Event Information

Annual Conference is an exciting time to celebrate what God is doing throughout the Free Methodist Church and we want you to be part of it. Find out how you can make the most of the Annual Conference Experience.

Attend Annual Conference

If you are attending in person, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy a wonderful day together.

Watch Online

Watch live with us on May 14, 2022, or watch at any time through our archived video links.

Voting

If you are a voting member of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California, it is both your honor and responsibility to vote for our church leaders. Find out how.

Standing Rules

Our standing rules provide a structure for how we do business and make decisions at Annual Conference. Read the complete set of rules online.

Boards and Committees

Free Methodists are a diverse group of believers, hailing from all walks of life. Our leadership across the Southern California conference mirrors that diversity through a commitment to an equal mix of clergy and lay leaders (non-clergy), the empowerment of traditionally underrepresented people, and the engagement of communities across the broad socioeconomic spectrum that makes up Southern California.

Superintendents

Superintendents provide for vision alignment and implementation, leadership development, and guidance for the administration and growth of the church.

Board of Administration

The standing administrative committee of the conference, established to create and manage policy of the entire conference within the limits of the Book of Discipline.

Nominating Committee

Responsible for preparing for the annual conference a list of nominations for positions vacated by either resignation or expiration of terms.

Ministerial Education & Guidance Committee

Responsible for qualifying, guiding, counseling, and mentoring candidates for ordination as they prepare for ministry.

Ministerial Appointments Committee

Responsible for appointing qualified ministers to ministries and monitoring progress and growth.

Kingdom Ministry Group

Develops sustainable and vital Free Methodist Societies by sponsoring church planting projects and caring for societies requiring revitalization.

Finance Committee

Reviews and recommends action on all matters concerning financial actions of the local church and the conference at large.

The Management Group

Provides oversight for The Management Group, a for-benefit corporation of the FMCSC that provides bookkeeping and administrative services for eligible ministries.

Membership

We like to say that “it’s good to belong.” Within the Free Methodist Church, our elders are members of a ministerial tradition that seeks to disciple effective church leaders and grow ministries.

Incoming Leaders

Join us in welcoming our new Ministerial Candidates and incoming Elders for 2022.

Ministerial Members

Meet our elders serving throughout Southern California and beyond.

Annual Conference Delegates

Our delegates vote for leaders, provide feedback during decision making, and are an essential part of Annual Conference each year.

Memorials

We remember those who have gone on to be with Christ and celebrate their impact on the Kingdom of God.

Greetings from Special Appointments

Not every elder is appointed to a traditional church ministry. Hear from elders who serve in unique ministries around the world.

Delegates

Conference Membership
Worshipping at AC17

One of the greatest joys of attending Annual Conference is connecting with church members from across Southern California, many of whom become lifelong friends.

Annual Conference Delegates

An important Free Methodist value is the empowerment of the laity (non-clergy) and local churches to provide guidance and leadership to the conference through delegation. Our delegates vote for leaders, provide feedback during decision making, and are an essential part of Annual Conference each year.

Mills, Aaron
Vega, Gerardo

Azusa, Confraternidad Cristiana

Smiley, Jody

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Birge, Traci

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Winslow, Ben

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Castillo, Rose Marie

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Welker, Chris

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Seyfert, Wendy

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Monroe, Brian

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Davis, Rob

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Beckwith, Dennis

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

McDonald, Jamilla

Azusa, Foothill Community Church

Lopez, Elsa

Bellflower, Camino de Gracia

Carranza, Isai

Corona, Corona del Rey

Geary, Nancy

Downey, Light and Life Downey

Graham, Nicole

Downey, Light and Life Downey

Blackwell, Don

Downey, Light and Life Downey

Hillman, Linda

Downey, Light and Life Downey

Yakhonda, Jalal

El Cajon, Arabic Free Methodist Church

Parra Garcia, Maria Estela

Escondido, The Foundry Community Church

Brunelle, Lori

Escondido, The Foundry Community Church

Bowlsby, Robert

Escondido, The Foundry Community Church

Hall-Cunningham, Gale

Escondido, The Foundry Community Church

Martinez, Ruth

Escondido, The Foundry Community Church

Alvarez, Antonio

Escondido, The Foundry Community Church

Duberowski, Dave

Garden Grove, Living Spring Church

Heslet, David

Garden Grove, Living Spring Church

Duberowski, Carol

Garden Grove, Living Spring Church

Simpson, Michael

Garden Grove, Living Spring Church

Rittenhouse, Lisa

Garden Grove, Living Spring Church

Boddie, Robert

Isla Vista, Light and Life Isla Vista

Remick, Cory

Isla Vista, Light and Life Isla Vista

Rodriguez, Edwin

Lake Elsinore, Dream Center

Guilliams, Bob

Lake Elsinore, Dream Center

Raines, Brian

Lake Elsinore, The Lamb's Fellowship Church

Brasington, Jennifer

Lake Elsinore, The Lamb's Fellowship Church

Draughan, Shemika

Long Beach, Light & Life West

Hill, Aretha

Long Beach, Light & Life West

Hill, Sjondrala

Long Beach, Light & Life West

Edmond, Denise

Long Beach, Light & Life West

Lawerence, Jackii

Los Angeles, LA Community Church

Pierre, Sandra

Los Angeles, LA Community Church

Hain, Ginni

Los Angeles, Marina Christian Fellowship

Reed, Somer

Los Angeles, Marina Christian Fellowship

Tejeda, Aaron

Los Angeles, Orphan City Church

Diaz, Gerardo

Los Angeles, Palabra de Vida Community Church

Mayorga, Jamie

Los Angeles, Transformado En Cristo

Santiago, Zuleyka

Los Angeles, Transformado En Cristo

Hagopian, Shant

Los Angeles, Verdugo Arabic FMC

Mumm, Andrew

Los Angeles, Verdugo Community Church

Ramseyer, Albert

Los Angeles, Verdugo Community Church

Revolorio, Oscar

Los Angeles, West Los Angeles Christian Fellowship

Andriese, Christina

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

Capen, Aaron

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

Payne, Mark

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

McConnell, Lisa

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

Mitchell, Gene

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

Randle, Ron

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

Wadlington, Reginald

Murrieta, Centerpoint Church

Twiss, AJ

Murrieta, Living Stones Church

Brano, Keith

Murrieta, Living Stones Church

Rosales, Abel

National City, Emmanuel Free Methodist Church

Cortes, Jose Alexis

National City, Emmanuel Free Methodist Church

Lopez, Leticia

Paramount, Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship

Manai, Danny

Paramount, Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship

Silva, Martin

Paramount, Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship

Metcalf, Monica

Pasadena, Rose City Church

Morales, Daniel

Pasadena, Rose City Church

Broadus, Robyn

Pasadena, Rose City Church

James Bergland, Kristina

Pasadena, Rose City Church

Scauzillo, Steve

Pasadena, Rose City Church

Broadus, Rob

Pasadena, Rose City Church

Morales, Roxanne

Pasadena, Rose City Church

Jamieson, Marla

Rancho Cucamonga, Cucamonga Christian Fellowship

Schenten, Jen

Rancho Cucamonga, Cucamonga Christian Fellowship

Shepherd, John

Rancho Cucamonga, Cucamonga Christian Fellowship

Brock, Stacy

Rancho Cucamonga, Cucamonga Christian Fellowship

Roth, Mallory

Rancho Cucamonga, Cucamonga Christian Fellowship

Villanueva, Lewis

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Jolley, Gloria

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Turner, Maryanne

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Coronado, Elizabeth

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Rupe, Vicki

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Chandler, Cheryl

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Robinson, Teri

Riverside, California Avenue Christian Fellowship

Acosta, Juana

San Bernardino, Centro Nueva Esperanza

Cook, Edward

San Bernardino, Centro Nueva Esperanza

Garcia, Moises

San Diego, Iglesia Metodista Libre Sinai

Peralta, Jose Angel

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Patio, Adrian

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Patio, Claudia

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Piedrasanta, Gustavo

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Benites, Leslie

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Altamirano, Elizabeth

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Harrison, Avisue

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Manzo, Carmen

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Piedrasanta, Alejandra

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Jimenez, Baltazar

Santa Ana, Santa Ana Free Methodist Church

Lashua, Rich

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Patterson, Don

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Williams, Stefanie

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Sabac, Delanie

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Budke, Inger

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Eales Monroe, Megan

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Rosentrater, Ray

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Song, Edward

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Nik Andjam, Daryoush

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Schulte, David

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Woodyard, Mary

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

McCormick, Suzette

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Erickson, TK

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Svoboda, Carri

Santa Barbara, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara

Araque, Angel

Sylmar, Light & Life Sylmar

Clay, Jamila

Westminster, Free Life Community Church

Hernandez, Laurie

Westminster, Free Life Community Church