Meet Our Team
Associate Conference Minister
Rev. Cheryl Burke
Staff Person to: Vital Growth MAT
(517) 332-3511 Ext. 210
The Associate Conference Minister has a primary responsibility with all church vitality efforts, the Vital Growth Mission Area Team, and the Center for Progressive Renewal coaching. She assists Local Churches in the Search and Call process, and serves as a representative to the United Northern Association Church & Ministry, and Executive committees.
Grand West Association Minister
Rev. Ruth Fitzgerald
(517) 332-3511 Ext. 207
Southwest Association Minister
Rev. Calandra Nevenzel
(517)332-3511 Ext. 209
Bio information coming soon!
United Northern Association Designated Minister
Business Manager
Bob Heisler
(517) 332-3511 Ext. 203
The Business Manager works with the Budget and Finance Committee in matters of financial management, which include: budget development and control, investments, financial reports, recording OCWM, working with auditors, check preparation, billing, and issues related to health insurance and annuity. Bob also serves as the de facto property manager for the Conference buildings and grounds in East Lansing.
Executive Administrative Assistant To the Conference Minister
Lisa Soulliere
(517) 332-3511
Ext. 204
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the Conference Minister and the Board of Directors. Lisa is responsible for conference communications, annual meeting registration, calendar coordination, and website development. In addition, she is also the Conference staff member who coordinates all Yearbook and UCC Data Hub information with the National Setting office in Cleveland, Ohio.
Search & Call
Merrilyn Vaughn-Hoffman
(517) 332-3511
Ext. 208
The Search and Call Coordinator keeps track of churches that are in transition, maintains a listing of current ministerial profiles, communicates with committees and candidates, and serves as the liaison to the search and call services of the National Setting in Cleveland.
Program Associate for Youth Ministries
Jenn Ringgold
(989) 631-1136