Rev. Dee Dee Azhikakath
Registrar for the Board of Ordained Ministry & Candidacy Coordinator
“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. Rick Casebolt
Chair, East District Board of Ordained Ministry
“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. Paul Cho
Treasurer for the Board of Ordained Ministry
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry because I believe that the call to ministry should be experienced and affirmed in a loving community, where one’s unique expression of God can be heard with equity.”
Rev. Nancy Cushman
Coordinator of Residence in Ministry Program
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Delia Gomez
Member
“I am humbled to be a member of BOOM, for the purpose to serve, guide and pray for all who answer the call of God’s purpose and passion in their lives. It truly is an amazing experience to see God’s love, grace and mercy in action with all clergy that aspires to make a change in our world”.
Rev. Sandy Johnson
Secretary for the Board of Ordained Ministry
“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.”
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Rae Lathrop
Scholarships and Grants Chair
“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.”
Liz Raciot
Member
“I am honored to serve on the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. The call to serve in the church in any capacity is a wonderful and amazing way to connect with other believers and with God.”
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Rev. Sharon Ragland
Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry
“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
Chair of Orders for Deacons
“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
Cabinet Representative, Missional Strategist and East District Superintendent
Rev. Brenda Smith
Member
As a member of BOOM, I hope to help those who discern the call to ordination as a Deacon and always for God to use me to discern the movement of the Spirit in the lives of those being called to ordination.
Rev. Katherine Tang
Member
“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.”
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