Rev. Rosemary Anderson
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I may have influence in keeping diverse paths of ministry open and available to all.”
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
Rev. Galene Boyett
Chair District Board of Ordained Min – West
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that my church can be transformed and diversity celebrated as we find leaders who are passionate about making Christ and the church relevant in the world.”
Rev. Mary Bullis
Member
“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. Sarai Case
Registrar
“I’m a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that those who are feeling called to serve in the United Methodist Church have a place to embrace and develop their connection with God’s call.”
Rev. Rick Casebolt
Chair District Board of Ordained Min – North
“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.”
Tom Chaney
Member
Rev. Mark Conrad
Member
“I am a member of the Board so that I can help us to identify and activate strong spiritual leaders.”
Rev. Michael Eaton
Member
Mrs. Sara Evans
Member
Rev. Valerie Fairchild
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I can help identify and encourage those who are disciples of Jesus and called to pastor with a passion to proclaim God’s word and make Disciples of Christ.”
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.”
Rev. Neil Leftwich
Cabinet Representative
Missional Strategist & Superintendent in the West District
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 so that I can bring the reality of perspectives of laity into the discernment process.”
Rev. Dee Dee Lombardi
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I can help encourage and help those with their call to ministry.”
Rev. Billy Martin
Member
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. 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
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
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I can be a rational conservative voice.”
Carolyn Warner
Member
“I am a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry so that I may serve to encourage, assist, and evaluate candidates in their ordination process so that they may serve the church and the world in Gods work.”
