The North Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church

A Lighthouse District

2015 Annual Conference Journal

Annual

District Conference Journal

Of

The North Michigan District

Of

The Wesleyan Church

One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Session Held at

The Bayview Wesleyan Church Traverse City, Michigan

June 27, 2015

Rev. Stephen D. Mowat DBA Secretary, Compiler and Editor

Table of Contents

General Information Our Honored Dead District History District Ministry Calendar Official Directory District Information District Officers District Boards and Committees District Treasurer’s/Organizations Zone Directory Church Staff Directory Ministerial Service Code Directory Licensed District Personnel Laity - District Service Directory Standing Rules

District Conference District Conference Agenda Roll Call – Clergy Roll Call – Laity Minutes District Superintendent’s Report District Board of Ministerial Dev. Assistant District Superintendent District Secretary District Auditor District Treasurer District Budget District Reports Pastoral Appointments Action Committee District Statistician’s Report

Our Honored Dead of the Ministry “The Memory of the just is blessed” (Proverbs 10:7)

S. Bowker 1889 Leonora Rolte 1947 Grace David 1996

William Kelly 1889 C. E. Myers 1949 Fred Gibbs 1996 J. A. Crofoot 1891 E. A. Boyd 1950 Leo Pickering 1996 E Hulber 1893 Asa Wood 1955 Charles Carter 1996 William Cross 1895 Otto W. Lamb 1956 Kenneth Fall 1996 I. Embree 1895 E. E. Brown 1959 William Lamb 1998 W. A. Vincent 1898 Gladys Coleson 1959 R. Bruce White 1998 L. D. Conklin 1898 E.D. Jeffries 1960 Ila Bennett 1999 H. D. Inman 1907 Leo J. Corliss 1962 Daniel Rucker 1999 T. C. Fisher 1908 Wardner Irish 1963 Frank Wilson 1999 W, A. Nickerson 1909 George Stoddard 1967 Bruce Wilhelm 1999 C. J.Shnurer 1909 D. J. Backa 1971 Claude Overholt 2000 V. M. Thompson 1913 Charles Miller 1971 Bernard Churchill 2001 G.W. Sibley 1914 Russell David 1972 Lester Nelson 2001 A.N. Bullock 1914 George Smith 1973 Albert Sparks 2002 Leroy Johnson 1915 Ralph Coleson 1973 Richard Brown 2003 Warren Younts 1920 Arthur May 1974 Robert Cooper 2004 Clarence V. Coats 1920 D. J. Sodeman 1975 Carl Messer 2004 L.B. Watson 1922 G. E. Petterson 1975 Richard Fairbrother 2006 George Smith 1923 Edna Wood 1977 Walter Roose 2006 F.M. Crandall 1924 Margreet Smith 1978 Harold Rainbolt 2008 H. B. Thompson 1928 Harold Sloan 1979 Harold Kotesky 2008 G. W. Witney 1928 Ann Eagle 1982 John Bridget 2008 George Hanna 1931 I. N. Polmanteer 1982 Theodore Meckes 2008 R. H. Terwilliger 1931 H. S. Bennett 1983 Truman Munsell 2008 D. H. Younts 1931 Ida Christiansen 1985 Edward Coleson 2009 R. Vredenberg 1933 E. G. Ritenburg 1985 Estel Engle 2009 J. M. Deakins 1940 Homer McRoberts 1986 Melvin Welch 2010 R. A. Wilson 1942 Wesley Griffin 1986 William Lyons 2011 B. F. Wellman 1942 Elmer Wilde 1990 Elin Peckham 2011 Leon Stults 1942 Forrest B. Gray 1990 Keith Hubbard 2012 C. F. Grim 1943 C. D. Friess 1993 Michael Engelsman 2012 C. M. Keyes 1944 Dayton Manker 1994 Edward Smith 2013 F. W. Teachout 1945 LeRoy Blocher 1996 Clifford VanSickle 2014 E. L. Haight 1945 Alfred Clough 1996

History

The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church was organized July 13, 1970, as a result of the merger on June 26, 1968, of The Wesleyan Methodist Church of America and The Pilgrim Holiness Church for form The Wesleyan Church.

The roots of the two denominational branches extend back into the pioneer days of northern Michigan. Twenty-four northern churches of The Michigan District of the Pilgrim Holiness Church with 70 years of history as a district, one church from The East Michigan District of The Pilgrim Holiness Church, and thirty-four churches from the North Michigan Conference of The Wesleyan Methodist Church with 82 years of history as a conference united their vast spiritual, numerical, and financial resources to form The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church.

To preserve its historical significance, the organizational conference of July 13, 1970, was designated as the 83rd conference of The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church.

2015-16 District Ministry Calendar Please note: Sunday Church visits by the District Superintendent are subject to change. Semi-Annual

Pastor Reviews with the Local Board of Administrations will be scheduled.

July 10 DBA Organization Meeting at 9:30 a.m. 10-12 Salt & Light (formerly Family Camp) 13-16 Refresh (formerly Family Camp) 19 UP DS Visit 20-25 Kid’s Camp (20-22 6 to 9 years old; 22-25 10 to 12 years old) 26 Northern Light DS Visit

August 2 Bellaire DS Visit 5 to 8 Unity Music Fest in Muskegon 9 Fremont DS Visit 15-16 Shoreline DS Visit 23 Houghton Lake DS Visit 30 Sterling/Pinconning DS Visit

September 4-7 Couples Retreat 6 Ogilvie DS Visit 12 Celebration of Ministry and Ordination at Merrill Wesleyan Church 13 Dr. JoAnne Lyon birthday 20 Blanchard DS Visit 25-26 Man Camp

27 People’s Church DS Visit 30-Oct. 1-3 – IWU Board of Trustee Meetings and meet with IWU

October Pastor Appreciation Month 4 Scottville DS Visit 5-6 MSP Chaplain Training 11 Faith DS Visit 18 Cornerstone DS Visit 23-24 DBA retreat at Muskegon Shoreline Inn 25 Ithaca DS Visit

November 1 Remus Trinity DS Visit 2-3 Lighthouse Training with Stan Toler 4-6 CMAD Multiplication Summit 8 Midland Trinity DS Visit 15 Dighton DS Visit 16-18 General Board Meetings 22 Coleman DS Visit 26 Thanksgiving

December 3 DBA Conference Call 6 Edgetts DS Visit 13 Breckenridge DS Visit 21-Jan 3 - DS Vacation (Visit NMD people in FL)

January 1-3 DS Vacation (Visit NMD people in FL) 10 United Methodist of Pinconning DS Visit 17-21 DS Roundtable & DS Institute at Maxwell Center in Atlanta, GA 24 Central Montcalm Community DS Visit 29-31 District Ministerial at Muskegon Shoreline Inn

February 7 Dayton Center DS Visit (pastoral vote) 11 DBA Conference Call 14 Brockway DS Visit (pastoral vote) 21 Hart DS Visit (pastoral vote) 28 Saginaw DS Visit (pastoral vote)

March 6 Greenville DS Visit (pastoral vote) 13 Sterling/Pinconning DS Visit (pastoral vote) 14-16 General Board Meetings 18 DBA Meeting 20 Dice DS Visit (pastoral vote) 25 Good Friday 27 Easter

April 10 Merrill DS Visit (pastoral vote) 15-16 Pastor’s Spouse Connection at Headquarters in Indianapolis 17 Shoreline DS Visit (pastoral vote) 28 DBA Conference Call 20-30 – DBMD meetings 30 End of Church Year

May 8 Mother’s Day 22 Local Church Conference Concluded 22 All Year End reports due 30 Memorial Day

June 4-8 General Conference in Buffalo, NY TBA Camp 180 for Youth 25 2016 District Conference

Official Directory

Denominational Directory

The Wesleyan Church Wesleyan Publishing House Physical address: 13300 Olio Rd. P.O. Box #50434 Fishers, Indiana 46037 Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 Mailing address: P.O. Box #50434 Phone: 800-493-7539 Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 Fax: 800-788-3585 Switchboard: 317-774-7900 Email – wph@wesleyan.org Fax: 317-774-7901 Email – information@wesleyan.org Website – www.wesleyan.org

General Superintendent Dr. Jo Anne Lyon P.O. Box #50434 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-774-3932 Email – lyonja@wesleyan.org

Educational Institutions Serving the North Central Area

Indiana Wesleyan University Wesleyan Seminary Foundation 4201 S. Washington St. Rev. Steven Willingham Marion, IN 46953 215 East College Street 765-674-6901 Or 866-468-6498 Wilmore, KY 40390-1122 Email - admissions@indwes.edu 859-858-4085 Website - www.indwes.edu WesSemFoun@aol.com

Education and the Ministry Wesleyan Investment Foundation P.O. Box #50434 P.O. Box #7250 Indianapolis, IN 46950 13300 Olio Road 317-774-3911 Fishers, IN 46037 Fax: 317-774-3913 Phone: 317 774-7300 Email – education@wesleyan.org Fax: 317 774-7321

info@wifonline.com

District Information

District Headquarters District Camp The North Michigan District of Whispering Pines Wesleyan Camp The Wesleyan Church, Incorporated 9601 N. 39th Road 918 Garden Ave. Manton, Michigan 49663-9743 Fremont, Michigan 49412-1771 231-824-6203 231 924-3284 (Approximately 3 miles north of Manton on Web Page: www.nmiwesleyandistrict.org 131, west on 10 Mile Road, north on 39th Email: tomkschm@aol.com Road approximately 1 1/2 miles)

District Corporation Name: The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church, Incorporated State: A non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Michigan Main Office: 918 Garden Ave., Fremont, Michigan 49412-1771 Web Page: Corporate Officers: District Superintendent, President District Secretary, Secretary (President and Secretary of Corporation also constitute Board of Trustees for the Corporation)

District Boundary The North Michigan District shall include that part of the State of Michigan which is north and west of the following boundary: beginning at the north-west corner of Ottawa County at Lake Michigan, thence east in a straight line to the north-western corner of Ionia County, thence east along the northern boundaries of Ionia, Clinton and Shiawassee Counties to the western boundary of Genesee County, then north and east along the Genesee County line to the eastern boundary of Saginaw County, thence north along the eastern boundaries of Saginaw and Bay Counties to Saginaw Bay except the Rockford Church.

District Map

District Officers

District Board of Administration Executive Committee

Rev. Thomas Schmidt, District Superintendent - Chairman Rev. Chadrick Brown, Assistant Superintendent – DBMD Chair Rev. Jack Steenbergh, Assistant Superintendent Rev. Vera Pascoe, District Treasurer Rev. Stephen D. Mowat, District Secretary

Members At Large Rev. Ken Blair, Ministerial Rev. James Gulish, Ministerial Rev. Mark Haines, Ministerial Mr. Dave Doehring, Laity Mr. John Malek, Laity Mrs. Marcia MacLaren, Laity Mr. Larry VanZandt, Laity

Advisory Council of the District Superintendent Dr. Martin Covey Rev. Greg Johnson Rev. Jack Steenbergh

District Superintendent Emeriti Rev. Lawrence Keesor 529 Farragut Commons Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 865-966-3079 rlkeesor@hotmail.com

Rev. Stephen Skinner 1707 Grand River Drive Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827 517-663-5673 stevechar12@live.com

Positions, Boards, Committees and Teams

District Board of Ministerial Development (DBMD)

Board of Ministerial Development Rev. Chadrick Brown, Chair (2018 A) Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt DS (Ex O)

Pre-Ordination Team Mr. Aaron Hess (2018 A) Mr. Mark Brumels (2016 A) Rev. Dennis Curell (2016 A) Rev. Brooks Sayer (2017 A) Rev. Joel Heron (2018 A) Mrs. Michelle Mowat (2017 A) Rev. Carlos Santana (2016 A) Rev. Paulette Zoulek (2015 A)

Post-Ordination Team Rev. Robert Henderson (2015 A) Rev. Glen Pettigrove (2018 A) Rev. Ron Rickard (2017 A) Rev. JoJean Thompson (2016 A) Dr. Rev. Clifford VanSickle (2015 A)

Council of Ordination Rev. Chadrick Brown, Chair (2018 A) Rev. Brooks Sayer (2017 A) Rev. Joel Heron (2018 A) Rev. Dennis Curell (2016 A) Rev. Carlos Santana (2016 A) Rev. Paulette Zoulek (2018 A) *Rev. Thomas Schmidt DS (Ex Off)

Hispanic DBMD Team Rev. Robert Gray Rev. Jeff Lemire Sr. Mrs. Vicky Lemire Mrs. Susie Gray Rev. Carlos Santana Ms. Lindy Waite

District Counselors Dr. Martin Covey Rev. Thomas Shelder Mr. David Raquet Ms. Audette Crain

District Board of Review Rev. Glen Pettigrove (2016 A) Rev. Vernon LeFeber (2016 A) Rev. Gerald Heyd (2016A) Rev. Guy Rayle (2016 A) 1st Res. JoJean Thompson (2016 A) 2nd Res. Rev. Greg Kirby (2016 A) Mr. Gerald Covey (2016 A) Mr. Victor Mowat (2016 A) Mr. Norman Whittum (2016 A) 1st Res. Dr. David Wilcox (2016 A) 2nd Res. Mrs. Louse Kirby (2016 A)

District Camp and Retreat Ministries

Whispering Pines Camp and Conference Center Board (WPWCCC) Rev. Brad Harris (2015 A) Mr. Terry Arnold Mr. Mel Black Mr. David Krueger Dr. Rev. Steve Packer (2016 E) Rev. Dwight Seaman, Mrs. V.J. Scarbrough Rev. Andrew Thompson (2016 E) *Rev. Thomas Schmidt (Ex O)

Couple’s Retreat Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Doris Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Rick Sible Mr. & Mrs. Matt & Misty Zimmerman

Men’s Retreat Mr. Dick Frisbee, Dir Mr. Mel Black Rev. Rob Henderson Pastor Jeff Hubbard Rev. Dave Kimball

Youth Camp 180 Director Rev. Brad Harris

Whispering Pines Family Camp Rev. JoJean A. Thompson (2015 A) Rev. Scott & Rebecca Touzel Pastor Jeff and Michelle Hubbard Rev. David Kimball Rev. Robert Tibbits Mrs. Rosa Waite *Rev. Thomas Schmidt (Ex O)

District Children’s Ministry Pastor John Perkins, Director, (2017 A)

Women’s Ministry Director (IVY) Mrs. Susan Schram

Women’s Retreat Mrs. Beverly Kimball, Chair Mrs. Renee Gonzalez Mrs. Vicki Lemire Mrs. Denise Schmidt *Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt (Ex O)

District Conference

District Conference Stenographer Rev. JoJean Thompson (2016 A)

District Conference Planning Team Rev. Chad Brown Assistant DS (2018 A) Rev. Chris Hinterman (2017 A) Rev. Stephen Mowat (2018 E) Rev. Greg Johnson (2018 A) Mrs. Denise Schmidt, Dist. Office Adm. Rev. Jack Steenbergh, Assistant DS (2017 A) *Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt (Ex O)

District Statistician Mr. Mark Brumels, (2017 A)

District History Mrs. Sandy Hinterman, Chair (2018 A) Mr. James Northrup (2018 A)

Nominating Committee Mrs. Connie Bellinger (2016 E Laity) Rev. Tim Engelsman (2016 E Min) Rev. Luke Hansen (2016 E. Min) Mrs. Judy Harris (2016 E Laity) Rev. Chris Hinterman (2016 E. Min) Mrs. SueAnne Wallace (2016 E. Laity) Rev. Thomas Schmidt, Chair

District Stewardship and Insurance

District Auditor Mrs. Shirley Jones (2015 A) Mr. Michael Scarbrough (2017 A) Mr. Richard Nielsen, Consultant

Churchill Endowment & Cottle Fund Pastor Vera Pascoe, Chair and Dist. Treas. (2018 A) Mrs. Annette DeGraff, Assistant Treasurer (2018A) Rev. Thomas Schmidt, DS (Ex O)

Finance Committee Pastor Vera Pascoe, Chair and Dist. Treas. (2018 A) Mr. Dave Doehring (DBA) Mr. Larry VanZandt (DBA) Mr. Richard Nielsen, Consultant *Rev. Thomas Schmidt, DS

Insurance Committee Mr. Mark Brumels, Chair (2017 A) Mr. Dave Doehring (2017 A) Rev. Jack Steenbergh (2017 A) Mrs. Denise Schmidt Rev. Thomas Schmidt, (Ex O)

Ministries to Churches and Pastors Church Multiplication (E&CG) Rev. Jim Gulish, Chair, DBA Mrs. Rachel Gulish Rev. Dave Hansen Rev. David Kimball Rev. Stephen Mowat Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt (Ex O)

District Building Committee Rev. Ken Blair (2017 E) Mr. John Gulish (2017 E) Pastor Jeff Hubbard (2017 Alt) Rev. Dr. Steve Packer (2017 E) Mr. Larry VanZandt (2017 Alt) Mr. Tony Zoulek (2017 E) *Rev. Thomas Schmidt, (Ex O)

Information & Technology Team Rev. Jason Dillingham Mr. Steve Schofield Mrs. Michelle Mowat

Pastor’s Wives Mrs. Denise Schmidt, Chair

Pastor’s Prayer & Fast Director Rev. Michael Henry, Chair (2017 A

Retired Elders Assisting In Ministry (REAIM) Committee Rev. Purlin and Mrs. Nancy Wesseling (2016 A) Rev. Glen and Mrs. Joi Pettigrove (2016 A)

Spiritual Formations & IMPACTS Team Rev. Jack Steenbergh (2017 A) Chair Rev. Scott Bills (2015 A) Rev. Mark Haines (2015 A) Rev, Chris Hinterman (2015 A) Rev. Chris Wallace (2015 A) Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt (Ex O)

Youth Ministry Cabinet Rev. Tim Engelsman, Pres. (2017 E) Rev. Andrew Thompson Sec. (2017 A) Mrs. Laura Santana, Treas. (2017 E) Mr. Brandon Johnson Rev. Brad Harris, Camp180 Dir Rev. Marcelo Santana, Camp 180 Asst Dir Rev. Thomas Schmidt, Advisor

District Global Partners Rev. Todd Dueling, Dir (2017 A) Jayme Hazen (2017 A) Rev. Orson Deemer, Treasurer (2017 A)

District Treasurers/Organizations

Church Multiplication Funds & Churchill/Cottle Endowment Funds & District Budget Assessments Rev. Vera Pascoe – Dist.Treas. 358 Sierra Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685 231-943-0804 vjpascoe43@yahoo.com

Insurance Consultant Doehring Schultz Agency - Dave Doehring PO Box 998, Alma, MI 48801 1-800-282-5284 ddoehring@doehringschultz.com

Pension Contributions Wesleyan Pension Fund P.O. Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-774-7900

Wesleyan Couple’s Retreat Mr. & Mrs. Larry Palmer 14186 Elder Ave., Grant MI 49327 231-834-8182 larry.palmer@smssandmold.com

Wesleyan Men Mr. Mel Black 2465 Lorenson, Muskegon, MI 49445 231-762162 melb@nexesrealty.com

Wesleyan Women & WKFM Mrs. Vickie Perkins 177 Fremont Street, Newaygo, MI 49337-8971 231-289-5879 vickie.perkins@att.net

Wesleyan Women’s Retreat Mrs. Renee Gonzalez 1611 Brenner Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 989-992-7434 rmgonzalez82@gmail.com

Wesleyan Youth Mrs. Laura Santana, 338 Maple Street Newaygo, MI 49337-8410 231-519-1404

Whispering Pines Wesleyan Camp & Conference Center Mrs. VJ Scarbrough PO Box 354, Grant, MI 49327 616-780-2322 vjscarbrough@gmail.com

Employee Benefit Solutions, Inc. Health Insurance Information Chris Brusca 801 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 49601 231-779-1406 or 866-793-2764 Fax: 231-779-2928 www.ebsagency.com dbrisca@ebsagemcu.com

LDJ Zone Directory

Zone 1 Dayton Center Muskegon Community Muskegon First Muskegon Friendship White Lake

Zone 2 Fremont Grant Greenville Solon Center

Zone 3 – Rev. Dave Hansen, LDJ team leader Blanchard Brockway Central Montcalm Community Crystal Lake Community Ithaca Remus Trinity Sheridan Bible

Zone 4 – Rev. Dennis Curell, LDJ team leader Ashley Brady Center Breckenridge Coleman Cornerstone Merrill Midland Faith Midland Trinity Midland Wesley Chapel

Zone 5 – Rev. Ron Rickard, LDJ team leader Hart Ferry Manantial de Vida Scottville Shelby Walkerville West Golden

Zone 6 – Rev. Ken Blair, LDJ team leader Dighton Edgetts NorthernLight Ogilvie Pisgah Heights Sonlife

Zone 7 – Rev. Mark Haines, LDJ team leader Alpena Shoreline Bay City County Line Dice Houghton Lake Pinconning Saginaw Sterling

Zone 8 – Rev. Chris Wallace, LDJ team leader Bayview Bellaire Ellsworth Lake Ann Woodside The Journey

Zone 9 – Cheboygan Community Munising Sault Ste. Marie

Church and Staff Directory North Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church

District Office 918 Garden Ave. Fremont, MI 49412-1771 Office Phone: 231-924-3284 Office Email: nmdoffice@yahoo.com Preferred Email: nmdoffice.dstom@yahoo.com

District Superintendent Rev. Thomas K. and Denise Schmidt 820 Valley Ave. Fremont, MI 49412-9005 231-924-2792 231-519-5939

Ashley Wesleyan Church PO Box 255 200 S. Park Street Ashley, MI 48806-0255

Rev. David Kimball (see under Dice)

Bay City Wesleyan Church

506 W. North Union Bay City, MI 48706-3525 Office: 989-684-9387 www.baycitywesleyan.org

Rev. Matthew and Joelle Mabey Lead Pastor 10118 Grandview St. Traverse City, MI 49684 231-463-8002 pastormatt@bayviewchurch.net

Rev. Vera J. and Jim Pascoe 358 Sierra Drive Traverse City, MI 49685 231-943-0804 pastorvera@bayviewchurch.net

Bellaire Wesleyan Church 108 E. Cayuga PO Box 250 Bellaire, MI 49615-0250 Office: 231-533-8844 Fax: 231-947-0109 www.bellairewesleyan.org

Pastor Joseph and Maria Wright 110 E. Cayuga PO Box 1035 Bellaire, MI 49615-1035 Home: 231-533-4396 wright.joe.a@gmail.com

Rev. Mark and Connie Haines 508 W. North Union Bay City, MI 48706-3525 Home: 989-686-0572 pastormarkhaines@gmail.com

Bayview Wesleyan Church 720 Wayne Street Traverse City, MI 49684-1493 231-947-3792 Fax: 231-947-0109 office@bayviewchurch.net www.bayviewchurch.net

Bible Wesleyan Church 8055 S. Castle Rd. Sheridan, MI 48884-9721 989-261-4447

Pastor Rachel and Fred Brockway 8061 Castle Rd. Sheridan, MI 48884 616-498-7246 racheljbrockway@gmail.com

Blanchard Wesleyan Church 542 Jackson Rd Blanchard MI 49310-9402 989-561-2296

Pastor Allen and Ruth Petersen Lead Pastor and Assistant Pastor 9022 3 Mile Rd Lakeview, MI 48850-8500 989-330-1940 aandrpetersen@hotmail.com grandma.ruthp@hotmail.com

Brockway Wesleyan Church 10951 3 Mile Rd. Morley, MI 49336-9766 989-352-7719 Fax: 989-352-1365 brockway@outlook.com

Rev. Jeffery and Ramona Lemire Jr. 10951 3 Mile Rd. Morley, MI 49336 989-352-8133 jlemirejr@gmail.com

Brady Center Wesleyan Church Physical Address: 17108 S. Hemlock Rd. Oakley, MI 48649-8747 Mailing Address: 15954 W. Peet Rd. Oakley, MI 48649-9783 989-845-7197 www.bradywesleyan.org bradycenter@centurytel.net

Central Montcalm Community Church PO Box 412 Sheridan, MI 48884 989-291-0000 Fax: 989-291-0011 Physical Address: 215 South Main Sheridan, MI 48884 office@centralmontcalm.cc www.centralmontcalm.cc

Rev. Joseph and Cynthia Ruder 15954 W. Peet Rd. Oakley, MI 48649-9783 989-845-6154 765-243-1188 j.ruder75@gmail.com

Breckenridge Wesleyan Church 629 E. Chestnut St. Breckenridge, MI 48615-9548 989-842-3849

Rev. Nathaniel and Sabrina Tester Supply Pastor 629 E. Chestnut St. Breckenridge, MI 48615-9548 989-495-6809 989-948-1044 ndogtester@charter.net

Rev. Christopher and Jean Austin 203 S. Sherman St. Sheridan, MI 48884-9380 989-533-8705 pastorchriscmcc@gmail.com

Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church 19504 N. 70th Ave. Marion, MI 49665-8220 231-743-2795 chapelhillwesleyan@gmail.com

Rev. Steve and Pauline Boven 4719 S. Vander Meulen Rd. McBain, MI 49657 231-942-3602 chiefmissaukee@gmail.com

Cheboygan Community Wesleyan Church 625 E. 6th St. Cheboygan, MI 49721-1711 231-627-9501

Rev. Matthew and Janet Reisinger 906-630-7247 mattre98@yahoo.com

Coleman Wesleyan Church 110 W. Webster St. Coleman, MI 48618-9305 989-465-6431 Fax: 989-465-2096 cwc@colemanwesleyan.org www.colemanwesleyan.org

Rev. Jack and Elaine Steenbergh Lead Pastor 4224 N. Coleman Rd. Coleman, MI 48618-9507 989-465-6452 989-750-6271 jack@colemanwesleyan.org

Rev. Chuck and Shannon Hollandbeck Asst. Pastor of Youth and Music 302 N. 6th St. Coleman, MI 48618-9724 chuck@colemanwesleyan.org

Rev. Chadrick and Tracy Brown Lead Pastor and Assistant Pastor 1418 Lincoln Ct. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 989-506-0286 cbrown@micornerstone.org tbrown@micornerstone.org

County Line Wesleyan Church 2670 Hull Rd. Twining, MI 48766-9775 989-873-5769

Pastor Don and Connie Wolfgang Timberwolf5477@gmail.com

Rev. Gordon and Carmen Sampsel Assistant Pastor 1561 E. Greenwood Rd. Alger, MI 48610 989-873-4725 sampsel@live.com

Crystal Lake Community Church 122 S. Main St. PO Box 303 Crystal, MI 48818-0303 989-235-2522 crystallakemail@gmail.com www.crystallake.cc

Cornerstone Church Mt. Pleasant Campus 2214 S. Lincoln Road Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-9036 989-779-0188 Fax: 208-728-8542 info@micornerstone.org www.micornerstone.org

Rev. Stephen and Michelle Mowat Lead Pastor 782 Jerry Ray Rd. Vestaburg, MI 48891 989-268-3040 smowat02@gmail.com

Rev. D. Charles and Connie Bellinger Assistant Pastor 5872 E. Sidney Rd. Sheridan, MI 48884-9741 989-304-1329 dcharlesb@gmail.com

Dayton Center Wesleyan Church 2192 S. Comstock Fremont, MI 49412-8038 231-924-4107 Fax: 231-924-4107

Rev. Terry and Dawn Hansen 2192 S. Comstock Fremont, MI 49412-8038 231-928-0707 231-652-0981 pastortjh@hotmail.com

Dice Wesleyan Church 3950 N. Thomas Rd. Freeland, MI 48623-8864 989-781-0598

Rev. David and Beverly Kimball 3950 N. Thomas Rd. Freeland, MI 48623-8864 989-781-0598 davidkimball64@gmail.com

Ellsworth Wesleyan Church PO Box 218 6346 Elm St. Ellsworth, MI 49729 231-588-7455 ewchurchoffice@gmail.com www.ewcweb.org

Rev. Christopher and SueAnne Wallace Lead Pastor PO Box 218 6346 Elm St. Ellsworth, MI 49729 231-588-2212 231-676-0497 pchrisewc@gmail.com

Pastor Scott and Adrienne Hayes Youth Pastor 6340 Elm St. Ellsworth, MI 49720 231-499-9043 hawkeyeministry@live.com

Dighton Wesleyan Church 19522 130th Ave. Tustin, MI 49688-8602 231-829-3070

Rev. Derek and Christin Carpenter 19195 130th Ave. Tustin, MI 49688-8604 231-245-6253 derekcarpenter@live.com

Edgetts Wesleyan Church 3446 N. Raymond Rd. Luther, MI 49656-9362 231-797-5124 www.edgettscares.org

Rev. Daniel and Becky Miller 3446 N. Raymond Rd. Luther, MI 49656-9362 231-388-4882 pastordjm@yahoo.com

Faith Wesleyan Church 654 S. Meridian Rd. Midland, MI 48640-7831 989-835-5061 Fax: 989-835-9210 midlandfaith@hotmail.com

Rev. Dennis and Sue Curell Lead Pastor Midland, MI 48640-7831 989-832-2797 dcurell@hotmail.com

Rev. Clarence and Pat Smith Assistant Pastor 122 Sharrar St. Alma, MI 48801-2532 989-763-6371 989-763-3512 cmsmithcom@yahoo.com

Ferry Wesleyan Church 2196 Union St. Shelby, MI 49455-9753 231-861-2498

Pastor Jeffrey and Michelle Hubbard 2121 E. Ferry Street Shelby, MI 49455 231-861-2498 231-834-9886 jmmhubbard@gmail.com

First Wesleyan Church 1040 E. Forest Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442 231-777-1040 firstwesleyan@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/muskegonfirstwesleyan

Rev. Michael and Reva Schultz Lead Pastor 1088 E. Forest Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442 231-215-9013 pastor.schultz@gmail.com

Rev. Jeremy and Brittany Lenertz Assistant Pastor 1565 Huizenga Street Muskegon, MI 49442 231-747-9629 231-769-3069 jwnlen@gmail.com

Rev. Rob and Naomi Henderson Assistant Pastor 1381 Winters St. Muskegon, MI 49442 231-301-0781 robnaomi83@gmail.com

Fremont Wesleyan Church 918 Garden Ave. Fremont, MI 49412-1771 231-924-3284 231-924-8756 Fax: 231-924-3995 office@fremontwesleyan.com www.fremontwesleyan.com

Rev. Darrell and Debbie Lamos Lead Pastor 3277 W. 16th

Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-4227 231-414-7861 darrell@fremontwesleyan.com

Rev. Gregory and Marta Johnson Assistant Pastor 1035 West Lake Dr. Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-2478 fwc_gregj@yahoo.com

Rev. Timothy and Ashley Engelsman Assistant Pastor 4942 S. London Lane Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-1085 tim@fremontwesleyan.com

Rev. Victoria (Tori) and David Raquet Spiritual Formations & Connections 409 Cherokee Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-2467 tori@fremontwesleyan.com

Rev. Ronald and Rita Schmidt Pastor Emeritus 3862 Luce Rd. Fremont, MI 49412-7368 231-924-3853

Friendship Wesleyan Church 1761 N. Roberts Rd. North Muskegon, MI 49445-1551 231-744-6509 Fax: 231-744-3481 friendshipwesleyan@gmail.com www.shoutlife.com/friendshipwesleyan

Rev. Chad and Melanie Fessenden 1113 Becker Rd. North Muskegon, MI 49445-1509 231-744-7246 cfezzpreach@msn.com

Greenville Community Church 6596 S. Vining Rd. Greenville, MI 48838-9784 616-225-2105 info@gcclink.com www.gcclink.com

Rev. Joel and Marlene Heron Lead Pastor 711 E. Brierwood St. Greenville, MI 48838 616-232-2019 pastorjoel@gcclink.com

Grant Wesleyan Church 688 W. 112th St. Grant, MI 49327-9606 231-834-7222 231-834-5009 Fax: 231-834-8083 grantwesleyan@sbcglobal.net

Rev. Jeffery and Pamela O’Vell Lead Pastor 16959 Tyrone Ave. Kent City, MI 49330 616-675-7037 revjpo@gmail.com

Rev. Marcelo and Laura Santana Assistant Pastor 338 Maple Street Newaygo, MI 49337-8410 231-519-1404 checlofj@yahoo.com

Rev. John and Vickie Perkins Children’s Ministry 177 Fremont Street Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-3145 pastorjohn.perkins@gmail.com

Pastor Clifford James “CJ” and Rachel Maurer Assistant Pastor, Student Ministries 14677 Crescent Meadows Dr. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-894-3944 pastorcj@gcclink.com

Pastor Charles and Marcia Davenport Assistant Pastor, Compassion Ministries 10281 Sharon Dr. Greenville, MI 48838 616-644-8117 pastorchuck@gcclink.com

Rev. Darren and Rhonda Signs Assistant Pastor, People Restor 4721 S. Miller Rd. Sheridan, MI 48884 616-225-8766 houseofsigns@casair.net

Greenville Lay Staff: Tina Packard Children’s Ministry Director 417 E. Fairplains Greenville, MI 48838 616-835-5676 tinap@gcclink.com

Michelle Carns Worship Arts Director 605 W. VanDenise Greenville, MI 48838 616-894-5733 worship@gcclink.com

Marcia Stafford Receptionist/Office Assistant 211 W. Union Street Greenville, MI 48838 616-754-3487 marcia@gcclink.com

Jennifer “Jenny” Longfellow Bookkeeper 13033 19 Mile Rd. Lot 122 Gowen, MI 49326 616-885-2070 jenniferl@gcclink.com

Hart Wesleyan Church 3757 W. Polk Hart, MI 49420 231-873-0832

Rev. Robert Gray 3981 S. 132nd Ave. Hesperia, MI 49421 231-861-0603 231-4503488 grays@teamwesley.org

Houghton Lake Wesleyan Church PO Box 609 5599 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629-0609 989-366-9113 Fax: 989-366-3683 hlwc10@gmail.com www.hlwchurch.wix.com/wc

Rev. Bryan and Rev. JoJean Thompson Lead Pastor and Minister of Admin. 5184 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989-387-1928 989-387-1950 revbvt@yahoo.com jojeanthompson@gmail.com

Rev. Andrew and Rev. Charity Thompson Youth Pastor and Children’s Pastor 2549 Tower Hill Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989-965-3546 andrewcharity.thompson@gmail.com

Iglesia Manatial de Vida (Living Water of Life Church) 54 State St. Shelby, MI 49455-1128 231-301-2409

Rev. Carlos and Gretta Santana 316 E. Church St. Hart, MI 49420-1382 231-571-8357 carlos.manantial@gmail.com

Ithaca Wesleyan Church 712 N. Pine River St. Ithaca, MI 48847-1116 989-388-4068

Rev. Douglas and Brenda Strait Lead Pastor 201 E. Barber St. Ithaca, MI 48847-1104 989-763-1295 dstrait@live.com

Rev. Leonard and Dorene Strait Assistant Pastor 3607 E. Hayes Street Ithaca, MI 48847 574-229-8887 dstrait@live.com

Rev. Arthur and Kay Lyn Clark Assistant Pastor PO Box 241 Ithaca, MI 49601 989-285-0969 clarkjr.arthur@yahoo.com

Lake Ann Woodside Wesleyan Church 6789 Ole White Dr. Lake Ann, MI 49650-9619 231-275-7763

Rev. Orson and Cindy Deemer PO Box 39 15548 Spear Rd. Lake Ann, MI 49650 231-275-7763 codeemer@hotmail.com

Lakeview Community Church 8980 Howard City/Edmore Road Lakeview, MI 48850 989-332-6477 lakeviewcommunitychurch@live.com www.mylakeviewcommunitychurch.com

Rev. David and Sara Hansen Lead Pastor 8980 Howard City Edmore Rd. Lakeview, MI 48850-9682 989-287-2596 pastordwhansen@hotmail.com

Dr. Rev. Martin and Kay Covey Assistant Pastor 11799 Gravel Ridge Road Lakeview, MI 48850-9486 989-287-3738 martin.covey@arbor.edu

Rev. Timothy and Kandy Morris Lead Pastor 3765 N. Chapin Rd. Merrill, MI 48637-9536 989-295-6625 989-293-6324 revtmorris@aol.com

Rev. Bradley and Judy Harris Associate Pastor PO Box 94 387 Alice St. Merrill, MI 48637-0094 989-708-8234 bradh@merrillwesleyan.com pbjharris6@gmail.com

Munising Wesleyan Church N 6310 Knox Munising, MI 49862-9271 906-387-2878

Rev. Robin and Wayne Veltkamp N 6334 Knox Munising, MI 49862-9249 906-387-2878 pastorrobinveltkamp@gmail.com

Muskegon Community Wesleyan Church 62 Irwin St. Muskegon, MI 49442-5061 231-722-2228 Fax: 231-722-2228

Rev. Debra and Truman Jackson 832 Quarterline Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442-3834 231-777-1873 debradrj@msn.com

Merrill Wesleyan Church 3765 N. Chapin Rd. Merrill, MI 48637-9536 989-643-3000 office@merrillwesleyan.com www.merrillwesleyan.com

Northern Light Church of Cadillac PO Box 176 115 Cobbs St. Cadillac, MI 49601-2501 231-775-8331

Rev. John and Marsha Mellish 443 E. Division Apt. C Cadillac, MI 49601 231-942-1438 jmmellish@hotmail.com

Ogilvie Wesleyan Church 10466 70th Ave. Evart, MI 49631-8143 231-734-2207

Rev. Neil and Bonnie Mowat 10466 70th Ave. Evart, MI 49631-8143 231-734-2207 njmowat@hotmail.com

Pinconning Wesleyan Church 800 Horn St. Pinconning, MI 48650-8469 989-879-2113 pinnyweschurch@att.net

Rev. Jason and Megan Dillingham 782 Horn St. Pinconning, MI 48650-8476 989-879-2113 616-894-8215 pastor.dillingham@gmail.com

Saginaw Wesleyan Church 2125 Shattuck Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603-3333 989-752-0836 www.saginawwesleyanchurch.org

Rev. Mike and Hannah Henry Lead Pastor 2085 Shattuck Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603-3331 989-525-6916 isaiah4031x1@yahoo.com

Rev. Matthew and Michelle Gunderman Youth Pastor 2355 Plainview Dr. Saginaw, MI 48603 989-465-6691 pastor_mgunderman@yahoo.com

Sault Ste. Marie Wesleyan Church 3556 S. Seymour Rd. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906-635-5361 soowesleyan@gmail.com www.soowesleyan.org

Rev. Chad and Samantha McDonald 5149 Cedar Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906-322-3875 mcdonald.rev@gmail.com

Sault Ste. Marie Lay Staff: Tara and Trevor Dodge Administrative Assistant 2207 West 5th Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906-322-8191 soowesleyan@gmail.com

Ann and Dean Paul Family Ministry Director 5036 Cedar Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906-203-0198 swc.families@gmail.com

Scottville Wesleyan Church PO Box 98 Scottville, MI 49454-0098

Rev. Roger and Marilyn Warmuskerken 4175 E. Madison Rd. Walkerville, MI 49459-9453 231-873-3877 dialdad@casair.net

Shelby Wesleyan Church 54 State St. Shelby, MI 49455 231-861-5375 231-301-0781 swc1894@gmail.com www.wix.com/swchurch/shelby

Rev. Todd and Michelle Deuling 48 Ferry St. Shelby, MI 49455-1218 616-490-9733 haititodd@gmail.com

Shoreline Wesleyan Church 35 River St. Alpena, MI 49707-0292 989-356-6909 shorelinewesleyan@frontier.com

Rev. James and Rachel Gulish 19930 Rayburn Hwy Presque Isle, MI 49777 989-464-1544 pastorjimg@gmail.com

Solon Center Wesleyan Church 15671 Algoma Ave. NE Cedar Springs, MI 49319-8864 616-696-3229 scwc1@juno.com www.scwchurch.org

Joe and Shasta Gross 17790 Simmons Ave. Sand Lake, MI 49343 765-717-2378 pastorjoegross@gmail.com

Son Life Wesleyan Church PO Box 265 51 Benzie Blvd. Beulah, MI 49617-0265 231-882-5585 sonlifewesleyan@att.net www.sonlifewesleyan.org

Rev. Kenneth and Vonnie Blair 11570 Meadow Pine Thompsonville, MI 49683-8201 231-383-0200 pastorkblair@att.net

Sterling Wesleyan Church 365 Jefferson St. Sterling, MI 48659-9552

Rev. Jason and Megan Dillingham (see Pinconning)

Parsonage 365 Jefferson St. Sterling, MI 48659-9552

Stone Pillar 5527 W. Fox Road Mears, MI 49436 231-873-0501 www.stonepillarchurch.com

Rev. Steven and Dorothy Pense 123 Water St. Hart, MI 49420 231-873-0501 pastor@stonepillar.com sdpense@juno.com

The Journey 2825 S. Airport Rd. W. Traverse City, MI 49684-8989 231-946-9665 office.tcjourney@gmail.com www.tcjourney.org

Rev. Christopher and Marcia Hinterman 3562 Holiday Village Traverse City, MI 49686 chris.tcjourney@gmail.com 231-409-7504

Roger Sian 458 Sierra Drive Traverse City, MI 49685-8714 231-631-7070 rmsian@hotmail.com

Molly VanZandt Assistant Pastor 152 Three Mile Rd. Traverse City, MI 49696 231-883-6360 pastormolly.journey@gmail.com

Trinity Wesleyan Church 819 Patterson Road Midland, MI 48640-8971 989-631-4975 pastorluke@hotmail.com www.trinitywesleyan.org

Rev. Luke and Kari Hansen 819 Patterson Road Midland, MI 48640-8971 lukealan@msn.com

Trinity Wesleyan Church 6055 S. Coldwater Road Remus, MI 49340 989-561-2971 twchurch@isp.com

Pastor Scott and Rebecca Touzel Lead Pastor and Assistant Pastor 6055 S. Coldwater Rd. Remus, MI 49340 231-414-7404 twc_scott@yahoo.com twc_rebecca@yahoo.com

Walkerville Wesleyan Church 4994 E. Madison Walkerville, MI 49459 231-873-5040 Fax: 231-873-5040 walkerville_wesleyan_2014@hotmail.com

Rev. Jeffery and Victoria Lemire Sr. Lead Pastor 3705 Howard City/Edmore Rd. Six Lakes, MI 48886 281-435-5421 claimsguy1950@gmail.com

Rev. Robert and Ann Abbott Assistant Pastor 7669 N. 186th Ave. Walkerville, MI 49459-9586 231-898-4648 pbabbott@carrinter.net

Wesley Chapel Wesleyan Church 5305 Perrine Rd. Midland, MI 48640-3110 989-631-9563 midlandwesleychapel@yahoo.com

Rev. James and Jeanne Barnhart 2315 Luhring St. Midland, MI 48640-2527 989-837-0453 jmbjkb@yahoo.com

West Golden Wesleyan Church 2752 N. 34th Ave. Mears, MI 49436-9698 231-873-0581 westgolden@yahoo.com

Rev. Ronald and Carole Rickard Lead Pastor 6643 W. Taylor Rd. Mears, MI 49436-9631 231-873-5152 ronrickard@hughes.net

Pastor Sue Danyluk Youth Pastor 851 N. Lakeshore Dr. Ludington, MI 49431 231-742-1142 231-845-4215

White Lake Wesleyan Church 520 S. Livingston St. Whitehall, MI 49461-1322 231-893-8795

Rev. Thomas and Jane Coffey 520 S. Livingston St. Whitehall, MI 49461-1322 231-893-7623 pastortomwlw@frontier.com

Ministerial Service Code Directory

The Wesleyan Church

Ministerial Service Code Directory Ministerial Service Codes are used by the General Secretary to identify the level of a minister's credentials along with his

or her category of service. These codes apply only to ministers under the North American General Conference with the

exception of non-stationed ministers.

Category of Service Ordained Ministers

Commissioned Ministers

Licensed Ministers

Ministerial Student

Lay Minister

DISTRICT SERVICE

District Superintendent OM-DS Full-time Assist. Dist. Supt. OM-DA Full-time Other Dist. Ministry OM-MD Affiliate District Superintendent OM-FS

PASTORAL SERVICE

Senior Pastor OM-PM CM-PM LM-PM Pastor OM-PA CM-PA LM-PA Co-Pastor OM-CO CM-CO LM-CO Associate Pastor OM-AP CM-AP LM-AP Assistant Pastor OM-A1 CM-A1 LM-A1

Youth Pastor OM-YP CM-YP LM-YP Minister of Music OM-MS CM-MS LM-MS Minister of Visitation OM-VI CM-VI LM-VI Minister of Administration OM-MA CM-MA LM-MA Minister of Children's Ministries OM-CM CM-CM LM-CM Minister of Christian Education OM-CE CM-CE LM-CE Minister of Pastoral Care OM-PC CM-PC LM-PC Minister of Evangelism OM EV CM-EV LM-EV

Supply Pastor, Wesleyan OM-SP CM-SP LM-SP Supply Pastor, Non-Wesleyan OM-S1 LM-S1 Supply Pastor, Lay LA-LP

Supply Pastor on loan from another district OM-PL CM-PL LM-PL Supply Pastor in process of denom trans. OM-SD CM-SD LM-SD Asst. Sup. Past. in process of denom trans. OM-SA CM-SA LM-SA Pastor, applied for dist. Trans OM-TA CM-TA LM-TA Pastor, pending completion of district transfer

OM-TP CM-TP LM-TP

Ministerial Student, Supply Pastor MS-PS Ministerial Student, Assistant Supply Pastor MS-AS

EVANGELISTIC SERVICE

Associate General Evangelist OM-AL CM-AL LM-AL General Evangelist OM-GE Reserve General Evangelist OM-RE

DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE

Administrator - General Church OM-AD LM-AD

Employed by World Headquarters or subsidiary corp.

OM-IS

CM-IS

LM-IS

Educator in TWC Educational Institutition OM-ED LM-ED Intern Missionary OM-IM LM-IM

Missionary in TWC OM-MI

INTERCHURCH SERVICE

Interchurch Service OM-IC LM-IC SPECIAL SERVICE

Special Service OM-SS CHAPLAIN

Chaplain OM-CH

OTHER APPOINTMENTS

Other Service CM-OS LM-OS Intinerate Bible Teacher OM-IT CM-IT LI-IT Withdrawn from TWC (Including deceased) OM-WD CM-WD LM-WD Ordained Minister on educational leave OM-EL Ordained Minister on reserve OM-RS Retired Minister OM-RT CM-RT Minister Without Appointment OM--WA CM-WA

Minister in process of transf. from another Denom. and not under pastoral appointment

OM-PT

CM-PT

LM-PT

Short-term Missionary OM-SH CM-SH LM-SH MINISTERIAL STUDENTS

Ministerial Students MS-ST AFFILIATE CHURCH

Wesleyan Pastor OM-AW-F CM-AW-F LM-AW-F Wesleyan Assistant Pastor OM-F1-F CM-F1-F LM-F1-F Non-Wesleyan Pastor OM-NW-F CM-NF-F LM-NW-F Non-Wesleyan Assistant Pastor OM-NA-F CM-NA-F LM-NA-F

SPECIAL WORKERS/LAY CATEGORIES

Lay Short-term Missionary CL-LS Commissioned Lay Missionary CL-LM Lay Evangelist CL-LE LL-LE Youth Director CL-YD LL-YD Director of Music CL-DM LL-DM Song Evangelist CL-SE LL-SE Children's Worker CL-CW LL-CW Spouse in Ministry CL-SM LL-SM Director of Christian Education CL-DC LL-DC Chalk Artist CL-CK LL-CK Social Worker CL-SO LL-SO Special Workers (other) CL-SW LL-SW

THE STANDING RULES

I. Resolution II. Churches

A. Legal Information for Property of District

III. Pastors A. Reports

IV. District A. Administration B. Conference C. Finance D. Directors, Boards and Committees

2015 THE STANDING RULES I. Resolution

The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan church hereby pledges itself to declare and defend the Articles of Faith and to operate according to the church policy as prescribed in The Discipline of the Wesleyan Church as from time to time legislated and declared, and further pledges itself to promote and support the institutions established and approved by The Wesleyan Church as set for The Discipline.

II. Churches A. Legal Information for Property of District

1. All local church property within the district shall be held by the district in accordance with The Discipline, paragraph 4680.

2. Property deeds are to read as follows: The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church, Inc. a Michigan Ecclesiastical Corporation, Trustee, 918 Garden Ave., Fremont, MI 49412. The grantee herein, by accepting this deed, agrees to hold the said premise in trust for the use and benefit of the ministry and members of The Wesleyan Church Incorporated, under the laws of the State of Indiana as The Wesleyan Church corporation subject to The Discipline, regulations, and appointments

of said Church as from time to time legislated and declared.

III. Pastors A. Reports

1. The pastor shall forward an annual service report (ASR) to the chairperson of the District boar do ministerial Development and to the district superintendent by May 22.

2. All reports shall be submitted by May 22.

IV, District A. Administration

1. It is recommended that no more than two persons from the same local church in our district shall be elected or appointed to serve on the same district board or committee.

2. The District Board of Administration shall be responsible to incorporate and maintain the incorporation of the district.

3. The District board of Administration shall be authorized to appoint the district treasurer and an assistant district treasurer.

B. Conference 1. Each ordained minister, licensed minister, and delegate shall attend

all conference sessions and shall only be excused by official action of the district conference when a prior written requested for absence is submitted. The chairperson of the conference is authorized to excuse members on request when it is necessary for them to leave the conference.

2. Seven members at large shall be elected to serve on the District Board of Administration, four of whom shall be laity. At large members will be elected for three year terms alternating between laity and ministerial members. The District Board of Administration shall appoint the Assistant District Superintendent(s) and District Treasurer for three year terms and District Secretary shall be elected for three year term.

3. The North Michigan District Conference shall have a nominating committee. This committee shall be elected by the district conference, and shall be composed of three ordained ministers and three laypersons. The district superintendent shall be an ex-officio member and the chairperson.

C. Finance 1. The district fiscal year shall be from May1 – April 30.

2. All district treasurers’ books closing date is May 5, except for final remittance from district auxiliaries.

D. Directors, Boards and Committees 1. The DBA shall appoint the following:

District Higher Educational Secretary, District Director of Global Partners, Spiritual Formation, Children’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, District History, District Statistician, District Insurance Committee, District Finance Committee, District Auditor. The DBA may appoint a Pastors Events Committee.

2. All standing committees shall take their offices at the rise of conference and continue in office until successor is elected or appointed.

3. The ordained ministers on the District Board of Ministerial Development shall be the Ordination Council.

4. The district conference shall elect four members (two ordained and two laity) to the District Building Committee for three year terms.

2014 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES I. Churches

A. Houses of Worship/Ministry Centers B. Construction C. Finances D. Workers Compensation Insurance E. Financial Review/Audit of Treasurer’s Books F. Annual Goals G. Pastoral Support H. Other Compensation full Time or Part Time Pastor I. Compensation Agreement

II. Pastors A. Pastor’s Appreciation B. Appointment

1. Voting to retain a pastor 2. Newly called pastor 3. Departing pastor

C. Incapacitated Pastor D. Education

III. District A. Property Owned by The District B. District Board of Ministerial Development Ordination Council C. Whispering Pines Wesleyan Camp and Conference Center Board D. District Treasurers Submitting Reports E. Youth Subsidy Fund F. Honorariums G. Memorials H. Advisory Committee as Pastoral Family Care Committee I. Ministry Service Recognition

1. Pastoral years of Service 2. District Superintendent Emeritus 3. Retirement Appreciation

J. Ministerial Retreat K. Events Committee L. Women’s Retreat Committee M. District Superintendent Financial Package N. District Superintendent Office Assistance

2014 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

I. Churches A. Houses of Worship/Ministry Centers

Our houses or worship/ministry centers are not to be opened to any other denominations for a series of meetings or regular appointments. This policy may be waived by written authorization from the District Board of Administration. (DBA)

B. Construction All land purchases, sales or structural changes to the parsonages or church buildings shall follow the procedures in the District Church building Guidelines, as adopted by the DBA.

C. Finances A church may request the DBA to approve their United Stewardship Fund assessment be based on “current assessable income” of the present year and this obligation be paid weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

D. Workers Compensation Insurance 1. The North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church (through the

DBA) shall arrange for a group Workers Compensation Insurance policy, The DBA will appoint a person as a collecting agency.

2. A Worker’s compensation insurance Information form shall be filled out annually and submitted to the District Office as requested.

E. Financial Review/Audit of Treasurer’s Books All local church treasurer’s books shall have an internal or external financial review/audit on an annual basis in keeping with The Discipline 863. A copy of such yearly audits shall be reported to the district office within sixty days of the Local Church Conference.

F. Annual Goals 1. Local Board of Administration/Advisory Council (LBA/AC)shall set

goals and action plans at a minimum of every three years and seek to meet those goals annually.

2. Progress toward meeting these goals shall also be reviewed annually by the pastor and the local church board/advisory council.

G. Pastoral Support 1. Full Time Pastor

a. Parsonage including major kitchen appliances and paid utilities or comparable housing allowance.

b. Minimum cash salary of $400.00 per week. c. Full medical insurance.

2. Part Time Pastor a. May or may not have parsonage including major kitchen

appliances and paid utilities or comparable housing allowance or b. Less than the minimum cash salary of $400.00 per week or c. Less than full medical insurance paid.

H. Other Compensation full Time or Part Time Pastor 1. Pension paid (12% of the total salary plus parsonage rental value

with utilities or housing allowance).

2. Paid equivalent of full social security.

3. Phone except for personal long distance.

4. Travel expenses as agreed upon with LBA/ACl.

5. Paid vacation: a. 0-14 years of ministry service – 3 weeks minimum b. 15-24 years of ministry service – 4 weeks minimum c. 25 years or more of ministry service – 5 weeks minimum The church shall compensate for pulpit supply while the pastor is on vacation.

6. Every effort taken to pay for Family Camp, District Ministerial Retreat and denominational pastor events. Provide compensation

for pulpit supply on the Sundays at the above events. This time away is not past of vacation.

I. Compensation Agreement LBA/AC to agree yearly on salary and compensation package with the

pastor on or before April 1. In case of a disagreement, the issue for a decision may be appealed to the DBA.

II. Pastors A. Pastor’s Appreciation

It is recommended that each church have an annual pastor appreciation.

B. Appointment 1. Voting to retain a pastor

All churches who are voting on retaining their pastor shall vote between February 15 – April 15 or as determined by the district superintendent and DBA. The voting shall be done in accordance with the requirements of The Discipline 690-722.

2. Newly called pastor a. Moving expenses shall be paid for newly appointed pastors. b. Salary and reasonable start date should be agreed upon within 15

days of accepting the call.

3. Departing pastor a. The departing pastor of a church shall be responsible to fill the

pulpit through the second Sunday of July in accordance with The Discipline 700.

b. The church is responsible to pay the salary and benefits of the departing pastor through the second Sunday of July.

c. This resolution may be altered by prior agreement of the church, the pastor and the district superintendent.

C. Incapacitated Pastor When a pastor is incapacitated due to sickness or accident for six

weeks, the District Superintendent shall meet with the LBA/AC to develop a plan of action. The plan of action will include pastoral responsibilities, review and/or adjust compensation and as recommended must be approved by the DBA.

D. Education The North Michigan District will contribute $250.00, which may come from the Churchill/Cottle Endowment Scholarship Fund, for every six credit hours completed by North Michigan District pastors who participate in the Indiana Wesleyan University or any other graduate program at a Wesleyan approved Institution subject to the approval of the chairperson of the Board of Ministerial Development. Students must submit a written request to the chairperson of the District Board | of Ministerial Development.

III. District A. Property Owned by The District

the DBA shall be authorized to buy, lease, mortgage, hold or sell property. They shall be the custodians of all necessary legal

documents and the president and/or secretary of the corporation shall be empowered to sign all legal documents in behalf of the DBA.

B. District Board of Ministerial Development Ordination Council The ordained ministers on the district Board of Ministerial Development shall be the Ordination Council.

C. Whispering Pines Wesleyan Camp and Conference Center Board 1. the Whispering Pines Wesleyan Camp & Conference Center Board

will have a minimum of five members appointed by the DBA to serve for two year terms. At least half of the membership shall be on alternating terms.

2. The DBA will appoint the Director of Whispering Pines Wesleyan Camp & Conference Center board as recommended by the board.

3. Policies and Procedures for the WPWC&CC Board will be stated in the District Ministries Policy and Procedure Manual.

D. District Treasurers Submitting Reports All district treasurers shall submit requested financial information to the district auditor at a date as requested by the District Auditor.

E. Youth Subsidy Fund

There shall be a North Michigan District Wesleyan Youth Camp Subsidy Fund under the direction of the District youth Executive Committee and district superintendent.

F. Honorariums All honorariums of district auxiliary boards and committees shall be approved annually by the DBA.

G. Memorials There shall be a memorial recognition of The Wesleyan Church of the North Michigan District, both ministerial and laity, who have died during the past year.

H. Advisory Committee as Pastoral Family Care Committee The District Advisory Committee to the District Superintendent shall serve as a Pastoral Family Care committee for advice and direction for the care, support and counsel of those ministerial members or pastoral families who are in need and up to $500.00 annually may be

distributed from the district operational fund when professional counseling or financial need is apparent. When the need exceeds $500.00 the DBA must approve the expenditure as recommended by the Pastoral Family Care Committee.

I. Ministry Service Recognition 1. Pastoral years of Service

The ministers of the North Michigan District shall be recognized for their service as ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the chairman of the Board of ministerial Development. Each minister shall be presented a certificate for every five years of active service as a minister, until retirement.

2. District Superintendent Emeritus All past district superintendents of the north Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church who have served at least eight years will be given the status of District Superintendent Emeritus. Their names are to be listed in the Conference Journal.

3. Retirement Appreciation Pastors and evangelists who have served in the North Michigan District for a minimum of 10 years or more and at retirement are actively serving in the district shall be presented with a gift of appreciation in addition to a certificate of years of service.

J. Ministerial Retreat A District Ministerial Retreat shall be held once a year at a time and place as determined and approved by the DBA.

K. Events Committee The District Superintendent may recommend the DBA to appoint a Pastor’s Events Committee. The DS and spouse will serve as co-chair along with two appointed pastors and spouses who will plan and oversee the District Ministerial or other pastor related events as assigned by the DBA.

L. Women’s Retreat Committee

There shall be a North Michigan Wesleyan Women’s Retreat for the purpose of a spiritual enrichment and fellowship. See Women’s Retreat Committee of Policy and Procedures for responsibilities and functions of the Women’s Retreat Committee as stated in the District Ministries Policy and Procedure Manual.

M. District Superintendent Financial Package

The DBA shall annually review and approve the district superintendent’s salary and benefits as part of the annual budget that is proposed by the District Finance Committee to the district conference.

N. District Superintendent Office Assistance There shall be a financial and office provision made for an office assistant and/or secretarial help for the district superintendent’s office.

North Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church 128th District Conference June 27, 2015 at 9:00 am

BAYVIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH OF TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN Theme: Generous Encounter

“A Generous God for a Generous People for a Generous Life for a Generous Church”

Proposed Schedule June 25, 2015

9:00 am Welcome – Host Pastor Matt Maybey Opening words regarding order of the day – DS Tom Schmidt Prayer – Ordination Candidate Nate Tester

9:04 am Praise & Worship – Rev. Chad Brown and Ministry Team

9:10 am Information about Delegate Registration by District Secretary Rev. Bryan V. Thompson

– Collection of Delegate Registrations

9:14 am Generous Encounter Facilitated by Jim Rathburn and Sharon Epp

Noon Prayer for Express Lunch – Ordination Candidate Matthew Reisinger Begin Conference while some are still eating – Working Lunch

12:20 pm Call District Conference to Order Dr. JoAnne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church

Turn gavel to DS Tom Schmidt for Conference Chair

Conference Agenda Approved

12:27 pm Praise & Worship – Rev. Chad Brown and Ministry Team

12:37 pm District Secretary Rev. Bryan V. Thompson Information to Delegates Additional Roll Call Ballots collected

Set Conference Bar

Recognize Request to be Excused Delegates:

Bob Abbott, Scott Bills, Gerry Burns, Derek Carpenter, Russ Cooper, Martin Covey, Chad Fessenden, Rob Henderson, Larry Keesor,

Teresa Pedersen, Allen Petersen, Ruth Petersen, Roger Sian, Steven Skinner, Madelyn Thompson, Robert Tibbits, Rob Tripp,

Recognize Conference Stenographer JoJean Thompson

Recognize District Secretary Elect Rev. Stephen D. Mowat

Recognize Courtesy Coordinator Rev. Chris Wallace

Recognize Head Teller Rob Wicker

Recognize AV Staff – Kathy Wicker and Al Wiesenberg

Recognition of 2015 District Conference Planning Team:

Joelle Maybey, Chad Brown, Greg Johnson, Marla Kolk, Jack Steenbergh, Stephen Mowat, Denise Schmidt, Bryan Thompson, DS Tom Schmidt and Bayview Staff

12:42 pm DBMD Report (1st Part) – DBMD Chair Rev Chad Brown (needs adopted) Page 10 Recommended for Ordination: Steve Boven, Matthew Reisinger, & Nate

Tester

Recommended for Commissioning: John Perkins

Recommended for Restoration Not under Discipline: Lyle Deeren

Recommended for Restoration as an Ordained Minister from being under

Discipline: Shannon Marden (Testimony)

12:55 pm Dr. JoAnne Lyon Addresses the Delegates

1:32 pm Recognition of New Affiliate Church and New Pastors in the District (since last District Conference)

New Affiliate Church – Trufant Reach Out For Christ –

Founding Pastor Lynne Kronewitter and Pastor Madelyn Thompson Pastoral Appointments

Arthur Clark, Joe & Shasta Gross, Scott & Adrian Hayes, Matt & Janet Reisinger, Joe & Cindy Ruder, Don & Connie Wolfgang, Chuck & Shannon Hollandbeck

1:34 pm Conference Guest Recognition a. IWU and IWU Wesley Seminary: Dr. Dave Wright

b. Global Partners: John Connor & Joel Toonstra

c. Kingswood University: Rev. Scott Ryhno

d. Wycliffe Ministry: Rev. Steve Eccles / Russ Cooper

e. Reach Out to LaFond - Haiti Church Ministry: Jayme Hazen

f. Church Multiplication and Discipleship & 2015 Follow International Youth

Convention in Indianapolis December 2015: Scott Simmons

g. General Secretary / WPH: Wayne Richards

h. World Hope: Phil Smart

1:38 pm Elections of District Positions Ballot # 1 (beige) – DS Tom Schmidt re-election vote to be taken (take all remaining votes at this time) Nomination Committee Ballot and Biographies

o Ballot # 2 (green) – DBA Lay Members Election (elect 4) o Ballot # 3 (yellow) – Election of Ministerial Delegates to General

Conference (elect 3) o Ballot # 4 (purple) – Election of Laity Delegates to General Conference

(elect 4)

o Ballot # 5 (blue) – District Nominating Committee Ministerial (elect 3) o Ballot # 6 (pink) – District Nominating Committee Laity (elect 3) o Blank (white) Ballot #’s 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 (Add Ballot # when taking Vote

2:08 pm (Give Gavel to Dr. JoAnne Lyon to be chair) Report of DS Tom – The Generous Encounter

2:28 pm Break

2:41 pm Countdown video

2:47 pm District Reports & Continuation of Elections (if necessary) Assistant District Superintendent Jack Steenbergh Assistant District Superintendent Chad Brown District Secretary Bryan Thompson Auditor’s Report – Orson Deemer District Reports and Recognition of those serving in the district ministries

3:02 pm Guest presentations 1. Wesleyan Global Parners 2. IWU & Wesley Seminary 3. Church Multiplication and Discipleship 4. District Youth / Camp 180 5. Kingswood University

3:12 pm District Reports Recognized

DBMD Report 2nd part – Rev. Chad Brown (review page by page – must be adopted)

District Ministry Reports Continued: Wycliffe Bible Translators Reach Out to LaFond – Haiti World Hope Others as recognized by Dr. JoAnne or DS Tom

3:32 pm Action Committee Report – Rev. Jack Steenbergh Memorial Proposal

3:35 pm Pastoral Appointments – Legal Information – (Must be adopted)

3:40 pm Lighthouse Church Recognition and Other Recognitions

Motion to “Direct any unfinished business of the 2015 District Conference to the North

Michigan District Board of Administration of the Wesleyan Church.”

Motion to adjourn following the closing songs and prayer. 3:50 pm Praise & Worship – Rev. Chad Brown and Ministry Team

4:00 pm Prayer of Dismissal to Serve Faithfully – Ordination Candidate Steve Boven

Lay Delegates in Attendance at the District Conference – 2015

DBA – Marcia MacLaren, John Malek, Mark Stitt

Ashley - Beverly Kimball Bay City - Kristen Haines and Lynda Hunter Bayview - Evelyn Bird, Wendell Bird, Barb Soappman, Avis Ward Bellaire - Sally Ann Corner Bible - Patrick Mcarty Blanchard - Brady Center - Kathleen Kinsey Breckenridge - Raylonn Bartlett, Nancy Wesseling Brockway - Barbara Lucas, Charles Lucas, Elizabeth Perez, Robert Perez Central Montcalm - Joanne Case, Tiffany Kohn Chapel Hill - Mark Hamman Cheboygan - Bernie Trower, Dale Trower, Ned Workman Coleman - James Allen, Natasha Allen, Shannon Hollandbeck, Jean Mayercak, Paul

Mayercak, Elaine Steenbergh Cornerstone - Steve Fair, Dan Lynch, Sam Taylor County Line - Connie Wolfgang, Don Wolfgang Crystal Lake - Kathy Beach, Connie Bellinger, Jason Johns, Dayton Center - Jared Hanna, Elmer Hawryscz Dice - Dighton - Raechel Bowman, Diane Chapin Edgetts - Gwen Vanderhoof Ellsworth - Adrienne Hayes, SueAnne Wallace Faith - Sue Curell, Larry Durfee, Verna Durfee, Pat Smith Ferry - Rob Collins, Janett Stitt First - Mel Black, Valerie Jackson, Brittany Lenertz, Amy Malek, Reva Schultz,

Linda Wyman Fremont - Peggy Coldiron, Carl Hull, Lauren Hull, Scott Jensen, Val Jensen, Dawn

Smith, Larry Smith Friendship - Terri Bond, Dave Scofield, Sherry Scofield, Sandy Vanderslute Grant - Christi Evans, Ryan Fish, Vicky Newton, Larry Palmer, Jacob Sible, Jeff

Vanderwall Greenville - Michelle Carns, Marsha Davenport, Megan Dillingham, Jennifer

Longfellow, Clifford Maurer, Tina Packard, Marcia Stafford Hart - Susie Gray, Tim Harvell Houghton Lake - Bev Ferguson, Bill Ferguson, Louise Spurgeon, Pat Thompson Ithaca - Lake Ann Woodside - Cindy Deemer, Sondra Gee Lakeview - Sara Hansen, Ben Stout Sr. Manantial de Vida - Marricio Castillo, Gretta Cuellar

Merrill - Mary Beougher, Mark Brumels, Jerry Grewe, Juanita Hinterman, Munising - Rachel Nadeau, Wayne VeltKamp Muskegon Community – Linda Carter, Truman Jackson Northern Light - Norm Whittum Ogilvie - Jody Marsh Pinconning - Shirley Siegrist Saginaw - Michelle Gunderman, Hannah Henry, Carl Howel, Kaye Stephens Sault Ste. Marie - Carl Cole, Michele Cole Scottville - Paula Estle, Shelby - Grace Gray, Marjorie Walsworth Shoreline - Jill Gulish, Heather Maroney Solon Center - Tina Burley, Kaylynn Kendall, Pat Marsh, Marilyn Moyer Sonlife - Corna Cooper, Bonnie Williams Sterling - Tammy Goodroe Stone Pillar - Jessie Siegel TC Journey - Lisa Bristol, Marcia Hinterman, Eileen Purkiss, Larry VanZandt Trinity (Midland) - Carol Palmer, Chad Southworth Trinity (Remus) - JoAnn Denkema, Lorena Smith Walkerville - Anne Abbott, Deanna Helmlinger Wesley Chapel - Joann Willett, Donna Zook West Golden - Janet Flecher, Candy Sprague White Lake - Lee Aquilera, Rich LaPree, Steve Thies

Clergy in Attendance at the District Conference – 2015

Rev. Christopher Austin Rev. James Barnhart Rev. D. Charles Bellinger Rev. Kenneth Blair Rev. Stephen Boven Rev. Chadrick Brown Rev. Tracy Brown Rev. Wilford Carlson Rev. James Chapin Rev. Arthur Clark Rev. Thomas Coffey Rev. Richard Cook Rev. Dennis Curell Rev. Charles Davenport Rev. Orson Deemer Rev. Lyle Deeren Rev. Todd M Deuling Rev. Jason Dillingham Rev. Steven Eccles Rev. Timothy Engelsman Rev. Chad Fessenden Rev. David Gray Rev. Robert Gray Rev. Joseph Gross Rev. Shasta Gross Rev. James Gulish Rev. Matthew Gunderman Rev. Mark Haines Rev. David Hansen Rev. Luke Hansen Rev. Terrence J Hansen Rev. Bradley Harris Rev. Scott Hayes

Rev. Michael Henry Rev. Joel Heron Rev. Calvin Heyd Rev. Gerald Heyd Rev. Christopher Hinterman Rev. Louise Holder Rev. Thomas Holloway Rev. Jeffrey Hubbard Rev. Debra Jackson Rev. Gregory D Johnson Rev. David Kimball Rev. David LaBeau Rev. Darrell J Lamos Rev. Vernon LeFeber Rev. Jeffery Lemire Sr. Rev. Jeffery Lemire Jr. Rev. Jeremy Lenertz Rev. Shannon Marden Rev. Brian Martinus Rev. Matthew Mabey Rev. Chad McDonald Rev. Daniel Miller Rev. Robert E Miller Rev. Timothy Morris Rev. Neil Mowat Rev. Stephen Mowat Rev. Jeff O’Vell Rev. Steven C Packer Rev. Vera Pascoe Rev. Steven Pense Rev. John Perkins Rev. Glen Pettigrove

Rev. Victoria Raquet Rev. Matthew Reisinger Rev. Ronald Rickard Rev. Gordon Sampsel Rev. Carlos Santana Rev. Marcelo V Santana Rev. Brooks Sayer Rev. Thomas Schmidt Rev. Michael Schultz Rev. Thomas Shelder Rev. Darren Signs Rev. Jack Steenbergh Rev. Douglas Strait Rev. Clarence Smith Rev. Nathaniel Tester Rev. Andrew Thompson Rev. Bryan Thompson Rev. Charity N Thompson Rev. JoJean Thompson Rev. Rebecca Touzel Rev. Scott Touzel Rev. Clifford VanSickle Rev. Daniel Veltkamp Rev. Robin Veltkamp Rev. Molly VanZandt Rev. Christopher D Rev. Wallace Rev. Roger Warmuskerken Rev. P Wesseling Rev. David Willett Rev. Paulette Zoulek

Voice with no vote: Ryan Fish John Gulish Joshua Henderson

Chuck Hollandbeck Matthew Kendall Gerald Thorne

Aaron Tuinenga

95 with vote + 7 with voice and no vote = 102 total

North Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church 128th District Conference, June 27, 2015

The Conference opened at 9:00 a.m. at Bayview Wesleyan Church, Traverse City, Michigan.

District Superintendent Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt opened. Worship time was led by Rev. Chadrick Brown and his ministry team and followed by Jim Rathbun leading “Generous Encounter.”

The District Conference was called to order by Dr. Joanne Lyon. Motion to approve the District Conference Agenda. Seconded. Motion Passed.

District Secretary Rev. Bryan Thompson passed on information to the delegates. The gavel was passed to Superintendent Schmidt. Conference bar attendance: Voting clergy: 95, Lay delegates: 88 for a total 183. Non-voting

clergy count: 7.

DBMD Report: DBMD Chair, Rev. Chadrick Brown gave the DBMD report Part I: Steven Boven was approved by vote to be Ordained. Matthew Reisinger was approved by vote to be Ordained. Nathaniel Tester was approved by vote to be Ordained. John Perkins was approved by vote to be Commissioned Minister. Lyle Deeren was approved by vote to be reinstated as an Ordained Minister. Shannon Marden was approved by vote to be reinstated as an Ordained Minister. Shannon spoke on his journey and need for forgiveness. The conference granted verbal forgiveness and prayed for him.

General Superintendent Report: Dr. Jo Anne Lyon addressed the Delegates. On the denominational website there is a letter for the pastors to use in their churches as a protective response, locally, as a statement about the new Supreme Court Ruling on same-sex marriages. She noted that our churches are covered for liability against suits to those who refuse to perform these types of marriages. She also reminded us that God has called us to love and to give grace to people who are broken and confused in such a time as this.

She has agreed to serve on the Faith Council. She spoke on the interview with the council and that they noted the “grace” message of our Denomination. She also mentioned that God gives us great opportunities to speak the Gospel.

She showed a video of people defining “Being made new.” There is a Twitter account #MADENEW2U, she encouraged everyone to use.

She noted that in the Wesleyan Church there have been over One Million people who have found Christ since 1968. There are 45 church plants that are brand new. There are 822 new cell groups and 150 new churches just from the Jesus Film Project. She also reported that there are 1,163 “Made New” gatherings started. She opened the floor for stories of how our churches are starting new outreaches:

Rev. Jim Gulish reported at this point his church is trying a new model of church by dividing his congregation into three “Made New Gatherings.” Their church is starting “pods” or sites for Organic church plants.

Tori from Fremont Wesleyan reported that the film “When God Left the Building” has impacted them to launch an “outpost ministry” where they are in a non-traditional setting.

Matthew Reisinger reported their church effort to reach the unchurched. They are working in the schools and in the community starting outreach groups.

John Perkins reported that he is working in the schools doing outreach to over 500 kids a month.

Chad Brown reminded us that failure is ok. His church is starting another new venue and ministry in Mt. Pleasant.

Luke Hansen reported that he was running an outreach in camp form locally. He baptized on the beach in Traverse City.

Dr. Lyon continued her address by mentioning how God spoke to her about putting her spiritual life in order. She reminded us that because of the Holy Spirit’s presence, we are changed and don’t “want to sin” as He works in us. She concluded that we should have lives that are marked by love.

Rev. Chris Wallace gave recognition of the new affiliate church Trufant Reaching Out For Christ Ministries with founding Pastor Lynne Kronewitter and Pastor Madelyn Thompson. This is a ministry of Greenville Community Church.

Recognition of the new district pastors Arthur Clark, Joe and Shasta Gross, Scott and Adrian Hayes, Matt and Janet Reisinger, Joe and Cindy Ruder, Don and Connie Wolfgang, and Chuck and Shannon Hollandbeck.

Conference guests were recognized: IWU: Dr. Dave and Helen Wright and Rick Carter, Global Partners: Joel Toonstra Kingswood University: Rev. Scott Ryhno Wycliff Ministries: Rev. Steve Eccles Asbury Seminary: Josh Henderson General Secretary: Wayne Richards Reach out to LaFond, Haiti Church Ministry: Jayme Hazen World Hope: Phil Smart Church Multiplication & Discipleship: Scott Simmons

Elections of district positions were as follows:

Superintendent: Rev. Thomas Schmidt: Votes cast: 173: 160 yes / 13 no Rev. Schmidt has been re-elected as District Superintendent.

District Board of Administration Laity: Elect 4

Nominated: Natasha Allen, Dave Doehring, Marcia MacLaren, John Malek, Mark Stitt, Ben Stout, Sr., Larry VanZandt

Votes needed: 88 Votes Cast: 174 Natasha Allen ( 66), Dave Doehring(111), Marcia MacLaren ( 105), John Malek (120), Mark

Stitt (79), Ben Stout Sr.(91), Larry VanZandt (106)

Elected were: Dave Doehring, Marcia MacLaren, John Malek and Larry VanZandt

Ministerial Delegates to General Conference: Elect 3 Nominated: Rev. Chadrick Brown, Rev. Jim Gulish, Rev. Mark Haines, Rev. Joel Heron, Rev.

Darrell Lamos, Rev. Carlos Santana, Rev. Mike Schultz, Rev. Jack Steenbergh, Rev. Chris Wallace, Rev. JoJean Thompson #1 Votes cast: 168 Votes needed: 88: Rev. Chadrick Brown (76), Rev. Jim Gulish (52), Rev. Mark

Haines (53), Rev. Joel Heron (50), Rev. Darrell Lamos (31), Rev.Carlos Santana (55), Rev. Mike Schultz (49), Rev. Jack Steenbergh (76), Rev. Chris Wallace (56), Rev. JoJean Thompson (24) No election

Re-election results Ballot # : Elect 3 #2 Votes Cast: 165 Votes needed: 83

Rev. Chadrick Brown (111), Rev. Jim Gulish (66), Rev. Mark Haines (67), Rev. Joel Heron (37), Rev. Darrell Lamos (19), Rev. Carlos Santana (36), Rev. Mike Schultz (Withdraw) (2), Rev. Jack Steenbergh (90), Rev. Chris Wallace( 46), Rev. JoJean Thompson (19), Write in-on ballot: Chris Hinterman (1) Luke Hansen (1)

(ONE MORE NAME NEEDED TO ELECT: Needs to be majority vote) #3 Votes Cast: 154 Votes needed: 77

Rev. Jim Gulish(34), Rev. Mark Haines (61), Rev. Joel Heron (19), Rev. Darrell Lamos (1), Rev. Carlos Santana (14), Rev. Chris Wallace (21), Rev. JoJean Thompson (2) NO ELECTION

#4 Votes Cast 150: Votes needed 76: Rev. Chadrick Brown (already elected), Rev. Jim Gulish (20), Rev. Mark Haines (95), Rev. Joel Heron (2), Rev. Darrell Lamos (3), Rev. Carlos Santana (8), Rev. Jack Steenbergh (2) (already elected), Rev. Chris Wallace (10), Rev. JoJean Thompson (0) Elected: Rev. Jack Steenbergh, Rev. Chadrick Brown, Rev. Mark Haines

Laity Delegates to General Conference: Elect 4 Nominated: Mark Brumels, Dave Doehring, Sara Hansen, Marcia MacLaren, John Malek Votes Needed 88: Votes Cast: 175 Mark Brumels (151), Dave Doehring (122), Sara Hansen (128), Marcia MacLaren (123), John

Malek (149) Motion to make Dave Doehring alternate. Passed. Elected: Mark Brumels, Sara Hansen, Marcia MacLaren, and John Malek, first alternate: Dave

Doehring

District Nominating Committee – Ministerial: 1 Year Term Elect 3 Nominated: Rev. Ken Blair, Rev. Tim Engelsman, Rev. Luke Hansen, Rev. Terry Hansen, Rev.

Chris Hinterman, Rev. Debra Jackson, Rev. Robin Veltkamp, Votes cast: 168 Votes needed: 85

Rev. Ken Blair (59), Rev. Tim Engelsman (111), Rev. Luke Hansen (73), Rev. Terry Hansen (73), Rev. Chris Hinterman (88), Rev. Debra Jackson (72), Rev. Robin Veltkamp (72)

Motion to make a plurality vote. Passed Votes cast: 168

Rev. Ken Blair (20), Rev. Tim Engelsman (1), Rev. Luke Hansen(76), Rev. Terry Hansen (12), Rev. Chris Hinterman (3), Rev. Debra Jackson (37), Rev. Robin Veltkamp (20)

Elected: Rev. Tim Engelsman, Rev. Chris Hinterman, and Rev. Luke Hansen

District Nominating Committee – Laity: 1 Year Term Elect 3 Nominated: Connie Bellinger, Mark Brumels, Judy Harris, Ken Hubbard, Michelle Mowat, Sue

Ann Wallace Votes cast 175 Votes needed 88 :

Connie Bellinger ( 104), Mark Brumels (73) , Judy Harris ( 79), Ken Hubbard ( 79), Michelle Mowat (73),

Sue Ann Wallace (110) Motion to vote plurality: Passed. Votes cast: 164

Connie Bellinger (1)(already voted in), Mark Brumels (32), Judy Harris (58), Ken Hubbard (45), Michelle Mowat (24), Sue Ann Wallace (already voted in)

Elected: Connie Bellinger, Judy Harris, Sue Ann Wallace

District Superintendent Report: Rev. Thomas Schmidt gave his report as noted. This year marks his 10th year as Superintendent to North Michigan District Conference. He gave the following message from Mathew 5:1-14 that we should pursue the LIGHT. He alliterated LIGHT in the following way: L for the Love of God, I for Insight, noting the ministry of Dr. Laurel Buckingham and Dr. Stan Toler this year for the district leaders. Then G for Global promise where we must invest in spreading the Good News. H for Heathy Programming and resources we have for the church like the Grip Birkman tool and coaching. Finally T for Truly Called servants, men and women of God, called to full time ministry to reach the lost everywhere. He also expressed many thanks to the pastors of the District as well as those who lead in District positions. He then noted that he and his wife Denise has been in the ministry for 40 years, starting at Hart Wesleyan Church, being in the North Michigan District for a total of 24 years and concluded that Jesus has truly given them an abundant life as He promised in John 10:10.

Official actions of the Office of the District Superintendent: Ministerial Transfers within the Wesleyan Church:

Richard Carpenter: Transferred to the Free Methodist Denomination Frank Klassen: Transferred from West Michigan District Jeffery Lemire, Jr.: Transferred from Indiana Central District Joseph Ruder: Transferred from Indiana North District Scott Sacrey: Transferred to East Michigan District Stephen Thompson: Transferred to Church of the Nazarene Kara Vincent: Transferred to Wisconsin District Zachary Vincent: Transferred to Wisconsin District

Legal Papers, Loan and Events: Grant sale of property

Lakeview Community to establish Church status Munising to establish Church status Sault Ste. Marie Loan Trufant ROFC Ministries to affiliate

Assistant Superintendant Report: by Rev. Jack Steenburg: He announced the return of Dr. Stan Toler in September. He

encouraged all to finish the Grip Birkman assessment. Motion to approve. Passed.

Auditor’s Report: Rev. Orson Deemer gave his report as printed. Motion to approve. Passed

District Secretary’s Report: Rev. Bryan Thompson, (during which Rev. Schmidt awarded a plaque for 10 years of service

on DBA). Report was approved by conference.

District Treasurer’s Report: Rev. Vera Pascoe submitted her report. Motion to approve report as submitted and audited. Passed.

DBMD Part II Report was approved with the following corrections: ASR Corrections: Roger Cooper, Brian Martinez and Robert Henderson did turn in their ASR’s Inter-Church service: Add Scott Bills, OM-IC Licensed ministers: John Tousciuk LM-PA

The Action Committee presented for action to: Committee on Memorials 6/19/15 United Stewardship Fund:

Amendment to Assess USF on Past Year of Present Income Whereas, the economic Conditions of our cultures, districts and local churches continually

fluctuates: Whereas, some of our districts are basing United Stewardship Fund assessments on “current

Income”; Whereas, our general superintendent has given permission to some districts to base their

United Stewardship Fund assessment on “Current income”;

Whereas, it has been found to be advantageous for some of our districts and local churches to base their United

Stewardship Fund assessments on “current income” rather than on the previous year’s income; and

Whereas, some of our districts may not desire to have their United Stewardship Fund assessment based on

“current income”; Resolved, that Discipline 2005 be amended by inserting the words “or the actual income for the

present year” be inserted after the words “for the previous fiscal year” in line three, so the paragraph

will read:

2005. The USF – General Fund and the USF – Educational Institutions Fund shall be determined annually by a percentage (2005:2) of the base income of all churches for the previous fiscal year or the actual income for the present year which shall be computed in the following manner (cfm2005:3):

Motion to approve and send to General Conference. Memorial Passed Unanimously

Motion to approve Pastoral Appointments. Passed.

At the close of District Conference, Dr. Lyons installed Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt as the North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church Superintendent and also installed and prayed for the DBA of the North Michigan District of The Wesleyan Church.

The District Conference adjourned.