Extension Ministry
TO: Susquehanna Annual Conference Clergy Serving in Extension Ministries
FROM: Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez
DATE: October 2025
RE: Annual Report
It is time for extension ministers to review ¶343 and ¶344 of the 2020/2024 Book of Discipline as you complete the attached forms. These forms are used by the Cabinet to review your ministerial status and appointment for the next conference year. These forms are listed below. Please note that ¶344.3 mandates persons on extension ministry to designate a charge conference membership in their home conference. Please include the name and address of your charge conference and a copy of your charge conference report along with your extension ministry forms (this must include the written signed report from your employer). These forms are used in the annual appointment process. If you desire an appointment to a local church in 2026-2027 or if you anticipate retirement, please send your request by December 1, 2025 to your conference superintendent.
The Book of Discipline mandates that all information, including salary and benefits package, to be reported. Please enclose any evaluation and/or narrative report. Also, note any corrections and be sure to highlight those changes. Please include your email address. Conference communications are only sent through the conference email address. Send either electronic or hard copies of your report to the appropriate persons who are listed below, by January 1, 2026.
- Bishops’ Office
- Your Conference Superintendent (listed below)
- Chairperson of Conference Relations – Rev. Stephanie Rupert
- Bishop of the Area in which you work (If not Susquehanna Conference)
- Conference Secretary – Ms. Cindy Weaver
Cc: BOOM Conference Relations – Rev. Stephanie Rupert
Conference Secretary – Ms. Cindy Weaver
Conference Superintendents
Assistant to the Bishop-Rev. Dr. Thomas Salsgiver
The forms below are the blank PDF versions of the forms which can be filled out on your computer and printed out to be mailed.
Appointment Request Form
Appointment to Extension Ministry Form
Employer's Report to the Bishop Form
Extension Ministry Report Memorandum Letter
Bishops Office
303 Mulberry Drive, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3198
bishopsoffice@susumc.org
Rev. Dr. Lillian C. Smith
Conference Superintendent
Freedom Trail District (formerly Altoona)
1381 Plank Rd. Suite 114
Duncansville, PA 16635-8458
lsmith@susumc.org
Rev. Dr. Michelle R. Bodle
Conference Superintendent Mountain Valley District (formerly State College)
1200 Haymaker Road
State College, PA 16801-6943
mbodle@susumc.org
Rev. Lyssette N. Pérez
Conference Superintendent
North Central Rivers District (formerly Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
40 Knob Hill
Trucksville, PA 18708-9683
lperez@susumc.org
Rev. Daniel L. Wilt
Conference Superintendent Northern Wilds District (formerly Williamsport)
2420 Nottingham Road
Williamsport, PA 17701-4057
dwilt@susumc.org
Rev. Dr. Gary D. Weaver
Conference Superintendent
River Valley District
(formerly Harrisburg)
303 Mulberry Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3198
gweaver@susumc.org
Rev. Stephanie Rupert
BOOM Chair of Conference Relations
135 W. Simpson St.
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055-632
srupert@susumc.org
Ms. Cindy Weaver
Conference Secretary
303 Mulberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17837-9203
confsec@susumc.org