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Appointment Announcements June 2, 2021

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Appointments

The Rev. Matt Ashley, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the South District, announced that Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata intends to appoint the Rev. Peter Vaught as pastor of UMC of the Good Shepherd, Kearny AZ, less than full time, effective July 1, 2021, per ¶357.6 of the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline. Rev. Vaught currently serves as Interim Pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ.

 

Let us be in prayer for Rev. Vaught, his family, UMC of the Good Shepherd and St. Paul’s UMC during this time of transition.

 

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The Rev. Nancy Cushman, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the West District, announced that Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata intends to appoint Pastor Bob Lind as pastor of Ajo Federated Church, Ajo, AZ, less than full-time, effective July 1, 2021, per ¶ 320.5 of the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline. He will be leading a new model for pastoral leadership. Pastor Lind is currently appointed to Community Church of Buckeye, AZ.

 

 

Pastor Jeannie Morago, currently appointed to Ajo Federated Church, intends to discontinue as a local pastor and enter her personal time of retirement, effective July 1, 2021.

 

Let us be in prayer for Pastor Lind, Pastor Morago, their families, Community Church of Buckeye and Ajo Federated Church in this time of transition.

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Author: Episcopal Office

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