Document 20

Nominating Committee Report

233rd Diocesan Convention

February 1, 2017

Dear Fellow Members:

Following is the Nominating Committee Report for the 2017 Diocesan Convention. The nominees for each office in each category have been listed in random order and will appear in the same order on the convention ballot.

Many thanks to the following individuals who served on the Nominating Committee this year:

NAME CONVOCATION

The Rev. Terry L. Martin Atlantic

Ms. Deborah Kirk Atlantic

The Rev. Naomi M. Cressman, Dcn. Burlington

Mr. Ezell Jackson, Jr. Burlington

Vacant Camden

Mr. Paul Wolfgang Camden

The Rev. Jeffrey Roy Monmouth

Ms. Elizabeth Papp Monmouth

The Rev. Edmund W. Zelley Northern

Mr. Arthur G. Pedersen, II Northern

The Rev. Amy S. Cornell Trenton

Dr. Shawn Fay Trenton

The Rev. Susan R. Ironside Watchung

Ms. Rillette Hammond Watchung

Vacant Woodbury

Ms. Monica Mundy Woodbury

Special thanks to the many candidates who indicated their willingness to serve and to those who placed them in nomination.

Canon 5 provides for independently submitted nominations to be submitted to the Secretary of the Convention. Dead-line for such nominations is 45 days prior to the convention. After this time, nominations can be submitted from the convention floor; they must be presented at a microphone with a properly filled-out Nominating Slip (provided by the Secretary of Convention) and immediately submitted to the Secretary before further nominations are made (see Rules of Order V).

Respectfully,

Arthur G. Pedersen

Arthur W. Pedersen, Chair

A. Standing Committee (Vote by Orders)

1 Clergy Member, 4 -year term

Nominating Committee

233rd Convention of the Diocese of New Jersey

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Names with asterisks were put in nomination by the Nominating Committee and received by January 17.

2. Nominations can be submitted from the convention floor to the Secretary of Convention on the prescribed form

obtained from the Secretary of Convention. Nominations must be presented at a microphone.

*The Rev. Juan Monge-Santiago—All Saints’ Church, Lakewood

Fr. Juan’s experience includes: Diocesan Print Shop Administrator; Canon for Christian Stewardship and Congregational Development, Sub-Secretary of Diocesan Convention; Adviser at Episcopal Church Foundation-ECF, Spanish Webinar Moderator; Property Administrator of the Diocese of PR, responsi-ble for congregational properties and Diocesan Cntr. Currently serves as member of the Loan and Grant Committee, the Hispanic Commission of the Diocese of New Jersey and Priest in Charge at All Saints, Lakewood.

*The Rev. Arthur P. Powell—Holy Apostles’ Church, Yardville

The Rev. Arthur Powell’s entire life is grounded in prayer and relationship with God. Through prayer, discernment, listening and attentiveness he faces the choices, challenges and decisions that come before him. As a member of the Standing Committee he will faithfully assume his responsibilities, being attentive to the needs of the Diocese and The Episcopal Church. He has served the Diocese for over 30 years in several parishes and committees. He is rector of Holy Apostles’, Yardville.

B. Standing Committee (Vote by Orders)

1 Lay Member, 4-year term

*John Q. Angeline—St. David’s Church, Cranbury

As a member of The Episcopal Church, I humbly struggle with the power of prayer and faith. It is through my prayer and my faith that I believe I am quali-fied to assist any committee at the Diocesan level. I previously worked on the Diocesan Youth Council, plus held many parish-level positions. I am currently working on a Certificate of Theology and Ministry, which has further devel-oped my faith.

*The Rev. Justin A. Falciani—Christ Church, Somers Point

The Rev. Justin Falciani has been rector of Christ Church, Somers Point, for six and a half years. He has been elected to Diocesan Council and Disciplinary Board. At this time he is successfully presiding over a Parish Capital Campaign to expand ministries and outreach of Christ Church to the surrounding area. Rev. Falciani is also a member of the Ethics Committee of Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation in Galloway Township.

B. Standing Committee (Vote by Orders)

1 Lay Member, 4-year term, CONTINUED

*Kenneth Seda—All Saints’ Church, Lakewood

Kenneth has served as a youth minister and on the following boards: Mercer County United Way, Catholic Charities and All Saints Community Center. Current-ly he is President of the Puerto Rican Civic Association of Central New Jersey, Treasurer of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey, Co-chair of the Lake-wood Faith Based Emergency Management Team and Senior Warden, All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakewood.

C. Alternates to General Convention (Vote by Orders) 4 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

*The Rev. Daniel Scott Russell—Episcopal Campus Ministry at Rutgers

In his 15 years of ordained ministry in three dioceses, Fr. Scott Russell has served as chaplain, associate rector, and rector, being elected as chair of the Higher Ed Ministry Commission, and member of Executive Council, Commis-sion on Ministry, Budget and Finance, Social Justice Task Force, LGBTQ Inclu-sion, and Diocesan Council.

*The Rev. Joseph R. Parrish, Jr.—Retired

As an experienced chaplain sponsored by the Diocese of Ministering for 16 years with refugees at the Elizabeth Federal Immigration Detention Center, it is especially important this year to have a voice at the General Convention representing the way forward for refugees and migrants who came to the US with the hope for safety, security, and a better future.

*The Rev. Valerie A. Balling—St. Barnabas Church, Monmouth Junction

The Rev. Valerie Balling serves as Rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Mon-mouth Junction. She has been a Deputy to the General Convention from the dio-cese in 2012 and 2015, and both times was selected to serve on a Legislative Com-mittee. She wants to support the next deputation with her knowledge of the legis-lative process as well as have more time to experience the Convention. Valerie is honored to serve the diocese in this way.

*The Rev. W. Keith McCoy, Dcn.—St. John’s Church, Somerville

It would be an honor to serve this Diocese again as an alternate deputy, after serv-ing in 2006 and 2015. I bring many years of service in this diocese to this office, as well as several years on the national level for the diaconate. As a part of our dep-utation, I would promote the vision of servant ministry in all our discussions and decisions.

*Dr. Karen G. Bemis—Christ Church, New Brunswick

Karen Bemis was an Alternate Deputy to the 2012 Convention and a Deputy to the 2015 Convention. She has served on the vestry of All Saints Highland Park and Christ Church New Brunswick, on Diocesan Council, and on the Board of Mis-sions. She conducts research in volcanology, oceanography, and data visualiza-tion.

*Marcus A. Gales—Christ the King, Willingboro

Marcus is an active member of Christ the King in Willingboro. He has served on the Vestry. Marcus has served as a deputy to the Diocesan Convention. He served

as an alternate deputy to the General Convention. Marcus is currently serving on the Diocesan Council. He attended the Diocese's Anti-Racism workshop. Marcus is a member of the UBE and is serving on the Commission on Black Ministry. He is retired from the United States Air Force.

*Thomas Szczerba—Christ Church, Toms River

Thomas served as Alternate Deputy to GC2015 bringing a much needed Youth/Young Adult perspective to the Deputation. He graduated Rider University in 2016; is an active member of Diocesan Young Adult Council, and Youth Director at St. Uriel's, Sea Girt. He served on Diocesan Youth Council and many Christ Church ministries, often in leadership roles. He is currently in the discernment process for Priesthood. Thomas will serve effectively and faithfully as Alternate Deputy GC2018.

C. Alternates to General Convention (Vote by Orders) 4 Clergy Members, 3-year terms, CONTINUED

D. Alternates to General Convention (Vote by Orders)

4 Lay Members, 3-year terms

*Eileen Schilling—Christ Church, Toms River

Eileen Schilling has been a member of Christ Church, Toms River since 2007, where she is active in the choir, the vestry, and the Christ Church Café, which provides hot meals to the wider community. She has also served as a Youth Group Leader and an aco-lyte. She has served as a Diocesan Convention delegate or alternate for the past 6 or 7 years. She would be honored to serve as an alternate to General Convention.

*Barbara Okamoto Bach—St. Paul’s Church, Westfield

Barbie has been active in the diocese for more than 20 years, having served on the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Anti-Racism Commission and Team, and Envi-ronmental Commission as well as in national racial justice movements. She has been a LEM, vestry member, outreach coordinator, and more. Barbie is a lifelong 3rd-generation Episcopalian and former member of 4 dioceses.

*Donna Devlin—St. Peter’s Church, Freehold

Donna Devlin is a member of the Diocesan Stewardship Commission, the Animal Wel-

fare Committee, Diocesan Council, Major Chapter, and Chairperson of Ministry With

the Disabled and served as 1st alternate deputy to General Convention 2015. She is a

member of St. Peter's Church Freehold. She mentors EfM groups in Toms River and

NYC. She is the Director of Christian Education/Formation for Children's Ministries at

the Cathedral of St. John the Divine NYC.

*The Rev. Kathleen Murray—St. Mark’s Church, Keansburg

The Rev. Kathleen Murray is priest-in-charge at Saint Mark's, Keansburg. She is currently a member of the Diocesan Budget & Finance Committee and the Com- mittee for Older Adults. She is a graduate of the General Theological Seminary of The Episcopal Church and holds a master's degree in public administration from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. She has extensive experience with budgets, finance and administration.

*The Rev. Angelo S. Wildgoose—St. Mark’s Church, Plainfield

The Rev. Angelo S. Wildgoose, Rector of St. Mark’s, Plainfield, NJ. He has served as a priest in the world wide Anglican Communion and The Episcopal Church for over 17 years , and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. During his ministry he has served at the Diocesan level in different capacities, his most in Diocesan Council in Diocese of Pennsylvania. He feels called to continue in faithful service to God and His people in NJ.

E. Diocesan Council

3 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

D. Alternates to General Convention (Vote by Orders) 4 Lay Members, 3-year terms, CONTINUED

*Marcus A. Gales—Christ the King Church, Willingboro

Marcus is an active member of Christ the King in Willingboro. He has served on the Vestry. Marcus has served as a deputy to the Diocesan Convention. He served as an alternate deputy to the General Convention. Marcus is currently serving on the Dioc-esan Council. He attended the Diocese's Anti-Racism workshop. Marcus is a member of the UBE and is serving on the Commission on Black Ministry. He is retired from the United States Air Force

F. Diocesan Council

3 Lay Members, 3-year terms

*The Rev. Dr. William K. Ndishabandi—St. Augustine’s Church, Asbury Park

I bring to the Diocesan Council a personal history of experience as a former mem-ber of the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Bishops Task Force on: Educa-tion , Racism, and Overseas Mission Trip planning with an open critical mind. My participation on the Council is one way I share my experiences and answer the call for ministry.

E. Diocesan Council

3 Clergy Members, 3-year terms, CONTINUED

*John Q. Angeline—St. David’s Church, Cranbury

Currently, John is a member of St. David's Church in Cranbury. He is a member of the Altar Guild, a Eucharistic Minister, a lay reader, and a greeter. He is also a del-egate to this Convention. When elected, John is looking forward to serving as a member of this committee, as well as learning from the other committee mem-bers.

G. Cathedral Chapter

1 Clergy Member, 3-year term

2 Clergy Members, 2 year unexpired terms

*The Rev. Allan Brewster King—Trinity Church, Princeton

Long time priest in mission locations and in big city parishes, Fr. King understands the critical role which a Cathedral plays in the life of all the parishes and missions in its Diocese. The Cathedral is always also a parish church for its immediate neighbor-hood.

H. Cathedral Chapter

1 Lay Member, 3-year term

G. Cathedral Chapter

1 Clergy Member, 3-year term

2 Clergy Members, 2 year unexpired terms, CONTINUED

*Beth Binde—Christ Church, New Brunswick

Beth Binde has attended Christ Church New Brunswick since 2008. Shortly, she will complete a term on the vestry, serving as the Communications and Evangelism chair. She participates in the Way of St. Paul, Prayer Ministry and recently joined the Parish Choir.

*The Rev. Daniel Scott Russell— Episcopal Campus Ministries at Rutgers

In his 15 years of ordained ministry in three dioceses, Fr. Scott Russell has served as chaplain, associate rector, and rector, being elected as chair of the Higher Ed Ministry Commission, and member of Executive Council, Commission on Ministry, Budget and Finance, Social Justice Task Force, LGBTQ Inclusion, and Diocesan Council.

The Rev. Amy S. Cornell—Grace-St. Paul’s Church, Mercerville

The Rev. Amy Cornell was born and raised in the Diocese of New Jersey. Or-dained in 2012, she currently serves as Rector of Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church in Mercerville. She is currently serving on Cathedral Chapter and would like to continue this important work. Amy also serves as Dean of the Trenton Convoca-tion and is on the Congregational Development Commission.

I. Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation

2 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

1 Clergy Member, 1-year unexpired term

*The Rev. Eve Y. Chamberlain, Dcn.—St. John’s Church, Little Silver

A lifelong Episcopalian, Eve was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in the Diocese of New Jersey in 2015. Her sending parish was St. George’s, Rumson, NJ where she was an active member for more than 20 years. Eve serves as Deacon at St. John’s, and served on Diocesan Council, Lifelong Christian Formation and Millen-nium Development Goals. She is completing a term on the Standing Committee for Clerical Compensation and is part of the Diocesan Human Trafficking Task Force.

*The Rev. Joseph R. Parrish, Jr.—Retired

Father Parrish completed a one year term on the Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation and is seeking a second term. The committee has been very produc-tive this year, developing a sabbatical policy and compensation guidelines for supply clergy. Further work remains in developing enhancements for interim ministries, shared ministries, and extended part time ministries. As a recently retired priest with over thirty years’ experience in ordained ministry, Joe has a broad understand-ing of clergy needs.

I. Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation

2 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

1 Clergy Member, 1-year unexpired term, CONTINUED

J. Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation

2 Lay Members, 3-year terms

*John Q. Angeline—St. David’s Church, Cranbury

Currently, John is a member of St. David's Church in Cranbury. He is a member of the Altar Guild, a Eucharistic Minister, a lay reader, and a greeter. He is also a delegate to this Convention. When elected, John is looking forward to serving as a member of this committee, as well as learning from the other committee members.

K. Standing Committee on Constitution and Canons1 Clergy Member, 3-year term

*The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey M. Kirk—Grace Church, Merchantville

Fr. Kirk is completing a term on the Committee and would welcome the oppor-tunity to serve again. He has been in the diocese 26 years and since 2010 has served as Rector of Grace Church Merchantville. He also serves on the Benefits Committee and as a transition consultant. Formerly he was the Discernment Sub-committee chair of the Episcopal Election Committee for Bishop Stokes.

L. Standing Committee on Constitution and Canons1 Lay Member, 3-year term

*Donna L. Freidel—St. Thomas’ Church, Glassboro

A lifelong member of the diocese and a practicing attorney, Donna is a current member of the Constitution and Canons Committee, is active on the MDG task force, and served on the Episcopal Election Committee. Currently, she is the Dioce-san ECW President. Donna is also on the board of Kitchen of Hope and is active in Family Promise of Gloucester County.

M. Trustees of Diocesan Trust Funds

1 Lay Member, 5-year term

N. Finance and Budget Committee

3 Members, Clergy or Lay, 3-year terms

*Paul Wolfgang—Holy Trinity Church, Collingswood

As a member of the Diocesan Council, Loan and Grant committee and the Finance and Budget committee I am familiar with our mission properties and trust funds. In the coming years we face challenges to effectively use and preserve these assets for our future missioner life. I would be honored to serve with the other trustees to face these challenges.

*The Rev. Kathleen Murray—St. Mark’s Church, Keansburg

The Reverend Kathleen Murray has been a member of the Finance and Budget Com-mittee since 2014. At Saint Mark’s, Keansburg, she has guided the Vestry in imple-menting financial procedures and guidelines to comply with generally accepted ac-counting procedures, as well as audits in compliance with diocesan policies. In addi-tion to her M.Div., she has an MPA in Finance and Administration from Columbia University and has significant experience in budgeting in government, non-profits and churches.

*The Rev. Martha McKee—Church of the Holy Spirit, Tuckerton

Martha has served as the Vicar of Holy Spirit, Tuckerton for seven years. She is seeking a third elected term on the Finance and Budget Committee. Prayerful attention to financial priorities is critical to the future of our Diocese. She draws on her broad knowledge of the congregations and ministries of our Diocese, as well as her previous work in corporations and government.

*The Rev. Clive Sang, Dcn.—Trinity Church, Cranford

Clive Sang retired from a successful career where he held senior positions in man-agement, consulting, sales, and operations, in the financial services industry. Clive earned a BA in Economics from NYU and an MBA in Management Information Sys-tems from the Stern School of Management. He is a member of several financial, community based, and fraternal organizations, including Treasurer of the National Association of Urban Bankers. Clive was ordained Deacon and completed his MDiv in 2012.

*Carol A. Forsythe—Christ Church, New Brunswick

I am currently the Chair of the Audit Committee. In addition, I serve on the Dioce-san Loan & Grant and Companion Diocese Committees. I am a member of Christ Church, New Brunswick and currently serve on the Vestry as Finance Chair. Over the years I have held many other positions, including that of Rector's Warden.

O. Diocesan Investment Trust

1 Member, Clergy or Lay, 4-year term

*John Graham, Esq.—Grace-St. Paul’s Church, Mercerville

John Graham is a Central Jersey-based attorney. A major part of the services he provides is advising clients on their fiduciary responsibilities with regard to assets, making sure that adequate procedures are in place for the investment committees to make in-formed decisions. He has advised religious organizations and other tax-exempt organizations. Prior to his work with his current firm, John provided services to major investment houses where he was constantly analyzing investment strate-gies for compliance with various laws.

P. Audit Committee 2 Members, Clergy or Lay, 3-year terms

Q. Disciplinary Board4 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

1 year as a member, 2 years as alternate

*The Rev. Edmund W. Zelley—St. Luke’s Church, Metuchen

Fr. Zelley has served on Disciplinary Board previously. He has a pastor’s heartand is fair minded. His commitment to a fair hearing is essential to this Board.

*The Rev. J. Connor Haynes—St. Mary’s Church, Burlington

The Rev. J. Connor Haynes has been Rector of St. Mary’s in Burlington for seven-teen years. A native of Illinois, he was ordained as a deacon, then as a priest, in1986, and served in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois before being called to St.Mary’s in 1996. Fr. Haynes' commitment to our Diocese and to his fellow clergymake him a great candidate for this Board.

Q. Disciplinary Board4 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

1 year as a member, 2 years as alternate, CONTINUED

R. Disciplinary Board3 Lay Members, 3-year terms

1 year as a member, 2 years as an alternate

*Paul Wolfgang—Holy Trinity Church, Collingswood

I am currently serving on Diocesan Council, the Congregational Development Com-mission, Audit Committee, and Loan and Grant Committee. I would be honored toserve on the Disciplinary Board.

*The Rev. Terry L. Martin—St. Stephen’s Church, Waretown

Terry has served within the Diocese of New Jersey since 2003. Prior to that, heworked with congregations in California and Wisconsin. He has been elected toDiocesan Council, appointed to the Resolutions and Nominating Committees,served on the Board of Missions and worked with the Right Onward Visioning Com-mittee. In 2008, he became the Program Officer for Evangelism at the EpiscopalChurch Center. He was called as Rector of St. Stephen's Church, Waretown in2010.

*Dr. Benjamn Hicks—St. David’s Church, Cranbury

Prior to joining his current parish, Hicks was a member of Christ Church, New Brunswick for several years and served as the lay delegate to Diocesan Convention for the Episcopal Church at Rutgers. He has significant experience with the diocese, its polity, and the responsibilities that come with sitting on deliberative bodies, in-cluding two terms on the Rutgers University Senate and, as an educator, handling confidential concerns for the community with discretion, care and diligence.

*Dr. Karen G. Bemis—Christ Church, New Brunswick

Karen Bemis has resided in the diocese since 1991, playing several roles within par-ish and diocese including member of vestry, Diocesan Council, and Board of Mis-sions; deputy/delegate to General Convention (2012 alternate, 2015), Diocesan Convention, and Northern Convocation; and participant in the Anti-Racism team . Karen enthusiastically supports campus ministry, serving as chair of the chaplaincy committee for the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Rutgers. Professionally, she con-ducts scientific research in volcanology, oceanography and data visualization .

*Robert Goodman—St. John the Evangelist, Chews Landing

Longtime active member of St. John's, Robert served in various positions including Warden, Vestry, Convocation Delegate, Convention Deputy, Chalice Bearer/Lector, and produces the parish newsletter. Previously, was a member of Grace Church, Merchantville serving in many capacities including Warden and Vestry. Retired after over 40 years in International Logistics and Transportation management. As a corpo-rate manager involved in employee relations, discipline, and developing core values would approach all matters with fairness and sound judgement.

S. Intake Officer

1 Member, Clergy or Lay, 1-year term

*The Rev. Canon Joan E. Fleming—St. Luke’s Church, Ewing

Rector Emerita of Christ Church, New Brunswick, Joan has been retired for ten years but remains active in the Diocese as a supply priest. Ordained in 1986, she was a Deputy to General Convention in 2006 and 2009, and during her 20 years in parish ministry served on Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and Advisory Board of the Episcopal Chaplaincy to Princeton and Rutgers, and Co-Chaired the Anti-Racism Commission.

R. Disciplinary Board 3 Lay Members, 3-year terms

1 year as a member, 2 years as an alternate, CONTINUED

T. Church Attorney 1 Lay Member, 1-year term

Gregory Winter, Esq.—St. Paul’s Church, Westfield

Gregory Winter is a faithful member of St. Paul’s Church in Westfield. He recently retired from a successful law practice and has served the church with distinction as a legal counsel. Mr. Winter served on St. Paul’s vestry, was a warden during the most recent transition, and used his sharp mind to draft reforms that were much needed. Gregory has also been a leader of our Youth Mission Trips.

*Canon Paul Ambos, Esq.—Christ Church, New Brunswick

Canon Ambos has been a member of the Diocese of New Jersey all his life and is an attorney practicing in the fields of commercial, corporate, real-estate, and canon law. He was elected Alternate Deputy to General Convention 2009 and Deputy to General Convention 2012 and 2015. He serves on the diocesan Standing Committee on Constitu-tion and Canons, the Committee on Resolutions, and the Committee on Rules of Order and Dispatch of Business, which he chairs. He has been Chancellor of the Diocese of New Jersey since 2014.

U. Treasurer

1 Clergy or Lay, 1-year term

Additional names can be nominated from the convention floor on the prescribed form

provided by the Secretary of Convention at convention.

V. Secretary of Convention

1 Clergy or Lay, 3-year term

*Kirk Bonamici—St. Peter’s Church, Spotswood

I am a recently retired CPA with a masters degree in taxation. My practice included pre-paring individual income tax returns for clergy for 25 years where I also assisted with vari-ous financial planning matters. I currently serve as the treasurer of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Spotswood. I was elected in October 2015 to fill an unexpired term on the Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation.