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PASTORS HONORED

The Southeastern Jurisdiction United Methodist Men (SEJ UMM) approved the G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award Program in June of 2002 to honor Pastors who encourage the Ministries of Men in Evangelism, Missions, and Spiritual Growth. (For more information about these Pastors and their ministries with men, see Clergy Think-Tank Reports under RESOURCES.)

The G. Ross Freeman Foundation Award Recipients for 2008

It is with great pride that the United Methodist Men of the following Conferences join the United Methodist Men of the Southeastern Jurisdiction in presenting the G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award to the following Pastors.

Alabama-West Florida

Rev. Brad McClain, Associate Pastor
Dauphin Way United Methodist Church
Mobile. Alabama

Florida Conference

Rev. Dr. Kevin M. James, Sr., Pastor
Palma Ceia United Methodist Church
Tampa, Florida

North Carolina Conference

Rev. Robert Flynn, Pastor
Swansboro United Methodist Church
Swansboro, North Carolina

South Carolina Conference

The Rev. Darren Hook , Pastor
Covenant United Methodist Church
Greer, South Carolina

South Georgia Conference

Rev. W. Lamar Harper
Rose Hill United Methodist Church
Columbus, Georgia

Tennessee Conference

Rev. William Allen Weller III, Pastor
Dickson First United Methodist Church
Dickson, Tennessee

Virginia Conference

Rev. Lynn R. Wilbur
Jeffersonton-Culpeper United Methodist Circuit
Culpeper, Virginia

 

The G. Ross Freeman Foundation Award Recipients for 2007

It is with great pride that the United Methodist Men of the following Conferences join the United Methodist Men of the Southeastern Jurisdiction in presenting the G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award to the following Pastors.

Florida Conference

Rev. Gerald (Jerry) Van Dyken
Present Address:
First United Methodist Church
388 First Avenue South
Naples, FL  34102

Memphis Conference Rev. Joseph A. (Joey) Reed
South Pleasant Grove UMC
1801 Lincoln Avenue
Murray, KY  42071
North Carolina Conference

Rev. H. Gray Southern
St. James United Methodist Church
2000 East Sixth Street
Greenville, NC  27858

South Carolina Conference

Rev. Jeffrey (Jeff) Grant Kersey
Mt. Horeb UMC
1295 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington,  SC  29072

South Georgia Conference

Rev. S. Wayne Defore
First United Methodist Church
727 Golf Drive
Swainsboro, GA  30401

Virginia Conference

Rev. Thomas (Tom) L. Mercer, Sr.
Hickory United Methodist Church
2637 Smithson Drive
Chesapeake, VA  23322

The G. Ross Freeman Foundation Award Recipients for 2006

FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Rev. Frank K. Reynolds
Nominated by the Faith United Methodist Men, Jacksonville, FL, where the Award was given.
Currently serving First United Methodist Church
9025 49th Street North
Pinellas, FL 33782

KENTUCKY CONFERENCE
Rev. Jackson (Jack) Brewer
First United Methodist Church
102 Thistle Road
Frankfort, KY 40601

NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Dr. James H. Lowry
Norcross United Methodist Church
2500 Beaver Ruin Road
Norcross, GA 30071

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. James Leroy Friday
John Wesley United Methodist Church
of Greenville
524 Brighton Circle
Easley, SC 29642

SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Marvin Goodman
Nominated by Waldens UMC, Stapleton, GA where the award was given.
Waldens United Methodist Parish
5837 Highway 88 West
Stapleton, GA 30823

TENNESSEE CONFERENCE
Rev. Lawrence E. "Buddy" Royston, Jr.
Nominated by the Bell Buckle United Methodist Men, Bell Buckle, TN, where the Award was given.
Currently serving Verne United Methodist Church
48 Walden Road
Verne, TN 37086
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
Rev. John T. LeGault. Jr.
First United Methodist Church
10246 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. H. Donnell Fitzjefferies
St. Mark United Methodist Church
917 Clanton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217

The G. Ross Freeman Foundation Award Recipients for 2005

FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Rev. Douglas Zipperer, Pastor
First United Methodist Church
745 Fernwood Drive
Brooksville, FL 34601
NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Marvin Moss, Pastor
St. James United Methodist Church
3000 Webb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. Joseph E. Tysinger, Associate Pastor
St. John’s United Methodist Church
of Fort Hill, South Carolina
3 Shipmaster Court
Lake Wylie, SC 29710

SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Rex Odom, Pastor
Heritage United Methodist Parish
4062 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA 31210
TENNESSEE CONFERENCE
Rev. Daniel M. Hayes, Sr., Pastor
Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church
2334 Herman Street
Nashville, TN 37208
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. William “Billy” Jarrett, Pastor
Flat Springs United Methodist Church
3222 NC Highway 134
Asheboro, NC 27205


The G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award Recipients for 2004

ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Dr. Larry G. Teasley
Marion United Methodist Church
Post Office Box 85
Marion, AL 35756
FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Rev. Roger G. Watts
First United Methodist Church
8650 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065

NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. Harold William Green, Associate Pastor
First United Methodist Church
117 South Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. Jerry Temple
Mauldin United Methodist Church
100 East Butler Street
Mauldin, SC 29662
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Dennis Stalvey
Fort Valley United Methodist Church
Post Office Box 1258
Fort Valley, GA 31030
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. Randy Sherrill
Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church
430 Weisner Street
Winston,Salem, NC 27127

 

The G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award Recipients for 2003

ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Rev. John T. "Jack" deJarnette
Perdido Bay United Methodist Church
12055 Longwood Court
Pensacola, FL 32507-9082
FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Dr. Thomas E. Farmer
St. Paul United Methodist Church
2452 Charter Oak Cr.
Clearwater, FL 337649

NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. R. Allen Stewart
(Award for work with men in the
Bascomb United Church
2295 Bascomb Carmel Road
Woodstock, GA 30189)
Address now is First United Methodist Church
200 East Howell Street Hartwell, GA 30643

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. Lee C. Bines
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
701 St. John Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Richard Soper
First United Methodist Church
309 South Broad Street, SW
Cairo, GA 39828

TENNESSEE CONFERENCE
Rev. David Adams
(Award for the work with men of
the Monterey and Bethlehem
United Methodist Churches
Monterey, TN 37352)
Address now is First United Methodist Church
51 Mechanic Street, Lynchburg, TN 37352

VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
Rev. Joe B. Royal
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
14800 Ashdale Avenue
Dale City, VA 22193
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Rev. A. Frank Gordon, Jr.
Glen Alpine United Methodist Church
Post Office Box 576
Glen Alpine, NC 28628

The First G. Ross Freeman Leadership Awards Recipients for 2002

  • NORTH ALABAMA CONFERENCE
    Rev. Tim J. Barnes
    Hamilton United Methodist Church
    Post Office Box 1625
    Hamilton, AL 35570
  • HOLSTON CONFERENCE
    Rev. David Brannock
    (Award for work done at
    White Pine United Methodist Church
    1803 Main Street
    White Pine, TN 37890)
    Address now is 402 Suffolk Avenue
    Richland, VA 24641
  • WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
    Rev. Wade H. Childers
    Canaan United Methodist Church
    1760 Shady Grove Church Road
    Winston Salem, NC 27107
  • NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE
    Rev. Richard D. Winn, Sr.
    Warren Memorial United Methodist Church
    181 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, SW
    Atlanta, GA 30314
  • VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
    Rev. Arthur L. Woltz, Jr.
    Amelon United Methodist Church
    156 Scotts Mill Road
    Madison Heights, VA 25472

 

 
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