2014 – 2015
DIRECTORY
Dr. Gary L. Whetstone
District Superintendent
Karen Smith
Administrative Assistant
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
ATHENS-ELBERTON DISTRICT
2014-2015
Dr. Gary L. Whetstone
District Superintendent
485 Huntington Road, Suite 170
Doubletree Place
Athens, Georgia 30606
706-549-4915
Fax # 706-546-9341
District Website: www.athenselberton.blogspot.com
Email: districtoffice@athenselberton.com
Email: gary.whetstone@ngumc.net
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District Parsonage
136 Deerhollow Road
Bogart, Georgia 30622-1783
706-546-5503
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Administrative Assistant
Karen Smith
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LOCAL CHURCH APPOINTMENTS
Allens #1038
15577 Highway 106, Martin 30557
(Par) 15655 GA Hwy 106, Martin 30557
johnny.ray@ngumc.net
Johnny & Dawn Ray
(O) 706-384-7057
(H) 706-384-7430
(Cell) 706-658-7287
Antioch #1042
885 Antioch Church Rd., Nicholson 30565
(Res) 7200 Silk Trace Pt., Braselton 30517
marshall.bruner@ngumc.net
Marshall & Katie Bruner
(H) 770-786-2137
(Cell) 404-734-2186
Apalachee #1096
5070 Lower Apalachee Rd., Madison 30650
(Res) 3675 Millers Pond Way, Snellville 30039
bill.lloyd@ngumc.net
Bill & Betty Lloyd
(H) 678-580-2940
(Cell) 770-714-3760
Athens First #1001
327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens 30601
(O) 706-543-1442
Mail – P O Box 1109, Athens 30601
(Fax) 706-546-4797
Senior Pastor
Chuck & Penny Hodges
(Res) 153 Bent Tree Dr., Athens 30606
(Cell) 706-206-5529
chuck.hodges@ngumc.net
Associate
Elizabeth (Betsy) & Rhett Butler
(Res) 1181 Founders Blvd., Athens 30606
(Cell) 706-714-1559
betsy.butler@ngumc.net
Minister of Discipleship
Elizabeth (Beth) & Keith Dickinson
(Res) 2560 Clubhouse Lane, Statham 30666
(Cell) 404-483-8760
(Mail) P O Box 1109, Athens 30603
beth.dickinson@ngumc.net
Minister of Program
Martha Aenchbacher
(Res) 1020 Deerbrook Court, Watkinsville 30677
(H) 678-753-1984
martha.aenchbacher@ngumc.net
(Cell) 678-230-9708
Bethesda-Liberty Hill Circuit #1005
Kathleen Deegan-Neal & Bob Neal
Bethesda #1006: 433 Bethesda Church Rd., Hartwell 30643
(O) 706-376-7472
Mail – 352 Bethesda Church Rd., Hartwell 30643
(H) 706-376-8178
Liberty Hill #1007: 1473 Liberty Hill Church Rd., Hartwell 30643
Mail – P O Box 754 Hartwell 30643
(Par) 352 Bethesda Church Rd., Hartwell 30643
(Cell) 706-255-7929
kathleen.deegan-neal@ngumc.net
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Bethlehem First #1008
709 Christmas Avenue, Bethlehem 30620
Senior Pastor
frank.bernat@ngumc.net
Associate
3795 Winter Forest Walk, Bethlehem 30620
matt.parker@ngumc.net
Pastor of Discipleship & Families
(Res) 45 Gunter Road, Colbert 30628
michele.may@ngumc.net
Bishop Circuit #1009
Bishop #1010: 1082 Old Bishop Road, Bishop 30621
Mail – P O Box 143, Bishop 30621
High Shoals #1012: P O Box 143, Bishop 30621
(Par) 1080 Old Bishop Road, Bishop 30621
joe.gunby@ngumc.net
Bogart #1014
1201 Atlanta Highway, Bogart 30622
Mail – P O Box 58, Bogart 30622
(Par) 180 Westwood Ave., Bogart 30622
megan.gomez@ngumc.net
(0) 770-867-3727
Frank and Lesli Bernat
(Cell) 770-362-7998
Matt & Michele Parker
(Cell) 404-538-2567
Michele & Joe May
(H) 706-613-2050
(Cell) 706-201-5063
Joe & Julie Gunby
(Cell) 404-387-7387
Megan & Cris Gomez
(O) 678-753-0570
(H) 678-661-0339
(Cell) 706-499-2209
Bold Spring #1019
331 Bold Springs Church Rd., Carnesville 30521
(Par) 3171 Bold Springs Rd., Carnesville 30521
rob.pierce@ngumc.net
Robert (Rob) Pierce
Bold Springs #1022
7625 Bold Springs Church Rd., Monroe 30656
(Res) 1670 Highland Farm Dr, Suwanee 30024
mike.devine@ngumc.net
Michael & Kit Devine
(O) 770-267-9635
(Cell) 678-773-9121
Bostwick #1024
5737 Bostwick Rd., Bostwick 30623
Mail – P O Box 257, Bostwick 30623
(Par) 5741 Bostwick Rd., Bostwick 30623
kathy.fcfarland@ngumc.net
(H) 706-680-6028
(Cell) 423-364-6067
Kathy & Len McFarland
(O) 706-342-0201
(H) 706-342-1456
(Cell) 770-561-3482
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Bowman Circuit #1026
John & Susan Sexton
Bowman #1027: 54 Broad St., Bowman 30624
Mail – P O Box 98, Bowman 30624
Stinchcomb #1029: 2069 Stinchcomb Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
(Res) 1420 Mineral Springs Rd., Elberton 30635
(H) 706-283-2456
john.sexton@ngumc.net
Campton #1031
1345 Shoal Creek Rd., Monroe 30656
(Res) 1040 Monroe Highway, Bethlehem 30620
jim.draper@ngumc.net
Jim and Diane Draper
(O) 770-267-6344
(H) 770-867-4857
(Cell) 770-601-0816
Canon Circuit #1032
Don & Janette Clark
Canon: 5137 Hwy 17, Canon 30520
Gaines Chapel #1035: 3195 Starr’s Bridge Rd., Canon 30520
(Res) 1455 Hospital Rd., Commerce 30529
(H) 706-367-8697
don.clark@ngumc.net
(Cell) 706-974-5400
Carnesville-Vanna Circuit #2380
Carnesville #1039: 9681 Lavonia Rd., Carnesville 30521
Mail – P O Box 57, Carnesville 30521
Vanna #1030: 3457 Old Elbert Rd., Royston 30662
(Par) 9910 Lavonia Rd., Carnesville 30521
(Res) 1907 Low Gap Rd., Lakemont 30552
lacey.bowcock@ngumc.net
Center #1043
426 Old Commerce Road Ext., Athens 30607
(Res) 145 Heelstone Ave., Bogart 30622
Mision Latina
haydee.vidot@ngumc.net
Chapelwood #1045
100 Janice Dr., Athens 30606
(Par) 295 Hunnicutt Dr., Athens 30606
richard.moeller@ngumc.net
Lacey & Jim Bowcock
(O) 706-384-2232
(Cell) 706-988-8154
Haydee Vidot
(Cell) 678-334-8561
Haydee Vidot
Richard & Joyce Moeller
(O) 706-353-2160
(H) 706-613-0985
(Cell) 706-540-9060
Colbert-Comer Circuit #2439
Colbert #1047: 68 N. Second St., Colbert 30628
Comer #1050: 1676 Main St., Comer 30629
(Par) 1596 Main St., Comer 30629
Mail – P O Box 14, Comer 30629
hugh.hendrickson@ngumc.net
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Hugh Hendrickson
(O) 706-788-3372
(H) 706-783-4480
(Cell) 770-789-4425
Concord-Ruckersville Circuit #1056
Bryan K. & Paige Smith
Concord #1057: GA Hwy 77, North, Elberton 30635
Ruckersville 1058: 2089 Ruckersville Rd., Elberton 30635
(Cell) 706-988-5866
(Par) 2503 Harmony Rd., Elberton 30635
(H) 706-283-5785
bryan.smith@ngumc.net
Corinth-Pentecost Circuit #1059
Corinth #1060: 689 Corinth Church Rd., Winder 30680
Pentecost #1061: 1582 GA Hwy 82, Winder 30680
(Par) 290 Bowman Mill Rd., NE, Winder 30680
david.staton@ngumc.net
David & Carol Staton
(H) 678-425-0922
(Cell) 706-254-1695
Crawford Circuit #1062
Tom & Pam Davis
Center #1063: 25 Center Church Rd., Stephens 30367
Cherokee Corner #1064: 3092 Athens Rd., Arnoldsville 30619
Crawford #1065: 538 Main Street, Crawford 30630
(Res) 155 Twin Creek Court, Athens 30605
(H) 706-354-6455
tom.davis@ngumc.net
(Cell) 706-362-0982
Danielsville #1068
275 General Daniels Ave., N Danielsville 30633
Mail – P O Box 145 Danielsville 30633
(Res) 408 Stagecoach Way, Danielsville 30633
calvin.ward@ngumc.net
Calvin & June Ward
Elberton First #1071
132 E. Church St., Elberton 30635
(Par) 404 Church St., Elberton 30635
joe.watson@ngumc.net
Joe & Julie Watson
(O) 706-283-1863
(H) 706-283-2931
(Cell) 678-877-1908
Eliam #1091
2130 Dr. George Ward Rd., Elberton 30635
(Par) 1634 Washington Hwy., Elberton 30635
emily.case@ngumc.net
Emily Case
(O) 706-283-3902
(H) 706-283-2368
(Cell) 770-428-3325
Fork Chapel #1098
Farmington Rd., Madison 30650
(Res) 1261 Crabapple Circle, Watkinsville 30677
bob.willis@ngumc.net
Francis Asbury #1072
1016 Ruckersville Rd., Elberton 30635
(Par) 1015 Ruckersville R., Elberton 30635
john.younts@ngumc.net
(H) 706-795-5311
(Cell) 706-248-9394
Bob & Phoebe Willis
(Cell) 770-377-0483
(H) 706-769-7336
John Younts
(O) 706-283-5956
(Cell) 706-614-2638
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Gateway #1016
6425 Jefferson Rd., Athens 30607
(Res) 350 Drew Lane, Lavonia 30553
tom.atkins@ngumc.net
Tom & Susan Atkins
(O) 706-546-5947
(H) 706-356-2090
(Cell) 404-790-2184
Gordon’s Chapel #1073
6655 Nowhere Rd., Hull 30646
(Par) 6655 Nowhere Rd., Hull 30646
bill.jackson@ngumc.net
Bill & Jo Jackson
(H/O) 706-548-6616
(Cell) 678-481-5615
Harmony Grove #1074
1385 Harmony Grove Church Rd., Auburn 30011
(Res) 2507 Marixa Dr., Statham 30666
joseph.romigh@ngumc.net
Joe & Patricia Romigh
(O) 770-963-5385
(H) 678-753-1727
(Cell) 770-280-7857
Hartwell First #1075
200 E. Howell St., Hartwell 30643
(Par) 12 Holly Street, Hartwell 30643
allen.stewart@ngumc.net
Allen & Tracey Stewart
(O) 706-376-3164
(H) 706-376-0846
(Cell) 706-436-5534
Jersey #1124
115 Jersey-Social Circle Rd., Jersey 30018
Mail – P O Box 16, Jersey 30018
(Res) P O Box 197, Jersey 30018
ricci.turpin@ngumc.net
Ricci & Rebecca Turpin
(Cell) 404-805-6315
Johnson #1077
1890 Flatrock Rd., Watkinsville 30677
Mail – P O Box 113, Watkinsville 30677
(Res) 1520 Hunters Hollow, Monroe 30655
tracy.sever@ngumc.net
Tracy & Tom Sever
(Cell) 770-207-5265
Jones Chapel #1069
5601 Hwy 29 North, Danielsville 30633
Mail – P O Box 1052, Danielsville 30633
(Par) 168 Jones Chapel – Shiloh Rd., Danielsville 30633
dick.huycke@ngumc.net
Lavonia First #1079
25 Baker Street, Lavonia 30553
Mail – P O Box 176, Lavonia 30553
(Par) 234 Bowman St., Lavonia 30553
randall.massengill@ngumc.net
Dick & Jennifer Huycke
(O) 706-795-3734
(H) 706-795-5305
(Cell) 404-384-4453
Randall & Mary Massengill
(O) 706-356-8554
(H) 706-356-1130
(Cell) 706-567-2717
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Loganville First #1286
221 Main Street, Loganville 30052
(Res) 4795 Watson Mill Court, Loganville 30052
david.gravitt@ngumc.net
David Gravitt & Shirley Adams
(O) 770-466-8511
(H) 678-395-6073
(Cell) 770-542-9673
Macedonia-Redwine Circuit #1085
Billy & Elaine Pittman
Macedonia #1086: 1925 Airline-Goldmine Rd., Canon 30520
Redwine #1087: 3548 Redwine Church Rd., Canon 30520
(Par) 3961 Airline-Goldmine Rd., Canon 30520
(H) 706-245-8031
billy.pittman@ngumc.net
(Cell) 706-601-4252
Madison First #1088
296 S. Main St., Madison 30650
Mail – P O Box 350, Madison 30650
(Res) 1101 Arbor Lane, Madison 30650
grady.mosley@ngumc.net
Grady & Deborah Mosley
(O) 706-342-3325
(Cell) 770-490-5919
Middleton Circuit #1089
Sharon & Tac Coley
Bethlehem #1090: 1025 Welcome Church Rd, Elberton 30635
Middleton #1092: 1450 Middleton Church Rd., Elberton 30635
Woodlawn #1093: 3780 Brad Dixon Rd., Elberton 30635
(O) 706-408-0648
(Par) 1328 Fairway Drive, Elberton 30635
(Cell) 706-338-4336
sharon.coley@ngumc.net
Midway #1004
215 Kilcrease Rd., Auburn 30011
(Res) 2020 Summit Oaks Drive, Watkinsville 30677
david.moore@ngumc.net
David & Katherine Moore
(O) 770-867-5718
(Cell) 706-247-6040
Monroe First #1094
400 S. Broad St., Monroe 30655
(Res) 1428 Charleston Ave, Monroe 30656
dane.wagner@ngumc.net
Dane & Marty Wagner
(O) 770-267-6525
(H) 770-266-0092
(Cell) 770-689-9818
Nazareth #1100
622 Dee Kennedy Road, Winder 30680
(Res) 450 Feldspar Drive, Jefferson 30549
hugh.shirley@ngumc.net
Hugh & Sue Ann Shirley
(O) 770-307-1326
(H) 706-367-9544
(Cell) 770-377-1539
New Hope at Between #1125
Patrick Faulhaber & Susannah Bales
1919 New Hope Church Rd., Monroe 30656
(Par) 2085 New Hope Church Rd. SW, Monroe 30656
(H) 770-207-7754
patrick.faulhaber@ngumc.net
(Cell) 919-889-2388
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New Pentecost #1758
385 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Winder 30680
(Par) 1323 Hwy 211 NE, Winder 30680
john.norman@ngumc.net
John & Linda Norman
(O) 770-307-2744
(Cell) 770-634-8370
Oconee Street #1101
717 Oconee Street, Athens 30604
Mail - P O Box 6707, Athens 30604
(Res) 111 S. Arcadia Dr., Bogart 30622
lisa.caine@ngumc.net
Lisa Caine
(O) 706-543-1327
(H) 770-725-0992
(Cell) 770-307-8662
Oglethorpe County Circuit #1080
Burts #1082: 77 Veribest Enterprises Rd., Carlton 30627
Mail: P O Box 494, Lexington 30648
Glade #1051: 1735 Lexington-Carlton Rd., Carlton 30627
(Res) 54 Timberland Trail, Arnoldsville 30619
doug.bower@ngumc.net
Pennington #1110
1160 Broughton Rd., Madison 30650
Mail – P O Box 797, Madison 30650
(Res) 60 Parks Place Trail, Social Circle 30025
billy.lewis@ngumc.net
Doug & Cheryl Bower
(H) 706-742-7246
Billy & Lynn Lewis
(O) 706-342-0600
(Cell) 678-910-8423
Pleasant Valley #1103
526 GA Hwy 11 S., Monroe 30655
(Res) 2950 Pass Drive, Buford 30518
margaret.adams@ngumc.net
Margaret & Sam Adams
(O) 706-267-2028
(Cell) 404-625-6547
Princeton #1105
2390 S. Lumpkin St., Athens 30606
(Par) 290 Pinewood Circle, Athens 30606
deedee.lawson@ngumc.net
Dee Dee Lawson & Gary Collins
(O) 706-353-1123
(Cell) 404-642-8802
(Fax) 706-549-6048
Prospect, Morgan County #1025
3191 Prospect Rd., Madison 30650
(Res) 1031 Brookwood Court, Watkinsville 30677
mark.jones@ngumc.net
Mark & Angela Jones
(H) 706-769-4872
(Cell) 706-224-8456
Prospect-Redstone Circuit #2470
Bryce & Elena Behnke
Prospect Athens 1106, 334 Prospect Church Rd., Athens 30607
Redstone #1017, 6722 Athens Hwy, Jefferson 30549
(Res) 33 Sweetgum Street, Talmo 30575
bryce.behnke@ngumc.net
(Cell) 678-622-9354
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Providence, Lavonia #1107
2395 Providence Church Rd., Lavonia 30553
(Par) 451 Shoal Creek Rd., Lavonia 30553
doug.brown@ngumc.net
Providence-Statham Circuit #2465
Providence #1120, 2660 Providence Rd., Statham 30666
Statham #1121 , 1926 E. Broad St., Statham 30666
Mail – P O Box 294 Statham 30666
(Res) 320 Bedford Dr., Athens 30606
alex.smith@ngumc.net
Doug & Sharon Brown
(Cell) 706-436-8633
Alex & Audrey Smith
(Cell) 770-630-2694
Rays #1078
1521 Rays Church Rd., Bishop 30621
(Res) 210 Atkinson Dr., Athens 30606
gerald.varnado@ngumc.net
Jerry & Beverly Varnado
Royston #1108
137 Franklin Springs St, Royston 30662
(Par) 493 Pine Valley Dr., Royston 30662
jim.bocian@ngumc.net
Jim and Rebecca Bocain
(O) 706-245-7402
(H) 706-245-8416
(Cell) 678-764-2795
(H) 706-546-9194
(Cell) 706-202-9421
Rutledge #1111
130 E. Main Street, Rutledge 30663
Mail – P O Box 373, Rutledge 30663
(Res) 10 Crossfire Dr., Covington 30014
Randy & Deborah Byrd
(O) 706-557-2483
(H) 678-712-9525
(Cell) 770-289-3501
randy.byrd@ngumc.net
Sandy Cross Circuit #2319
Trinity #1021: 2480 Athens Rd., Royston 30662
Pennington Chapel #1036: 2712 Sandy Cross Rd.,
Royston 30662
(Par) 2290 Sandy Cross Rd., Royston, GA 30662
david.bryan@ngumc.net
Savannah Valley Circuit #1114
Cokesbury # 1115: 2207 Cokesbury Hwy, Hartwell 30643
Coldwater #1116: 1753 Coldwater Rd., Eberton 30635
New Bethel #1117: 3223 GA Hwy 368, Elberton 30635
(Par) 1603 Montevideo Rd., Elberton 30635
ann.mann@ngumc.net
St. James #1112
111 West Lake Dr., Athens 30606
(Res) 1420 Bent Creek Rd., Bogart 30622
bill.curington@ngumc.net
David Bryan
(H) 706-245-9246
(Cell) 706-498-8678
Ann & Kim Mann
(O) 706-283-1954
(Cell) 770-256-4556
Bill & Sherry Curington
(O) 706-548-1680
(H) 706-705-1494
(Cell) 678-763-7025
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St. Stephen #1113
113 Mill St., Monroe 30655
(Res) 744 Thompson Ridge Ct., Monroe 30655
rupert.evans@ngumc.net
Social Circle #1118
261 S. Cherokee Rd., Social Circle 30025
Mail – P O Box 296, Social Circle 30025
(Par) 261 S. Cherokee Rd., Social Circle 30025
kathy.morris@ngumc.net
Swords #1099
1401 Swords Rd., Buckhead 30625
(Res) 160 Woodlake Place, Apt 2, Athens 30605
angavalas@umcsc.org
tony.gavalas@ngumc.net
Temple #1048
2467 Wire Bridge Rd., Arnoldsville 30619
(Res) 1030 Colorado Bend, Bogart 30622
derrick.lemons@ngumc.net
Rupert & Suzette Evans
(O) 770-267-6724
(H) 770-267-9224
(Cell) 404-441-0323
Kathy Morris
(O) 770-464-3854
(H) 678-465-9174
(Cell) 404-849-5818
Tony Gavalas
(O) 706-474-1744
(Cell) 864-426-2019
Derrick & Paula Lemons
(Cell) 706-206-1927
The Orchard #2333
1950 Hwy 81 South, Loganville 30052
(Res) 1791 Fontana Lane, Lawrenceville 30043
stephen.walters@ngumc.net
Tuckston #1122
4175 Lexington Rd, Athens 30605
(Par) 126 Buckeye Branch, Athens 30605
james.mooneyhan@ngumc.net
Stephen & Rebekah Walters
(O) 770-554-3533
(Cell) 770-597-6236
James & Jo Mooneyhan
(O) 706-353-1311
(H) 706-549-7072
(Cell) 404-310-7103
Union Chapel #1104
2625 Pannell Rd, Monroe 30655
(Par) 1400 Poplar Oaks Trail, Monroe 30655
kent.burel@ngumc.net
Kent Burel
(O) 770-267-7844
(H) 770-267-2113
(Cell) 678-525-9683
Walnut Grove #1335
940 Church Way, Loganville 30052
(Par) 2331 Leone Way, Covington 30014
dan.wilson@ngumc.net
Dan & Kathy Wilson
(O) 770-787-1166
(H) 770-778-6245
(Cell) 678-231-0873
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Watkinsville #1126
1331 New High Shoals Rd., Watkinsville 30677
Mail - P O Box 87, Watkinsville 30677
Sr. Pastor
(Res) 1030 Arlington Place, Bogart 30622
randy.kanipe@ngumc.net
Minister of Christian Formation
(Res) 107 Milledge Heights, Athens 30606
anne.hansen@ngumc.net
Wesley Chapel, Elberton #1054
1425 Lena Circle, Elberton 30635
(Res) 1219 Parkwood Chase, Acworth 30102
roy.moore@ngumc.net
Winder First #1127
280 North Broad St., Winder 30680
(Par) 64 Cedar Bluff, Winder 30680
terry.tippens@ngumc.net
(O) 706-769-6088
Randy & Marika Kanipe
(Cell) 706-206-2431
(H) 706-534-1109
Anne Hansen
(H) 706-369-7774
(Cell) 706-296-0415
Roy & Connie Moore
(O) 706-283-4783
(Cell) 786-417-4377
Terry & Missy Tippens
(O) 770-867-4594
(H) 770-867-3802
Cell) 678-227-3698
Winterville #1128
101 Parkview Rd, Winterville 30683
Mail - P O Box 30, Winterville 30683
(Par) 215 N. Church St., Winterville 30683
tac.coley@ngumc.net
Tac & Sharon Coley
(O) 706-742-2445
(H) 706-742-7332
(Cell) 706-224-0775
Young Harris Memorial #1129
973 Prince Avenue, Athens 30606
(Par) 64 Prince Place, Athens 30606
david.wofford@ngumc.net
David & Sarah Wofford
(O) 706-543-2612
(H) 706-548-8713
(Cell) 404-234-9363
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Clergy Appointed to Other Places
Beckwith, Robert & Annette
1196 S. Lumpkin St., Athens 30605
126 Hickory Hollow Dr., Jefferson 30549
robert.beckwith@ngumc.net
Wesley Foundation – UGA
(O) 706-353-1408
(H) 706-367-7130
(Cell) 678-938-0839
Benson, Parker & Carol (Paragraph 346.1)
Maryville UMC – Holston Conf
Bonfim, Rick & Mary Lucy
P O Box 250, Bogart 30622-0250
rick.bonfim@ngumc.net
General Evangelist
(O) 706-353-1546
Camp, Tom & Lacy
Samaritan Counseling Center of Northeast Georgia
455 N. Lumpkin St., Athens 30603
Mail – P O Box 1704, Athens 30603
145 Fox Trace Dr., Athens 30606
tgcamp@samaritannega.org
Pastoral Counselor
(O) 706-369-7911 ext 211
(H) 706-543-7713
Dunn, Dan & Nancy
P O Box 1655, Duluth 30096
1860 Barnett Shoals Rd, Suite 103 #545, Athens 30605
missionmandan@gmail.com
Venezuela Now, Inc.
(H) 706-363-2187
(Cell) 770-722-8470
Fessler, Eric & Tiffany (Paragraph 346.1)
North Alabama Conf
Freeman, Margaret & James
66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin NC 28734
328 Angel Fields Rd., Franklin NC 28734
margaret.freeman@ngumc.net
Franklin First UMC
(O) 828-524-3010
(H) 828-369-5200
(Cell) 706-714-2242
Lewis, Mitchell & Sherri
CMR # 420 Box 3429, APO, AE 09063
2019 Mulberry Tree, San Antonio TX 78251
mitchell.lewis@us.army.mil
Valdez-Barker, Amy & Richard
269 Hampton Park Dr, Athens 30606
Chaplin, US Army
(O) +49-6221-57-7520
(H) +49-32-212-284-439
(Cell) +49-162-273-8829
Ex Director of Connectional Table
(Cell) 319-400-8200
Whetstone, Gary & Diane
485 Huntington Rd, Suite 170, Athens 30606
136 Deerhollow Rd., Bogart 30622
gary.whetstone@ngumc.net
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District Superintendent
(O) 706-549-4915
(H) 706-546-5503
(Cell) 404-695-1238
Others
Arban, Mary Murphy (Young Harris)
Honorable Location
Carney, Wiley & Phyllis
240 North Church Street
P O Box 271, Winterville 30683
wiley240@bellsouth.net
Incapacity/Medical Leave
(H) 706-742-8989
(Cell) 706-714-9620
Elrod, Odell & Susan
246 6th Ave, Winder 30680
colorit@att.net
Incapacity/Medical Leave
(Cell) 706-988-1799
(H) 706-988-1797
Koch, Gus & Edith
437 Lewis Roberts Rd., Jefferson 30549
gus.koch@ngumc.net
Incapacity/Medical Leave
(H) 706-367-0941
Repetske, Russell & Janice
185 Whisperwood Lane, Athens 30605
revruss54@gmail.com
Incapacity/Medical Leave
(H) 706-549-1929
(Cell) 706-255-3851
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Retired North Georgia Clergy
Adams, Margaret & Sam (Pleasant Valley UMC)
2950 Pass Drive, Buford 30518
margaretwadams@att.net
Retired Supply
678-546-5332
AsKew, Albert & Sally (Oconee Street UMC)
306 Providence Road, Athens 30606
albert.askew@ngumc.net or sallyaskew40@gmail.com
Atkins, Tom & Susan (Gateway UMC)
350 Drew Lane, Lavonia 30553
tom@tom.atkins.org
706-543-4407
Retired Supply
404-790-2184
Barnes, Susan P.
1202 Kent Rock Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
(H) 919-247-8008
(Cell) 919-436-8705
Buffaloe, Josef & Cathy (Monroe First UMC)
150 Providence Club Dr., Monroe 30655
joe.buffaloe@ngumc.net
770-207-9442
Caine, Elizabeth (Oconee Street UMC)
(Res) 111 S. Arcadia Dr., Bogart 30622
lisa.caine@ngumc.net
Retired Supply
(H) 770-725-0992
(Cell) 706-307-8662
Cathy, Richard & Jane (Princeton UMC)
1100 Victoria Crossing., Watkinsville 30677
rjcathy@bellsouth.net
706-769-1632
Clark, Don & Janette (Canon Circuit)
1455 Hospital Rd., Commerce 30529
donclark7@gmail.com
Retired Supply
(Cell)706-974-5400
Crane, Lawrence (Winder First UMC)
Mulberry Grove, 343 Price Street, Statham 30666
lawrence.crane@ngumc.net
Deitle, Ken & Peggy (Cokesbury UMC)
287 Water Oak Dell Dr., Lavonia 30553
kdeitle@windstream.net
770-867-2743
706-356-5140
(Cell) 706-308-3259
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Haralson, Jim & Christine (Colbert UMC)
180 Southwinds Dr., Colbert 30628
haralsonclb@windstream.net
706-788-2029
Johns, Ross & Teresa
140 Evergreen Terrace, Winterville 30683
mohawkjohns@yahoo.com
706-369-3401
Kirby, Bill & Joanne (Monroe First UMC)
3169 Stewart Rd., Monroe 30655
Kirby1953@bellsouth.net
770-466–3405
Kring, Dean & Jean (Hartwell First UMC)
354 Brown Circle, Hartwell 30643
jkring@hartcom.net
706-376-7311
(Cell) 706-308-3259
Major, Roy & Theresa (Watkinsville First UMC)
2680 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville 30677
roy.major@ngumc.net
706-769-6736
Maxey, Dan & Lynette (Athens First UMC)
105 Manorhaven Court, Athens 30606
mandmbks@gmail.com
706-613-1562
Meredith, Jerry and Carol (Watkinsville First UMC)
1081 Creek Farm Run, Bogart 30622
jerryrm231@gmail.com
706-705-1042
Morgan, Nancy
3706 Candler Rd, Pendergrass 30567
nancy.morgan@ngumc.net
706-308-7833
Morris, Carolyn & Herb Owen (Athens First UMC)
4235 Old Lexington Road, Athens 30605
carolyn.morris@ngumc.net
herb.owen@ngumc.net
706-549-6471
Murphy, Bob & Carole (Johnson UMC)
1060 Bradford Place, Bishop 30621
rpanic1@aol.com
706-769-5271
Newton, Jerry & Carole (Hartwell First UMC)
(Res) 1024 Holly Hills Dr., Hartwell 30643
Mail to P O Box 512, Hartwell 30643
jerry.newton@ngumc.net
706-376-7508
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Peters, Bonnie & Nancy (Union Chapel UMC)
PO Box 7, Rutledge 30663
bonnie.peters@ngumc.net
770-267-6741
Rary, Larry & Peggy (Winder First UMC)
151 Bowman Mill Rd., NE, Winder 30680
lrary@windstream.net
770-868-0555
(Cell) 770-827-7765
Schrope, Carol & Walter Scott
169 Alexander Ct, Winder 30680
cschropescott@yahoo.com
678-975-7425
Smith, Martha (Athens First UMC)
130 Harben Place, Athens 30606
martha.smith@ngumc.net
706-613-2125
Swaney, Charles & Juanita
4510 Locklin Rd., Monroe, GA 30655
charles.swaney@ngumc.net
770-266-0653
Varnado, Jerry and Beverly (Rays UMC)
210 Atkinson Dr., Athens 30606
gerald.varnado@ngumc.net
Retired Supply
(H) 706-546-9194
(Cell) 706-202-9421
Wall, Max & Trois
445 Franklin St. Apt 25, Athens 30606
706-353-7482
Ward, Calvin & June (Danielsville UMC)
408 Stagecoach Way, Danielsville 30633
calvin.ward@ngumc.net, caljunward@windstream.net
Willis, Bob & Phoebe (Fork Chapel UMC)
1261 Crabapple Circle, Watkinsville 30677
Bob.willis@ngumc.net
Retired Supply
706-795-5311
(Cell) 706-248-9394
Retired Supply
706-769-7336
Winn, Jim & Jane (Hartwell First UMC)
4211 Misty Morning Way #2120, Gainesville 30506
jpwinn@gmail.com
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706-377-4963
Other Retired Clergy
Appel, Frank (Gateway UMC)
1904 Orchard Circle, Bogart 30622
preacher_man67@hotmail.com
(Cell) 478-290-3044
Davis, Tom & Pam (Crawford Circuit)
155 Twin Creek Court, Athens 30605
brotwd47@charter.net
Retired Supply
706-354-6455
(Cell) 706-362-0982
Dean, O.C. & Manita (Tuckston UMC)
265 Three Oaks Drive., Athens 30607
2ocdean@att.net
706-549-5251
Duncan, Valarie (Oconee Street)
109 Stafford Drive, Athens 30605
Rev.valerie@att.net
501-551-9451
Evans, Rupert & Suzette (St. Stephen UMC)
744 Thompson Ridge Ct., Monroe 30655
revrupt@windstream.net
Retired Supply
770-267-9224
(Cell) 404-441-0323
Gavalas, Tony (Swords)
160 Woodlake Place, Apt 2, Athens 30605
angavalas@umcsc.org
Retired Supply
(Cell) 864-426-2019
Lamb, Eugene & Myrtle (Loganville First)
749 Jacoby Dr, Loganville 30052
Oregon-Idaho Conf
(Cell) 404-386-3748
Romigh, Joe & Patricia (Harmony Grove UMC)
2507 Marixa Dr., Statham 30666
joseph.romigh@ngumc.net
Retired Supply
678-753-1727
(Cell) 770-280-7857
Smith, Harvey & Annie (Rays UMC)
1327 Clotfelter Rd., Bogart 30622
706-769-0043
Welton, Lowrie & Judy (Ashford Memorial)
P O Box 344, Watkinsville 30677
ashfordpastor@bellsouth.net
706-769-6928
Younts, Bob & Carolyn (Winder First UMC)
194 Bowman Mill Rd., NE, Winder 30680
770-867-7466
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Surviving Spouses
Mrs. Bobby (Jerry Ann) Anthony (Royston UMC)
336 Woodland Manor, Royston, 30662
Mrs. Jack (Jackie) Bozeman (Elberton First UMC)
48 Forest Ave., Elberton 30635
jandjbozeman@hotmail.com
Mrs. George (Jeweldine) Chambers (Watkinsville First UMC)
1871 McRee Mill Rd., Watkinsville 30667
Mrs. Bob (Caroline) Chaplin
1460 S Johnson Ferry Rd, Apt 125, Atlanta 30319
Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Driskell (Princeton UMC)
P O Box 298, Lavonia 30553
Mrs. Eugene (Louise) Dunn (Young Harris UMC)
119 Crystal Ct., Athens 30606
lwdunn@charter.net
Mrs. Hubert (Pat) Ellison (Lavonia First UMC)
6091 West Ave., Lavonia, GA 30553
Mrs. Clarence (Gail) Hollingsworth, Sr.
275 Lexington Circle, Athens 30605
clarence.hollingsworth@ngumc.net
Mrs. Frank (Phronia) Jenkins (Watkinsville UMC)
755 Epps Bridge Parkway,
Apt. 207, Athens 30606
Mrs. Edward (Nancy) Kelly (Winterville UMC)
128 Oakmont Place, Winterville 30683
Mrs. Alfred (Betty) Key (Bethesda UMC)
110 Fairview Avenue, Hartwell 30643
16 Lee St., Liberty, SC 29657
alfred.key@ngumc.net
Mrs. BJ (Christine) Lamb (Gordon’s Chapel UMC)
801 Riverhill Dr., Apt 408, Athens 30606
christinelamb@mindspring.com
Mrs. James Henry (Charlotte) McNeil (Athens First UMC)
364 Old Edwards Rd., Arnoldsville 30619
Mrs. Howard Leon (Dr. Audrey) Milo
750 Gaines School Road, #E57, Athens 30605
arossermilo@yahoo.com
Mrs. Lavern (Jackie) Mobley
227 Lacey Lane, Winder 30680
Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Passmore (Gordon’s Chapel)
321 Sawdust Dr., Hull 30646
passmorerobert@bellsouth.net
Mrs Bill (Grace) Ruff (Athens First UMC)
Mulberry Grove
343 Price St. #58, Statham 30666
bill.ruff@ngumc.net
Mrs. Benjamin (Lorene) Sorrow (Young Harris UMC)
755 Epps Bridge Parkway, # 242,
Athens, GA 30606
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706-245-6392
706-283-0493
706-769-0110
404-257-5997
706-356-7363
706-543-2751
(Cell) 239-248-5650
706-353-0596
706-742-8847
770-957-7673
706-369-7466
706-742-5783
706-766-0312
770-867-8394
706-548-3970
678-753-1812
(Cell)706-201-5004
706-549-9731
Clergy Spouses Officers for 2013-2014
Conference Representative – Diane Whetstone
Sunshine/Concerns Chair – Kathy Wilson
706-546-5503
770-778-6245
Committee on District Superintendency
Purpose: To function for the district superintendent similar to how a Pastor Parish Relations
Committee functions for a pastor. Support and encourage the district superintendent. Work to improve
rapport and effectiveness.
Diane Toney (Lavonia First) 2017 (Chair)
P O Box 131, Lavonia 30553
Email: dianetoney@gmail.com
Ray Cann (Elberton First) 2018 District Lay Leader, Chair
2303 Cann Adams Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
Email: raycann66@gmail.com
Lacey Bowcock (Carnesville-Vanna Circuit) 2017
9910 Lavonia Rd., Carnesville 30521
Email: lacey.bowcock@ngumc.net
Calvin Ward (Danielsville) 2015
408 Stagecoach Way, Danielsville 30633
Email: calvin.ward@ngumc.net
Terry Tippens (Winder First) 2015
280 N. Broad St., Winder 30680
Email: terry.tippens@ngumc.net
Megan Hallford-Gomez (Bogart) 2017
180 Westwood Ave., Bogart 30622
Email: megan.gomez@ngumc.net
Ben Rivers (Princeton UMC) 2016
145 Snapfinger Lane, Athens 30605
Email: riversbg@bellsouth.net
Ed Walker (Hartwell UMC) 2015
124 Apache Trail, Hartwell 30643
Email: edwalker3359@gmail.com
Sally Allen (Gordon’s Chapel UMC) 2016
462 Camp Halinan Rd, Athens 30601
comfort@stanfieldair.com
Rick Boykin (Loganville First UMC) 2016
3564 Brooks Lane, Loganville 30052
Email: karynhubby@aol.com
Bonnie Wise (St. James) 2015
101 Lucy Ln., Athens 30606
Email: bonniewise2706@att.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
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706-356-1148
706-283-1646
(Cell) 706-246-5003
(Cell) 706-988-8154
706-795-5311
770-867-3802
(Cell) 678-227-3698
(Cell) 706-499-2209
706-208-8207
706-376-4652
706-613-8966
(Cell) 770-653-3940
(H) 770-365-4447
(H) 706-248-6130
(Cell) 706-254-7577
706-549-4915
District Connectional Ministries
Purpose: To assist the Athens-Elberton District congregations being United Methodist (Keeping the
Faith) and remaining focused on district goals, using education, interpretation, encouragement and
accountability. Serve the district in extending district grants in response to submitted applications.
Chair
Joe Brooks (Bethlehem First UMC) 2018
720 Nicholsville Rd, Monroe, 30656
706-266-0010
Email: brooks.family@att.net
(Cell) 770-330-2960
Past Chair
Evelyn Wages (Gordon’s Chapel) 2016
2030 Summit Oaks Dr., Watkinsville 30677
706-769-9902
Email: ewages@oconee.k12.ga.us
(Cell) 706-202-3325
Vice-Chair
Lisa Caine (Oconee Street) 2017
111 S. Arcadia Dr., Bogart 30622
(H) 770-725-0992
Email: lisa.caine@ngumc.net
(Cell) 706-307-8662
Nurture & Education
Ken Easom (Oconee St.) 2015
420 Milstone Circle, Athens 30605
706-543-3485
Email: easomm@gmail.com
(Cell) 706-540-4328
Children’s Ministries
Corrie Beth Noll (Monroe 1st) 2015
1505 Lakeland Dr., Monroe 30656
404-556-3865
Email: corriebeth.noll@fumcmonroe.org
Youth Ministries
Britt Martin (Madison First) 2017
1303 White Oak Drive
(Cell) 706-375-8527
Athens, GA 30606
Email: britt@madisonfumc.com
Team member at-large
Nikki Gibson (Lavonia 1st) 2017
130 Bow Drive, Lavonia 30553
706-491-1174
Witness (Evangelism) & Worship
Sarah Wofford (Young Harris Memorial)2017
(Par) 64 Prince Place, Athens 30606
(H) 706-548-8713
Advocacy/Leadership
Valerie Duncan (Oconee Street UMC) 2016
109 Stafford Dr., Athens 30605
501-551-9451
Email: rev.valerie@att.net
Web Monitor
Lynn Dunn (Young Harris) 2017
119 Crystal Ct., Athens 30606
706-543-2751
Email: lwdunn@charter.net
Disaster Relief Coordination
586 Winding Way, Hartwell 30643
Email: herbhicks@hartcom.net
Board of Laity ex officio
2303 Cann Adams Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
Email: raycann66@gmail.com
UMW ex officio
1111 Summit Circle, Watkinsville 30677
Email: abp30677@yahoo.com
UMM ex officio
222 Stonecrest Court, Athens 30605
Email: leonjourolmon@gmail.com
Herb Hicks (Liberty Hill UMC) 2016
860-912-0911
Ray Cann (Elberton First) 2018
706-283-1646
(Cell) 706-246-5003
Esther Porter (Princeton UMC)
706-769-0699
Leon Jourolmon
706-353-3138
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Missions
Bill Jackson (Gordon’s Chapel)
6655 Nowhere Road, Hull 30646
(H) 706-548-6616
Email: bill.jackson@ngumc.net
(Cell) 678-481-5615
Secretary Communications
Patrick Faulbaber (New Hope at Between)
2085 New Hope Church Rd. SW, Monroe 30656
(H) 770-207-7754
Email: pdfaulhaber@gmail.com
(Cell) 919-889-2388
District Clergy President
Tac Coley (Winterville UMC)
215 N. Church St., Winterville 30683
(Cell) 706-224-0775
Email: tac.coley@ngumc.net
Conference Connectional Table, ex officio
Debby Fox (Gainesville First)
17 Mineral Lane, Dahlonega, 30533
Email: debby.fox@ngumc.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
706-549-4915
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District Board of Laity
Purpose: To recruit at large members to annual conference, promote and interpret Leadership UMC;
Lay Revitalization; Certified Lay Speaking.
Ray Cann (Elberton First) 2018
2303 Cann Adams Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
Email: raycann66@gmail.com
Betty Lloyd (Apalachee) 2018
3675 Millers Pond Way, Snellville 30039
Email: lloydbetty@comcast.net
Esther Porter (Princeton UMC)
1111 Summit Circle, Watkinsville 30677
Email: abp30677@yahoo.com
Shirley Alcorn (Bethlehem First UMC) 2016
147 Thornbrooke Rd., Bethlehem 30620
Email: shirleyalcorn@att.net
Mitch Skelton (Royston First) 2016
109 Viola Winn Drive, Royston 30662
Email: skeltonfm@aol.com
Bethaney Murphy (Nazareth) 2016
841 Mulberry Rd., Winder 30680
Email: bethaney.murphy@truett.edu
Leon Jourolmon
222 Stonecrest Court, Athens Leon 30605
Email: leonjourolmon@gmail.com
Glenda Creasy (Loganville) 2016
3145 Parks Run, Loganville 30052
Email: glendac4@bellsouth.net
David Knauft (Princeton) 2017
1010 Westchester Ct., Watkinsville 30677
Email: daknauft@gmail.com
Bill Chafin (Hartwell First) 2017
171 Smith St., Hartwell 30643
Email: billchafin@comcast.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
District Lay Leader, Chair
706-283-1646
(Cell) 706-246-5003
Assoc. District Lay Leader
678-580-2940
UMW President
706-769-0699
District Lay Servant Chair
(H) 678-963-9831
706-245-9550
678-425-6221
UMM President
706-353-3138
770-596-4228
706-769-3044
(H) 706-377-2928
(Cell) 706-436-2378
706-549-4915
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District Lay Servant Committee
Purpose: Be responsible for the training and deploying of certified lay servants throughout the district.
Provide oversite in assuring lay servants comply with the Book of Discipline’s requirements for
certification.
Shirley Alcorn (Bethlehem First) Chair 2016
147 Thornbrooke Rd., Bethlehem 30620
Email: shirleyalcorn@att.net
Don Wildsmith (Winder First) 2016 Assoc. Dir of Util.
943 Harry McCarty Rd., Bethlehem, GA 30620
Email: don.wildsmith@cityofwinder.com
Ray Cann (Elberton First) District Lay Leader 2018
2303 Cann Adams Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
Email: raycann66@gmail.com
Nancy Knapp (Tuckston) Assoc. Dir of Feedback 2016
155 McDuffie Drive, Athens 30605
Email: nfknapp@uga.edu
Annette Jackson (Princeton) 2015
126 Riverbottom Circle, Athens 30606
Email: annettejackson47@gmail.com
Tac Coley (Winterville UMC) 2016
215 N. Church St., Winterville 30683
Email: tac.coley@ngumc.net
Wally Pressey (Winterville UMC)2016
170 Springbrook Dr., Winterville 30683
Email: wallypressey@yahoo.com
Gabrielle Garringer (Hartwell First) 2016
238 Cherokee Ridge, Canon 30520
Email: n/a
Betty Lloyd (Apalachee) 2018 Assoc. District Lay Leader
3675 Millers Pond Way, Snellville 30039
Email: lloydbetty@comcast.net
Bryan Smith (Concord-Ruckersville) 2017
2503 Harmony Rd., Elberton 30635
Email: bryan.smith@ngumc.net
David Heydinger (Elberton First)
2698 Dowman Hwy, Dewy Rose 30634
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
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(H) 678-963-9831
770-586-0500
706-283-1646
706-548-9989
706-549-8035
706-548-8713
(Cell) 706-224-0775
706-742-2787
706-377-3627
678-580-2940
(H) 706-283-5785
(Cell) 706-988-5866
(H) 706-283-4420
(Cell) 770-231-6199
706-549-4915
Mision Latina Task Force
Purpose: To offer oversight and encouragement to the mission with the intent of constituting a Latino
United Methodist Church in the Athens Community.
Joel Brodrick Task Force Coord
1181 Stonebridge Circle, Watkinsville 30677
Email: mjbrodrick@aol.com
David Smith (Bethlehem First) 2015 Food Distribution
P O Box 1522, Winder 30680
Email: dgs6135@netzero.com
Kay Haugen (Antioch UMC) 2016 Financial Advisor
131 Ridgewood Rd., Jefferson 30549
Email: khaugen@windstream.net
Haydee Vidot, ex officio
145 Heelstone Ave., Bogart 30622
Email: hvidot51@yahoo.com
Juan Quintanilla, ex officio
Email: jquintanilla@ngumc.org
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
(H) 706-769-8398
830-513-2029
706-367-9984
(Cell) 678-334-8561
706-549-4915
Safe Sanctuary Committee
Purpose: To assist congregations in drafting and complying with safe sanctuary policies.
Belinda Pinnow (Monroe First), Chair
PO Box 226, Monroe, GA 30655
Email: jbpinnow@windstream.net
Ken Deal, (Gordon’s Chapel)
486 Maplewood Lane, Hull 30646
Email: kjdeal@bellsouth.net
Marjorie Graham (Tuckston) Compliance Coordinator
219 Stonecrest Court, Athens 30605
Email: marjiegraham@bellsouth.net
Anne Hansen (Watkinsville 1st
107 Milledge Heights, Athens 30606
Email: anne.hansen@ngumc.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
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770-266-7009
706-549-4610
706-369-7774
706-549-4915
District Committee on Finance
Purpose: To oversee the income and expenses of the district, set financial policies for the accounts.
Establish a district budget for approval by the district conference each year.
Wayne Gaskins (Lavonia First) 2017 (Chair)
98 Rue Beau Rivage, Lavonia 30533
Email: wayson@winstream.net
Ray Cann (Elberton First) District Lay Leader 2018
2303 Cann Adams Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
Email: raycann66@gmail.com
Joe Brooks (Bethlehem First UMC) 2018(Con. Min. Chair)
720 Nicholsville Rd, Monroe, 30656
Email: Brooks.family@att.net
Diane Toney (Lavonia First) (Superintendency Com Chair) 2017
P O Box 131, Lavonia 30553
Steve Sorrells (Comer UMC) (Trustees)
P O Box 462, Comer 30629
shsorrells@windstream.net
Pudge Smith (Cokesbury) 2013
624 Nancy Hart School Rd.
Email: pudge@hartcom.net
Bonnie Jourolmon (Elberton 1st) Treasurer
222 Stonecrest Court, Athens 30605
Email: leonjourolmon@gmail.com
(H) 706-356-1945
(Cell) 706-599-2311
706-283-1646
706-266-0010
(Cell) 770-330-2960
706-356-1148
706-783-5678
706-376-5889
706-353-3138
Pat Tyson (Chapelwood) 2017
130 Tara Way, Athens 30606
ptyson@gmail.com
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
(H) 706-353-2075
(Cell) 706-540-5983
706-549-4915
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District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Purpose: To interview candidates for licensed or ordained ministry and decide to certify, continue,
and/or recommend candidates for local pastor, other fellowship or commissioning status.
Randall Massengill (Lavonia First UMC) 2015
234 Bowman St., Lavonia 30553
Email: randall.massengill@ngumc.net
Maxine Easom (Oconee Street)
420 Millstone Circle, Athens 30605
Email: easomm@gmail.com
Jerry Meredith (Retired) 2016
1081 Creek Farm Run, Bogart 30622
Email: jerryrm231@gmail.com
Dee Dee Lawson (Princeton) 2016
290 Pinewood Circle, Athens 30606
Email: deedee.lawson@ngumc.net
David Fletcher (Tuckston UMC) 2015
155 Gentry Dr., Athens 30605
Brenda Greene (Temple UMC) 2015
2771 Wirebridge Rd., Arnoldsville 30619
Email: gentlepeace@bellsouth.net
Kathy Morris (Social Circle UMC) 2017
261 S. Cherokee Rd., Social Circle 30025
Email: kathy.morris@ngumc.net
Michele May (Bethlehem First UMC) 2017
45 Gunter Road, Colbert 30628
Email: michele.may@bigwhitechurch.com
Hugh Hendrickson (Colbert-Comer) 2017
(Par) 1596 Main St., Comer 30629
Email: hugh.hendrickson@ngumc.net
Bill George (The Orchard) 2017
1100 Hardwood Rd., Monroe 30655
Email: bill@theorchardcurch.org
David Moore (Middway UMC) 2017
P O Box 719, Auburn, 30011
Email: david.moore@ngumc.net
David Wooford (Young Harris Memorial UMC) 2017
973 Prince Ave, Athens 30606
Email: david.wofford@ngumc.net
Emily Case (Elliam UMC) 2017
2130 Dr. George Ward Rd., Elberton 30635
Email: emily.case@ngumc.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
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Chair
706-567-2717
706-543-3485
(Cell) 706-202-2099
(Cell) 404-285-1575
(Cell) 404-642-8802
706-548-5633
Registrar
706-543-2863
Assist. Registrar
(Cell) 404-849-5818
BOM Ex Officio Mbr
(H) 706-613-2050
(Cell) 706-201-5063
(Cell) 770-789-4425
(Cell) 770-601-1437
(Cell) 706-247-6040
(Cell) 404-234-9363
(Cell) 404-374-8651
706-549-4915
Strategic Growth Team
Purpose: To assist the district in identifying growth potential and underserved populations for new
church starts and/or congregational revitalization.
Richard Moeller (Chapelwood) Chair 2016
295 Hunnicutt Dr., Athens 30606
richard.moeller@ngumc.net
rhm2851@bellsouth.net
Buddy Neel, (Bethlehem First), Past Chair 2016
2004 Trimleston Rd.,Statham 30666
Email: mneel@bellsouth.net
James Mooneyhan (Tuckston) 2015
126 Buckeye Branch, Athens 30605
Email: james@tuckston.org
John Shockley (Apalachee) 2016
4411 Lower Apalachee Rd., Madison 30650
shockleyinvest@bellsouth.net
Johnny Ray (Allens) 2015
15655 GA Hwy 106, Martin 30557
pastorjohnnyray@gmail.com
Nikki Hobus (Watkinsville First) 2017
1041 Elder Ridge Drive, Watkinsville 30677
Damyn Swanepoel (The Orchard) 2016
2076 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe 30656
damyn17@gmail.com
Alex Smith (Providence Statham) 2017
320 Bedford Dr., Athens 30606
alex.smith@ngumc.net
Ex Officio: Phil Schroeder
phil.schroeder@ngumc.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
(H)706-613-0985
(Cell)706-540-9060
678-753-0035
404-310-7103
706-342-3126
706-658-7287
706-338-5471
678-382-1691
770-630-2694
706-549-4915
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District Trustees
Purpose: To oversee the care of the physical property of the district.
Steve Sorrells (Comer) Chair 2015
P O Box 462, Comer 30629
Email: shsorrells@windstream.net
David Francis (Watkinsville First) 2015
1351 Brookwood Dr., Watkinsville 30677
Email: dafrancis@msn.com
Jack Kepler (Watkinsville First) 2016
1852 Whitlow Creek Dr., Bishop 30621
Email: jekiconsult@aol.com
Barbara Head (St. Stephen) 2016
712 Walton Rd., Monroe 30656
Email: barb1943@windstream.net
Danny Richardson (Elberton First) 2016
3277 Rock Branch Rd., Elberton 30635
Email: danny@richardsonplumbing.com
Kenneth Ayers (Concord) 2015
2265 Pulliam Mill Rd. NW, Dewy Rose 30634
Email: kayers165@att.net
Dale Skeppstrom (Chapelwood) 2017
640 Meigs St., Athens 30601
Lynda Young (Fork Chapel UMC) 2017
1421 Morgan Dr., Buckhead 30625
Email: lindanana@aol.com
Cassandra Statom (Wesley Chapel) 2017
1836 Crimes Circle, Elberton 30635
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
(Cell) 706-338-4227
706-783-5678
706-769-9724
(Cell) 706-540-2306
706-310-9867
770-267-6065
(Cell) 706- 988-9078
706-283-4412
706-613-5507
706-342-4996
706-549-4915
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District Committee on Church Development
(Formerly Church Location and Building Committee)
Purpose: To review building plans of churches.
Lanier Dunn (New Bethel ) Chair 2015
1953 Coldwater Rd., Elberton 30635
Email: ldunn@cityofelberton.net
Tac Coley (Winterville) 2015
215 N. Church St., Winterville 30683
Email: tac.coley@ngumc.net
Dan Eick (Midway) 2016
805 Ideal Place, Winder 30680
Email: bjeick@bellsouth.com
Butch Appleby (Gordon’s Chapel) 2016
145 Stoy Smith Rd., Hull 30646
Email: 4appleby@bellsouth.net
Stephen Khodabakhsh (The Orchard) 2017
1673 Mae’s Overlook, Loganville 30052
Email: stephenkh@comcast.net
Sara Lynn Holbert (Apalachee) 2017
3681 Athens Highway, Madison 30650
Email: holbertleonard@bellsouth.net
Bonnie Duval (Fork Chapel) 2017
1670 Reid Duval Rd., Madison 30650
Email: bonnieduval@bellsouth.net
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent
706-498-4766
706-224-0775
770-370-5952
706-369-0605
404-966-2583
(H) 406-474-1869
(Cell) 706-342-4094
706-453-4114
706-549-4915
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District Committee on Nominations
Purpose: To Recruit strong district leadership. To nominate persons for district committees.
Gary Whetstone, District Superintendent, Chair
Ray Cann (Elberton First) District Lay Leader
2303 Cann Adams Rd., Dewey Rose 30634
Email: raycann66@gmail.com
Esther Porter (Princeton UMC) UMW President
1111 Summit Circle, Watkinsville 30677
Email: abp30677@yahoo.com
Joe Brooks (Bethlehem First UMC) 2018(Con. Min. Chair)
720 Nicholsville Rd, Monroe, 30656
Email: Brooks.family@att.net
Leon Jourolmon (Elberton First) UMM President
222 Stonecrest Court, Athens Leon 30605
Email: leonjourolmon@gmail.com
Ray Caldwell (Chapelwood) 2017
521 Lakeland Court, Athens 30607
Email: rayc441@yahoo.com
Skip Matson (Loganville First) 2016
3025 Kari Brooks Lane, Monroe 30655
Email: matson1348@windstream.net
Joe Whittemore, (Hartwell First) 2015
64 Holly Street, Hartwell 30643
Email: wscpas@hartcom.net
Elizabeth (Betsy) Butler (Athens First) 2016
1181 Founders Blvd., Athens 30606
Email: betsy.butler@ngumc.net
Susan Young (Jones Chapel) 2012
P O Box 275, Danielsville 30633
Email: ssyoung22@windstream.net
Jerry Newton (Lavonia 1st) 2017
1024 Holly Hills Dr., Hartwell 30643
jerrynewton@comcast.net
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706-549-4915
706-283-1646
(Cell) 706-246-5003
706-769-0699
706-266-0010
(Cell) 770-330-2960
706-353-3138
706-546-1071
770-267-8445
706-376-7881
(Cell) 706-714-1559
706-795-2451
(H) 706-376-7508
(Cell) 706-436-9860
Web Pages
North Georgia Conference
Athens-Elberton District
www.ngumc.org
www.athenselberton.blogspot.com
During the Conference year 2014-2015, The Athens Elberton District will be working to insure every
church in our district has an up to date Web Page.
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Clergy Index
Adams, Margaret
Aenchbacher.Martha
Atkins, Tom
Beckwith, Robert
Behnke, Bryce
Benson, Parker
Bernat, Frank Jr.
Bocian, Jim
Bonfim, Rick
Bowcock, Lacey
Bower, Doug
Brown, Doug
Bruner, Marshall
Bryan, David
Burel, Kent
Butler, Betsy
Byrd, Randy
Caine, Lisa
Camp, Tom
Case, Emily
Clark, Don
Coley, Sharon
Coley, Tac
Curington, Bill
Davis, Tom
Deegan-Neal, Kathleen
Devine, Mike
Dickinson, Beth
Draper, Jim
Dunn, Dan
Evans, Rupert
Fessler, Eric
Faulhaber, Patrick
Freeman, Margaret
Gavalas, Tony
Gomez, Megan Hallford
Gravitt, David
Gunby, Joe
Hansen, Anne
Hendrickson, Hugh
Hodges, Chuck
Huycke, Dick
Jackson, Bill
Jones, Mark
Kanipe, Randy
Lawson, DeeDee
Lemons, Derrick
Lewis, Billy
Lewis, Mitchell
Lloyd, Bill
Pleasant Valley UMC
Athens First UMC
Gateway UMC
Wesley Foundation, UGA
Prospect-Redstone Circuit
Para 346.1, Maryville Tenn.
Bethlehem First UMC
Royston First UMC
General Evangelist
Carnesville Vanna Circuit
Oglethorpe County Circuit
Providence UMC, Lavonia
Antioch UMC
Sandy Cross Circuit
Union Chapel UMC
Athens First UMC
Rutledge UMC
Oconee Street UMC
Samaritan Counseling Center
Eliam UMC
Canon Circuit
Middleton Circuit
Winterville UMC
St. James UMC
Crawford Circuit
Bethesda-Liberty Hill Circuit
Bold Springs UMC
Athens First UMC
Campton UMC
Venezuela Now
St. Stephen UMC
Para 346.1 North Alabama Conf
New Hope UMC at Between
Franklin UMC, Western NC Conf
Swords UMC
Bogart UMC
Loganville First UMC
Bishop Circuit
Watkinsville First UMC
Colbert-Comer Circuit
Athens First UMC
Jones Chapel UMC
Gordon’s Chapel UMC
Prospect UMC, Morgan Co.
Watkinsville First UMC
Princeton UMC
Temple UMC
Pennington UMC
Chaplain, US Army
Apalachee UMC
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Mann, Ann
Massengill, Randall
May, Michele
McFarland, Kathy
Moeller, Richard
Mooneyhan James
Moore, David
Moore, Roy
Morris, Kathy
Mosley, Grady
Norman, John
Parker, Matt
Pierce, Robert Jr
Pittman, Billy
Ray, Johnny
Romigh, Joe
Sever, Tracy
Sexton, John
Shirley, Hugh
Smith, Alex
Smith, Bryan
Staton, David
Stewart, Allen
Tippens, Terry
Turpin, Ricci
Varnado, Jerry
Vidot, Haydee
Wagner, Dane
Walters, Stephen
Ward, Calvin
Watson, Joe
Whetstone, Gary
Willis, Bob
Wilson, Dan
Wofford, David
Younts, John
Savannah Valley Circuit
Lavonia First UMC
Bethlehem First UMC
Bostwick UMC
Chapelwood UMC
Tuckston UMC
Midway UMC
Wesley Chapel UMC, Elberton
Social Circle UMC
Madison First UMC
New Pentecost UMC
Bethlehem First UMC
Bold Spring UMC
Macedonia – Redwine Circuit
Allens UMC
Harmony Grove UMC
Johnson UMC
Bowman Circuit
Nazareth UMC
Providence - Statham Circuit
Concord-Ruckersville Circuit
Corinth-Pentecost Circuit
Hartwell First UMC
Winder First UMC
Jersey UMC
Rays UMC
Mision Latina & Center UMC, Athens
Monroe First UMC
The Orchard UMC
Danielsville UMC
Elberton First UMC
District Superintendent
Fork Chapel UMC
Walnut Grove UMC
Young Harris UMC
Francis Asbury UMC
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North Georgia Conference Contact List
UNITED METHODIST CENTER
4511 JONES BRIDGE CIRCLE
NORCROSS GA 30092
678-533-1399
OFFICE OF THE RESIDENT BISHOP
FAX: 678-533-1361
Bishop B. Michael Watson
1360 – Chris Selleck, Administrative Assistant – bishop@ngumc.org
BENEFITS OFFICE
FAX: 678-533-1380
1382 – Karen Fullerton – Benefits Officer – kfullerton@ngumc.org
1383 – Valerie Henry (Insurance) vhenry@ngumc.org
1391 – Val Bligh (Pension) valb@ngumc.org
OFFICE OF MINISTERIAL SERVICES & SPIRITUAL FORMATION
FAX: 678-533-1368
1366 – Jane Brooks, Director – jane.brooks@ngumc.net
1369 – Barbara Waits, Administrative Assistant – bwaits@ngumc.org
1371-Tonya Lawrence, Coordinator Vocational Discernment – tonya.lawrence@ngumc.net
TREASURER’S OFFICE/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FAX: 678-533-1397
1393 – Keith Cox, Treasurer/Director Cell phone 678-230-7684 kcox@ngumc.org
1394 – Bruce Cooper, Director of Accounting, bcooper@ngumc.org
1395 – Peggy Freniere pfreniere@ngumc.org
CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES
FAX: 678-533-1447
1441 – Mike Selleck, Director mselleck@ngumc.org
1442 – Michele Lancaster, Administrative Assistant mlancaster@ngumc.org
1446 – Judy Bush, Administrative Assistant, jbush@ngumc.org
1445 – Sam Halverson, Conf. Youth Coordinator sam.halverson@ngumc.net
1377 – Sybil Davidson, Communications Associate, sdavidson@ngumc.org
1387 – Jasmine Smothers, Associate Director, jsmothers@ngumc.org
1444-Debby Fox, Associate Director, debby.fox@ngumc.net
1376-Ansley Braclin, Communications Specialist, abraclin@ngumc.org
OFFICE OF NEW AND EXISTING CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1444- Phil Schroeder, Director New & Existing Congregational Development, phil.schroeder@ngumc.net
1386- Beth Barnwell, Administrative Assistant, bbarnwell@ngumc.org
1388- Juan Quintanilla, Associate Director, juan.quintanilla@ngumc.net
Josue Quintanilla, Hispanic Youth Director, josueq@ngumc.org
1448 – Hyo Kim, Associate Director, hyo.kim@ngumc.net
Camping and Retreat Ministry
Camp Glisson numbers: 706.864.6181/FAX: 678-533-1378
1449 - Cameron Jones, Communication Director, cameron.jones@glisson.org
1449 – Russell Davis, Associate Director, russell.davis@glisson.org
1452 – Phil Dodson, Development Director, phil.dodson@glisson.org
IT Office
FAX 678-533-1397
1364 – Michael Murphy-McCarthy michael@ngumc.org
1365 – Keeancha Hawkins khawkins@ngumc.org
UNITED METHODIST MEN
1333 – Volunteer Desk
SWITCHBOARD/RECEPTIONIST
1340 – Barbara Harris, bharris@ngumc.org
1340 – Jackie Searl, jsearl@ngumc.org
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District Offices
Athens-Elberton District
Superintendent
Dr. Gary Whetstone
485 Huntington Rd. Suite 170
Athens, GA 30606
706-549-4915
Spouse – Diane Whetstone
Adm. Assistant - Karen Smith
Email: districtoffice@athenselberton.com
Atlanta-College Park District
Superintendent
2792 E. Point St.
P O Box 91266,East Point, GA 30344
Spouse – Darryl Kirkland
Adm. Assistant - Mozelle Mitchell
Email: acpk@ngumc.org
Atlanta-Decatur-Oxford District
Superintendent
1000 Main Street, Suite C,
Stone Mountain, 30083
Adm. Assistant – Renee Farrar
Email: adox@ngumc.org
Dr. Bernice Kirkland
404-209-7990
Rev. Sharma Lewis
770-879-9016
Atlanta-Emory District
Superintendent
Rev. Dana Everhart
5161 Brook Hollow Parkway, Suite 210,
Norcross 30071
770-446-7506
Spouse – Sally Everhart
Adm. Assistant – Teresa Lilja
Email: officemanager@atlantaemory.org
Atlanta-Marietta District
Superintendent
1050 Shiloh Rd., NW, Suite 201
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Spouse – Diane Lowry
Adm. Assistant - Rebecca Shirley
Email: amarumc@bellsouth.net
Atlanta- Roswell District
Superintendent
70 Mansell Court, Suite 115,
Roswell, GA 30076
Spouse – Debbie Thrasher
Adm. Assistant - Katie Cook
Email: aros@ngumc.org
Dr. Jim Lowry, Jr.
770-428-0071
Dr. Doug Thrasher
770-362-1002
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Augusta District
Superintendent
Rev Terry G. Fleming
3332 West Cliffe Court, Augusta 30907
P O Box 2064, Augusta, GA 30903
706-651-8621
Spouse – Carol Fleming
Adm. Assistant – Tina Lancaster
Email: agst@ngumc.org
Gainesville District
Superintendent
Rev. Richard Chewning
343 Northside Drive, Gainesville 30501
770-536-2586
Spouse – Susan Chewning
Adm. Assistant - Beth Steed
Email: gnsv@ngumc.org
Griffin District
Superintendent
430 W. Poplar Street,
PO Box 13, Griffin 30224
Spouse – Karrel Winn
Adm. Assistant - Pam Castillo
Email: grfn@ngumc.org
Rev. Richard Don Winn Sr
LaGrange District
Superintendent
200 Church Street, LaGrange 30240
Spouse – Scott Cook
Adm. Assistant - Denise Wilson
Email: lagn@ngumc.org
Northwest District
Superintendent
104 South Pentz St., Dalton 30720
P O Box 1064, Dalton 30722
Spouse – Jennifer Andone
Adm. Assistant - Kim Akin
Email: nwst@ngumc.org
Rome-Carrollton District
Superintendent
400 North Fifth Avenue, Suite 201,
Rome 30165
Spouse – Cindy Naglee
Adm. Assistant - Josie Hickom
Email: roca@ngumc.org
770-227-1074
Rev. Carol Cook
706-882-3343
Dr. Herzen Andone
706-278-3954
Dr. David Naglee
706-291-6113
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Frequently Called Numbers
The United Methodist Center
Action Ministries, Inc. (Atlanta)
Action Ministries, Inc. (Athens)
Camp Glisson
Children’s Home
Cokesbury
Commission on Higher Education
Credit Union, UM Connectional Federal
Emory Clergy Care
Emory Course of Study
Candler School of Theology
Pitts Theological Library
Epworth-by-the-Sea
General Board of Pensions
Hinton Rural Life Center
Housing & Homeless Council
1-800-277-4322
404-881-1991
706-353-6647
706-864-6181
404-327-5820
1-800-672-1789
770-854-7283
770-565-3794
678-924-9260
404-727-6347
404-727-6322
404-727-4166
912-638-8688
1-800-851-2201
828-389-8336
678-533-1379
1-800-277-4322
Infoserve
1-800-251-8140
Clergy Line
1-800-874-3211
Lake Junaluska
828-452-2881
Simpsonwood Conference & Retreat Center 770-441-1111
Fax
770-416-7976
UMCOR Hotline
1-800-841-1235
Wesley Homes, Inc.
404-728-6232
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678-533-1399