Contacts
Key Contacts for Ministerial Preparation
Newell Smith, District Superintendent
Contact for questions about a call to ministry and expectations of pastors.
Larry Cook, Secretary of the Board of Ministry
Contact for questions about the Board of Ministry, interviews, and general questions regarding the process.
Bruce Ratliff, District Secretary
Contact forms and applications for licensure and ordination.
Bryan Rosenberg, Ministerial Studies Coordinator and Registrar
Contact for questions about transcripts, course approvals, and questions about how classes qualify for ordination requirements.
Shirley Goodman, Ministerial Assessment Center (MAC) Coordinator
Contact for questions about the Ministerial Assessment (MAC) weekend.
Byron Hannon, Internship Coordinator
Contact for questions about the internship requirement and progress.
Mike Schutz, Course Studies and Mentoring Coordinator
Contact for guidance on mentoring, educational programs, directed studies, and general advisement.
Chuck Gates, Dean of the Urban Training Center
Contact for questions about district-sponsored local classes.