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Cabinet begins annual process of filling pulpits
Florida Conference Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson recently began his annual task of appointing pastors to 747 churches and missions throughout the conference.
"It is a process that is done with a great deal of prayer and consideration for the persons and congregations," said Keith Ewing, the bishop's administrative assistant, adding that the bishop and cabinet are "a realistic group of folks who try to operate in Christian mercy and charity." Full Story

Five districts receive new superintendents
Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson announced the appointment of five new district superintendents Feb. 23 at a meeting of the Florida Conference Cabinet. The new superintendents replace two who are retiring, one interim and two who are accepting other appointments within the conference.
Henderson said the new class of district superintendents brings a high level of commitment to the United Methodist church and its connectional system. Each one received "extremely high marks from their district superintendents," he said, adding he checks into the service of potential superintendents before approaching them about the appointment. Full Story

St. Petersburg District revives youth
St. Pete District youth revival

More than 700 teenagers from United Methodist Churches across the district gathered at the Pasadena Community Church for the second St. Petersburg District Youth Revival Feb. 27. It was part of a three-day district revival Feb. 27-29 designed to "empower and equip" church members to be in ministry, according to Kevin James, St. Petersburg District superintendent.
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Man hears God's call through disasters
Ward Veith overseeing the construction of a new house

Ward Veith, a member of Orlando's Pine Castle United Methodist Church, says he is amazed at how God has used him in ways he did not anticipate. "Here I am, my background is in accounting and I have a degree in finance, and I'm building houses," he said. "It's not about special skills, it's about being here…it's all grace."
Veith has been supervising the rebuilding of Orlando area houses since 1998 when a string of tornadoes killed 42 Central Floridians and damaged hundreds of homes. Full Story

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