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SERVICES OF ORDERING

Eastern Iowa 2020 Service of the Ordering held at Cedar Falls, First UMC.

Western Iowa 2020 Service of the Ordering held at Council Bluffs, Broadway UMC.

THE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2020

IOWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

JOURNAL

and

OFFICIAL RECORD

One Hundred Seventy-Seventh Session

Held online via Zoom

Clergy Session – June 5, 2020

Legislative Session – July 18, 2020

Services of the Ordering Saturday July 11th at Cedar Falls, First UMC

Saturday, July 25th at Council Bluffs, Broadway UMC

Bishop Laurie Haller

Resident Bishop

Assistant to the Bishop

Harlan Gillespie

2020-2021 District Superintendents

Ron Carlson Moody Colorado Douglas Cue Melissa Drake Heecheon Jeon Paul Wilcox

Directors

Rev. Dr. Jaye Johnson

Director of Congregational Excellence

Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck

Director of Clergy & Leadership Excellence

Rev. William Poland

Director of New Communities Faith

PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CREDITS Secretary of the Iowa Annual Conference Editor, Conference Journal Nitza Dovenspike Lisa Steel 10621 147th Lane 2301 Rittenhouse St. Indianola, IA 50125-8435 Des Moines 50321-3101

SECTION EDITORS

Nitza Dovenspike 10621 147th Lane Daily Proceedings

Indianola, IA 50125-8435 Patty King 206 N. Franklin Ave. Reports of Conference

Ames, IA 50014-3423 Action, Resolutions, Book of Resolutions

Kathy Potter 2301 Rittenhouse St. Memoirs Des Moines 50321-3101

OTHER CONTRIBUTING PERSONNEL Diane Brockmeyer 2301 Rittenhouse St. Appointments

Des Moines 50321-3101

Communications Team 2301 Rittenhouse St. Photos Des Moines 50321-3101 Roland Minshall 2301 Rittenhouse St. Computer Advisor/

Des Moines 50321-3101 Statistical Tables

Margaret Biggs 2301 Rittenhouse St. Treasurer’s Reports Des Moines 50321-3101 Barb Oakland 3649 29th Ave. Organizational

Marion 52302-6406 Structure/Laity Directory

Lisa Steel 2301 Rittenhouse St. Pastoral Records, Des Moines 50321-3101 Clergy Rolls, Journal, Clergy Lay Directory, Business of the AC, Roll of the Dead

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. General Directory .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 II. Board and Agency Consultants ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 III. Iowans with General/Jurisdictional Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 12 IV. Organizational Structure (Boards, Commissions, Committees) ...................................................................................................... 13 V. Daily Proceedings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28 VI. Business of the Annual Conference ................................................................................................................................................ 40 VII. Appointments ................................................................................................................................................................................... 71 VIII. Reports A. Reports of Conference Action ..................................................................................................................................................... 87 B. Other Annual Conference Reports .............................................................................................................................................. 89 IX. Memoirs ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 121 X. Roll of the Dead ............................................................................................................................................................................. 140 XI. Historical Record of Sessions ....................................................................................................................................................... 141 XII. Miscellaneous A. Index of Standing Items ........................................................................................................................................................... 143 B. Rules of Order .......................................................................................................................................................................... 145 C. Plan of Organization ................................................................................................................................................................ 151 D. Alphabetical Listing of Churches ............................................................................................................................................. 165 XIll. Pastoral Record ............................................................................................................................................................................. 173 XlV. Diaconal Record ............................................................................................................................................................................ 213 XV. Statistical Tables I, II, & III, 2018 ................................................................................................................................................... 215

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I. GENERAL DIRECTORY Conference Center, 2301 Rittenhouse St., Des Moines, IA 50321-3101

Phone: 515-974-8900 (Note: For email addresses check the Conference website at www.iaumc.org)

(Note: Underlined names = clergy) A. Episcopal Office: Phone: 515-974-8902 1. Resident Bishop Laurie Haller Diane K. Brockmeyer, Bishop’s Secretary 2. Assistant to the Bishop for Administration Phone: 515-974-8903 Harlan D. Gillespie Wendy Lubkeman, Executive Secretary to the Cabinet Phone: 515-974-8948 District Superintendent Heecheon H. Jeon Email: [email protected] Phone: 515-974-8910 Moody Colorado Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-328-5814 Kiboko Kiboko Email: [email protected] Phone: 319-382-0072 Douglas Cue Email: [email protected] Phone: 319-382-0621 Paul N. Wilcox Email: [email protected] Phone: 319-382-0079 Ronald L. Carlson Email: [email protected] Phone: 712-227-1351 Melissa Drake Email: [email protected] Phone: 712-227-1252 Dean of the Cabinet: Heecheon H. Jeon District Administrative Assistants Central District/South Central District: Phone: 641-351-7201 Sue Booth Email: [email protected] East Central District/Southeast District: Phone: 319-382-0436 Ann Zeal Email: [email protected] North Central District/Northeast District: Phone: 515-207-7604 Alanna Warren Email: [email protected] Northwest District/Southwest District: Phone: 712-227-1124 Judi Calhoon Email: [email protected] 3. Conference Connectional Ministries Lanette L. Plambeck, Director, Clergy and Leadership Excellence Phone: 515-974-8932 William B. Poland, Director, New Communities of Faith Phone: 515-974-8926 Jaye J. Johnson, Director, Congregational Excellence Phone: 515-974-8931 Ryan E. Christenson, Associate for Congregational Excellence Phone: 712-227-1277 Lisa Steel, Director of Ministerial Services/Journal Editor Phone: 515-974-8939 Board of Ordained Ministry Bryan Johnson, Director, Camping and Christian Formation Phone: 515-974-8913 Shannon Bardole-Foley, Camps Registrar Phone: 515-974-8946 Felicia Coe, Associate Director of Connectional Ministries and Sessions Coordinator Phone: 515-974-8911 Dee Dee Sobotka, Administrative Assistant Phone: 515-974-8912 4. Conference Communication Services and Resources: Liz Winders, Director of Communications Phone: 515-974-8907 Courtney Levin, Communications Officer Phone: 515-974-8908 5. Human Resources Joni Mardesen, Director of Human Resources/Benefits Officer Phone: 515-974-8940 Kristina Merfeld, HR and Benefits Manager Phone: 515-974-8938

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Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary Phone: 515-250-4175 B. Administrative Services/Conference Treasurer’s Office Margaret L. Biggs, Director, Administrative Services/Treasurer Phone: 515-974-8919 Tim Horsch, Assistant Treasurer/Controller Phone: 515-974-8936 Nancy Renda, Administrative Secretary/Conf Center Coord. Phone: 515-974-8920 Emily Graber, Senior Staff Accountant Phone: 515-974-8923 Roland Minshall, Director, Information Technology/Statistician Phone: 515-974-8924 Alex Stambaugh, Systems Technician Phone: 515-974-8941 C. Iowa United Methodist Foundation Katharine Yarnell, Executive Director Phone: 515-974-8928 Alyssa Mills, Director of Accounting Phone: 515-974-8909 Cassie Parks, Loan & Accounting Specialist Phone: 515-974-8929 Sara Adams, Communications & Office Coordinator Phone: 515-974-8927 D. Wellness Coordinator, Board of Pensions:

Kae Tritle, 63 Ashford PL, Iowa City 52245 Phone: 319-341-4372 E. Officers of Conference Laity Organizations: Lay Leader: Margaret Borgen, 2504 Forest Dr., Des Moines 50312-5410 President UMW: Lynn Calvert, 150 Dartmouth St., Iowa City 52245-4908 President UMM: Scott Knudtson, 6321 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls 50613-9533 F. Camp & Retreat Centers: Lake Okoboji: 21455 Seward St., Spirit Lake 51360 Phone: 712-336-2936 FAX: 712-336-1822 Toll Free: 1-866-856-9862 Eric Scheve, Site Director Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center: 10896 Nixon St., Indianola 50125-7226 Phone: 515-961-4523 FAX: 515-961-4162 Toll Free: 1-866-684-7753 Chip Hutler, Site Director G. Colleges: Cornell College, 600 1st St. W., Mt. Vernon 52314 Phone: 319-895-4000 Jonathan Brand, President Catherine Quehl-Engel, Chaplain and Director of Church Relations Iowa Wesleyan University, 601 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant 52641 Phone: 319-385-8021 Christine Plunkett, President Morningside College, 1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City 51106 Phone: 712-274-5000 John C. Reynders, President Simpson College, Office of the President, Hillman 23, 701 N. C St., Indianola 50125 Phone: 515-961-6251 Marsha Kelliher, President Mara Z. LeHew Bailey, Chaplain H. Special Services: Archives, Iowa Conference United Methodist Church, Chadwick Library, Iowa Wesleyan University, Mt. Pleasant 52641 Esther Wonderlich, Archivist Phone: 319-385-6321 (afternoons) Bidwell-Riverside, 1203 Hartford, Des Moines 50315 Phone: 515-244-6251 Children and Family Urban Movement, PO Box 41125, Des Moines 50311 Phone: 515-282-3242 Tony Timm, Executive Director Des Moines Area Religious Council, 1435 Mulberry St., Des Moines, 50309 Phone: 515-277-6969 Matt Unger, Executive Director D.M. Pastoral Counseling Center, 8553 Urbandale Ave., Urbandale 50322-4100 Phone: 515-274-4006 Ellery H. Duke, Clinical Psychologist Andrea M P Severson, Mental Health Counselor & Spiritual Director Hawthorn Hill Ministries, 3001 Grand Ave. Suite A, Des Moines 50312-4206 Phone: 515-244-9748 FAX: 515-244-9752 Tim Shanahan, Executive Director Hillcrest Family Services, 2005 Asbury, Dubuque 52001-3042 Phone: 563-583-7357 Mike Fidgeon, President/CEO Toll Free 1-877-437-6333

10 2020 IOWA CONFERENCE JOURNAL Hope Ministries - Door of Faith Mission, 6701 SW 9th St., Des Moines 50315-6616 Phone: 515-974-0545 Leon Negen, President/CEO Matthew 25 Ministry Hub, 201 Third Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone: 319-362-2214 Clint Twedt-Ball, Courtney Ball, Executive Director Website: www.hub25.org Wesley Life, Inc., 5508 NW 88th St. Ste. 120, Johnston 50131 Phone: 515-271-6789 Rob Kretzinger, President/CEO Edgewater 9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines 50266 Phone: 515-978-2395 Halcyon House 1015 S. Iowa Ave., Washington 52353 Phone: 319-653-7264 Hearthstone 1742 Main St., Pella, IA 50219 Phone: 641-628-1244 Heritage House 1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic 50022 Phone: 712-243-1850 Wesley Acres 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines 50312 Phone: 515-271-6500 The Village 1203 North E St., Indianola 50125 Phone: 515-961-7458 Park Centre 500 1st St. N., Newton 50208 Phone: 641-791-5000 Brio 6901 Peckham St., Johnston 50131 Phone: 515-252-5380 I. Wesley Foundations of Iowa: Drake University, 2718 University, Des Moines 50311 Phone: 515-274-3133 Ted L. Hatten, Director Email: [email protected] Iowa State University, 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames 50010 Phone: 515-292-6936 Jen Hibben, Campus Pastor Website: www.isuwesley.com University of Iowa, 120 N. Dubuque, Iowa City 52240 Phone: 319-338-1179 Anna Blaedel, Campus Minister Website: www.iowawesley.org University of Northern Iowa, 2422 College St., Cedar Falls 50613 Phone: 319-266-4071 David Glenn-Burns, Director/Campus Minister Website: www.threehouse.org J. Churches United of the Quad City Area, 2535 Tech Dr. Ste. 205, Bettendorf 52722 Phone: 563-332-5002 Melvin Grimes, Executive Director

II. BOARD AND AGENCY CONSULTANTS

Episcopal Office: Bishop Laurie Haller Administrative Team Annual Conference Session Planning Committee Committee on Episcopacy Conference Connectional Ministries Council Conference Connectional Ministries Council, Executive Committee Council on Finance & Administration Harlan Gillespie Administrative Team Assistant to the Bishop Annual Conference Session Planning Committee Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry, Executive Committee Committee on Episcopacy Committee on Intentional Interim/Transition Min. Committee on Ministerial Ethics (Chair) Communications Advisory Team Conference Connectional Ministries Council Conference Connectional Ministries Council, Executive Committee Conference Connectional Ministries Council, Program Review Council on Finance & Administration Joint Task Force Human Resources Committee Nominations Coordinating Committee Resolutions Committee Rules of Order Committee

Liz Winders Administrative Team Director, Communication Annual Conference Session Committee Communications Advisory Team Council on Finance & Administration Human Resources Committee

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Heecheon Jeon Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries Superintendent Board of Ordained Ministry Executive Committee Conference Connectional Ministries Council Conference Connectional Ministries Council, Executive Committee Joint Task Force Paul Wilcox Board of Ordained Ministry Superintendent Board of Ordained Ministry Executive Committee Joint Task Force Ronald Carlson Board of Pensions Superintendent Council on Finance and Administration Joint Committee on Incapacity Moody Colorado Committee on Episcopacy Superintendent Conference Connectional Ministries Council, Program Review Douglas Cue Board of Trustees

Superintendent Melissa Drake Board of Camp, Conference & Retreat Min. Superintendent Bryan Johnson Board of Camp, Conference & Retreat Min. Director, Camping and Christian Board of Discipleship Formation Conference Connectional Ministries Council Jaye Johnson Board of Global Ministries Director, Congregational Excellence Commission on Equitable Compensation Committee on Intentional Interim Transitional Ministry Conference Connectional Ministries Council Lanette Plambeck Board of Church & Society Director, Clergy and Leadership Board of Laity Excellence Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry Executive Committee Commission on Race & Religion Commission on the Status & Role of Women Committee on Ministerial Ethics Committee on Pastoral Care & Counseling Conference Connectional Ministries Council Joint Task Force William Poland Administrative Team Director, New Communities of Faith Board of Global Ministries Conference Connectional Ministries Council Margaret L. Biggs Administrative Team Director, Administrative Services/ Board of Pensions Treasurer Board of Trustees Commission on Equitable Compensation Commission on Archives & History Conference Connectional Ministries Council Conference Connectional Ministries Council, Executive Committee Council on Finance & Administration Human Resources Committee Joint Task Force


III. IOWANS WITH GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

General General Board of Church and Society: Margaret Borgen and Josh Steward General Board of Global Ministries: Katie Dawson United Methodist Publishing House: Lindsay Drake

Jurisdictional NCJ Committee on Investigation – Karen Dungan, Patty LaGree (lay observer), Lanette Plambeck (Alternate) NCJ Committee on Episcopacy: Lynn Calvert NCJ Court of Appeals: John Rothlisberger NCJ Mission Council: Nitza Dovenspike and Ryan Russell

2020 GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES Clergy: Lay: Lanette Plambeck John Rothlisberger Katie Dawson Lynn Calvert LaTonya Calderon Lindsay Drake Chad Jennings Erica Shannon Stueve Nathaniel Nims Angela Hansen-Abbas Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz Nitza Dovenspike

2020 DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE Clergy: Lay: Andrea Kraushaar Rachel Hollingsworth Frederick Lewis Catherine Rohret Tyler Schwaller Alexe Johnson Joshua Steward James Baty Sean McRoberts Michael Serface Melissa Warren Sally Hoelscher Clergy Alternates: Lay Alternates: Barrie Tritle Rebecca Nims Amy Johnson Kae E. Tritle Matthew German Patrick Mulloy Scott Kober Kathi Mitchell William Ranney Anne Marie Webb Brian Oliver Prudence Klinger

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2000.00 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 2020 EDITOR’S NOTE: Addresses and phone numbers for clergy and laity may be found in the Rolls Section of the 2020 Clergy/Lay Address Directory. • Agencies are designated by (Agency). This refers to conference agencies subject to limitations of tenure and one-position-per-person. • The year given in parenthesis following a name indicates the year in which that member began to serve. • Underlining a name indicates that person is clergy. • Regular attendance is a factor for re-election. • Organizations governing their own terms of office or method of reporting same (e.g. certain trustees and directors groups) will furnish

information in this regard upon inquiry.

2005.00 TERMINOLOGY (see Rules of Order - 2000.00)

2015.05 OFFICERS

(*Indicates elected by the Annual Conference; _____indicates clergy) ASSIGNED BISHOP/PRESIDEING OFFICER Laurie Haller 2301 Rittenhouse St., Des Moines 50321-3101 ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP Harlan Gillespie, 2301 Rittenhouse St., Des Moines 50321-3101 SUPERINTENDENT ELECTED DEAN OF THE CABINET Heecheon Jeon, 2301 Rittenhouse St., Des Moines 50321-3101 *SECRETARY 2016 Nitza Dovenspike, 10621 147th St, Indianola 50125 *TREASURER/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Margaret Biggs, 2301 Rittenhouse St., Des Moines 50321-3101 *BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT Dave Dovenspike, 10621 147th St, Indianola 50125

2200.00 ADMINISTRATION 2210.05 COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (Agency) President: 2020 Norlan Hinke Vice President: 2020 Michael Slininger Secretary: 2016/20 Lorene Dykstra *Members, four-year term: Class of 2020 – extended to 2022 Medea Saunders 16 (Cen) Rick Hofmeyer 12/16 (NE) Jon Disburg 12/16 (NC) Lorene Dykstra 12/16 (NC) Class of 2021 Rebecca Gough 13/17 (SW) Bishop Interim Appointees: Fred Lockard 20 (Cen) Ryan Odor 20 (NW) Dave Weesner 20 (SC) Class of 2022 Connie Dicks 18 (Cen) Kevin Moore 18 (NW) Jud Anton 18 (NE) Christy Ehrle 18 (SC) Norlan Hinke 14/18 (SE) Class of 2023 Michael Slininger 15/19 (SW) Daryl Sherman 19 (NC) Ex-officio (without vote): Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Director of Communications: Liz Winders CCMC chair (or designee): Duane Daby President, Board of Trustees: Dave Dovenspike Additional Consultants: Bishop Laurie Haller Cabinet Representative: Ron Carlson Administrative Services: Margaret Biggs, Treasurer Administrative Services: Roland Minshall, Statistician; Tim Horsch, Controller


2215.00 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CONFERENCE (Agency) President: 2019 Dave Dovenspike Vice President: 2018 J.D. Boatman Secretary: 2017 Marcia Young Registered Agent: Margaret Biggs (2016) *Members, four-year term: 2021 Blanche Bosteder 13/17 (NC) Don McLain 17 (NW) Larry Marine 17 (SE) 2022 Marcia Young 14/18 (EC) Joan Elaine Follon 18 (NE) JC McCall 18 (SW) Dave Dovenspike 18 (Cen) Mike Carey 18 (NC) 2023 J.D. Boatman 15/19 (SC) Catherine Stokes 19 (Cen) Elizabeth Bell 19 (SE) Agency Representatives: Representative CFA: Lorene Dykstra Representative Bd. of Pensions: Steve Dinnen Representative Commission on Disabilities: Melinda Cree Anthony Consultants: Cabinet Representative: Doug Cue Administrative Services: Margaret Biggs, Treasurer Tim Horsch, Assistant Treasurer/Controller Conference Chancellor and Legal Advisor: John Moorlach, Esq. 2220.05 BOARD OF PENSIONS (Agency) Chairperson: 2017 David Peterson Vice Chairperson: 2018 Allan Allard Secretary: 2016 Robert Holdorf Financial Secretary: Chairperson, Health Insurance: *Members, eight-year term: 2012-2020 (extended for one additional year) Staci Appel 12 (Cen) Steve Dinnen 12 (Cen) James Rush 12 (Cen) Dave Peterson 12 (NC) Chris Dix 12 (NE) 2013-2021 Rita Nims 13 (Cen) Tim Walker 13 (Cen) 2014-2022 Joyce Webb 14 (SW) 2016-2024 Mark Morehouse16 (SC) Don Hodson 16 (EC) Robert Holdorf 16 (NE) Ellen Dickey 16 (NW) 2017-2025 Allan Allard 17 (NC) Vickie Homan 17 (SE) Brian Rohrig 17 (SW) 2018-2026 Reallf Ottesen 18 (SE) Jason Larson 18 (SC) Denise Boots 18 (SW) 2020-2024 Dwight Hicks 20 (Cen) Ron Bupp 20 (NC) Ed Peterson 20 (NC) Consultants: Cabinet Representative: Ron Carlson Administrative Services: Margaret Biggs, Treasurer; Tim Horsch, Controller Human Resources Director/Conference Benefits Officer: Joni Mardesen Representative, CFA: Rebecca Gough Wellness Coordinator: Kae Tritle 2225.05 COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY (Agency) Chairperson: Interim 2020 – Jim Morris Vice Chair: Secretary: 2016 Jim Morris *Members, four-year term: Miles Browne 15/19 (Cen) Stan Browne 16/20 (Cen) Lora Lea Edwards 17 (EC) Amanda Clark 17 (NC) Dale Schoening 20 (NC) Kim Gates 16/20 (NE) Jessica Milner 14/18 (SC) Jim Morris 16/20 (SC) Ray Doser 18 (SC) Young Adult: Consultants: Former member: Robert Simon (Cen 04-12) Archivist: Esther Wonderlich Maggie Biggs, Conference Treasurer


2230.05 COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION (Agency) Chairperson: Carol Kress Vice Chairperson: 2018 Keith Hobson Secretary: 2018 Kelly Peavey *Members, four-year term: 2022 Jane Cooper 14/18 (EC) Peg Ellingson 18 (NC) Keith Hobson 18 (NC) Kelly Peavey 18 (SC) 2023 Phil Buschmann 15/19 (SE) John Robine 19 (SW) 2024 Joyce Proctor 20 (Cen) Jill Mack 20 (NE) Kristine Frank 20 (NW) At Large member – Carol Kress 20 (NC) Consultants: Director Jaye Johnson Administrative Services: Margaret Biggs; Tim Horsch Representative CFA: Rick Hofmeyer 2235.10 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION PLANNING COMMITTEE (Agency) Chairperson: Bishop Laurie Haller Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie *Members, four-year term: Joyce Godwin 19 (Cen) Brody Tubaugh - int 19/20 (EC) Luke Evans 19 (EC) Cory Allard 17 (NC) Rick Johnson 20 (NE) Sally Barrett 15/19 (SE) Sharon Davis 13/17 (SW) (SC) Youth: Young Adult: Alec Amosson 18 (EC) Ex-officio: Director of Communication Services & Resources: Liz Winders Conference Lay Leader: Margaret Borgen Conference Secretary: Nitza Dovenspike Associate Director of Connectional Ministries: Felicia Coe Representative from Commission on Religion and Race: Wayne Steen 20 Chair of Annual Conference worship: Craig Ferguson Chairperson of Business and Agenda: Brian Oliver 19 Consultants: Journal Editor: Lisa Steel Chair, Rules of Order Committee: Brian Oliver 14 Diakonos Director: Steve Braudt Staff Coordinator: Dee Dee Sobotka Board of Ministry Representative: Alexis Johnson 20 Conference Parliamentarian: Erica Shannon Stueve 16 Episcopal Office: Diane Brockmeyer, Wendy Lubkeman Communications Officer, Courtney Levin Director Information Technology/Conference Statistician: Roland Minshall

2240.10 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Agency) Chairperson: 2016 Linda Shoop Vice Chair: 2019 Lori Johnson Secretary: 2019 Janina Hawley *Members, four-year term: Todd Witke 18 (Cen) Gary Nelson 17 (EC) Linda Shoop 14/18 (NC) Lori Johnson 15/19 (NE) Larry Prosser 20 (SC) (NW) Janina Hawley 18 (SE) (SW) At Large Members (up to 4) nominated by the Conference Nominations Committee: David Swinton 18 (NC) Richard Klinefelter 19 (NE) Representatives: Council on Finance and Administration: Christy Erhle Conference Board of Camp & Retreat Ministries: Ryan Russell 20 Conference Connectional Ministries Council: Duane Daby 20 Resource Persons (no vote): Commission on Ministry with Persons with Disabilities: Melinda Cree Anthony Commission on Religion and Race: Wayne Steen Commission on Status and Role of Women: Alex Bruening Consultants: Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Conference Treasurer: Margaret Biggs Director of Human Resources: Joni Mardesen


Director of Communications: Liz Winders HR Benefits Manager: Kristina Merfeld

2245 COMMITTEE ON THE EPISCOPACY Chairperson: 2018 Martha Ward 17 (Cen) Vice Chairperson: Secretary: *Members, quadrennial term: Class of 2020-2022 – Appointed by the Bishop in consultation with Committee chair Edgar Solis 20 (Cen) John Louk 14/18/20 (EC) Chris Ebbers 14/18/20 (NC) Barb Shultz 20 (NC) Abraham Funchess 20 (NE) Mel Ammon 20 (SC) Barry Halden 20 (SE) Youth/YA 18 Diana Sagastizado 18/20 (SC) Young Adult: Lewis Cox 19/20 (Cen) Conference Lay Leader: Margaret Borgen Appointed by the Bishop: Martha Ward 17/20 (Cen) Brent Hamilton 18/20 (NC) Ex-officio: Jurisdictional Representatives: Barrie Tritle 18 & Lynn Calvert 19 Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie

2250 EPISCOPACY RESIDENCE COMMITTEE Chair, Committee on the Episcopacy: Martha Ward President, CFA (or designee): Jud Anton President, Trustees (or designee): Dave Dovenspike Conference Lay Leader: Margaret Borgen

2255.05 COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING (Agency) Chairperson: 2014 Kirk Manchester *Members, four-year term: 2021 Kirk Manchester 13/17 (NW) Cherie (Morse) Swan 13/17 (EC-YA) Cathy Jo Alberson 17 (SE) 2022 Phyllis Warren 18 (NC) Ann Donat 18 (NE) Karen Patrick 18 (SW) Youth: Ashley Warren 18 (NC) Consultant: Director Lanette Plambeck 2260.10 CONFERENCE NOMINATIONS COORDINATING COMMITTEE (Agency) Chair: 2019 Lanny Hillyard Vice Chair: 2019 Linda Reida Secretary: 2014 Beverly Nolte Executive Secretary: 1996 Barbara Oakland Members, four-year term: Beverly Nolte 12/16 (Cen) Judy Beckler 19 (EC) Alaire Willits 19 (NC) Becky Ullom 20 (NE) (NW) Linda Reida 14/18 (SC) Lanny Hillyard 16/20 (SE) Jan Phillips 14/18 (SW) Conference Lay Leader: Margaret Borgen (Cen) Youth: Young Adult: Representatives from: Commission on Ministries with Persons with Disabilities: Linda VonFumetti Commission on Religion and Race: Wayne Steen Commission on Status & Role of Women: Alex Bruening Consultant: Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie

2265.10 CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE (Agency) Acting Chair: 2019 Tim Walker (Cen) Vice Chair: 2019 Gretchen Small (NW) Secretary: 2019 Marcia Garbinski (NC) *Members, four-year term: 2021 Marcia Garbinski 17 (NC) Jeff Chown 13/17 (SE) 2022 Olivia Pleggenkuhle 14/18 (NE) 2023 Gary Nims 19 (Cen)


2024 Richard Pippert 20 (EC) Youth: Young Adult: Gretchen Small 17 (NW) Consultants: Tim Walker 17; Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Book of Resolutions Editor: Patty King

2270.15 COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORDER (Agency) Chairperson: 2014 Brian Oliver Vice Chairperson: Secretary: *Members, four-year term: Larry Pauley 20 (Cen) Brian Oliver 13/17 (SE) Sara Jan Garza 15/19 (SE) Thelma Wiser 14/18 (SW) Jason Bowles 16/20 (SW) Young Adult: Youth: Matthew Bowles 19 (SW) Ex-officio: Katie Dawson 12/16 (Cen) (one year 2020-2021) Consultants: Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Conference Secretary: 2016 Nitza Dovenspike Conference Parliamentarian: 2016 Erica Shannon Stueve

2275.00 JOINT COMMITTEE ON CLERGY MEDICAL LEAVE Two representatives, Board of Ordained Ministry: (Chairperson and Registrar unless otherwise represented) Chad Jennings, Lisa Steel Two representatives, Board of Pensions: (Chairperson and Secretary unless otherwise represented) David Peterson, Robert Holdorf One District Superintendent: Ron Carlson Consultant: Human Resources Director: Joni Mardesen

2280.00 COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION (nominated by the Bishop & Board of Laity; elected by the Annual Conference for the quadrennium) 2016-2020 (continue through June 2022)

Clergy in Full Connection: Cynthia Finn, Brent Hamilton, Dave (DA) Weesner, Carol Sundberg Alternates: Okitakoyi Michel Lundula, Jan Burnett, Emmanuel Dass Professing Members: Colleen Petaros, Kristal Gibson, Richard Grimm Alternates: Richard Klinefelter, Bev Spencer

2285.00 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE (nominated by the Bishop; elected by the clergy session – 2020 reaffirmed) Chair: Melvin Ammon 12/16 Mary Green 12/16 Cynthia Morrison 12/16 Alternate: David Wendel 12/16 Brent DeSilva 18

2290.10 COMMITTEE ON MINISTERIAL ETHICS Bishop’s Representative – Harlan Gillespie Director of Clergy and Leadership Excellence – Lanette Plambeck Order of Elders – Eric Schubert Order of Deacons – Chris Humrichouse Board of Laity – COSROW – Alex Bruening Youth – Young Adult -

At Large (appointed by Bishop) - Bob Hoover, Beverly Spencer, Gary Armstrong, Dave Crow, Nancy Hanaman 2295.10 COMMITTEE ON INTENTIONAL INTERIM/TRANSITION MINISTRY (eight members nominated by the Bishop) Dianne Christopher 14/20 Kathleen R. Moore 14/20 Bonnie Koeppen 20 Carol Sundberg 20 Dave Sundberg 20 Diane Townsley 20 Terry Pollard 20 Representative from the Episcopal Office: Harlan Gillespie Consultant: Jaye Johnson, Director of Congregational Excellence


2300.00 CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM 2310.10 CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES COUNCIL Chairperson: 2020 Duane Daby Vice Chairperson/Financial Secretary: Secretary: 2016/2020 Chuck Layton CCMC Executive Committee: Officers, as listed above Bishop: Laurie Haller Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Associate Director of Connectional Ministries: Felicia Coe Cabinet Representative: Dean Heecheon Jeon Conference Lay Leader: Margaret Borgen Chair, CCMC Program Review: Kim Dewey Chair, CCMC Planning & Research: Dick Braley 11/15 Jurisdictional Mission Council Representatives: Nitza Dovenspike 16, Ryan Russell 16 Consultants: Chairperson, Council on Finance and Administration: Norlan Hinke Conference Treasurer: Margaret Biggs CCMC General Membership: District Council Chairpersons: Angela Loomis 16/20(Cen) Olivia Pleggenkuhle 20 (NE) Marsha Gerot 18 (SE) Bonnie Koeppen 20 (EC) Pat Halse 17 (NW) (SW) Les Green 18 (NC) Dave Hobbs 18 (SC) Chairpersons of: Board of Camp, Conference & Retreat Ministries: 2019 Ryan Russell Board of Church and Society: 2020 Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz Board of Discipleship: 2020 Cris Decious Board of Global Ministries: 2020 Amanda Thompson Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry: 2020 Julie Poulsen Board of Laity: 2015 Margaret Borgen Associate Conference Lay Leaders: 2020 Marsha Gerot, Angela Hansen-Abbas Council on Youth Ministry: Young Adult Council: Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns: 2020 Les Green Commission on Ministry with Persons with Disabilities: 2016 /20 Linda VonFumetti Commission on Religion and Race: 2020 Wayne Steen Commission on Status and Role of Women: Alex Bruening 17 CCMC Planning and Research: Dick Braley 11/15 CCMC Program Review Committee: 2018 Kim Dewey President, United Methodist Men: Scott Knudtson 17 President, United Methodist Women: Lynn Calvert 17 Conference Secretary: Nitza Dovenspike 16 Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: Beth Odor 19 Directors: Bryan Johnson, Jaye Johnson, Lanette Plambeck, Bill Poland Chairperson, Council on Finance and Administration: Norlan Hinke Additional representative from CFA: Michael Slininger Ex-officio: Dean of the Cabinet Heecheon Jeon Consultants: Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Chair, Conference Nominations Coordinating Committee: Lanny Hillyard 19 2310.15 CCMC Program Review Committee Chairperson: Kim Dewey 14 One member from each district: Kay Braley 17 (Cen) Tim Frasher 17 (SC) Gerry Kahler 19 (NE) Dale Vander Schaaf 17 (NC)

Delores Bashore 14/18 (SE) Karen Berg Currier 15/19 (NW) Guillermo Bongalon 20 (EC) Ex Officio: Representatives from: Commission on Status & Role of Women: Alex Bruening Commission on Ministry With Persons With Disabilities: Linda Von Fumetti Commission on Religion and Race: Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Associate Director of Connectional Ministries: Felicia Coe Cabinet Representative: Moody Colorado


2310.20 CCMC Committee on Planning and Research Chairperson: 2011/2015 Dick Braley (10/14/18 – CCMC approved for a 3rd term) Cen Members: Jason Abbas 16 (Cen) Don Preston 17 (EC) Dale Vander Schaff 18 (NC) Ex-officio: Jim Davis EC 00 (former chair), Marie Whiteing NW 11 (consultant) 2320.00 PROGRAM BOARDS 2321.15 BOARD OF CAMP, CONFERENCE AND RETREAT MINISTRIES (Agency) Chairperson: 2019 Ryan Russell (16 Cen) Vice Chairperson: Secretary: 2019 Julie Anderson (17 NE) *Members, four-year term: Cheryl Ridenour 20 (Cen) Marci Wittles 18 (EC) Nick Grove 16/20 (EC) Sarah Rohret 17 (EC) Susan Klein 18 (NW) Rick Baarda 20 (SC) Cindy Axtell 20 (SE) Stephen McGrew 19 (SW) Board Nominees: Dennis Burns 19 (NE) Youth: Isaac DM Thomas 18 (NW) Consultants: Superintendent Melissa Drake Director of Camping & Christian Formation: Bryan Johnson Board of Trustees: Mike Carey 20 2322.10 BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY (Agency) Chairperson: 2020 Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz Financial Sec: 2017 Kathleen R. Moore Secretary: 2017 Laura Oliver *Members, four-year term: Brian Carter 13/17 (Cen) Gail Allison 18 (NE) Laura Oliver 14/18 (SC) Kathleen R. Moore 16/20 (Cen)

Bobbie Jo Paige 14/18 (NE) Mary Jo Riesberg 18 (SE) Jonathan Heifner 14/18 (EC) Richard D. Thomas 17 (NW) Kathy Van Pelt 18 (NC) Youth/YA Member (Brd Nominee) Alexe Johnson 16/20 (SC) Peace with Justice Coordinator: 2017 Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz (Cen) Ex officio: Conf UMW Mission Coordinator for Social Action: Deb Streff 19 (EC) General Board of Church & Society: Margaret Borgen 16, Josh Steward 16 Consultant: Director Lanette Plambeck 2323.10 BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP (Agency) Chair: 2020 Cris Decious (NW) Vice Chair/Financial Sec: Secretary: 2018 Beth Harbaugh *Members, four-year term: Richard Boatman 17 (Cen) Jason Ellingson 20 (EC/NC) Nicole Smith 17 (NC) Linda Miller 19 (NE) Sue Martens 18 (NW) David Morris 19 (SE) Patti Ford 19 (SW) Board Nominees: Beth Harbaugh 16/20 (Cen) Karen Collins 20 (Cen) At Large Members: Faith Formation Advocate - Ashley Risting 18 (Cen) Evangelism Advocate – Stewardship Advocate – Worship Advocate – Jacqueline Thompson 18 (Cen) Spiritual Formation Advocate – Jerry Oakland 19 (EC) Consultants: Director Bryan Johnson Resource Person – Jen Hibben 20 2324.10 BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES (Agency) Chairperson: 2020 Amanda Thompson (Cen) Vice Chairperson: Financial Sec: 2018 Kevin Moore (NW) Recording Secretary: 2018 Terry Pollard (Cen) Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: 2019 Beth Odor (NW) Great Commission Fund Coordinator: 2015 Beverly Nolte (Cen) Neighbor Helping Neighbor: Janice Bolger 06/10/14 (SC) Refugee/Immigration Coordinator: 2012 Karlene Neal (NE) Standing Committee Chairs: Parish Development: 2020 James Parks Community & Institutional Ministries: 2019 Jessica Rockhold Gaul


Mission Education: 2019 Beth Odor Hispanic/Latino Ministries: 2016/2020 James Turner Volunteers in Mission: Disaster Preparedness & Response: 2013/2020 John & Catie Newman Justice for Our Neighbors: 2019 Sarah Myren (Cen) *Members, four-year term: Sharon Smith 15/19 (Cen) Josh Hansen 13/17 (EC/NE) Orville Berbano 20 (NC) Becky Heeren 17 (NE) Jason Collier 20 (SE) Judy Marnin 17 (SW) Youth Member: Will Upper 19 (Cen) At Large (Board nominee): Cephas Davis 17 (Cen) Derrick Festus Okine 18 (NC) Ex-officio: General Board of Global Ministries: 2016 Katie Dawson UMW Mission Coordinator for Education & Interpretation – 2017 Mary Fredericksen Consultants: Directors – Bill Poland, Jaye Johnson Mission Personnel Committee Chair: 2014 Mary Morris 2324.25 1. Standing Committee on Parish Development (Agency) Chair: 2020 James Parks (on committee since 2015) Vice chair: Secretary: 2014/2018 Terry Pollard *Members: Dale Batchelor 15/17 (Cen) Melody Williams 19 (EC) Steve Campbell 16 (NC) Paula Hemann 19 (NE) Kim Dewey 17 (NW) Anita Miller 16 (SE)

At Large members: Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz 16 (Cen), Allen Craft 14/18 (NE), Elad Shapira 18 (YA-NW); Terry Pollard 09/13/17(Cen) Builders Call: James Parks 15 (SE) Consultants: Directors: Bill Poland, Jaye Johnson BOGM Chairperson: Amanda Thompson 2324.25 2. Standing Committee on Community & Institutional Ministries (Agency) Chair: 2019 Jessica Rockhold Gaul Vice chair: Christine McFarland 18 (Cen) Jerry Oakland 13/17(EC) Jerry Robertson 19 (NC) Larry Klinger 15/19 (NE) Jim Shirbroun 20 (NW) Jessica Rockhold Gaul 16/20 (SC) Nancy Dewes 14/18 (SE) Neighbor Helping Neighbor: Jan Bolger 06/10/14 2324.25 3. Standing Committee on Mission Education (Agency) Chair: 2019 Beth Odor (NW 14/18) Recording Secretary: 2016 *Members: Kay Oliver 14/18 (Cen) Sue Hattel 19 (EC) (NC) Ken & Barb Bazyn 18 (NE) Dennis Hopes 20 (SC) (NW) Steve Lamb 19 (SE) (SW) Missionary Itineracy Coordinator – 2016/2020 Beverly Nolte World Hunger Education – 2018 Cephas Davis In Mission Together Advocate – Refugee/Immigration Coordinator – 2012/2026/2020 Karlene Neal Mission Personnel Committee Chair: 2014 Mary Morris VIM Coordinator- Interim 2020 Linda Rowe 2324.25 4. Hispanic/Latino Ministries Standing Committee (Agency) Chair: 2016/2020 James Turner (Brd 2013) Vice chair: 2020 Ruben Mendoza Secretary: 2016/2020 Sofia Sondoval (SW) *Members:

Laura Meza 20 (Cen) Jose Omar Paz 18 (EC) Dennis Fox int 20 (NC) Kathi Mitchell 18 (NE) Dori Collogan 18 (NW) Rosa Maria Rodriguez 14/18 (SC) Humberto Gonzalez 14/18 (SW)

Consultants: BOGM officer: Amanda Thompson 20

Latino Ministries: Enna Antunez, Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz, Sofia Sondoval, Rosa Mendoza Co-Chairs, Instituto Latino: Ruben Mendoza, Ruby Guido Justice for our Neighbors:


2324.25 5. Volunteers in Mission Standing Committee (Agency) *Chair: interim 2020 Linda Rowe (SC) Secretary 2013/2016/2020 Heather Brown *Members: Ron & Marcia Peeler 13/17 (Cen) Kurt Ceynar 15/19 (NC) Jim & Sandy Hynek 17 (EC) Dennis & Cindy Rippentropp 15/19 (NE) Kathy Martin 20 (NW) Linda Rowe 20 (SC) Jeff McPheron 18 (SE) Lori Shannon 20 (SW) 2324.25 6. Disaster Preparedness & Response Standing Committee (Agency) Chair (appointed by BOGM): 2012/2016/2020 John & Catie Newman (10) (NW) *Members: Bill Gibbons 18 (Cen) Andrew Happ 18 (EC) Gary & Shirley Haupert 18 (NC) Phil Rogers 17 (NE) Sam Wilson/Jeff Bixby 20 (SE) Trainer - Paul Evans 10> 2324.25 7. Justice for Our Neighbors (Agency) Chair: 2019 Sarah Myren (Cen) Vice-Chair: 2019 John Rothlisberger Executive Director: Legal Director: Ann Naffier Executive Secretary: 2019 Kristin Griffith Financial Secretary: 2016/2020 Amy Morris (Cen)

Personnel Committee: Sarah Myren, Ann Naffier (consultant) *Members: Sarah Myren 14/18 (Cen) Dori Collogan 20 (NW) Tom Berryman 19 (SE) Imaculee Mukahigiro 20 (EC) Carol Ryon 19 (SC) Mark Johnson 19 (SW) John Rothlisberger 14/18 (NE) Site Coordinators: Cedar Rapids – Kay Graber/Amy Guardado Columbus Junction – Marsha Gerot Des Moines – Mary Ellen Barber Decorah – Kathi Mitchell & Ruth Palmer

Marshalltown –Joa LaVille Ottumwa – Carol Ryon Storm Lake – Emilia Marroquin & Di Daniels

Consultants: Iowa JFON attorneys: Ann Naffier, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, June Keith

Legal Assistant, Laura Mendoza, Marcos Lester DOJ Accredited Reps: Grisell Herrera. Rachael Duang, Laura Mendoza Intake Specialist: Geraldine de Paz Frank Camp, Past Board Chair Al Coffin, Pastor, Walcott Calvary Amanda Thompson, BOGM chair Inez Dawes, Retired Ministry Consultant 2325.10 BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY (Agency) Chairperson: 2020 Julie Poulsen Vice Chair: Secretary: 2015/2020 Jim Pedrick Treasurer: *Members, four-year term: F. Curtiss Thompson 15/19 (Cen) Troy Bergmann 18 (EC) Jordan Derhammer 19 (NC) Joe Steckelberg 20 (NE) Darrian Adkins 19 (NW) Sandy Oswald 18 (SC) Jim Pedrick 13/17 (SE) Youth Member: Young Adult Member: Darrian Adkins (see above) Additional members (Board nominees): Consultants: Superintendent Heecheon Jeon Presidents of the Iowa U.M. Colleges, or designate Representatives from the four Wesley Foundations


2326.10 BOARD OF LAITY (Agency) Chairperson and Conference Lay Leader: 2015/2020 Margaret Borgen (12 Cen) Associate Lay Leaders: 2020 Marsha Gerot, Angela Hansen-Abbas Secretary: Financial Sec: Jeff Anderson (NC) Director of Lay Servant Ministries: 2014 Colleen Petaros (EC) Chair, School for Lay Ministry: 2017 Marsha Gerot (SE) District Lay Leaders: Angela Hansen-Abbas 15/19 (Cen) Dan Corrow 13/17 (NC) Duane Kruckenburg 20 (NC) Michael Petkewec 16/20 (EC) Cal Nicklay 19 (NE) Ann Trimble-Ray 20 (NW) Janice Bolger 16/20 (SC) Jacob Yochum 18 (SE) Scott & Karen Benton 13/17 (SW) Young Adult: Youth: Ex officio: Marilyn Lancaster 10> (Board elected 2018) President, Conf. United Methodist Women: Lynn Calvert 17 (EC) President, Conf. United Methodist Men: Scott Knudsen 17 (NE) Chairperson, CCYM: Representative from UM Young Adults: Representative from Heifer International: John H. Brockschink 99 Representative Mission Ingathering: Dan Houston, Harvey & May Davis Coordinator of Scouting and other youth-serving ministries (named by UMM) Consultant: Director Lanette Plambeck 2330.10 BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY (Agency) Chairperson: 2019 Chad Jennings Chair-elect: Secretary: 2012/2016 Alexis Johnson Financial Sec: 2014 Andrea Kraushaar Registrar: 2014 Lisa Steel Dean of Licensing: 2020 Jonathan Bailey Conference Relations: 2016 Gary Armstrong, 2016 Dennis Tevis Education: 2016 Phil Webb Support & Accountability: 2012/2016 LaTonya Calderon Examinations: 2014 Kerrin Kirkpatrick, 2019 Tim Bonney CARE (Candidacy, Advising Mentoring, RIM, Encouraging Recruitment): RIM 2020 Alexis Johnson, Candidacy; 2016 Mara Bailey, Mentoring, 2018 Deb Parkison Chair, Order of Deacons: 2012/2016 Christine Humrichouse Co-Chairs, Order of Elders: 2019 Eric Schubert; 2018 Sean McRoberts Co-Chairs, Fellowship of Associate Members/Local Pastors: 2008/2012/2016 Jodi Rushing; 2017 Michael D. Stevens Assistant to the Bishop: Harlan Gillespie Cabinet Representatives: 2018 Paul Wilcox, 2020 Heecheon Jeon *Members, quadrennial term: (nominated by the Bishop) (members eligible to serve up to 12 years) 3rd term (serving in their 3rd extended quadrennial term) Gary Armstrong 08/12/16 Scott Keele Kober 08/12/16 Jane Moen 08/12/16 Kimberly Bowles 08/12/17 LaTonya Calderon 10/14/18 Christine Humrichouse 11/15/19 Anne Lippincott 11/15/19 Darwin Moore 11/15/19 Dan Wiebesiek 11/15/19 2nd term (serving in their 2nd extended quadrennial term)

Judy Eilders 12/16 Chad Jennings 12/16 Alexis Johnson 12/16 Kerrin Kirkpatrick 12/16 Andrea Kraushaar 12/16 Steve Williams 12/16 Eric Guy 13/17 Ann Herteen 13/17 Lee Schott 13/17 Phil Webb 13/17 Sean McRoberts 14/18 Dennis Tevis 14/18 Mara Bailey 15/19

1st term (serving in their 1st extended quadrennial term) Timothy Bonney 16 Leila Disburg 16 Amy Johnson 16 Deb Parkison 16 Jacqueline Thompson 16 Melissa Warren 16 Andrew Bardole 17 Marjorie (Missy) Brown 17 Gerry Kennedy 17 Jeffrey Kodis 17 Barb Mather 17 Jon Moss 17 Andrea Severson 17 Nan Smith 17 Michael D. Stevens 17 Diane Wasson Eberhart 17 Anita Bane 18 Rick Burns18 Candraeah Carey 18 Jeff Dadisman 18 Chris Ebbers 18 Joy Mitchell 18 Eric Sayonkon 18 Kwang Seok Song 18


Peggy Smith 18 Lynn Calvert 19 Irene DeMaris 19 Lindsay Drake 19 Matt German 19 Ann Grimm 19 Nancy Hanaman 19 Mike Janes 19 Anita Johnson 19 Nate Nims 19 Edgar Solis Romero 19 John Rothlisberger 19 Chris St Clair 19 Judy Wadding 19 Robin Wissink 19 Eric Schubert 20 Ex-officio: Jodi Rushing, Paul Wilcox Grants, Scholarships, Loans: 2014 Lisa Steel Continuing Education Grants: 2340.10 COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY Currently inactive 2350.10 CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES Currently inactive 2360.10 YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL Currently inactive 2370.05 COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN UNITY AND INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS (Agency) Chairperson: 2020 A. Leslie Green (NC) Vice Chair: Secretary/ Financial Sec: *Members, four-year term: Ruth Jackson 16/20 (Cen) Sheri Andersen 18 (EC) A. Leslie Green 16/20 (NC) Mike Jager 18 (NE) Janet Everett 20 (SE) Youth: Ex Officio Members: Ecumenical Partner: UMW Representative to Church Women United: Sue Hattel 17 (EC)

2380.00 ADVOCACY COMMISSIONS

2381.05 COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE (Agency) Chairperson: 2020 Wayne Steen Vice-Chairperson: Secretary: Treasurer: 2018 Linda Colorado *Members, four-year term: Linda Colorado 18 (Cen) Olympia Marcos 20 (NC) Hyeunmee Kang 15/19 (NE) Okitakoyi Michel Lundula 17 (NW) Jihoon Lee 20 (SC) (EC) (SE) (SW) Youth Member: Alicia Mendoza 17 (SC Young Adult: Ethnic Caucus Representatives African-American Advocate: Asian Advocate: Gideon Gallo 16 Filipino Advocate: Linda Colorado 16 Latino/Hispanic Advocate: Enna Antunez 18 Korean Advocate: Byung-Hwoon Lee 18 Native American Advocate: Ecumenical Partners: African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME): African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AMEZ): Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME): Consultant: Director Lanette Plambeck 2382.05 COMMISSION ON STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN (Agency) Chair: 2017/2020 Alex Bruening Secretary: Treasurer: *Members, four-year term: Dave Beane 14/18 (Cen) Paul Evans 20 (NE) Mackenzie Carlson 20 (NW) Sue Clausen 17 (SC) Amber Jerson int 20 (SE) LeAnn Robine 18 (SW) Youth: Hailey Edwards 20 (SW)


Young Adult: Rachael Hollingsworth 16/20 (Cen) At Large: Alex Bruening 16/20 (NE) Board nominees: Millie Kehrli 17 (Cen) Cindy Hickman 20 (Cen) Ex Officio: Lay Woman named by the Conference UMW: Olivia Pleggenkuhle 17 (NE) Lauren Wise Loonsfoot 12/16 (1 year- 2020-2021) Consultant(s): Director Lanette Plambeck 2383.00 COMMISSION IN MINISTRY WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Agency) Chairperson: 2016/20 Linda Von Fumetti (13 EC) Vice-Chair : Secretary: *Members, four-year term: Melinda Cree Anthony 19 (Cen) Don Von Fumetti 15/19 (EC) Ellen Weaver 13/17 (NC) Luann Benge 20 (NW) Diane Olson-Schroeder 16/20 (SC) Kathleen A. Moore 18 (SE) Robyn Plocher 20 (SW) Youth Member:

Advocates of persons with disabilities: Hana Krommenhoek 17 (NW), Leila Blackburn 19 (NC)

2400.00 CONFERENCE LAY ORGANIZATIONS 2410.00 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN President: 2017/19 Lynn Calvert (EC) Co Vice-presidents:2018/2020 Barbara Trulson (NC) & Myra Bowman (NC) Secretary: 2019 Janet Youngbluth Treasurer: 2020 Connie Derby Dicks (Cen) Mission Coordinators: Education & Interpretation: 2017/19 Mary Fredericksen (EC) Membership Nurture & Outreach: Katie Sabourin 20 (EC) Social Action: 2019 Deb Streff (EC) Spiritual Growth: Sue Ritts 20 (NW) Communications Coordinator: 2018/20 Kristine Rodney (EC) Secretary of Program Resources: 2017/19 Mary Taeger (SE) Chairperson, Committee on Nominations: Sandy Oswald (SC)

Nominating Committee: Dee Ann Wilson (Cen), Bobby Jo Paige (NE), Sheri Watson (SW), Helen Pollock District Presidents: Nancy Stockdale 17/19 (Cen) Julie Nelson 19 (NW) Barb Oakland 17/19 (EC) Penny Warren 19 (SC) Jean Sheets 17/19 (NC) Connie Nealy 19 (EC) Becky Ullom 18 (NE) Cherie Miner 20 (SW) Consultant: Conference staff member by request 2420.00 UNITED METHODIST MEN President: 2017 Scott Knudtson (NE) 1st Vice-President: 2017 Brian Cressy (Cen) Secretary: Jim Smith 13 (SC) Treasurer: 2017 Norman Veldhuizen (Cen) Prayer Advocate: Jim Smith (SC) Self Help Liaison: Dennis Preslicka 04 (EC) Hunger Relief Advocate: Art Kistler 00 (EC) Past President: Norman Veldhuizen Ex-Officio: Bishop Laurie Haller Conference Lay Leader Margaret Borgen Dan Houston District Presidents: Cen Norman Veldhuizen 07 NE Scott Knudtson 07 SC Jim Smith 15 SW (co-coordinators) – George Volz 15, Joe Riddle 15


COVENANT ORGANIZATIONS 2420.00 WESLEY FOUNDATIONS Iowa State University, Ames Chair: Steve Williams Vice Chair: Chris Giuffre Treasurer: Jason Janssen Secretary: Priscilla Joel Board Members: 2021: Priscilla Joel, Chris Giuffre, Orville Berbano 2022: Nikki Ross Bishop, Audrey Fyock, Jordan Derhammer 2020-2023: Ryan Risdal, Tammy Blakeley, Michael Litscher Ex Officio: Associate Pastor: Jen Hibben: CUMC/WF Director of Development: David Orth; Assistant in University Student Ministries: Lauren Loonsfoot, CUMC/WF Senior Pastor: Mary Lautzenhiser Bellon; Conference Superintendent: Heecheon Jeon; Conference Board of Higher Education representative: Jordan Derhammer, Advisor, ISU Student Organizations: Mitch Hoyer University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls Chairperson: Kristina Kofoot Vice Chair: Abbylynn Helgevold Secretary: Alan Heisterkamp Ex-Officio Treasurer: Lee Nicholas Assistant Treasurer: Robin Cooper Board Members: Class of 2020-21: Robin Cooper, Scott Keele Kober, Alan Heisterkamp, Athena-Sade’ Whiteside, Taylor Vessel Class of 2021-22: AbbyLynn Helgevold, John Rothlisberger, Trevor Hendrickson, Alexis Holmes, Drew Waseskuk Class of 2022-23: Kristina Kofoot, Stephanie Arensdorf, Julie DeSloover, Gary Deaver Student Board Members: Albie Nichol, Jonathan Green, Bekah Bass Ex-officio: Director: David Glenn-Burns; Conference Superintendent: Paul Wilcox Drake University, Des Moines Chairperson: Eric Guy Accountant: Michael Boston Secretary: Shari Miller Treasurer: Fred Lockard Board Members: Community Members: Fred Lockard, Margaret Borgen; University Member: _________________ Director: Ted Lyddon Hatten Ex-officio: Conference Superintendent Heecheon Jeon University of Iowa, Iowa City Chair: Jacob Simpson Vice Chair: Chris Cheatum Secretary: Laura Feldman Student member for 2020- 21: TBD Board Members: 2021: Jacob Simpson, Linda Butler, Chris Cheatum, 2022: Laura Felleman, Leigh Brown 2023: Truman Jordan, Tabitha Wiggins, Betty Stiefel Ex-officio: Co-Directors, Business Manager, Conference Superintendent 2430.00 IOWA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION President: Lesa Moose President-elect: Vice President: Secretary: Michael Orthel Treasurer: Jacqueline Thompson Directors:(elected by the Membership of the Foundation at Annual Conference) Class of 2021: Tom Bates 13, Lesa Moose 13, Michael Orthel 17 Class of 2022: Janet Griffith 14, Steven Hebert 14, Dan Corrow 18, Brenda Stephany 18 Class of 2023: Pete Putney 19, Mark Morehouse 19 Class of 2024: Pat Gorkow 20, Blair Templeton 20 Ex Officio with vote: Bishop of the Iowa Annual Conference: Laurie Haller Conference Treasurer: Margaret Biggs Conference Chancellor: John Moorlach, Esq. Cabinet Representative: Ron Carlson Staff: Katharine Yarnell, Executive Director Alyssa Mills, Director of Accounting Sarah Adams, Communications and Office Coordinator Cassie Parks, Accounting & Loan Specialist


2500.00 HEALTH & WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE (per Par. 2517, 2016 Book of Discipline of the UM Church) Hillcrest Family Services, Board of Trustees Chair: Ali Fuller

Vice Chair: Dave Hartig Treasurer: Tammy McClain

Ex Officio: Bishop Laurie Haller Elona Street-Stewart, Synod of Lakes & Prairies President/CEO: Mike Fidgeon Chief Financial Officer/CFO: Michael Luedtke Chief Compliance Officer: Francie Tuescher Chief Development and Strategic Planning Officer: John Bellini Vice President of Community-based Services: Joey Crowley Vice President of Human Resources: Chelsea Greene Vice President of Behavioral Health Services: Carrie Merrick Chaplain: Daniel Emmert

2650.30 DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS District Church Location and Building (elected by the Annual Conference – 3-year terms) Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Robert Ward, Erica Shannon Stueve Class of 2022: Steven Gray, Julie McLean Class of 2023: Doug Amis, Mike Powers Trustees Representative: Dave Dovenspike 18 Disabilities Representative: Melinda Cree Anthony 19 Consultant: Dave Hickman East Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Karmen Jamison, Charles Thomas, Don McCoonel Class of 2022: Guillermo Bongolan Class of 2023: Chuck Gardner, Russ Husted, Richard Pankey Trustees Representative: Marcia Young 14/18 Disabilities Representative: Linda Von Fumetti 14 North Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Jeff Dighton, Duane Schultz, Mike Willer Class of 2022: Bruce Dykstra, Lynn Gardener, Jim Barnett Class of 2023: Doug Harding, Allyn Waddingham, Randy Fiscus, Miles Butler Lay Leader: Dan Corrow, Duane Kruckenberg (Dist team) Trustees Representatives: Blanche Bosteder 13/17; Mike Carey 19 Disabilities Representative: Ellen Weaver 17 Northeast District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Craig Clark, Mark Howard Class of 2022: Sue Moser, Duane Pleggenkuhle Class of 2023: Greg Cooper, Paul Lentfer, Don McWilliams, Cletus Moser, David Koester Trustees Representative: Joan Elaine Fallon Disabilities Representative: Northwest District: Superintendent Class of 2021: John Weber Class of 2022: Class of 2023: Lonnie Hohl Trustees Representative: Don McClain (21) Disabilities Representative: Hana Krommenhoek (21) South Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Leroy Perkins Class of 2022: Raymond Doser, Pamela Kranzler Class of 2023: Walter (Jim) Ellis, JD Boatman Trustees Representative: Disabilities Representative: Diane Olson-Schroeder 16/20 Southeast District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Morse Burrington, Nancy Sutherland Class of 2022: Vincent Homan, Travis Hugunin Class of 2023: Jon Veldhuis-Kroeze Trustees Representative: Larry Marine 17 Disabilities Representative: Kathleen A. Moore 18


Southwest District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Jason Gutzmer Class of 2022: Randy Hickey, Marion Sindt Class of 2023: J.C. McCall, Bernie Bolton Trustees Representative: JC McCall 18 Disabilities Representative: Robyn Plocher 20 District Committee on Ordained Ministry * on Conference BoOM (approved by the Annual Conference) Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: *Chad Jennings, *Tim Bonney Class of 2022: Cynthia Hickman, *Barb Mather Class of 2023: *Jonathan Bailey, Linda Stueve Class of 2024: Bill Deskin, John Augspurger, Sherril Marske East Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Mike Ellson, Sherrie Ilg, Carol Crisman, Dave Sundberg, *Ann Grimm, Dick Grimm, Robert Brus Class of 2022: Ken Ferguson, Scott Meador, Michelle Williamson, Brody Tubaugh, *Darwin Moore, Dave Kruse, Annette Ruhs Kruse,

Jim Davis, Stephen Pudinski Class of 2023: *Jon Moss, Colleen Petaros, Dennis Mulford, Nancy Mulford Class of 2024: Diane Townsley North Central District: Superintendent Class of 2021: LaVonne Hoover, Karen Young, Brenda Hobson, Fred Lewis, Dave Peterson, Peggy Ellingson Class of 2022: *Leila Disburg, Jonathan Cooney, Cory Allard, Carol Niewald, Nicole Smith Class of 2023: *Judy Eilders, Leila Blackburn, *Gerald Kennedy Class of 2024: Jena Finch-Manchester, Lawrence Green, Wayne Woods Layleaders: Dan Corrow 13/17; Duane Kruckenberg Northeast District: Superintendent Class of 2021: Bobbie Jo Paige, Ollie Pleggenkuhle, *John Rothlisberger, *Deb Parkison Class of 2022: David Glenn-Burns, Alan Lerstrom, Richard Klinefelter, Wendi Gillan, Marilyn Bauch Class of 2023: Becky Heeren, *Scott Kober, *Rick Burns, Ann Donat, Class of 2024: Dan Ridnouer, Audrey Westendorf Northwest District: Superintendent Class of 2021: *Robin Wissink, *Marjorie (Missy) Brown, Karen Day Class of 2022: *Peggy Smith, *Dennis Tevis, Okitakoyi (Michel) Lundula, Emmanuel Naweji Class of 2023: Doresa Collogan, Roger Madden, Marilyn Berke, Vicki Fisher, Chris St. Clair Class of 2024: Karl Watkins, Paul Frederiksen, *Jane Moen, Robin Thomas, Ann Trimble-Ray (Lay Leader) South Central District: Superintendent District Lay Leader: Janice Bolger Class of 2021: *Amy Johnson Class of 2022: Tim Frasher, J.D. Boatman Class of 2023: Mel Ammon, Jason Larson, Ricky Baarda, Jim Morris Class of 2024: Steve Waterman, Don Richards, Jessica Rockhold Gaul, Chad Lierman, Dave Weesner, Dave Hobbs Southeast District: Superintendent Class of 2021: *Joy Mitchell Class of 2022: Shirley Textor, *Kwang Seok Song, Janet Bowen, Trevor Davis, *Anne Lippincott, Thomas Zeleny, David Bracht-Wagner Class of 2023: Melanie Greengo Class of 2024: Michael Druhl, Kathy Meacham, David Morris, Bruce Ursin, Joel Taube Southwest District: Superintendent Class of 2021: *Daniel Wiebesiek, Charles Parkhurst, Shannon Meister, Ed Gambs Class of 2022: Andy Rubenking, *Kimberly Bowles, Michael Slininger, Joyce Webb, Michael Agnew, Kathy Blake, *Andrew Bardole Class of 2023: Gary Maas, Jessica Jacobson, Dean McPherson Class of 2024: Shirley Hoffman-Will


V. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 177th SESSION OF THE IOWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CLERGY EXECUTIVE SESSION

Friday, June 5, 2020 Zoom Webinar

1. GATHERING MUSIC. Gathering music and practice votes. 2. OPENING LITURGY. Bishop Laurie Haller.

3. OPENING REMARKS. Rev. Chad Jennings opening remarks regarding technology and attendance.

4. RECOGNITION. Rev. Sean McRoberts, recognition of Full Membership ordination anniversaries.

5. PRAYER. Rev. Eric Schubert led unison prayer in appreciation for ordination anniversaries.

6. PRACTICE VOTE. Rev. Chad Jennings led the session through a practice vote.

7. CALL TO ORDER. Bishop Laurie Haller called the session to order.

8. PURPOSE OF CLERGY SESSION. Rev. Chad Jennings, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry.

9. VOTING RIGHTS MOTION. Rev. Chad Jennings moved the enabling motions.

In accordance with Paragraphs 604.1 and 605.7 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, Rev. Chad Jennings moved the following enabling motions to allow the 2020 Clergy Session/Executive Session to do the business of this body via a Zoom webinar platform with votes taken on the VVoter system. The bar of the Clergy Session will be set by the registration process and attendance on the Zoom webinar platform and the VVoter system; the bar of the clergy executive session will be those present on this Zoom Webinar with the following understanding: voting privileges for the 2020 Clergy Session are as follows: Clergy in full connection – both elders and deacons – may vote. (¶602.1a) Provisional members may not vote at clergy session. (¶327.2, 602.1b) Those associate members and local pastors who serve on the Board of Ordained Ministry do have the privilege of vote in the clergy session. (¶602.1.c,d) Other associate members and local pastors may not vote. (LP: ¶316.6; AM ¶321.1) In addition, lay members of the Board of Ordained Ministry may vote on the business of this clergy session. (¶602.6, 605.7) Voting shall be done by the VVoter electronic system, for which each eligible clergy person has received a unique identifier. Only persons using their voter-unique identifier will be permitted to vote. The voter-unique identifier relies on the technology of the digital platform process and will not be independently monitored by human eyes unless a proper challenge is made to the qualifications of a given voter and this challenge is recognized by the presiding officer.

Seconded and adopted.

10. MOTION. Rev. Chad Jennings moved, in accordance with ¶605.7 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, the following persons be given permission to be present at the clergy session with voice but no vote: Director of Ministerial Services Lisa Steel; Bishop Haller’s Executive Secretary Diane Brockmeyer; Executive Secretary to the Cabinet Wendy Lubkeman; Conference Secretary Nitza Dovenspike; Conference Chancellor John Moorlach; Rev. Gary Haller, pastors of other denominations who are serving under appointment in the Iowa Annual Conference; and Diaconal Ministers of the Iowa Annual Conference; and those helping with technology Liz Winders, Alex Stambaugh, Courtney Levin, Felicia Coe, Roland Minshall, Mark Fite and other Option Technologies staff. Seconded and adopted.

11. EXAMINATION REPORT. Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick, Co-chair, Examination team, Board of Ordained Ministry. 11.1. Rev Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick moved the election of Associated Members (BAC #27) and provisional member candidates

(BAC #28).

11.2. Candidates were introduced, then greeted and examined by the Bishop.

11.3. All associate and provisional members were elected, welcomed into the body, and prayed for by the Bishop.


12. EXAMINATION REPORT. Rev. Scott Keele Kober moved the election of those recommended for election to full membership and for ordination as elder in full connection (BAC #32, 34). 12.1. Candidates were introduced and examined by the Bishop.

12.2. All were elected, welcomed into the body and membership in the annual conference, and prayed for by the Bishop.

13. REPORT. Rev. Timothy Bonney reported those who are continued as provisional members (BAC #29). Approved.

14. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of elders retiring (Business of Annual Conference (BAC #53). Approved.

15. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of Associate Members retiring (BAC #54). Approved.

16. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of a pastor from another conference who has been faithfully serving in Iowa.

17. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of Local Pastors retiring (BAC #56).

18. APPOINTMENTS IN LESS THAN FULLTIME (BAC #72.a; BAC #72.b). Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis. Approved by 2/3 votes.

19. APPOINTMENTS OF INTERIM PASTORS under the provisions of ¶338.3 (BAC #73). Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis. 20. APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER VALID MINISTRIES. (BAC #76c) shared by Dr. Rev. Dennis Tevis. Approved by 2/3 votes.

21. CELEBRATING the lives of ministers who have died this year shared along with other denomination pastors and Certified Lay Ministers

(BAC #48 & 67). Shared by Rev. Jodi Rushing. Prayer by Bishop Laurie Haller.

22. OFFERING. Offering for the Clergy Sustentation Fund. Rev. Terra Amudson introduced the offering.

23. BREAK.

24. APPOINTIVE CABINET REPORT (BAC #17). Rev. Terra Amudson, Dean of the Appointive Cabinet.

25. CONSTITUTING COMMITTEES. 25.1. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie moved election of the Administrative Review Committee (BAC #18.a). Elected.

25.2. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie reported on the members of the Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry

(BAC #18.b).

25.3. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie reported on the members of the Committee on Investigation (BAC #18.c). 26. REGISTRAR’S REPORT. Lisa Steel, Director of Ministerial Services, reported those who are certified candidates for ministry

(BAC #19.a., b., c.). 27. The Registrar reported those who have completed the studies for license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now

appointed (BAC #20). Approved

28. The Registrar presented those approved and appointed as full-time local pastors (BAC #21.a). Approved.

29. The Registrar presented those approved and appointed as part-time local pastors (BAC #21.b). Approved. 30. The Registrar reported those discontinued as local pastors (BAC #22). 31. RECOGNITION. New graduates of the Course of Study were introduced by the Registrar. Bishop Laurie Haller led a unison prayer. 32. The Registrar reported on those from other annual conferences and Methodist denominations (BAC # 24).

33. The Registrar reported those clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations who have been approved to serve

appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Iowa Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (BAC #25). Approved.

34. The Registrar presented the one who is an affiliate member (BAC #26.b). Approved.


35. CONFERENCE RELATIONS TEAM REPORT. Rev. Dr. Gary Armstrong, Co-chair, Conference Relations Committee, Board of Ordained Ministry.

35.1. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported a transfer from other annual conference (BAC #38). Approved. 35.2. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on withdrawal to unite with another denomination (BAC #46a). Approved. 35.3. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on withdrawal from ministerial office (BAC #46b). Approved. 35.4. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on withdrawal under complaints or charges (BAC #46c). 35.5. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on Ordained Elders & Deacons under appointment in other Annual Conferences (BAC #49).

36. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Rev. Dr. Gary Armstrong, Co-chair, Conference Relations Committee, Board of Ordained Ministry.

36.1. Rev. Dr Gary Armstrong reported on all of those on voluntary personal leave for less than five years (BAC #50.a.1). Approved.

36.2. Rev. Dr Gary Armstrong moved those on voluntary family leave for less than five years (BAC #50.a.3). Approved.

36.3. Rev. Dr Gary Armstrong reported on those on transitional leave (BAC #50.a.5).

36.4. Rev. Dr. Armstrong moved those granted medical leave (BAC #52). Approved

37. CLOSING LITURGY AND DISMISSAL. Bishop Laurie Haller.

Memorial Service Pre-recorded and presented on June 20, 2020

1. SERVICE OF REMEMBERING. Worship leaders: Preacher Rev. Terra Amundson. Liturgists: Rev. Fred Bryson, Rev. Jessica Jacobson,

Rev. William Deskin, Alison McElroy, Rhonda Hampton, Rev. Lewis Flanigan, Rev. Jordan Derhammer, Rev. Trevor Vaughn, Nitza Dovenspike, Rev. Paul Burrows. Music: Aaron Warner. Editing: Chris Congdon.

2. SCRIPTURE. 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

3. SERMON. “Witnessing Hope”. Rev. Terra Amundson

4. ACT OF REMEMBRANCE & READING OF NAMES by Nitza Dovenspike CLERGY: Myron W. Brockmeyer, Dora D. Campbell, Donald L. Carver, Neil H. Cross, Richard S. Dee, Barbara J. Dinnen, Patricia M. Eastman, Dorothy Joan Erbe, Pamela J. Flanigan, Robert G. Farr, Louie Q. Gallo, Egon W. Gerdes, Scott C. Hall, Raymond G. Hampton, Ronald J. Johannsen, Dean J. Kelly, Zona L. Lautt, Elsa F. Lawry, James E. Lawton, Karen E. Merrill, Paul L. Miller, Diane K. Mitchell, Dale A. Reisner, Tim Schoepf, David L. Schuldt, Alberta Joyce Smith, Russell C. Striffler, William C. Trembly SPOUSES: Beverly J. Andrews, Lucile M. Dellit, Anna Marie Deskin, Yvonne E. Gray, Phyllis J. Hall, Ruth E. Hawhee, Judy C. Hembry, Harriet D. Henry, Fern L. Herbst, Pearl Joan Kinrade, Marsha D. Koughn, Ruth H. Larson, Wilma M. Lord, Marjorie A. Moore, Anna B. Pierce, Arline R. Rugger, Irene Marie Schneck, Wayne E. St. Clair, Jean C. Stenberg, Jeanette Stiles BISHOP’S SPOUSES: Virginia Clymer & Marie S. Webb CHURCHES: Huntington United Methodist Church, Lester, Seeds of Faith United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion (Blakesburg) United Methodist Church, Noble United Methodist Church

Retirement Celebration Pre-recorded and presented on June 27, 2020

1. RETIREMENT SERVICE. Worship leaders: Preacher Rev. David Crow. Liturgists: Rev. Mike Janes, Nitza Dovenspike, Rev. Sherrie Ilg. Music: Aaron Warner. Editing: Chris Congdon

2. SCRIPTURE. Matthew 28:19-20

3. SERMON. “Not About You”. Rev. David Crow.

4. READING OF THE RETIREMENT NAMES by Nitza Dovenspike Martha C. Anderson, David L. Barrett, Frederick W. Bryson, Paul I. Burrow, David W. Crow, Kim Austin Crummer, John P. Dodds, Christopher E. Ebbers, Michael D. Ellson, Jeffrey L. Flagg, Mary K. Green, Frederick C. Hawkins, Mark D. Heath, Karen S. Hoff, Vincent D. Homan, Donna Hughes, Beverly J. Kester, Pamela J. Kranzler, Karen Marie Larson, Diane C. McClanahan, Gerald R. Miller, Crystal A. Oberheu, Dan L. Rogers, Annette K. Ruhs Kruse, David P. Schumann, Sue-Ellen G. Sherman, Kathleen J. Sides, Marvin D. Siems, Linda L. Stransky, Michael F. Townsley, John F. Tunnicliff, James R. Turner, Bruce E. Wittern, Stephen W. Pudinski


Ordering of Ministry Worship Service Saturday, July 11, 2020

First UMC, Cedar Falls, Iowa

1. Ordering of Ministry Worship Service. Worship leaders: Bishop Laurie Haller; Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie; Conference Board of Ordained Ministry Chair Rev. Chad Jennings; Chair of Fellowship of Associate Members Rev. Jodi Rushing; Superintendents.

2. OPENING HYMN.

3. SCRIPTURE. Acts 8:26-40, read by Bishop Laurie Haller. 4. MESSAGE. “What’s to Prevent Us?”, Bishop Laurie Haller.

5. COMMISSIONING as Provisional Elders: Keith Orland Pitts, Melinda Sue Stonebraker, Melody June Williams.

6. COMMISSIONING as Provisional Deacon: Patrick Henry Mulloy.

7. ORDINATION as elders: Elizabeth Ann Bell, Courtney Renee Dake, Lisa Donita Schroeder, Derrick Festus Nii Okai Okine, Benjamin Alan

Wedeking.

8. RECOGNITION of Associate Member: Jennifer Lynne Seylar.

9. RECOGNITION of Course of Study Graduates: Christy Lynn Ehrle, Neil Everett Hofer, Mark W. Morehouse. 10. HOLY COMMUNION.

11. CLOSING HYMN.

Ordering of Ministry Worship Service Saturday, July 25, 2020

Broadway United Methodist Church, Council Bluffs, Iowa

1. Ordering of Ministry Worship Service. Worship leaders: Bishop Laurie Haller; Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie; Conference Board of Ordained Ministry Chair Rev. Chad Jennings; Superintendents.

2. SCRIPTURE. Acts 8:26-40, read by Bishop Laurie Haller. 3. MESSAGE. “What’s To Prevent Us?”, Bishop Laurie Haller.

4. COMMISSIONING for the office of Deaconess and Home Missioner. Rebecca Lazarte Tabelisma.

5. COMMISSIONING as provisional elders: Danielle Marie Musselman, Catherine Amanda Stokes.

6. ORDINATION as elder: Elad Shapira.

7. RECOGNITION of Transfer of Membership. Nathanael Tabelisma.

8. RECOGNITION of Associate Member. Douglas Lee Amis.

9. RECOGNITION of Course of Study Graduates. Kim Annette Dewey, Steven Glen Swenson, 10. HOLY COMMUNION

11. CLOSING HYMN


Legislative Session Saturday Morning - July 18, 2020

Zoom Webinar

1. WELCOME. Bishop Laurie Haller.

2. OPENING WORSHIP. Liturgists: Rev. Ron Carlson, Rev. Melissa Drake, Rev. Dr. Jaye Johnson.

3. CALL TO ORDER. Bishop Laurie Haller called the 177th Session of the Iowa Annual Conference at 9:15 a.m.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary gave instructions on the voting process with the electronic voting technology followed by practice votes.

5. DATES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary, announced dates for annual conferences: June 4-6, 2021 and June 3-5, 2022, in Des Moines, with specific site to be determined.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary, gave instructions on the use of Zoom webinar and email during the legislative session.

7. ENABLING MOTION. Rev. Brian Oliver, Chair of Business and Agenda, moved the organization of annual conference.

1. That the working agenda for the 2020 session of the Iowa Annual Conference be the agenda which most recently has been made available electronically to members of this annual conference session. 2. That the bar of the Annual Conference session will be set by the registration process and attendance on the Zoom webinar platform and the VVoter system, the bar shall include all Clergy Members and all duly elected or appointed Lay Members or their properly seated alternates. a. Voting shall be done by the VVoter electronic system, for which each eligible member has received a unique identifier. Only persons using their voter-unique identifier will be permitted to vote. b. The voter-unique identifier relies on the technology of the digital platform process and will not be independently monitored by human eyes unless a proper challenge is made to the qualifications of a given voter and this challenge is recognized by the presiding officer. 3. That the following persons be allowed to be in attendance during the Session: Those in The 2016 Book of Discipline ¶32; persons occupying the following positions with voice and no vote: Rev Gary Haller, Bishop Deborah Kiesey, clergy from other denominations serving in the Iowa Conference, staff of the United Methodist Foundation, and those persons outlined in The 2016 Book of Discipline ¶¶602.9 and 602.10; to the persons occupying the following positions with no voice and no vote: Conference staff from: the Episcopal Office, Administrative Services, Communications, Partner District offices, Connectional Ministries, Brad Kiesey, those assisting with the operations of the Zoom Webinar and VVoter technology, and others with approval of the Assistant to the Bishop or the Business and Agenda Chair, unless already outlined by our Rule of Order 1060.10.

Adopted.

8. MOTION. Rev. Brian Oliver moved the suspension of Rule 1040.20 to limit debate on all matters to two speeches for and two speeches against with a time limit of two minutes for each speech. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

9. MOTION. Rev. Brian Oliver moved the suspension of Rules 1020.25 and 1020.30 and adoption of the following: “At the conclusion of all business published in PCM and Agenda, other items for consideration may arise from the floor if time permits. (Rule 1020.15) However, the presiding officer may rule any item out of order which the presiding officer deems unnecessary, after due consultation, to the continued functioning of the Annual Conference until the next Session.”. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

10. PRESENTATION. Rev. Cephas Davis on behalf of the Iowa United Methodist Church Black Ministers Caucus.

11. BREAK.

12. PRAYER. Rev. LaTonya Calderon.

13. TREASURER’S AND CFA REPORT. Conference Treasurer, Maggie Biggs and Rev. Jon Disburg, Chair of Conference Finance and

Administration reported on the current church membership and financial reality.

14. MOTION. Lanny Hillyard, chair of the Conference Nominations Coordinating Committee, moved the suspension of Rule of Order 1015.35 (1) in order to allow for action on the Nominations Final Report during our one-day legislative session. This rule requires a 24-hour period in which to make nominations after the initial Nominations Report. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

15. NOMINATIONS Coordinating Committee report. Lanny Hillyard, presented the 2020 Annual Conference Ballot and opportunities for

service.


16. MOTION. Rev. David Peterson moved to recess the 2020 Session of the Iowa Annual Conference to convene the Board of Pensions. Adopted.

17. BOARD OF PENSION REPORT. Rev. David Peterson, Chairperson of Board of Pensions. 18. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. Rev. David Peterson moved Action Item# 601. Adopted. 19. MOTION. Rev. David Peterson moved to adjourn the Board of Pension session and reconvene 2020 Iowa Annual Conference. Adopted.

20. BREAK.

21. PRAYER. Diana Sagastizado.

22. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson moved to recess the Iowa Annual Conference session to allow the Iowa United Methodist

Foundation to hold its annual meeting. At the conclusion of business of the Foundation, the Annual Conference will reconvene. Adopted.

23. FOUNDATION. Foundation report by Rev. Dr. Katharine Yarnell. New board members elected were Pat Gorkow and Blair Templeton. Board members and Foundation staff were acknowledged. Field Staff members were also introduced. Foundation report approved. Foundation meeting adjourned.

24. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle moved to suspend Rule of Order 1020.15 for the consideration of Action Item 701 only. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

25. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle moved action item 701. Reduce the number of districts serving the churches of the Iowa Annual Conference from eight (8) to five (5). The reduction in districts will take effect July 1, 2021. Adopted.

26. ACTION CALENDAR. Diana Sagastizado legislative leader for section 1. 26.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 101 as Action Calendar #1A.

Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

27. ACTION CALENDAR. Diana Sagastizado legislative leader for section 1. 27.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 102, 103, 104, 105 as Action Calendar #1B. 27.2. Rev. Katie Dawson moved to remove Action Item 102 from action calendar for purpose of discussion. Adopted. 27.3. Rev. Cory Allard moved to remove Action Item 103 from the action calendar for purpose of discussion. Adopted. 27.4. Rev. Michael Bicklen moved to remove Action Item 105 from the action calendar for the purpose of amendment. Adopted. 27.5. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 104 as Action Calendar #1B. Adopted.

28. BREAK.

29. PRAYER. Rev. Chad Jennings.

30. ACTION CALENDAR. Diana Sagastizado legislative leader for section 2.

30.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 as Action Calendar #2. 30.2. Rev. Brian Carter moved to remove Action Item 205 from action calendar for purpose of discussion.

Adopted. 30.3. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson moved to remove Action Item 208 from action calendar for the purpose of amendment.

Adopted 30.4. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212 as Action Calendar #2.

Adopted

31. ACTION CALENDAR. Rev. LaTonya Calderon legislative leader for section 3. 31.1. Rev. LaTonya Calderon moved Action Items 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306 as Action Calendar #3.

Adopted

32. ACTION CALENDAR. Rev. LaTonya Calderon legislative leader for section 4. 32.1. LaTonya Calderon moved Action Items 401, 402, 403, 405 as Action Calendar #4.

Adopted

33. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. 33.1. Diana Sagastizado moved action item 102.


33.2. MOTION. Rev. Katie Dawson moved to amend action item 102 to read: Incoming chairs may invite the outgoing chair (or other former member of the group) to serve the agency in an ex-officio (voice but no vote) capacity for one year following the outgoing chair’s departure from the agency. Adopted.

33.3. Vote on Action Item 102 as amended. Adopted.

34. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. 34.1. Diana Sagastizado moved action item 103.

Failed.

35. BREAK

36. PRAYER. Angela Hansen-Abbas.

37. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. 37.1. Diana Sagastizado moved action item 105. 37.2. MOTION TO AMEND. Rev. Mike Biklen moved to amend action item 105 to remove the deletion of final paragraph and restore it so

that it continues to read: "The Iowa Annual Conference, being a model of accountability for local congregations, shall pay its General Conference Apportionments in full. These apportionments shall be the first benevolent responsibility of the Annual Conference." Vote on Biklen amendment to action item 105. Failed

37.3. MOTION TO AMEND. Allan Allard moved to amend action item 105 to restore line 44 and 45 so the budget format will be presented showing the estimated uncollectible amount of apportionment.

37.4. MOTION. Rev. Brian Williams to call the question. Approved. 37.5. Vote on the Allard amendment to action item 105. Failed 37.6. Vote on action item 105. Adopted.

38. BREAK.

39. PRAYER. Rev. Dr. Heecheon Jeon.

40. AGENDA UPDATE. Chair of Business and Agenda, Brian Oliver.

41. LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

41.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Item 205. 41.2. Vote on action Item 205. Adopted.


42.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Item 208. 42.2. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson moved to amend Item 208 Line 45 to add 4) work in tandem with the Anti-Racism

Leadership Team so efforts will not be duplicated or supplanted. 42.3. Vote on the Thompson amendment. Adopted. 42.4. Vote on action item 208 as amended. Adopted.


43.1. Rev. LaTonya Calderon moved Action Item 404. 43.2. Vote on substitute action item 404. Adopted.

44. CLOSED CHURCHES.

44.1. Rev. Dr. Heecheon Jeon, District Superintendent of the Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of the Gilman United

Methodist Church. Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Gilman United Methodist Church

WHEREAS the Gilman United Methodist Church located in Marshall County was founded in 1898 and has a long and proud history; and

WHEREAS the church conference of the Gilman United Methodist Church voted on June 26, 2020, to close the church; and

WHEREAS the district superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended the closing of the Gilman United Methodist Church and transfer of membership to Laurel United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS the superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended that the property be sold.


WHEREAS the consent to close has been granted by the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and the district board of church location and building; and all proper Disciplinary requirements have been complied with;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Gilman United Methodist Church be closed effective July 1, 2020, and the property be transferred to the Trustees of Iowa Annual Conference.

Resolution Adopted.

44.2. Rev. Ron Carlson, District Superintendent North Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of Huntington United Methodist Church Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Huntington United Methodist Church

WHEREAS the Huntington Church located in Emmet County was founded in 1900 and has a long and proud history; and

WHEREAS the church conference of the Huntington United Methodist Church voted on August 11, 2019, to close the church; and

WHEREAS the district superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended the closing of the Huntington United Methodist Church and transfer of membership to Dolliver United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS the superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended that the property be sold.

WHEREAS the consent to close has been granted by the presiding bishop,

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