Category: Retirements
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. Barbara L. Smith-Jang
It’s an honor to be connected to the Michigan Conference despite spending most of my life in South Korea. GBGM sent me to Korea in 1981 to teach English at Mokwon College and Holston Girls High School. I stayed for nine years, then headed to GETS with a Korean husband and baby in tow. I… Continue Reading Rev. Barbara L. Smith-Jang
Rev. Kathryn M. Steen
Appointment History [(FE) D 1994; FE 1997] Big Rapids Third Ave, Paris, Rodney 1994; Mancelona, Alba 2000; Appointed to Attend School CPE, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo 2007; Leave of Absence 9/1/2008; Chaplain, Munson Medical Center 11/10/2008.
Rev. Sara L. Carlson
In reflecting back, I have always had a passion to serve others. I started my pastoral journey by obtaining the status of Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry in 2009. In 2012, I obtained my License for Local Pastor. I was hired at Portage Chapel Hill UMC in 2013 as Minister of Care and Discipleship. In… Continue Reading Rev. Sara L. Carlson
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
Rev. Donald R. Ferris-McCann
I first heard my call to ministry in the Spring of 1972 as a freshman in High School. I promptly ignored it because I didn’t believe I would like it. Then I was sitting in the Choir of my home church, Grand Rapids: Aldersgate UMC via Westgate UMC, listening to my Pastor do a sermon… Continue Reading Rev. Donald R. Ferris-McCann
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.
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. 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. 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.