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For more information or questions on SEJAOA Lucy.Lipp@adss.alabama.gov
Website information and postings wmwlipp@bellsouth.net
Rev. Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., Director GBOD | The United Methodist Church, POB 340003, Nashville, TN 37203. Phone: (615) 340-7173; Toll-free: (877) 899-2780 Ext. 7173
Resource Center for Older Adult Ministries on this site.
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Southeastern Jurisdiction Association of Older Adults
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"Resourcing mid and later life disciples for the abundant life."
Reverend Charles Williams -- Vice President of Development Charles Williams has a distinquished life of service for Christ as pastor in the Tennessee Conference and having served on conference district committees and boards . He has a distinquished parellel career as a High School Teacher as Assistant Principal in Washington Jr. High school and as acting Principal at Hillsboro High School. He has been honored to be a delegate and as President of theTennessee Conference Black Methodist for Church Renewal and as Director for Bethlehem Centers. He and wife Elease Spann live in Gallatin, Tennessee. They have two children, Carlos and Cynthia, and a grandson, Alex
Nancy Metz -- Secretary Nancy is the chairperson of the Beyond 50 Ministries Task Team of the Florida Conference. Her ministry began with visitation and involvement in the lives of the homebound seniors of her congregation when her pastor recognized her heart before she did! She and husband Ron serve their church in music, leadership, and service, and are enjoying being involved with their grandchildren. Nancy and husband Ron live in Cape Coral, Florida.
Susan McGuire -- President Susan who has a passion for ministry with mid and later life adults is serving her second term as President of the SEJAOA. Susan is Director of Older Adult Ministries at Edenton UMC, Raleigh, N.C. She is a Fellow of the Norman T. Allers Academy on Older Adult Ministries. She is on the Board of Directors for Resources for Seniors, the Wake County agency for the aging; is the church liason for the Ruth Sheets Adult Care Center. Susan is a graduate of Brevard College, Brevard, NC and has a degree in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. She and husband Brian sing in the Chancel choir. Brian edits and facilitates the live web video-streaming for the church’s worship services, live radio feed and weekly recorded worship service for television broadcast. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Lucy Lipp -- Vice-President of Publicity Lucy served as director of Older Adult Ministries, a mission agency of the NAC for two years before becoming the SCSEP Project Director for the Jefferson County Alabama Area Agency on Aging. SCSEP is a federally funded mission to identify older adults who need to work and prepare them to reenter the job market. She is a graduate of University of South Florida with a degree in health education and has a Master's degree in counseling from Montevallo University. She has partnered with her pastor husband Bill in serving UMChurches in Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Alabama. They have three adult children and 16 grandchildren.
Sandra Gerhardt -- Sandra Gerhardt has been active in the SEJAOA from its inception, serving in several positions and leading the association into new and pertinent ministries. Sandra and has been elected by the bishops to be the SEJ Representative to the Board of Discipleship Committee on Older Adult Ministries. Sandra is an energetic and passionate advocate for preparing local church leaders for ministy to, with, by and for older adults. She lives in Pell City, Alabama. She and husband Richard are active in ClearBranch UMC in Argo.
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Rev. Roger Dowdy -- SEJ Lay Liaison
Bishop William W. Morris --Representative College of Bishops:
Rev. Philip (Phil) Brown -- Dean Norman T. Allers Academy
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Rev. W. E. "Bill" Pearce -- Past President
Bishop Morris and wife Princilla live in Gallatin, Tennessee. He began his pastoral ministry in Chicago and served in the Tennessee Annual Conference,. where he was ordained elder in 1961, and in 1992 he was consecrated bishop of the SEJurisdiction. His ministry has included Conference, Jurisdictional and General UMC responsibilities. Now retired he continues to live out his passion for evangelism, missions and stewardship. He now serves as Representative of the College of Bishops to the SEJ and is consultant and participant with the SEJAOA. He is a profoundly gifted, teacher, pastor and administrator.
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Rev. Rodney Powell -- Vice President of Programs
Rodney and his wife Angela live in Aiken , SC where he has been the senior pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church for 11 years. He is a graduate of Methodist University , Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and Erskine Seminary where he did his doctoral work in gerontology and ministry design for older adults. He serves on the SC Conference Council on Older Adult Ministry and is a fellow of the Aller’s Academy on Older Adult Ministry.
Rev. Douglas Watts -- Treasurer
