Bev Ampersé
Member
“I serve on the Board of Ordained Ministry because not only am I a person who sits in the pews but also a person who works side by side with pastors in the office environment. Two additional, important perspectives, which I hope are helpful to those discerning their calling to the ministry.”
Rev. Dee Dee Azhikakath
Registrar
“Through my role as the registrar I hope to bring a positive BOOM experience for everyone who is at any point of the ordination process, as well as support the ministry of our annual conference.”
Rev. Lynn Bartlow
Chair of Orders for Elders
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry to help ensure that those called by God to ministry in The United Methodist Church in the Desert Southwest Conference will feel validated and valued in the process, even if they are told news that is hard to hear.”
Rev. Ruth Blum
Chair of Orders for Deacons
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry to support and help persons discern which pathway to ordination matches his or her call to ministry. It is a blessing for the UMC to recognize that God calls each of us to serve in different ways. The skills to serve as a Deacon are different than Elder. It is not easily discovered and both are respected calls in the service of God.”
Rev. Mary Bullis
Coordinator of Residence in Ministry Program
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that new clergy can become equipped and effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Rev. Rick Casebolt
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that a diverse community of bold leaders will carry on the work of building the Kingdom and changing the world.”
Rev. Mark Conrad
Cabinet Representative
Missional Strategist & Superintendent in the South District
“After serving on BOOM for many years as a member, I’m honored to now serve as the representative from the Appointive Cabinet. It is my goal to help keep clear communications between the Appointive Cabinet and BOOM.”
Rev. Michael Eaton
Member
Sara Evans
Member
Delia Gomez
Member
Barbara Davis Hines
Member
Rev. Michael Higgs
Chair District Board of Ordained Min – North
Rev. Sandy Johnson
Member
“Serving on the Board of Ordained Ministry is a sacred privilege to work with new and up and coming clergy, to guide them and inspire them in their budding ministry.”
Rev. Julius Keller
Chair
Rev. Tom Kiracofe
ARMS
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I can be of service in making more disciples for Jesus Christ.”
Rae Lathrop
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that new and curious leaders are welcomed, cultivated and nurtured during their discernment journey.”
Pastor Bob Lind
Chair of Fellowship of LP & AM
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that the Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors may have a voice in the process of discerning who has the gifts and graces to serve as clergy in our conference.”
Laurie Lineberry
Conference Lay Leader
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry as a part of my responsibilities of Conference Lay Leader.”
Pastor Billy Martin
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I can be a rational conservative voice.”
Rev. Dave McPherson
Ex-Officio
Director of New & Vital Faith Communities
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I can be a part of the team that wrestles with the question, ‘Who has the gifts and courage to be an adaptive leader for an evolving institution called Church.’”
Rev. Javier Olivares
Member
Rev. James O’Neal
Member
Rev. Sharon Ragland
Member
“I am a member of BOM because I consider it a privilege and sacred responsibility to help nurture people into ordained ministry.”
Rev. Tina Rees
Member
“I am a member of the BOM because it is a privilege to help others grow into the fullness of God’s call to ministry and help them discern how to best use their gifts to the benefit of God’s Kingdom.”
Rev. Melissa Rynders
Chair District Board of Ordained Min – South
Rev. Fred Steinberg
Chair District Board of Ordained Min – East
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that… I might help others clarify God’s call to be an ordained pastor.”
Rev. Billy Still
Member
Rev. Katherine Tang
Chair District Board of Ordained Ministry – West
“I am a member of the BOM so that people who feel a call to ministry have a place to explore and discover where the Spirit of God may be moving. My work in chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education gives me a unique perspective in professional ministry.”
