The Rev. N. Susan Brims, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the East District, announced that Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata intends to appoint the Rev. Denny Silk as the pastor of St. Matthew UMC in Mesa, Arizona, effective April 2, 2018 per paragraphs 346.1 and 357.6 of the 2016 Book of Discipline. Rev. Silk is currently serving in retirement. Please pray for Rev. Silk and St. Matthew UMC during this time of transition.
The Rev. Neil Leftwich, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the West District, announced that Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata intends to appoint the Rev. John Fairchild as the senior pastor of Lakeview UMC in Sun City, Arizona, effective July 1, 2018. Rev. Fairchild is currently serving at Spirit of Hope UMC in Peoria, Arizona. Please pray for Rev. Fairchild, Lakeview UMC, and Spirit of Hope UMC during this time of transition.
The Rev. Neil Leftwich, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the West District, announced that Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata intends to appoint the Rev. Deborah Lerner as the senior pastor of Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Sun City West, Arizona, effective July 1, 2018. Rev. Lerner is currently serving at First UMC in Gilbert, Arizona. Please pray for Rev. Lerner, Shepherd of the Hills UMC, and the First UMC of Gilbert during this time of transition.
