DISTRICT CONFERENCE
JUNE 28, 2023 AT 9AM
PASTORS, NO NEED TO REGISTER. SEE YOU AT CONFERENCE!
Dress code: Casual attire
Childcare is offered at Cedar Canyon Camp. Register for Sumer Retreat if you need childcare.
LOCATION
Fountain Springs-West Campus
2100 N Plaza Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
District Conference begins at 9AM and typically ends around lunch time. Please arrive a few minutes early to get your name tag.
travel & mileage
HOTELS
We always recommend staying at Cedar Canyon Camp. To do that, please register for Summer Retreat to request lodging.
Local Hotels:
Cambria Suites, Best Western Ramkota
The following hotels are close to WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort
Residence Inn by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, LaQuinta by Wyndham, Home2Suites by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott
MILEAGE
Appointed pastors (Ministerial Students, Licensed Pastors and Ordained Ministers) receive mileage checks, as long as the church has their assessments paid in full. Retired pastors also receive a mileage check. Checks are handed out at the end of District Conference. New pocket credentials will also be handed out at that time.
voting announcement
Delegates will need a smart phone or smart device, otherwise a paper ballot will be provided for you. Please make sure you use a common browser, such as Google or Chrome.
WATCH THE VIDEO TO TEST THE ONLINE VOTING SYSTEM USING YOUR SMART DEVICE PRIOR TO DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
test vote
Go to the test question:
Open the camera on your smart device. Hover over the QR code and click on the link to access the online event. No event code is needed.
OR
Go to Slido.com. Once you're at slido.com, type in the event code in the space provided #970421
When the polls are open, answer the question and push "SEND". You are able to change your answer as long as the polls are still open by selecting your new answers and pushing "SEND" again. The last entry is the only one that counts.
nominations
Check below to see who will be on the ballot.
Click on the nominees for the DBA to hear from the nominees.
Auditing committee
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karen bramblee
New Hope Wesleyan Church, Williston, ND
CFO
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keith Ritchie
Cornerstone Community Church, Bismarck, ND
Senior Pastor
22-23 District Auditing Committee
2015-16 Board of Review
DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF MULTIPLICATION
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BEN GIETZEN
GracePoint Wesleyan Church, Brookings, SD
Multiplication and Networking Pastor
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John semchenko
Celebrate Brandon, Brandon, SD
Senior Pastor
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levi sMITH
Awaken Church, Anchorage, AK
Senior Pastor
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MANDI SMITH
The Ransom Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Awaken + Residency Pastor
DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF MISSIONS
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moses bomett
Table Church, Des Moines, IA
Director of Missions
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DAVE HOPEWELL
GracePoint Wesleyan Church, Brookings, SD
Community Life Pastor
Global Outreach and Discipleship
2022-2023 Missions Director
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leo monterroyo
PH Church, Williston, ND
Lead Pastor
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DAVID PFNISTER
Harvest Church, Clarkston, WA
Senior Pastor
2022-2023 Missions Director
district secretary
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Countryside Church, Spearfish, SD
Senior Pastor
District Secretary 2022-2023
NOMINATING COMMITTEE (CLERGY)
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Paul baughman
New Life Wesleyan Church, Gillette, WY
Discipleship Pastor
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hannah klopfrenstein
Courageous Church, Seattle, WA
Co-Pastor
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Matt Shulaw
SpringLife Wesleyan Church, Sturgis, SD
Senior Pastor
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Stephani tague
The Ransom, Sioux Falls, SD
Creative Pastor
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Stephanie Williams
The Bridge Church, Charles City, IA
Next Gen Pastor
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Kory kleinsasser-ALREADY ELECTED
Waite Park Church, Minneapolis, MN
Senior Pastor
Nominating Committee (Lay)
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Gretchen danforth
Ignite Wesleyan Church, Sheridan, WY
Children's Pastor
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TAMI Howell
The Bridge Church, Charles City, IA
LBA Secretary
Educator
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Ben Sutton
Fountain Springs Community Church, Rapid City, SD
Executive Director of Cedar Camps
Volunteer at Fountain Springs
Leads small groups
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Michele Ziebarth
RiverTree Church, Mitchell, SD
Pastor's wife
Kid's Ministry Volunteer
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Theresa jenkins-ALREADY ELECTED
The Bridge Church, Charles City, IA
Office Admin
Celebrate Recovery Leader
Leader for The Landing (Youth CR)
Welcome Team
Board Member for Magdalene Light
DISTRICT BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (CLERGY)
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Venture, Bozeman, MT
Senior Pastor
CCWC Board Member
2022-2023 DBA Member
2022 General Conference Delegate
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GracePoint Wesleyan, Brookings, SD
Ministry Development Pastor
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Fountain Springs, Rapid City, SD
Senior Pastor
2022-2023 DBA Member
2022 General Conference Delegate
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David Rannabargar
Columbia View Wesleyan Church, Portland, OR
Senior Pastor
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The Ransom, Sioux Falls, SD
Senior Pastor
General Board Member
2022-2023 DBA Member
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New Life Wesleyan, Gillette, WY
Children's Pastor
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RiverTree, Mitchell, SD
Senior Pastor
2022-2023 DBA Member
2022 General Conference Delegate
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Trinity, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Lead Pastor
2022 General Conference Delegate
2022-2023 DBA Member
2023-2024 DBA Member (ELECTED ALREADY)
DISTRICT BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (LAY)
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GracePoint Wesleyan Church, Brookings, SD
Operations Manager
Kids and Youth Ministry Volunteer
2022-2023 DBA Member
2022 General Conference Delegate
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RiverTree, Mitchell, SD
LBA Member, Treasurer
Small Group Leader
Campaign Chair and Building Committee
South Dakota District 20 Representative
2022-2023 DBA Member
2022-2023 District Finance Committee Member
2022 General Conference Delegate
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Trailhead, Wasilla, AK
4th Grade Teacher
Director of VBS/Children’s Ministry
2022-2023 DBA Member
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Acts Church, Vancouver, WA
CFO, Board Member
General Board Member
2022-2023 DBA Member
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Hot Springs Wesleyan, Hot Springs, SD
Owner of Sand Creek Ranch (Rancher, Cowboy, Guide)
LBA Vice-Chair, Usher
FCA Huddle Leader, Asst. Varsity Coach
Volunteer Firefighter
2022-2023 DBA Member
2022 General Conference Delegate
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Mountain View Wesleyan, Aumsville, OR
LBA Member
West-Side Youth Camp Planning Team Member
Youth Group Leader
Women's Ministry Volunteer
Church Volunteer
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TRACEE REINERTSON
New Hope Wesleyan Church, Williston, ND
LBA Member
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Waite Park Church, Minneapolis, MN
Director of Small Groups, Prayer
Office Admin
2022-2023 DBA Member
2023-2024 DBA Member (ELECTED ALREADY)
