Complete 2012 Journal - 2012 NC Conference Journal

102 The North Carolina Annual Conference – 2012 Journal
Rev. Swartz presented Resolution #2: Domestic Violence Awareness which came from
the Conference Board of Church and Society and was placed before the body with no
recommendation. There was no discussion. The vote was taken and the Resolution #2 was
adopted.
Rev. Swartz called the attention of the conference to Resolution #3: Concerning Legislative
Unfairness/Fairness at General Conference submitted by the Rev. Paul Stallsworth, (NB - St.
Peters). The Resolutions Committee recommended that the resolution be defeated. Bishop
Gwinn recognized Rev. Stallsworth, author of the resolution to speak and he spoke in favor
of the resolution. Bishop Gwinn recognized Beth Hood, Greenville District Superintendent,
who spoke against the resolution. Bishop Gwinn recognized Gail Ward (GO - Falling Creek)
who spoke in favor of the resolution. Bishop Gwinn recognized Rev. Jim Herring (GO - St.
Pauls) who spoke in favor of the resolution. Bishop Gwinn recognized Ken Ripley (RM -
Spring Hope) who spoke against the resolution. Bishop Gwinn tested the body to determine
if they were ready to vote. The vote was taken and the resolution was defeated. Dr. Swartz
concluded the report of the Committee on Resolutions. Bishop Gwinn expressed a word of
appreciation for his leadership.
At 9:25 a.m. the bishop called for a 5 minute recess. He reconvened Annual Conference at
9:30 a.m.
Disaster Recovery:
Bishop Gwinn recognized Cliff Harvell (Disaster Response Superintendent) to bring the
report on Disaster Recovery Ministry accompanied by a slide show. The report described the
work of the Disaster Recovery Ministry in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene which made
landfall August 27, 2011 in NC. Bishop Gwinn recognized Rev. Carol Goehring, Director
of Connectional Ministries, who announced that Harvell will continue as Disaster Recovery
Superintendent. Rev. Goehring spoke about the 3MC ministry and how they will be involved
in disaster response ministry as well. She introduced Sam Honeycutt from 3MC ministry
which will be assisting also with Disaster Recovery Ministry. Mr. Honeycutt addressed the
Annual Conference. Mr. Honeycutt introduced Pam Atkins to the Annual Conference and
she spoke briefly. She is the only paid employee of 3MC, otherwise it is an all-volunteer
organization. Ms. Atkins invited the Annual Conference to an upcoming concert/fundraiser.
Bishop Gwinn thanked Ms. Atkins for her words and welcomed her to the Annual
Conference.
New Faith Communities:
Bishop Gwinn recognized the Rev. Jeff Severt to bring the report on the New Faith
Communities for the Annual Conference. Rev. Severt stated that Jesus never said to start
churches, but to go make disciples. Those disciples will start churches. Disciples come first.
They are chosen, invited, loved, and sent out. “The church is not our parish, the world is.” Rev.
Severt introduced the the six leaders of New Faith Communities in the Annual Conference
beginning this conference year, 2012-2013. They are: Kimberly Morningham - starting a new
church in Cary; Brian Wellborn - Hollands in the Garner area will start Westlake Campus;
Chris Williams going to the Wake Crossroads/Rolesville area. Jim Pegan is starting New
Christ Community Church in Clayton; Sean Mitchell starting a new mission community in
the Enfield community; and Brooks Gale starting a mission community in the Rockingham
area. These pastors stood before the Annual Conference and were greeted with a standing
ovation. Rev. Severt invited all the current and previous church planters to come lay hands on