Rev. Lindsey Bayham Freeman

Rev. Kyungsuk Cho

January 19, 2025


Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of two new District Superintendents to serve the Virginia Annual Conference beginning July 1, 2025: Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman will serve the Mission Rivers District and Rev. Kyungsuk Cho will serve the Shenandoah River District.

“Clergy and laity throughout the Annual Conference know the Revs. Baynham Freeman and Cho for their deep commitment to Christ and His Church, their reflection of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in all that they do, and the many ways they lead in our UMC connection and their local churches,” Bishop Sue said. “Our conference will be very blessed as they assume these new roles.”

Bishop Sue is grateful to Rev. Dr. Charles Ledlum-Bates, outgoing Mission Rivers District Superintendent, and Rev. Dr. Victor Gomez, outgoing Shenandoah River District Superintendent and Dean of the Cabinet, for their service to The United Methodist Church in their roles.

Revs. Baynham Freeman and Cho will join Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert (Mountain View), Rev. Jay Carey (Living Waters), Rev. Doug Forrester (Valley Ridge), Rev. Beth Givens (Coastal Virginia), Rev. Dr. Hyo Lee (Three Notch’d), Rev. Kirk Nave (Northern Virginia), and Rev. Dr. Steve Summers (Assistant to the Bishop), on the appointive cabinet. They serve as extensions of the episcopal office in their respective districts, and they are charged with ensuring that vibrant communities of faith are available throughout the entire annual conference to transform lives and communities through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Bishop Sue invites the Virginia Conference to pray for these newly-appointed superintendents. They will attend Cabinet meetings starting in January 2025 to prepare them for their July 1 start date.

The VAUMC should also note some important dates coming up for local churches in the midst of appointment season.

Announcement Sunday (for appointments): April 27, 2025

Move date for clergy: June 25, 2025

“Laity of the Congregation” Sunday: June 29, 2025 *

First Sunday for New Clergy: July 6, 2025

 

*This Sunday, Bishop Sue and the Cabinet would like the laity of the congregation to lead worship.

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