Category: New Appointments
Zachary Betthauser
From: New appointment … To: Greater Detroit District — Ann Arbor: Living Grace Ministries. This quarter-time appointment begins September 1, 2026.
Rodney Gasaway
From: Greater Detroit District — Chelsea: First and Livonia: Newburg UMCs … To: Greater Detroit District — Livonia: Newburg UMC and VETTED Veteran Care. This full-time appointment begins October 5,… Continue Reading Rodney Gasaway
Michael Kelley
From: Central Bay District — Gordonville UMC … To: Central Bay District — Midland: First and Gordonville UMCs. This half-time appointment begins August 1, 2026.
Lisa Kelley
From: Retirement … To: Central Bay District — Midland: First UMC. This quarter-time appointment begins August 1, 2026.
Joy Moore
From: Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois), Visiting Scholar … To: Friends University (Wichita, Kansas), Professor of Theology and Biblical Interpretation. This full-time appointment begins September 1, 2026.
Jenaba Waggy
From: Heritage District — Ann Arbor: First UMC … To: River Bluffs District, Minnesota Conference. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Phil Harrington
From: Greater Southwest District — Glenn UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Three Rivers: First and Three Rivers: Ninth Street UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Duane Lindsey
From: Greater Southwest District — Niles: New Journey UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Niles: New Journey and Cassopolis UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Hazel Bates
From: Manila Episcopal Area (Philippines) … To: Heritage District — Milan: The Bridge and Azalia UMCs. This three-quarter-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Ryan Walker
From: East Winds District — United in Christ UMC … To: East Winds District — United in Christ and Birch Run UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.