Congratulations!

 2025 Susquehanna Annual Conference
Celebration of Ministry

Left to right: Pastor Paul McReynolds (commissioned), Rev. Jennifer Deutsch Thomas (Deacon), Pastor Patricia Hall (commissioned), Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez, Pastor Patricia Shope (commissioned), Rev. Bobby Jones, Jr. (Elder), and Rev. Gary Allshouse (affirmed as Associate Member).  

Rev. Gary Allshouse was affirmed as an Associate Member

Pastor Patricia Hall, Pastor Paul McReynolds, and Pastor Patricia Shope were commissioned as Provisional Members

Rev. Jennifer Deutch Thomas was ordained Deacon

Rev. Bobby Jones Jr. was ordained Elder

2025 Class of Retirees

Back row, left to right: Rev. Edwin D. Seeley; Pastor David A. Walker; Rev. Jon J. Buxton; Rev. Stephen G. Portner; Rev. Brand W. Eaton; Rev. Timothy A. Funk; Rev. Mike A. Bealla; and Pastor Scott A. Ryan.

Front row, left to right: Rev. Brenda K. Leigey; Rev. Judy L. Walker; Pastor Robin L. Fillmore; Rev. Edward J. Preston; Rev. Dennis M. Adams; Pastor Virginia C. Bailey; Rev. Ellen B. Scamahorn; and Rev. JoAnn M. Darrow.

Not Pictured: Pastor John C. Baney; Pastor Rebecca J. Cutchall; Pastor Todd M. Davis; Rev. Bradley J. Gilbert; Rev. Janice F. Hughes; Pastor Margaret “Peg” M. Knapich; Rev. Scott V. McKenzie; Pastor Craig Q. Rose; and Pastor John F. Shaffer.

AC2024: Ordained & Commissioned Class of 2024

L-R: Rev. Elizabeth Jackson, Rev. Christopher Weems, Rev. Adam Miller, Ordained Elders Class of 2024.

Ordained Elders:

Elizabeth Grace Jackson was born in Red Lion, PA and graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School. She attended United Seminary. She is married to Gregory. They have two daughters, Sadie and Callie. She was recommended for ministry by the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lebanon PA (Eastern PA Conference) and currently serves the UMC of Wellsboro in the Williamsport District. Her favorite scripture is Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NIV) 

Adam Wesley Miller was born in Williamsport, PA. He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School. He attended United Theological Seminary. He is married to Lauren, and they are the parents of a son, Grant, and a daughter, Madeline. He was recommended for ministry by Trinity UMC, Jersey Shore in the Williamsport District. He is currently serving the Catawissa Parish in the Lewisburg District, and will be moving to Clarks Green/Clarks Summit Charge on July 1. His favorite scripture verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (NIV) 

Christopher Edward Weems was born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Pebblebrook High School. Chris attended Interdenominational Theological Center (Gammon). Chris is married to Brianna and is the father of Kamien Jordon Smith. He was recommended for ministry by Balls Mills United Methodist Church in the Williamsport District. He is currently serving Athens UMC in the Williamsport District. His favorite scripture is Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (NIV)

Commissioned as Provisional Elder: 

Christina Diane Moyer was born in King of Prussia, PA. She attended United Theological Seminary. She is married to Michael. They have two sons, Thomas and Alexander. She was recommended for ministry by Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church. She is currently serving the Christ Otterbein Charge in the Harrisburg District. Her favorite scripture is Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (NIV)

View the 2024 Annual Conference Celebration of Ministry Service here.

AC2023 Commissioned as Provisional Elders

Justin Ray Frear was born in Bristol, Tenn., and graduated from Blackhawk High School and Penn State University. Later he earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration at Grand Valley State University followed by his Master of Divinity from Duke University. He is married to Sarah Frear. He was recommended for ministry by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in State College, Pa. He currently serves Covenant United Methodist Church, Lock Haven, Pa., in the State College District. His favorite Scripture verse is “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!” And he said, “Go and say to this people: ‘Keep listening, but do not comprehend; keep looking, but do not understand.”’ (Isaiah 6:8-9). Justin says, “This is the verse that sums up my call story (I resonate a lot with Isaiah)”.

Bobby Jones Jr. was born in Brunswick, Ga., where he attended Wayne County High School. After he graduated from high school he went on to Paine College and then earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary. He is currently studying at Liberty University. He is married to Gia D. Jones. They have a son, Ayden M. Jones. He was recommended for ministry by St. Luke UMC in the Augusta District of the North Georgia Conference. He currently serves Summerdale UMC in the Harrisburg District. His favorite Scripture is 2 Samuel 7:28-29 “Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant. Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.” Bobby says this scripture reminds us that God takes care of us, before God takes care of God.

Brian Matthew Moyer was born in Muncy, Pa. He graduated from Watsontown Christian Academy, His additional education includes Williamsport Hospital Paramedic Training Institute, Associates of Applied Science (Heath Arts) & Bachelor of Science (Business Management with a minor in computer sciences) at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Master Exercise Practitioner at Federal Emergency Management Institute and a Master of Divinity from Evangelical Theological Seminary. He is married to Jerrie. Justin and Jessi Dunlap are their son and daughter-in-law. They are also the parents of Hannah and Kaitlyn. They also have two grandchildren. Brian was recommended for ministry by Wesley UMC in Marysville, Harrisburg District. He currently serves the Pine Creek Charge (Trinity & Avis), Harrisburg District. Brian’s favorite Scripture verse is Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” He says, “It serves as a continual reminder to me that we are called to “BE” witnesses of Jesus from here to the ends of the earth in our prayers, presence, gifts, and service.”

2022 Commissioned as Provisional Elders

2022 Commissioned as Provisional Elders
l-r Elizabeth Jackson, Christopher Weems, Adam Miller

Elizabeth Grace Jackson

was born in Red Lion, PA and graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School. She earned a BA in Christian Ministries from Messiah College, an MA in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary and an MDiv from United Seminary. She is married to Gregory. They have two daughters, Sadie and Callie. She was recommended for ministry by the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lebanon PA (Eastern PA Conference) and currently serves the Lycoming Parish in the Williamsport District. Her favorite scripture is Joshua 1:9. She says “it reminds me of God’s presence as I boldly step into what God has called me to do.”

Adam Wesley Miller 

was born in Williamsport, PA. He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College and an MDiv from United Theological Seminary. He is married to Lauren and they are the parents of a son, Grant Wesley Miller. He was recommended for ministry by Trinity UMC, Jersey Shore in the Williamsport District. He is currently serving the Catawissa Parish in the Lewisburg District. His favorite scripture verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. He says “It is a reminder to me of the joy we have as followers of Jesus Christ and the comfort Christ brings.”

Christopher Edward Weems 

was born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Pebblebrook High School. His undergraduate work was completed at Paine College. He earned his MDiv from Gammon Theological Seminary. Chris is married to Brianna and is the father of Kamien Jordon Smith. He was recommended for ministry by the church he is currently serving, Balls Mills United Methodist Church in the Williamsport District. His favorite scripture is Romans 8:38-39. Chris says, “Because Jesus never did anything that wasn’t dipped down in and dripping with love for human beings.”