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Rev. Penny L. Parkin
My faith journey began at Clarenceville Methodist Church when Rev. Elsie Johns was pastor. It was there my father answered God’s call to ministry, and as a “PK” (preacher’s kid), I grew accustomed to moving and adjusting to new communities. So, during my 39-year professional career, I lived many places in Michigan and the Washington,… Continue Reading Rev. Penny L. Parkin
Rev. John J. Pajak
My ministry started as in 2009 as a part time local pastor at Redford New Beginnings, then in 2015, Algonac Trinity, and since 2020, at New Hudson UMC, where I serve full time. My secular employment was with Palace Sports & Entertainment and the Detroit Pistons. I spent 31 years as the Director of Housekeeping… Continue Reading Rev. John J. Pajak
Rev. Mark D. Miller
Appointment History [(RE) P 1983; FE 1986; RE 2025] Blissfield: Emmanuel (assoc), Wellsville 1984; Owosso: Trinity 5/1/1989; West Branch: First 1998; Midland: Aldersgate 2006; Muskegon: Central 2013; Wyandotte: First 2020; Medical Leave 2/1/2023; Retired 2025.
Rev. Terry L. Melton
Appointment History [(FL) PL Jan 2021; FL 2022] Pittsburg and Middlebury (½) 1/1/2021; Ortonville (FL) 2022; Ionia: First, Ionia: Easton 2023; Hartland 2024.
Rev. Marianne M. McMunn
Appointment History [(PL) PL 2010] Omo: Zion 11/14/2010-2011; Willow 2011-2016; Without appt 2016; Milford, Oak Grove (½) 2021; Oak Grove, Howell: First (co-pastor) 2023.
Rev. Ian S. McDonald
Appointment History [(FL) FL 2012] God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask, McMillian 2012; Carson City 2019; Carson City (3/4), Maple Rapids (1/4) 2023.
Rev. Andrea L. Johnson
Appointment History [(FL) PL 2018; FL 2020] Battle Creek: Convis Union (½) 1/1/2018; Monroe: Calvary, Monroe: Faith 2020; Old Mission Peninsula 11/15/2021.
Valerie M. Hill
Appointment History [(RAL) D-1979; FE-1983; AL-1999; RAL 9/1/2024] Hinchman 1981; Oronoko 1981; Bear Lake 03/01/1983; Arcadia 03/01/1983; Osseo 1985; Frontier 1985; Comstock 1989; Leave of Absence 1991; Lee Center 1996; Springport 1996; Ashton 1998; Leroy 1998; Administrative Location 1999; Retired 9/1/2024.
Rev. Donald D. Gotham
In my first appointment, there was a quick need to take on a capital project. When I asked our lay leader how he thought it would go, he said all would be well. Then he asked, “Does our God have a withered hand?” The cost of the project was covered in two weeks. When the… Continue Reading Rev. Donald D. Gotham
Rev. Suzanne K. Goodwin
After a 20-year career in the business word, I began to experience God’s calling through the music of the church. So, I began serving as a Minister of Music at Lebanon First UMC in the Tennessee Conference in 2002 while I attended Garrett and explored the ministry of a Deacon. When my husband and I… Continue Reading Rev. Suzanne K. Goodwin