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| As one of the founding members of SCMFSA, Sam George has been an active part of our group from the getgo. He has been a wonderful representative for the SCMFSA at the National meetings, and has also been an excellent ambassador for the National MFSA to South Carolina. Sam recently agreed to take on the duties of our Conviener until our next officer elections. Sam is very active in strengthening ties to existing social justice organizations, and is a major proponent for the rights of minorities, homosexuals, AIDS victims and the poor. He is a lifetime member of the NAACP. Sam recently finished his MA in Philosophy at the University of SC. This will be added to the other degrees he holds: a B.A. in Religion from Furman University, a M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and a D.Min. from Drew University. His D. Min. dissertation is entitled, "Ministry to Persons with HIV Infection in Cherokee County". Ordained in 1987, he has served at, First UMC, Myrtle Beach (Associate Pastor), Limestone Street UMC, Chesnee & Trinity UMCs, and Johnsonville UMC. When he is not studying, he spends time surfing the net via AOL, plays with his cats, Mike and Olympia, lifts weights, and volunteers as a chaplain at the Lexington Medical Center. |
| Rev. Sam George, SC Rep. to National MFSA Board, SCMFSA Conviener |
| Mellinda "Mel" G. Hansen-Holloway the new SCMFSA Secratary. She also the Webmistress of this fair site, and accepts all responsibilities for misspelled words, inappropriate punctuation, and other similar editorial mess-ups. She is the person you should contact if you would like to add information to the site, or if you have a correction to offer to information on the site. She does ask for your patience in her response as she is "a very busy chick". Mel also designed our pamphlet and our banner. When Mel is not working with SCMFSA, she can be found either creating and teaching Christian art; teaching Christian Education courses at Apex School of Theology, in Apex, NC; pursuing her Ed.D. at NC State University; training Arabian horses; or working at IBM. Mel is a Diaconal Minister in the SC Annual Conference, though she lives and works full time in Durham, NC. She has two degrees in art: an A.F.A. from Brevard College, Brevard, NC and a B.A. from the College of Charleston; and two degrees, a M.R.E. and a Th.M., from Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC. In her remaining spare time, Mel enjoys spending time with her new husband, Rondell, working in their garden, growing bonsai, playing with their dogs, Jean Luc, Tarragon, Celeantroe, and Cyanne, reading, and sewing. You may contact Mel Hansen at [email protected] or check out her personal web page at www.geocities.com/sideseat. |
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| Mellinda "Mel" G. Hansen-Holloway, Diaconal Minister SCMFSA Secratary and Webmistress of Plumbline SC |
| Rev. A. Clark Jenkins has been a great supporter of the SC MFSA. His presence has been a blessing due to his current role as a District Superintendent (DS) and as a lifetime advocate for civil rights. He has helped to give us visibility on the conference level and allowed us a voice on the Cabinet. His experience with civil rights issues has also lent authenticity to our voice and our presence in the local community. Clark currently lives and works in Spartanburg, SC where is the Spartanburg District Superintendent, a position he has held since 1996. He recieved his M.Div. form Duke University in 1977 and his B.A. from Claflin College in 1974. Prior to his appointment as a DS, he served as the at Mt. Zion UMC, ('94-96), Emmanuel UMC, (92-94), and John's Island Parish ('79-89). From 1989-1992, Clark served as the Associate Council Director for the SC Annual Conference. In addition to being the SC MFSA Representative to the National MFSA Board, Clark is also affiliated with a number of organizations including: Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, as a Trustee; Claflin College, Orangeburg, SC, as a member of the Board of Visitors; the Southern Poverty Law Center; the Catholic Network; and as a Cabinet Representative to both the SC Conference Board of Church and Society and the SC Conference Board of Missions. In the past, he has worked with Rural Mission, Inc.; Operation Push; the Charleston Counter Leadership Council; YWCA MLK, Jr. Community Actions Committee; Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodist for Church Renewal; and Johns Island Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. When Clark is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling, cooking, reading, and staying physically fit. |
| Rev. Clark Jenkins, Spartanburg District Superintendent SCMFSA Legislative Co-Chair and SC Rep to National MFSA Board |
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