Rev. Phil Hart
(517) 332-3511  Ext. 205

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.

Rev. Dr. Coni Simon
Cell: 313-310-9169

Rev. Ruth Fitzgerald
(517) 332-3511 Ext. 207

Rev. Calandra Nevenzel
(517)332-3511 Ext. 209

Bio information coming soon!

Rev. Jody Betten 
pastor@newwavesucc.org
(616) 706-3549

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.

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.

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.

Jenn Ringgold
(989) 631-1136