Pastor Jon appointed to Whittier First UMC We are excited to be following God in this new adventure with you! We want you to know that you are already in our daily prayers, and we covet your prayers for our transition as well. Our son Micah is energetic, kind, and creative (almost 9), Malea (age 6) is joyful and loves fashion and dancing, and McKenna (age 2) is a born singer. We look forward to being closer to family again! John is currently a Director of Makerspace Ministry, a Consultant for xTool (a Laser company), and tutors in Math and Reading. My husband John is a California native, having grown up outside San Diego. On a personal level, I take great joy in nature, tea, creativity, and reading fiction. For the past three years, I’ve been Associate Pastor for Mission & Evangelism at Trinity Milford, Clough, & Cherry Grove UMC’s in Cincinnati Ohio. I have been sole Pastor at: Howard UMC in Findlay Ohio, Community UMC in Brookville Ohio, and Memorial UMC in West Carrollton Ohio. I have had the privilege of ministering in a diversity of churches including as: charter member of the Church for All People in Columbus Ohio, Children’s Minister at Dayton Korean UMC, and Pastoral Intern at an emergent church plant in Maryland. I’m a graduate of the 9-month Pioneer Learning Community of Fresh Expressions US and completed the 3-year certification program of Creating a Culture of Renewal to become a Certified Renewalist. I have a BA in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MDiv from Wesley Theological Seminary with a specialty in Emerging Ministries. I look forward to discovering how the Holy Spirit is at work in your life, ministry, and community as we live into Christ’s vision of the Kingdom of God!Ī little about my history. Jesus shares that the Kingdom of God is like a shepherd who loses a sheep and leaves behind the flock to find the one missing. The story of Luke 15:1-7 really captures this calling for me. My calling as a Pastor deepened and clarified as I delved into a movement called Fresh Expressions of Church. Out of that grows my deep love for all people and, guided by the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, a heart particularly for those whom the world often marginalizes. First off, my faith is grounded in 1 John 4:8, God is love. I am excited to be joining you in mission and ministry this summer! I appreciate this chance to introduce myself and look forward to getting to know all of you as well. Letter from Reverend Burns:ĭear Shepherd of the Hills Church Family, Reverend Burns’ appointment was effective July 1, 2023. She is married to John Burns, a California native and Director of Makerspace Ministry, and they have three children ages 8, 6, and 2. She is driven by love for all people, particularly the marginalized and not-yet churched. She became an Ordained Elder in 2013 and has since gained extensive training and experience in Church Renewal and Fresh Expressions of Church. She has a BA in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MDiv from Wesley Theological Seminary specializing in Emerging Ministries. Jennifer Burns has come to Shepherd of the Hills UMC from Cincinnati Ohio. July 2023 Reverend Jennifer Burns Appointed to Shepherd of the Hills
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