,468 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,680 5,244 0 2,145 69 0 841 582 0 15,987 0 5,600 0 0 0 7,373 419 0 6,002 1,629 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,319 0 0 3,666 141 0 0 0 0 2,675 0 0 2,069 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 700 125 0 0 0 0 0 11,968 0 900 716 0 32 0 0 693 1,064 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,846 291 0 1,608 4,224 0 0 0 0

52f 110 1,525 0 11,825 0 0 250 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 6,600 300 9,403 0 9,469 2,877 0 0 0 17,565 0 5,095 21,145 0 0 0 0 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,715 5,400 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 27,401 0 0 0 0 0 12,100 0 268 0 19,731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,748 0 0 0 0 0 4,040 2,613 0 749 4,027 0 0 0 0 0 800

52g 111

52t 112 53,961 1,161,599 170,825 141,734 12,506 63,131 0 0 40,658 0 105,765 51,976 102,076 93,100 14,800 0 0 52,073 47,349 18,798 859,364 0 246,623 457,904 0 0 21,565 68,287 0 228,903 159,930 0 0 15,694 16,248 34,325 70,410 30,620 25,360 22,481 61,061 0 49,003 0 491,646 40,084 60,800

53a 113 470 0 0 0 0 3,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 73,930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,420 8,618 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,800 0 0 0 0 0 0

53b 114 1,000 7,947 3,804 985 0 0 0 0 0 0 805 3,105 495 250 0 0 0 10,000 1,000 0 1,880 0 3,530 8,055 0 0 1,250 245 0 12,024 587 0 0 7,195 0 100 115 0 60 3,740 2,955 0 325 0 150 0 500

0 28,930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,992 0 0 1,550,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

53c 115

0 73,744 800 0 165 792 0 0 0 0 950 0 0 509 0 0 0 179 2,610 400 36,044 0 3,000 6,057 0 0 0 588 0 2,774 375 0 0 411 0 0 299 0 2,403 0 268 0 0 0 779 272 40

53d 116

0 0 0 0 0 640 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,944 0 0 0 0 0 250 0

54a 118

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54b 119

54c 120 11,275 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 450 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A SSETS & EXP EN SES: 47-Other Operating Expenses 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures 50-Grand Total Expenditures IN C O ME: 51-Giving Units O peratin g In com e{52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52tTotal} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources

204

13,520 0 1,700 0 50 0 34,323 0 94,000 380,600 150,159 516,030 12,507 0 13,785 0 27,233 0 8,037 0 6,600 0 4,400 0 7,550 0 15,364 15 15,883 2,362 31,232 0 1,000 0 24,000 30,762 9,888 0 24,327 0 4,299 0 15,358 0 2,090 0 13,003 0 15,287 0 100,401 6,000 64,524 44,460 950 0 19,376 0 19,330 0 33,225 0 5,892 0 7,067 0 15,250 0 58,940 45,532 2,801 0 6,879 0

NORTHWEST DISTRICT ASHLEY EMMANUEL BEACH FEDERATED BEULAH BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWBELLS BOWMAN CANDO CARRINGTON FEDERATED CENTER CHASELEY CLEVELAND DES LACS DEVILS LAKE DICKEY DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS DRAKE EDGELEY ELGIN ELLENDALE UNITED GOODRICH HAZEN HETTINGER JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAULS JUD KENMARE RENEW KENSAL LANGDON LANSFORD LEHR LINTON MANDAN MARION MARTIN

0 0 0 0 0 0 11,945 0 0 0 0 14,022 0

48

47 26,400 1,200 13,270 10,000 7,897 51,232 50,488 132,571 0 86,574 38,626 82,028 9,586

Churc h Na me OAKES PARK RIVER FEDERATED PEMBINA SHELDON ST THOMAS WAHPETON EVERGREEN WALCOTT ZION WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN C-STONE - Encounter WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WYNDMERE

50 129,410 1,200 43,854 22,429 27,251 273,359 192,254 918,217 0 598,259 140,473 218,363 28,493

0 45,842 0 1,700 0 2,570 0 52,309 37,700 1,486,867 56,106 1,203,639 5,840 73,271 0 22,497 1,675 119,078 1,000 69,241 0 6,600 0 48,364 0 34,914 0 20,478 0 52,790 1,500 143,054 0 4,868 0 195,957 0 9,888 20,000 83,343 0 12,226 0 49,840 1,090 18,563 0 78,256 3,829 139,773 0 332,550 28,821 372,440 0 6,793 0 19,376 15,236 51,576 0 129,279 0 5,892 12,604 45,042 0 81,093 8,782 301,914 0 9,627 0 6,879

0 0 12,000 0 867 26,615 64,000 15,944 0 11,784 37,146 1,472 0

49

32 0 4 0 410 367 28 0 55 42 0 54 14 0 40 79 0 100 0 31 0 42 11 80 51 174 151 0 0 17 66 0 36 42 131 0 0

0 0 29 7 16 119 35 380 0 352 75 82 15

51

0 0 0 0 0 436,403 47,284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000 0 50,470 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

40,071 0 0 0 817,480 230,226 0 0 64,662 46,344 0 45,000 20,300 0 48,575 107,041 0 114,100 0 1,000 0 35,893 14,550 79,000 106,874 205,212 268,273 0 0 19,592 78,740 0 35,435 98,297 196,968 0 0

3,893 0 0 0 24,200 9,486 0 0 2,985 0 0 8,200 4,500 0 7,907 2,651 0 0 0 1,675 0 3,865 0 0 3,466 5,800 5,496 0 0 1,750 3,348 0 7,508 1,250 5,752 0 0

52b 52c 0 122,900 0 0 0 0 0 31,431 1,161 10,989 0 0 0 27,795 0 147,347 62,201 7,700 84,205 0 0 0 1,175,695 130,157 0 0 0 356,732 84,656 7,835 0 104,259 4,731 72,900 68,888 3,400 0 27,821 0

52a

288 0 0 0 0 39 2,239 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 312 0 5 0 600 145 0 40 0 0 384 4,500 0 75 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 54 0 0 238 0 384 244 69 0

52d

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

52e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

780 0 0 0 22,900 3,207 0 0 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 840 0 0 0 3,900 0 9,198 0 0 200 125 868 0 0 13,904 17,600 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 1,520 0 0 0 500 1,100 0 0

52f

0 0 0 0 0 7,117 0 0 4,956 8,117 0 7,000 7,938 0 0 6,771 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,912 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 204 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 2,248 0 9,099 0 0 0 0 0

53a

0 0 390 0 11,055 1,710 200 0 0 5,526 0 210 0

53b

45,032 0 860 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 864,580 433,800 20,000 686,478 138,312 30,790 49,523 0 0 0 0 0 72,903 0 51,365 54,461 0 0 0 0 0 60,200 0 0 32,738 0 0 0 0 0 56,482 2,425 25 117,303 0 3,895 0 0 0 194,100 218,400 0 0 0 0 57,357 3,000 705 0 0 0 48,961 0 391 21,462 0 0 79,600 0 0 110,685 1,109 2,040 211,137 0 110,577 274,677 24,659 50,640 0 0 0 0 0 0 35,630 0 0 104,392 0 0 0 0 0 43,018 4,775 1,755 99,547 0 3,725 202,720 0 1,999 0 0 0 0 0 0

52t 0 122,900 0 0 690 33,282 0 10,989 0 27,849 1,476 220,244 7,775 91,980 0 1,306,090 0 0 66,123 516,230 4,533 114,867 0 145,257 0 27,821

52g

1,200 0 0 0 0 586,528 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32,300 0 0 0 47,744 0 0 3,756 0 15,982 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 2,395 0 0 0 0 0 10,200 0

53c

1,200 0 0 0 0 15,211 446 0 0 0 0 3,000 980 0 3,801 0 0 0 0 815 0 65 0 0 11,903 5,500 17,009 0 0 355 140 0 855 281 2,674 0 0

0 0 40 0 40 5,344 2,100 0 0 3,462 0 0 20

53d

0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 3,710 0 0 0 0 0 0

54a

0 0 0 0 0 1,500 1,957 0 0 0 0 0 0

54c

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,119 17,674 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,986 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 666 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,375 0

54b

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 47-Other Operating Expenses 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures 50-Grand Total Expenditures INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources

205 5,500 0 15,900 0 17,259 0 11,993 0 3,391 0 34,513 0 34,802 54,750 5,279 0 140,369 213,904 18,238 0 46,781 21,433 5,834 0 12,761 0 13,410 0 17,000 0 33,700 0 5,820 0 2,088 0 28,772 0 12,917 0 3,200 0 5,500 0 22,256 0 8,109 0 2,470 0 4,144 0

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ALEXANDRIA ALPENA ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION BRANDON CELEBRATION BROADLAND BROOKINGS FIRST CANISTOTA UNITED CANTON CARPENTER CHESTER COLTON DE SMET DELL RAPIDS DOLAND EGAN ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED ESMOND ETHAN FLANDREAU FRANKFORT GARRETSON UNITED GAYVILLE-VOLIN

0 0 41,340 81,468 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,604 0 0 0

48

47 7,678 7,129 85,026 152,740 8,000 0 11,783 6,600 4,521 9,557 3,524 3,630 13,546 13,573 19,039 12,089 8,000 13,493 0 33,000 7,710 21,306 70,000 16,625

Churc h Na me MCCLUSKY MEDINA MINOT FAITH MINOT VINCENT MOFFIT MOHALL NAPOLEON NORTONVILLE ROCK LAKE ROLLA RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED SHERWOOD STEELE STERLING STREETER TAPPEN TURTLE LAKE TUTTLE UNDERWOOD VALLEY CITY EPWORTH VELVA WASHBURN WILLISTON WIMBLEDON

50 23,148 27,935 259,445 426,932 9,559 0 57,539 6,900 23,947 43,914 3,800 5,812 32,269 42,356 98,641 95,640 26,130 21,668 0 102,474 47,804 85,608 257,826 30,875

0 52,970 0 35,500 0 84,725 0 28,558 0 9,087 24,921 177,390 19,682 294,200 0 29,299 294,733 1,156,090 4,925 115,549 299,828 573,062 0 33,344 2,732 56,442 0 53,177 0 60,073 18,421 138,116 0 11,132 0 3,656 2,153 111,040 8,339 86,215 0 9,950 0 52,582 16,954 143,659 0 27,079 0 3,710 0 6,641

0 577 10,410 2,193 0 0 0 0 7,986 200 0 0 0 0 2,916 18,677 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

49

0 18 54 25 0 65 112 10 364 0 114 26 42 34 36 63 0 0 70 62 0 31 66 12 0 0

15 21 66 161 0 0 0 0 21 28 0 0 0 23 38 34 0 0 0 0 33 78 165 0

51

0 0 0 0 0 5,941 143,000 22,555 514,648 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 155,312 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

52a

41,202 0 0 31,903 0 137,934 104,399 0 96,505 180,000 138,177 17,606 59,825 50,835 50,150 105,286 0 0 88,006 80,955 0 51,219 90,577 13,931 0 0

52b 24,413 32,741 119,724 98,016 0 0 0 0 14,879 0 0 0 0 45,036 0 36,401 0 0 0 0 42,799 86,000 248,000 0

0 33,500 0 0 0 5,114 2,843 434 9,391 8,954 13,188 3,888 2,604 2,734 2,650 597 0 0 0 1,300 8,078 2,305 0 0 0 0

52c 1,000 0 5,490 4,491 0 0 72,975 0 0 41,971 0 0 0 8,265 93,547 877 0 0 0 0 7,545 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 103 0 76 4,500 128 175 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 285 0 80 5,000 0 0

0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 340 26 0 0 0 0 61 0 0 0

52d

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

52e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 35 7,150 0 12,448 23,125 400 0 0 0 0 300 0 0 1,800 0 0 0 32,688 0 0 0

0 0 441 30,265 0 0 0 0 0 4,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

52f

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,500 0 0 0 0 0 14,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,227 5,175 0 0

52g 2,000 0 37,474 4,443 0 0 0 0 4,405 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 49,414 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

53a

0 0 2,689 2,879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 1,400 2,000 0 0

53b

41,202 0 0 33,500 0 0 0 0 2,200 31,903 0 0 0 0 0 149,024 0 12,429 257,495 0 0 22,989 0 0 633,068 462,267 1,495 221,079 0 625 151,893 301,344 6,200 21,669 33,102 985 62,429 0 0 53,569 0 0 52,875 0 0 120,183 21,000 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 89,806 0 0 82,255 49,655 11,973 8,363 0 200 53,524 0 0 124,572 0 172,676 24,106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

52t 27,413 32,741 163,143 292,527 0 0 72,975 0 19,284 46,771 0 0 0 53,301 93,887 37,414 0 0 0 0 50,405 86,000 248,000 0

0 0 0 0 0 5,820 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 242,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,092 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

53c

0 0 0 400 0 12,257 0 0 18,663 0 612 1,606 220 2,717 0 0 0 0 2,510 0 0 0 0 577 0 0

53d 540 4,005 840 3,216 0 0 1,709 0 0 480 0 0 0 0 5,278 655 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54c

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,506 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 933 0 0 0 0 1,333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,240 630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54b

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 47-Other Operating Expenses 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures 50-Grand Total Expenditures INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources

206

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT AGAR BELLE FOURCHE BLUNT

Churc h Na me GEDDES HARRISBURG HARTFORD HITCHCOCK HOWARD HURLEY HURON FIRST HURON RIVERVIEW IRENE IROQUOIS KIMBALL LAKE PRESTON UNITED MADISON MITCHELL FIRST MITCHELL FUSION MONTROSE MT VERNON N SIOUX CITY ARK OLIVET PARKER PLANKINTON REDFIELD SALEM UNITE SIOUX FALLS ASBURY SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Downtown SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57th Street SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Sertoma SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Tea SIOUX FALLS FIRST SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST SIOUX FALLS WESLEY STERLING STICKNEY TULARE UNITED TYNDALL VERMILLION VIBORG VIRGIL WAGNER WAKONDA WESSINGTON SPRINGS WHITE WHITE LAKE WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA YANKTON

5,858 27,978 7,500

0 0 0

47 48 22,008 0 123,694 0 32,860 0 22,203 0 27,591 0 15,172 0 274,316 0 35,700 0 5,978 0 16,400 0 33,989 0 9,025 0 46,050 27,405 110,175 0 24,000 0 22,584 0 0 0 39,678 0 7,560 0 17,537 0 61,519 0 33,048 0 27,031 0 91,912 0 0 0 489,352 126,100 153,180 0 179,938 0 145,884 0 70,486 35,426 71,182 154,468 60,133 9,747 46,327 0 3,336 0 9,000 0 11,260 0 11,185 0 38,145 0 10,260 0 0 12,307 26,959 38,325 11,658 0 24,881 0 13,495 0 18,300 0 2,100 16,200 75,992 0

0 15,085 300

24,416 161,152 25,004

49 50 9,266 154,486 42,777 427,940 29,946 180,361 9,180 110,622 8,105 117,229 0 25,672 160,765 902,247 3,500 173,455 0 33,959 3,975 69,648 0 79,535 0 40,059 15,687 337,469 0 490,611 0 122,983 500 125,261 0 0 0 59,156 0 18,269 20,171 96,003 0 143,280 3,000 198,698 2,400 97,664 35,566 661,044 0 0 32,582 1,605,579 0 303,180 0 283,142 20,057 1,123,365 77,105 417,926 0 357,160 7,604 397,800 0 186,979 0 5,932 1,600 56,050 0 82,203 426 37,169 22,900 163,397 20,175 54,171 0 41,977 133,519 304,238 779 64,855 16,843 132,635 0 21,086 3,066 49,828 167,923 233,655 10,005 468,850

17 60 11

79 171 220 65 59 0 300 109 10 27 0 51 201 353 178 54 0 0 0 0 40 106 55 285 0 758 188 232 656 160 86 302 104 0 0 45 21 38 17 41 88 25 88 0 12 69 206

51

21,700 80,869 0

0 66,917 25,350

52a 52b 119,669 99 191,132 179,132 50,951 95,952 0 74,441 0 85,816 0 0 557,167 18,327 0 154,000 0 33,145 0 63,554 0 0 0 47,380 0 268,738 450,539 20,666 0 138,263 93,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42,397 0 91,920 0 116,662 95,020 9,254 400,085 112,335 0 0 0 1,516,695 0 348,486 0 299,303 769,744 275,422 231,707 57,698 137,611 90,790 0 327,068 173,986 13,126 0 0 0 0 0 46,350 0 32,444 25,160 72,897 28,675 1,282 0 33,016 60,790 22,739 20,000 31,553 27,000 56,000 0 0 0 42,798 0 54,902 396,684 50,993

0 5,078 0

0 1,097 0

52c 52d 3,512 294 6,785 1,899 10,722 0 9,669 360 4,716 3,513 0 0 11,671 125 4,500 84 458 15 0 0 29,302 0 0 0 737 0 21,848 3,142 20,446 0 3,932 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,423 4,275 2,889 0 5,950 10,881 4,300 0 5,860 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,626 2,286 42,266 20 7,773 413 16,611 0 2,825 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,736 1,088 192 275 64,395 1,360 0 6,120 107 5,316 307 819 1,507 3,990 0 0 0 0 837 3,888 0 2,298 142

0 0 0

52e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0

0 1,522 250

52f 788 0 0 1,100 680 0 425 575 0 0 0 7,200 1,380 3,021 0 1,225 0 0 0 100 0 100 0 1,200 0 0 0 0 3,418 425 96,916 16,929 10,245 0 0 1,203 400 200 2,600 0 370 0 300 0 0 0 3,852

0 1,400 0

21,700 156,883 25,600

0 10,000 0

52t 53a 0 124,362 0 5,986 384,934 0 0 157,625 20,000 0 85,570 9,200 0 94,725 5,005 0 0 0 3,763 591,478 108,113 5,200 164,359 17,000 0 33,618 0 0 63,554 0 0 29,302 0 1,239 55,819 0 8,769 279,624 26,482 2,415 501,631 0 0 158,709 0 13,542 111,699 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,290 55,485 0 185 94,994 0 9,368 142,961 0 5,925 114,499 0 6,501 525,981 39,911 0 0 0 0 1,516,695 0 0 348,486 0 0 299,303 0 94,318 1,156,814 0 0 332,116 24,292 8,838 342,341 0 7,508 368,116 0 0 200,182 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,142 68,431 0 2,566 36,690 1,134 645 163,572 0 0 33,917 0 0 39,243 2,215 12,177 101,699 41,445 0 53,929 605 1,501 88,791 5,000 0 0 0 0 43,635 0 12,762 71,552 68,686 9,985 463,954 0

52g

0 0 0

53b 1,622 1,685 1,791 0 40,723 0 9,119 18,000 0 11,825 0 20 655 0 0 435 0 0 0 12,500 0 2,785 0 1,139 0 0 0 0 25,142 50 750 2,142 0 0 0 5,440 392 0 0 150 140 1,710 5,710 0 25 0 9,486

0 0 0

0 42,884 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,807 41,306 0 26,020 0 0 0 0 0 20,020 3,431 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,810 0 0 0 0 2,460

53c

1,492 3,410 0

0 0 0

53d 54a 7,064 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 4,500 0 1,535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,278 0 2,602 0 3,800 0 14,649 551 0 0 0 0 0 0 817 0 274 0 1,363 0 0 0 24,237 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26,523 0 16,783 0 10,062 0 48,561 0 1,733 0 0 0 0 0 537 0 321 0 0 0 1,970 0 3,882 0 7,637 0 10,179 0 0 19,199 0 0 1,025 0 0 0 3,127 0

0 0 0

0 500 0

54c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 396 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 4,950 0 0 0 0 0 24,250 0 0

54b

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 47-Other Operating Expenses 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures 50-Grand Total Expenditures INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources

207

Churc h Na me BOX ELDER THE BRIDGE BURKE CAMP CROOK COLOME CRESBARD DRAPER EDGEMONT UNITED EUREKA FAIRBURN FAITH FAULKTON GETTYSBURG GREGORY HARROLD HERRICK HIGHMORE HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED KENNEBEC LEAD TRINITY MILLER MISSION MOBRIDGE MURDO ONIDA PHILIP UNITED PIEDMONT PIERRE FIRST PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRAIRIE VIEW PRESHO PRINGLE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY RELIANCE SELBY SPEARFISH STURGIS TIMBER LAKE TOLSTOY WALL WASTA WHITE RIVER WINNER

48

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,200 0 0 0 0 0 33,335 12,506 0 0 58,520 0 0 27,230 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

47

0 8,250 4,191 4,527 6,100 1,338 7,500 21,470 16,320 8,810 15,361 33,847 26,349 6,200 8,380 10,000 50,127 26,000 44,006 31,277 6,277 11,119 16,136 12,438 42,339 34,546 95,766 11,500 16,060 55,850 4,290 121,238 127,377 23,625 26,000 25,610 15,000 19,389 128,036 53,685 24,125 20,642 10,646 3,500 15,307 48,326

0 460 0 0 0 4,966 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 500 0 0 10,710 5,826 3,500 6,032 10,873 0 2,300 26,112 0 4,402 0 0 0 33,910 0 1,135 10,000 0 0 10,565 156,456 64,111 0 3,646 2,000 0 0 15,171

49

0 69,771 6,137 14,966 54,037 39,161 21,753 34,224 36,382 31,044 70,438 124,448 78,119 27,886 37,797 45,946 56,141 54,579 189,185 161,455 18,455 50,458 84,662 55,301 121,394 238,509 308,787 50,872 141,130 136,975 9,841 722,785 573,603 167,600 126,561 183,798 39,095 108,033 745,811 259,416 26,125 44,383 60,880 11,800 88,440 278,670

50

0 50 0 8 0 24 20 75 14 0 0 95 0 18 25 27 0 16 97 81 11 20 55 50 48 107 0 10 96 57 0 325 320 122 98 93 14 41 265 179 4 14 65 10 67 0

51

0 0 0 0 0 0 24,406 0 0 0 0 109,126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,500 0 0 386,040 317,396 0 84,476 69,685 26,832 0 293,856 95,753 0 32,210 0 0 0 255,911

52a

0 53,496 0 13,189 0 23,960 2,768 0 31,000 0 0 4,354 0 35,500 39,159 63,600 0 31,000 140,489 130,560 13,455 49,441 63,957 58,247 79,299 181,817 0 10,500 68,331 39,895 0 111,874 197,555 169,847 25 56,139 0 92,716 130,319 87,779 0 0 77,376 9,000 80,145 0

52b

52d 0 0 2,729 0 0 0 700 45 30,995 6,500 2,297 7,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,066 0 0 0 581 695 0 0 0 0 2,060 60 0 270 0 0 1,800 50 5,277 10,793 4,600 3,416 0 0 0 0 3,520 0 1,488 330 0 0 8,841 478 0 0 1,448 27 8,223 1,058 0 0 0 0 8,167 18,642 13,885 15,008 6,038 3,456 2,822 0 5,170 0 1,000 25 2,500 560 9,985 2,149 8,947 0 0 0 0 464 0 121 1,000 0 6,647 1,181 5,076 0

52c

52e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 4,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,888 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,861 1,215 2,200 0 0 6,500 0 750 0 100 4,963 579 0 3,174 29,503 0 600 870 1,000 15,000 10,450 4,695 0 0 150 0 235 1,850

52f

0 1,000 0 0 0 3,402 0 0 0 5,835 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 0 0 0 741 0 0 0 0 0 947 0 0 0 11,126 0 14,162 0 4,067 4,680 13,741 4,300 0 0 0 0 1,434 0 0 1,703 0

52g

0 57,225 0 18,734 37,495 36,659 27,174 0 31,000 26,901 0 116,644 0 36,700 41,279 63,870 0 32,850 158,420 140,532 15,655 49,441 67,477 66,565 79,299 192,833 0 12,075 113,075 51,600 0 542,059 573,347 183,408 92,603 145,605 33,157 110,776 446,759 197,174 0 34,108 77,647 10,000 89,911 262,837

52t

53b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 282,021 0 0 0 0 1,600 686 0 0 0 0 0 3,172 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 0 1,280 0 3,230 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,050 0 3,526 47,772 0 0 0 0 420 0 11,840 0 0 0 0 26,060 1,100 15,278 4,734 0 35 0 1,340 13,328 5,355 0 0 0 1,000 58,613 33,477 80,518 2,555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0

53a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,610 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,535 0 0 0 12,152 0 0 0 0 0 0

53c

0 300 0 0 270 35 270 0 0 0 0 1,836 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,518 3,165 0 1,500 33 846 0 300 0 0 431 0 0 34,973 2,717 50 264 0 0 1,900 93,645 410 0 644 1,500 0 0 10,931

53d

54b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 4,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38,756 0 0 1,600 0 0 0 0 47,633 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,800 1,000 1,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54c

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 47-Other Operating Expenses 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures 50-Grand Total Expenditures INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources

Index Administrative Review Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 152 Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Title Page, 20, 92, 148 Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Apportionments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Archives and History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 64 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Awards

Darrel Leach Youth Worker of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 83

Denman Evangelism Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 24

Francis Asbury Higher Education Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 23

Multiplying Matters Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,23

Youth Worker Hall of Fame Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 83 Bakken Oil Rush Ministry—Out in Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 212 Bakken Oil Rush Ministry—Watford City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 212 Board of Ordained Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 15, 68 Board of Pensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 80, 164 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 84 Builders Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Business of the Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 2 Camp and Retreat Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 68, 213 Certified Lay Ministers (CLM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Chancellors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Clergy Effectiveness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Clergy Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Committees, Elected Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Common Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 13, 64 Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Compensation of Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Conference Co-Lay Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 4 Conference Council on Finance and Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14, 78 Conference Council on Youth Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 14, 70 Conference Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 4 Conference Sessions Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Title Page, 17, 92 Conference Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Consent Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20 Continuing Education Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Crisis Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Daily Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Dakota Wesleyan University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Denman Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 24 Directories: Clergy and Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Conference website (dakotasumc.org)

Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Missions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Disability Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Disaster Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74, 187 District Superintendents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 4, Back Cover Districts 9 Elisha Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 68 Episcopacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Equalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Equitable Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 162 Executive Director of Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Expectations of Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Extended Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 4 Extension Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 First Choice United Methodist Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 15, 79, Back Cover General Conference Delegations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Health & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, Back Cover Higher Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Jubilee Clergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 147 Laity Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 70 Lay Leaders (District) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11 Lay Servant Ministries Co-Lay Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 70 Legislation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Minutes, Annual Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Miracle Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Mission Congregation Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Missional Congregations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 72, 88, 150 Missional Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,73, 88, 150 Missional Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 88, 151 Missional Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 96, 160 Missions, Missionaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Moving Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 New Church Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 213 Open Door Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 75, 212 Ordinands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Parsonage Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Pensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 15, 80, 164 Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Related Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 212 Retired Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Rules and Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 162 Separation / Divorce Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 Service Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 67 Sexual Conduct Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Short-Term Leave Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 Solar Oven Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 75, 212 Southeast Pierre Mission UMC & Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Spirit Lake Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 76, 212 Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, Back Cover Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Strategy Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Student Aid Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Tree of Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 77, 212 Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 81 United Methodist Men. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 United Methodist Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 71 Vacation Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Volunteers in Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Youth Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 14, 70

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CAMPING AND RETREAT MINISTRY Lake Poinsett Camp/Retreat Center - Christy Heflin E: lpc@dakcamps.org 20 South Lake Drive, Arlington, SD 57212 Storm Mountain Center – Levi and Lara Ziegler E: smc@dakcamps.org 23740 Storm Mt. Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702 Wesley Acres Camp - Rev. Paul and Brenda Lint E: wac@dakcamps.org 1821 115th Ave. SE, Dazey, ND 58429 Dakotas-Minnesota Area Central Camping Office E: info@dakcamps.org 122 W. Franklin, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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HOME, HOSPITAL AND RETIREMENT MINISTRIES Jenkins Living Center - Loren W. Diekman, Administrator 605-886-5777 12 Second Ave., Watertown, SD 57201 Sunnycrest Village - Sue Lund, Administrator 605-361-1422 3900 S. Terry Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 E: sue.sunnycrest@midconetwork.com Wesley Acres - Donna Weiland, CEO 605-996-6164 1115 West Havens, Mitchell, SD 57301 E: wesleyacres@midconetwork.com CONFERENCE OFFICERS Bishop Bruce Ough, Resident Bishop 612-230-3334 122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55504 E: bishop@dkmnareaumc.org Conference Secretary, Amber Laffey 605-770-7802 PO Box 460,1331 University, Mitchell, SD 57301 E: conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org A r c h i v i s t L a u r i e L a n g l a n d , Mc G o v e r n L i b r a r y 605-995-2134 1201 McGovern Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 F: (605) 995-2893 E: LaLangla@dwu.edu Conference Co-Lay Leaders Myrna Hill 605-490-0109 2408 Fox Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 E: myrnajhill@yahoo.com Jane Hincks 701-202-5456 3408 Crocus Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 E: janehincks@hotmail.com Conference Treasurer, Jeff Pospisil 605-990-7786 PO Box 460, 1331 University, Mitchell, SD 57301 E: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org WEB SITES Dakotas Conference Dakotas Camping Dakotas Clergy Spouses Foundation Youth Ministries United Methodist Church

www.dakotasumc.org www.dakcamps.org www.facebook.com/dakotasspouse.methodist www.dakotasumf.org www.dakyouth.org www.umc.org

INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS U p p e r R o o m “ L i v i n g Prayer C e n t e r ” Infoserv Curic-U-Phone Cokesbury UMCOR Hotline UMCOR West Depot 1479 South 700 West; Salt Lake City, UT 84104

1-800-251-2468 1-800-251-8140 1-800-251-8591 1-800-672-1789 1-800-841-1235 1-801-973-7250 E: bdiggs@umcor.org

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CONFERENCE OFFICE www.dakotasumc.org Box 460, 1331 West University, Mitchell, SD 57301 Executive Director of Ministries, Rebecca Trefz Area Director Camp and Retreats, Keith Shew Area Director New Churches, Ben Ingebretson Director of Communications, Doreen Gosmire Executive Dir. of Finance and Admin., Jeff Pospisil Director Leadership Dev., Deb Kjerstad Area Lilly Grant Administrator, Diane Owen Assistant Dir. of Finance, JoAnn Schlimgen Accounting Clerk, Dana Bassett Ministries Operations Coordinator, Bea Stucke Ministries Assistant, Susan Punt Benefits Officer, Leana Stunes Communications Associate, David Stucke Camping Marketing & Outreach Project Coordinator, Beata Ferris Higher Ground Program, Deb Kjerstad

O: 605-996-6552

Dakotas United Methodist Foundation President and CEO, Sheri Meister Donor Relations Coordinator, Diane Weller Office Assistant, Kelsey Morgan

O: 605-990-7791 O: 612-230-6130 O: 616-481-7566 O: 605-990-7794 O: 605-990-7786 O: 605-990-7796 O: 612-230-6129 O: 605-990-7787 O: 605-990-7782 O: 605-990-7791 O: 605-990-7796 O: 605-990-7785 O: 605-990-7795 O: 605-990-7783

F: 605-996-1766 E: dakumcom@dakotasumc.org E: rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org E: keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org E: ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org E: doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org E: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org E: deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org E: diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org E: joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org E: dana.bassett@dakotasumc.org E: bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org E: susan.punt@dakotasumc.org E: leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org E: david.stucke@dakotasumc.org E: beata.ferris@dkmnareaumc.org

O: 605-990-7796

E: deb.kjerstad@dakotasumc.org

O: 605-990-7790 O: 605-990-7789 O: 605-990-7790 O: 605-990-7797

E: info@dakotasumf.org E: sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org E: diane.weller@dkmnmf.org E: kelsey.morgan@dkmnmf.org

Pensions & Health Benefits Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer O: 605-990-7785 E: leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org 1331 West University Ave., PO Box 460 F: 605-996-0827 Mitchell SD 57301 Wespath Benefits and Investments

1901 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

www.wespath.org Health Team—press 2, then 0; Pension Dept – press 1, then 0 1-800-851-2201 ViaBenefits www.my.viabenefits.com 1-866-249-7785 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Customer Service www.bcbsil.com 1-866-804-0976 Optum Rx Pharmacy www.optum.com 1-855-239-8471 Optum / EAP liveandworkwell.com/is/healtflex 1-866-881-6850 Health Equity/ WageWorks healthequity.com/wageworks.com

1-877-924-3967 Vision Benefit—VSP www.vsp.com 1-800-877-7195 Virgin Pulse www.virginpulse.com 1-800-830-4312 WebMD www.wespath.org click on HealthFlex & Wellness Benefits button Quest Diagnostics www.blueprintforwellness.com 1-866-908-9440 Cigna-Dental www.cigna.com 1-800-997-1654 MD Live mdlive.com 1-888-750-4991 WW—Weight Watchers weightwatchers.com 1-866-204-2885

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