Dear Spiritual Leaders and Disciples of Jesus Christ in EPA,
I am happy to announce two new District Superintendents in EPA, Rev. Jenny Freymoyer and Rev. Hun Ju Lee.
Jenny Freymoyer will serve EPA as Superintendent for the West District beginning July 1, 2022. Jenny is a leader who is:
- Positive and hopeful – A sign of a quality leader is how they lift the spirits of others to achieve something greater. Jenny’s spirit is joyful, positive and hopeful. While being realistic, she sees opportunities in the challenges and potential in every person and congregation that wants to change, grow and develop.
- Passionate about development and growth – Jenny is not satisfied with the status quo in herself or the church. She recognizes that God wants all of us to grow and be better disciples, leaders and congregations. She begins with herself and wants to consistently improve her leadership and believes that each of us can grow in our faith, ability and service to God.
- Thoughtful and spiritual – Sometimes people and the church are a mile wide and an inch deep. Jesus taught that we go further and wider by going deeper. Jenny deepens herself spiritually and in gaining wisdom. She seeks to understand before being understood and she wants to grow in her own knowledge and understanding to better serve God.
Hun Ju Lee will serve EPA as Superintendent for the North District beginning July 1, 2022. Hun Ju is a leader who is:
- Born of and called by God – When Hun Ju was born, the doctors told his parents that he would die within a week. God had other plans. His parents dedicated his life to the service of God. Hun Ju accepted his calling to serve God in ministry while in graduate school. His birth into the world and into ministry has made him see everyday as a gift and to serve God each and every day.
- Anchored in the tradition and seeks to transform the future – Hun Ju recognizes the value of tradition and culture as anchors for his faith, leadership and service. He also recognizes that we are called to explore what God has for us next. He envisions that God has a great future for The United Methodist Church.
- A teacher and a discipler – Hun Ju was trained in the finest schools in South Korea and the United States. He has master degrees in education and theology and a doctor of ministry degree in leadership. While well trained, he is humble and seeks to disciple others into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and into being better leaders for the church.
I am excited for the future of EPA because of these two leaders and the many other leaders serving our congregations and our conference. God has a great future for the United Methodists of EPA. I invite you to welcome and pray for Hun Ju and Jenny during their transition.
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, 1:00 PM a new webpage will be unveiled for the 2022 appointment season. It will include:
- The Book of Discipline paragraphs about appointment making.
- The mission values we use to make appointments.
- Appointment practices.
- The 2022 class of retirees.
- New appointments.
- Open appointments the cabinet is discerning.
- Transition resources.
Let’s continue to serve together to make disciples, grow healthy vital congregations and transform the world.
