Appointment Updates and Gratitude for Leaders

Hey South Georgia Global Methodists,

I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for our presiding elders and their hard work during this appointment season. Their dedication to serving our churches and pastors is invaluable. A special thank you as well to our conference administrator, Michelle Martin, whose commitment and diligence have been a tremendous asset throughout this process.

As a Global Methodist Church Conference, we are committed to doing appointments differently. Our goal is to foster greater local church involvement, encourage longer and more fruitful appointments, and ensure pastors and congregations are well-matched for ministry. You can learn more about our appointment process and the role of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (PPRC) on our website, where we also have an excellent training resource for PPRC chairs and committees.

I am pleased to announce the following appointments, which have been set by Bishop Leah Gregory:

• Rev. Jeremy Wilson – Forest Hills Methodist Church
  Start Date: March 24, 2025

• Rev. Tony Crosby – Moultrie First Methodist
  Start Date: June 1, 2025

• Rev. Sarah Faulkner – New Lois Community Methodist Church
  Began: September 10, 2024

• Rev. Jared Middleton – Sandersville Methodist Church
  Start Date: May 1, 2025

• Rev. Scott Stanfill – Thomasville First Methodist
  Start Date: June 15, 2025

• Rev. Rob Grotheer – Trinity Chapel Tybee (Interim)
  Began: February 1, 2025

• Rev. Chad Watkins – Wadley/St. John’s Charge
  Began: March 2, 2025
  

Please join me in praying for these pastors, their congregations, and the appointments still in process. May God continue to guide our churches and leaders as we seek to glorify Him in all we do.

Simply Seeking Him,
Jay Hanson
Conference Superintendent