During Saturday morning’s session, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward recognized the new appointments in each of the eight districts. These new appointments included local church appointments as well as those appointed to various extension ministries. A total of 152 clergy received new appointments, which they will assume on July 1, 2016.
Bishop Hope also gave thanks for Bob Bauman’s service as district superintendent of the Harbor District and introduced Edith Lee Gleaves as the new Harbor district superintendent.