Conference Leader Directory

The Baltimore-Washington Conference is led by teams of called and skilled servant workers--both lay and clergy--toward our mission of inspiring and equipping local faith communities to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who transform the world so that more transformed lives transform lives.

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Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in ways that will bless our ministry together beyond your local congregation? Share your interest in serving in leadership.

Stewardship Agencies

• Board of Pensions – Rev. Cary James with Francess Spaine, Director of Human Resources (staff)
• Board of Trustees – Sheridan Allmond  with Paul Eichelberger, Conference Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (staff)
• Committee on Episcopacy – Rev. Jim Miller
• Commission on Equitable Compensation – Kim Ayres 
• Committee of Personnel and Policy – Laura Davis 
• Conference Commission on Nominations – Tracy Collins with Christie Latona, Director of Connectional Ministries  (Sarah Ford can also be reached at .)
• Conference Moving Committee – Rev. Loretta Johnson
• Conference Sessions Committee – Bishop LaTrelle Easterling
• Council on Finance and Administration – Daryl Williams with Paul Eichelberger, Conference Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (staff)
• Mid-Atlantic Foundation – Frank Robert (staff)

Discipleship Agencies 

Wellness and Missions
Mobilizes individuals and teams to address human need and create abundant health and wholeness for all.  Learn more.

• Rev. Heath Wilson, Chair, with Thea Becton (staff)
• Disaster Response Coordinator –
• Conference Global Ministries Secretary 
• Quality of Life Retreats – Raymond Shattuck
• UMVIM Coordinator –
• United Methodist Men –
• United Methodist Women Education and Interpretation – Barbara Terry
• Wesley Seminary's Heal the Sick – Tom Pruski
  

Advocacy and Action
Faithfully respond to God's call for justice, mercy and hope by collaborating with individuals and organizations to transform unjust and oppressive systems. Learn more.

• Rev. Rochelle Andrews, Chair, with Rev. Stacey Cole Wilson, Executive Minister of Justice and Service (staff)
• Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) - Rev. Valerie Barnes
• BWARM (LGBTQIA+ Justice) - Rev. Deb Scott and Bryant Oskvig
• Christian Unity and Interfaith Relationships - Rev. Dellyn Hinton
• Commission on Disability Concerns – Yvonne Caughman
• Commission on Religion and Race (Racial Justice) – Rev. Steven Cho and Rev. Melaina Trice
• Committee on Hispanic-Latino Ministries - Cassandra Nuñez
• Committee on Native American Ministries - Richard Church
• Creation Care – Sharee Wharton
• Ethnic Local Church Opportunities and Concerns - Ophelia Brown-Carter
• Gender Equity – Rev. Jalene Chase
• Gun Violence Prevention – Susan Bender
• Immigration Rights – Rev. Cassandra Nuñez and Alfredo Santiago
• Just Neighbors Representative - Rev. Ken Hawes
• Korean Ministry - Rev. Steven Cho
• MARCHA -
• Peace with Justice Coordinator – Rev. Diane Dixon-Proctor
• Racial Justice (R/CJAMM) – Rev. William Carpenter
• Restorative Justice – Pastor Margie Wise Matthews
• Small Membership Churches - Pastor Rick Oursler
• Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21) - Rev. Ron Triplett
• UMM Representative –
• United Women in Faith Representative - Sherie Koob
• Wealth Equity – Kathleen King

Leadership Development
Fosters a culture of call, awakens people's spiritual gifts, and equips disciples to be vibrant and spiritually mature leaders. Learn more.

• Nona Colbert, Chair with  Rev. Jack Shitama (staff)
• Board of Laity – Amelia Duroska, Conference Lay Leader 
• BOOM Representative 
• Director of Lay Servant Ministries - Linda Flanagan
• Ministerial Services Coordinator - Hilary Golden (staff)
  

New Faith Expressions
Equips difference-makers to build and nurture new communities of purpose that engage people in life-giving relationships with Jesus. Learn more.

• Deborah Johnson, Chair with Rev. Bill Brown, Director of Innovative Evangelism (staff)

Young People's Ministry
Engaging, connecting, discipling and activating young people for the transformation of live, churches and communities. Learn more. 

• Sam Tryon, Chair with Cheryl Cook (staff)
• Campus Ministers:
  • American University - Rev. Rachel Livingston
  • Frostburg State University - Chaplain Elijah Ferebee 
  • Gallaudet University - Leo Yates 
  • Howard University - Rev. Jacob Cogman
  • University of Maryland – Rev. Will Newton 
• Christians Engaged in Faith Formation – Marie Matthews / Sherrie Perrine
• Retreat and Camping Ministries – Chris Schlieckert, Director Retreat and Camping Ministries (staff)
• Student Leadership Cohort (Year-long leadership development for high schoolers) – Matthew Surber
  
• Young Adult Ministry Team – 

Multicultural Ministries
We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive faith communities where all cultures are valued.

• Deaf Ministries – Leo Yates, Jr. Accessibility and Inclusivity Coordinator
• Asian American Ministry – Rev. Myungha Baek
• Hispanic-Latino Ministries – Cassandra Nuñez
• Native American Ministries – Richard Church
  
• Strengthening the Black Church – Rev. Ron Triplett

Global Partnerships

• Eurasian Initiative – Rev. Charles Harrell
• Korea Initiative - Rev. J.W. Park
• Puerto Rico Initiative - Rev. Edgardo Rivera
• Zimbabwe Initiative – Rev. Joseph Daniels

Missionaries Supported by the Baltimore-Washington Conference

• Jae Hyoung Choi — headquarters of Global Ministries in Atlanta
• Belinda Forbes — Managua, Nicaragua
• Miguel Mairena — Puebla, Mexico
• Nan McCurdy — Puebla, Mexico
• Jennifer Moore — Republic of Macedonia
• Albert Willicor — Ganta, Liberia

Other Conference Leaders

• Board of Ordained Ministry - Rev. Paul W. Johnson and Rev. Amanda McMurtrey
• Conference Secretary – Kevin Silberzahn
• Conference Statistician – Rev. Daryl Williams
• Connectional Table – Amelia Duroska, also Conference Lay Leader
• Commission on Archives and History – Rev. Emora Brannan with Bonnie McCubbin, Director of Museums and Pilgrimage (staff)
• Commission on Communications – Jerome Jones with Melissa Lauber (staff)
• Director of Connectional Ministries – Christie Latona (staff)
• Discipleship Council – Kris Neale
• Rules Committee – Rev. Mark Gorman
• United Methodist Men – Ceferino Epps, President
• United Methodist Women – Kim Walker, President