Conference Leader Directory

The Baltimore-Washington Conference is led by teams of called and skilled servant workers--both lay and clergy--toward our mission of inspiring and equipping local faith communities to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who transform the world so that more transformed lives transform lives.

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Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in ways that will bless our ministry together beyond your local congregation? Share your interest in serving in leadership.

Stewardship Agencies

• Board of Pensions – Rev. Cary James with Francess Tagoe, Director of Human Resources (staff)
• Board of Trustees – Sheridan Allmond  with Paul Eichelberger, Conference Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (staff)
• Committee on Episcopacy – Rev. Jim Miller
• Commission on Equitable Compensation – Kim Ayres 
• Committee of Personnel and Policy – Laura Davis 
• Conference Commission on Nominations – Sarah Ford with Christie Latona, Director of Connectional Ministries  (Sarah Ford can also be reached at .)
• Conference Moving Committee – Rev. Jeff Paulson
• Conference Sessions Committee – Bishop LaTrelle Easterling
• Council on Finance and Administration – Phil Potter with Paul Eichelberger, Conference Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (staff)
• Mid-Atlantic Foundation – Frank Robert (staff)

Discipleship Agencies 

Wellness and Missions
Mobilizes individuals and teams to address human need and create abundant health and wholeness for all.  Learn more.

• Rev. Heath Wilson, Chair, with Rev. Stacey Cole Wilson, Executive Minister of Justice and Service (staff)
• Disaster Response Coordinator – Pastor Fred Sipes
• Conference Global Ministries Secretary – Jane Grays
• Quality of Life Retreats – Raymond Shattuck
• UMVIM Coordinator – Rev. Joan Carter-Rimbach
• United Methodist Men – Hampton Conway
• United Methodist Women Education and Interpretation – Barbara Terry
• Wesley Seminary's Heal the Sick – Tom Pruski
  

Advocacy and Action
Faithfully respond to God's call for justice, mercy and hope by collaborating with individuals and organizations to transform unjust and oppressive systems. Learn more.

• Thomas Contee, Chair with Rev. Stacey Cole Wilson, Executive Minister of Justice and Service (staff)
• Commission on Disability Concerns – Dixie Catlett
• Commission on Religion and Race – Moorosi Mokuena
• Creation Care – Mike Koob
• Gender Equity – Andrea Johnson
• Gun Violence Prevention – William McBride
• Immigration Reform – Rev. Julie Wilson
• Justice for Our Neighbors (For immigration legal assistance) – www.justneighbors.org
• Parish and Community Development – Rev. Eric King
• Peace with Justice Coordinator – Rev. Diane Dixon-Proctor
• Racial Justice (R/CJAMM) – Moorosi Mokuena
• Restorative Justice –  Rev. Sonia King
• Wealth Equity – Rev. Rudy Bropleh
• Forum: Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns – Rev. Dell Hinton
• Forum: Ethnic Local Church Opportunities and Concerns – Rev. Stephen Tillett
• Forum: Small Membership Churches – Pastor Rick Oursler
•  Advocacy Team Lead: Katie Nash
  

Leadership Development
Fosters a culture of call, awakens people's spiritual gifts, and equips disciples to be vibrant and spiritually mature leaders. Learn more.

• Nona Colbert, Chair with  Rev. Jack Shitama (staff)
• Board of Laity – Delores Martin, Conference Lay Leader 
• BOOM Representative - TBD
• Director of Lay Servant Ministries - Linda Flanagan
• Ministerial Services Coordinator - Hilary Golden (staff)
  

New Faith Expressions
Equips difference-makers to build and nurture new communities of purpose that engage people in life-giving relationships with Jesus. Learn more.

• Deborah Johnson, Chair with Rev. Bill Brown, Director of Innovative Evangelism (staff)

Young People's Ministry
Engaging, connecting, discipling and activating young people for the transformation of live, churches and communities. Learn more. 

• Shemaiah Strickland, Chair with Cheryl Cook, Coordinator of Young People and Special Projects (staff)
• Campus Ministers:
  • American University – Rev. Joey Heath
  • Frostburg State University – Rev. Cynthia Zirlott
  • Gallaudet University - Rev. Emily Hart
  • Howard University – Rev. Alexis Brown
  • University of Maryland – Rev. Michelle Mejia & Ministry Hubbers –
• Christians Engaged in Faith Formation – Marie Matthews / Sherrie Perrine
• Retreat and Camping Ministries – Chris Schlieckert, Director Retreat and Camping Ministries (staff)
• Student Leadership Cohort (Year-long leadership development for high schoolers) – Matthew Surber
  
• Young Adult Ministry Team – Megan Blizzard

Multicultural Ministries
We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive faith communities where all cultures are valued.

• Deaf Ministries – Leo Yates, Jr. Accessibility and Inclusivity Coordinator
• Grow Asian Ministry – Rev. DaeHwa Park, Rev. Biak Chhunga
• Hispanic-Latino Ministries – Rev. Giovanni Arroyo with Emma Escobar, Coordinator of Hispanic/Latino Ministries (staff)
•  Native American Ministries – Thomas Crawford
  
• Strengthening the Black Church – Rev. Tim West

Global Partnerships

• Eurasian Initiative – Rev. Charles Harrell
• Korea Initiative - Rev. J.W. Park
• Puerto Rico Initiative - Rev. Edgardo Rivera
• Zimbabwe Initiative – Rev. Joseph Daniels

Missionaries Supported by the Baltimore-Washington Conference

• Jae Hyoung Choi — headquarters of Global Ministries in Atlanta
• Belinda Forbes — Managua, Nicaragua
• Miguel Mairena — Puebla, Mexico
• Nan McCurdy — Puebla, Mexico
• Jennifer Moore — Republic of Macedonia
• Albert Willicor — Ganta, Liberia

Other Conference Leaders

• Board of Ordained Ministry - Amy McCullough
• Conference Secretary – Kevin Silberzahn
• Conference Statistician – Rev. Daryl Williams
• Connectional Table – Delores Martin, also Conference Lay Leader
• Commission on Archives and History – Rev. Emora Brannan with Bonnie McCubbin, Director of Museums and Pilgrimage (staff)
• Commission on Communications – Jerome Jones with Melissa Lauber (staff)
• Director of Connectional Ministries – Christie Latona (staff)
• Discipleship Council – Rev. Jessica Hayden
• Rules Committee – Rev. Mark Gorman
• United Methodist Men – Hampton Conway, President
• United Methodist Women – Linda Yost, President