Kentucky Conference Lay Organization · Companion to Conference proceedings
The Kentucky Annual Conference was established in 1868. Use this guide alongside the 2026 Thirteenth Episcopal District Annual Conference Series Guide and the Kentucky Delegate Guide. The district booklet gives the schedule and proposed names. This page serves as a reference to the 158th Session, held September 23–27, 2026, and helps delegates review the Conference proceedings.
Open the PDFs:
Use the page numbers printed in the 2026 district booklet:
Find the Kentucky host church, Conference site and closing worship site. Check where each gathering meets.
Follow the times and order of the business sessions. Record any changes announced by the chair.
Find Kentucky officers and committees. This is the printed proposed roster; compare it with the adopted Conference roster.
Read the Disciplinary Questions in advance so the terms are familiar.
The district booklet also includes leadership and worship material for other conferences. The Kentucky Delegate Guide adds plain-language duties, voting guidance and a quick reference page.
A seated lay member joins deliberations and votes on measures. If the elected lay delegate is absent from the business meeting when a vote is called, the alternate delegate should be seated in that delegate’s place before the vote and may vote once the chair confirms seating within the Conference boundary established after roll call. The elected delegate and alternate do not vote at the same time.
Accept means receive the report. Adopt means approve a separate recommendation that needs Conference action. Accepting the Social Action report itself does not require a vote, as clarified for this guide. If a separate recommendation is offered, ask for its exact wording before voting.
The Board of Examiners reviews ministerial candidates and makes recommendations. Conference Trustees handle property duties. The Judicial Committee and Triers of Appeals have distinct roles under church rules.
The booklet places a finance report on Sunday. The Discipline excerpt supplied for the Delegate Guide requires Conference approval of applicable disbursements at least one day before adjournment. Ask which actions received that earlier approval.
For an individual disciplinary case, use the current Doctrine and Discipline of the A.M.E. Church and the proper Conference officers. A committee’s name on the organization sheet does not itself announce a hearing.
After roll call and transfers, listen for the Organization of Conference. Write down the officers and committees as adopted. The Board of Examiners then reports on ministerial candidates; the Conference Trustees report on property matters.
Thursday includes pastors’ reports and the organization finance report. Friday includes more pastors’ reports, Ministerial Efficiency and ministry reports.
The printed schedule lists the YPD Convention, Youth Explosion worship and RAYAC witness. Check announcements for any change in time or place.
Unfinished business, minutes and the finance report precede ordination and closing worship. Record the resolution and the pastoral appointments announced by the bishop.
Watch Opening Worship, Lay Witness Night, Women in Ministry Witness and Closing Worship below without a Facebook account. Videos courtesy of the 13th Episcopal District A.M.E. Church.
These are the proposed 2026 Kentucky members from the district booklet, pages 27–30. Most groups do Conference work; Camp Primm-Simmons representatives serve on a district property committee. The Conference organized at Wednesday’s first business session. Compare this printed list with the adopted roster and any changes announced there, including the elections of the Finance and Judiciary Committees and Conference Trustees. The purposes below come from the Discipline excerpts, earlier Kentucky reports, official organization information, or the committee titles; where an assignment is unclear, ask the chair.
Help with processions, seating and orderly transitions during worship and business.
Clergy: Tony Gooch (Chief and Worship Marshal), Jeff Washington, Jamaal Teasley (Bishop’s Marshal).
Lay: Daniel Gooch, Robin Harris, Tony Frye, Maya Gudger, LaTanya Germany (Supervisor’s Marshal).
Review ministerial candidates’ studies and progress, then present recommendations. The Board does not ordain candidates.
Clergy: Linda Roberts Jackson (Chair), LaVeeshia Pryor (Dean), Sherry Gay Green, Dr. Robert A. Strode, Dr. Walter Henry, Philip Johnson.
Support preparation for ministry as assigned. Ask how its work connects with the Board of Examiners.
Clergy: LaVeeshia Pryor, Karen Carter, Kelly Roberts, Erika Taylor, June Anderson Dorsey, Dr. Veda Stewart.
Lay: Chris M. Wilson, Anna Johnson, Robin Harris.
Five elders appointed by the bishop review the efficiency and moral conduct of ministers referred to them and report findings or recommendations. This is an inquiry, not a trial.
Clergy: Dr. Walter Henry (Chair), Doretha Sanders, June Anderson-Dorsey, Ralph Smith, Joshua C. Hale.
For certain accusations against itinerant elders or deacons, review evidence and decide whether a trial is justified. It does not conduct the later trial.
Clergy: Kenneth Golphin, Erika Taylor, Linda Roberts Jackson, William Jenkins, Sherry Gay Green.
Review appeals assigned under church rules. The route depends on whether the case concerns a layperson or a minister; confirm this group’s assignment for any particular appeal.
Clergy: Walter Reid, Dr. Veda Stewart, Ralph Smith, Dr. Robert A. Strode, Reginald Pullums.
Receive Conference money and disburse it as directed by church law, subject to required Conference approval. Prepare the financial report.
Clergy: Walter W. Reid (Chair), Dr. Walter Henry, LaVeeshia Pryor (Treasurer), Erika Taylor, Kelly Roberts, William Jenkins.
Lay: Vada Shelton, Meka Sylvester, Terri Ross McIntosh, Edan Jones.
Administer Conference corporation property, meet during the year and follow the special approvals for mortgage guarantees and property transfers.
Clergy: Erika Taylor (Vice-Chair), Walter W. Reid Jr., Dr. Walter Henry, Joshua C. Hale, LaVeeshia Pryor, Ralph B. Smith, Tony Gooch, Reginald Pullums.
Lay: Dynaste Dawson, Myrna Herron, Anna Johnson, Urika Berry, Tiffany Johnson, Vada Shelton, Edan Jones, Terri Ross McIntosh, Meka Sylvester.
Ex officio: Presiding Elder Kenneth Golphin.
Review the status and classification of charges; bring proposed changes to the Conference for action.
Clergy: June Anderson Dorsey (Chair), Philip Johnson, Melanie Samuels-Black, Ralph B. Smith, Doretha Sanders.
Lay: Ruth Ann Bryant, Carol Barbour, Dynaste Dawson.
The printed roster names this district group but does not define its duties. Ask the presiding elder which property work it has been assigned.
Clergy: June Anderson-Dorsey.
Also listed: Dr. John Hardin (status to confirm).
These Kentucky representatives serve on the 13th Episcopal District committee responsible for the Camp Primm-Simmons property. The campsite is at 13700 US-60, Guston, KY 40142. The listed phone, (615) 242-6814, is the district office number; do not assume it rings at the campsite. A.M.E. directory listing
Clergy: Ralph B. Smith.
Also listed: Therese’ Baker (status to confirm).
Explain proposals for distributing Conference obligations and presiding elders’ support among charges. Ask for amounts and the calculation method.
Clergy: Dr. Walter Henry (Chair), LaVeeshia Pryor, William Jenkins, Sherry Gay Green, Linda Roberts Jackson.
Lay: Leon Allen, Susan Johnson, Meka Sylvester.
Prepare the proposed plan for future income and spending. Compare it with Finance’s report of actual receipts and disbursements.
Clergy: Kelly Roberts (Chair), Walter W. Reid, June Anderson-Dorsey, Tony Gooch, Erika Taylor.
Lay: Shirley Bunton, Adriane Mitchell, Helen Demaree, Myrna Herron, Valerie Frye, Susan Johnson.
Ex officio: Rev. LaVeeshia Pryor.
Report teaching and Church School work and recommend educational programs.
Clergy: Doretha Sanders (Director).
Lay: Susie Bates (Chair), Kevin Pryor (Church School Superintendent), Dinah Johnson, Angela Jones, Tiffany Johnson.
Report growth and evangelism work. Confirm how this committee will support the Discipline’s planning for new charges with Conference Trustees.
Clergy: June Dorsey Anderson (Chair), Sherry Gay Green.
Lay: Vada Shelton, Evangelist Brenda Reid, Evangelist Norma Faith Walker Bean, Kristian Gerton.
Report assigned chaplaincy and pastoral care activities while protecting confidential information.
Clergy: Linda Roberts Jackson, Chaplain (Captain) Melissa Hale, USAF.
Coordinate Conference announcements and public information as assigned; verify information before sharing it.
Clergy: Jamaal Teasley, Laurice Anderson.
Lay: Chris M. Wilson (Chair), Meka Sylvester, Ruth Ann Bryant, Lisa Stuckey, Aliyah Hocker.
The roster names this ministry but does not state its assignment. Ask the chair what work and recommendations are planned.
Clergy: Lynette Pharr-Ellis (Chair), Fonseco Frazier.
Lay: Christopher M. Wilson, Meka Sylvester, Maxine Hardin, Tanya Clark.
Organize and report prayer activities assigned for the Conference.
Clergy: Sherry Gay Green (Chair), Fonseco Frazier, Linda Murray, Karen Carter.
Lay: Evangelist Gayle Lang, Christopher Wilson, Unique Stewart.
The 13th Episcopal District’s nonprofit outreach organization supports education, economic and community development, and outreach in Kentucky and Tennessee. It seeks resources and offers small grants to district churches, organizations and individuals. Ask what its Conference representatives will report or recommend. Believe, Inc. website
Clergy: Dr. Walter Henry.
Lay: Renee Scott-Smith, Therese’ Baker.
Prepare the memorial record and service honoring people who died during the Conference year.
Clergy: Melanie Samuels-Black (Chair), Ralph B. Smith, Reginald Pullums.
Lay: Tony Frye, Adriane Mitchell, Tonya Clay, Unique Stewart.
Prepare a written resolution and clearly state any recommendation that needs Conference action.
Clergy: Dr. Veda Stewart and Joshua C. Hale (co-chairs), Kelly Roberts.
Lay: Betty Cook, Felicia Payne, Terri Ross McIntosh, Tiffany Johnson.
Report health and wellness activities and any proposed resources or programs.
Clergy: Linda Roberts Jackson, Karen Carter.
Lay: LaJava Chenault (Chair), Alma Pittman, Katherine Parker, Urika Berry.
Teach about giving and care of resources; distinguish advice from a request for Conference action.
Clergy: Joshua C. Hale, Dr. Veda Stewart, Deidra Ellis, Sherry Green.
Lay: Myrna Herron, Lisa Stuckey, LaJava Chenault, Valerie Frye, Meka Sylvester, Dynaste Dawson.
Present social action and community concerns. Accepting this report itself does not require a vote; vote on a separate recommendation only when Conference action is required.
Clergy: Dr. Veda Stewart (Chair), Revonda Bright, Tony Gooch, Sherry Miller, Erika Taylor.
Lay: Tonya Clay, Susan Miller, Robin Harris, Adero Jones, Lisa Stuckey, Aliyah Hocker.
Report on ministry and church life within the Conference. Keep it distinct from the State of the Country report.
Clergy: Doretha Sanders (Chair), Philip Johnson, Joshua C. Hale, Dr. Veda Stewart.
Lay: Betty Cook, Adero Jones, Tony Frye, Daniel Gooch, Michelle Johnson, LaJava Chenault, Kristan Gerton.
Check the adopted roster for name variants, including June Anderson Dorsey / June Dorsey Anderson and Kristian / Kristan Gerton. Lay members serve on committees except those on ministerial relations and for the trial of ministers. For individual judicial cases, use the current Discipline and the assigned Conference officers.
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