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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


    about / Connectional Ministries

    Connectional Ministries Staff

    Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding

    Assistant to the Bishop
    Email | Phone: (315) 898-2020

    Responsible Areas/Functions:

    • Chief of Staff for Upper New York
    • Works directly with the resident bishop and staff to support the mission of Upper New York 
    • Strategic and day-to-day alignment of human and financial resources with the purpose of the Annual Conference 

    Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens

    Director of Missional Excellence
    Email | Phone: (315) 898-2000 Ext. 2014

    Responsible Areas/Functions:

    • Leadership Development
    • Congregational Development
    • Leads Missional Engagement Ministries

    Rev. Nancy Dibelius

    Director of Spiritual Vitality
    Email | Phone: (518) 369-9147

    Responsible Areas/Functions:

    • Tending the Soul
    • Spiritual Direction
    • Retreats

    Rev. Abigail Browka

    Director of New Faith Communities
    Email | Phone: (315) 898-2000 Ext. 2031 

    Responsible Areas/Functions:

    • New Faith Community Development

    Kristina Clark

    Director of Missional Engagement
    Email | Phone: (315) 898-2066

    • Mission Central HUB
    • Mission work
    • Volunteer coordinator

    United Methodists of Upper New York is comprised of a vibrant network of 677 local churches and active new faith communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."