Bishop Webb

Bishop Mark J. Webb


The Global Episcopacy Committee of the Global Methodist Church is pleased to continue the assignment of Mark J. Webb as Bishop of the Great Lakes Annual Conference, effective November 1, 2024.  Bishop Webb has served as the episcopal leader of the conference since its inception.

Scott Pattison

Rev. Dr. Scott Pattison

Conference Superintendent



The Great Lakes Annual Conference (GL AC) is pleased to introduce Rev. Dr. Scott Pattison as our Conference Superintendent.  Conference Superintendent Pattison was appointed by Bishop Mark J. Webb in consultation with the Leadership Council, Committee on Superintendency, and the Cabinet of the Great Lakes Conference, effective January 1, 2025.

Leadership Council


The Leadership Council serves as the strategic heart of our conference, bringing together clergy and lay leaders to coordinate and strengthen our shared ministry. This diverse group of dedicated leaders meets monthly to ensure our various ministry areas work together effectively and align with our conference's mission, values, and strategic plan.


Working year-round, the Leadership Council oversees our conference's strategic direction, manages our resources wisely, and helps coordinate the work of our various ministry boards and committees. They are responsible for important tasks like strategic planning, budget oversight, and ensuring our conference policies align with our mission and values. Think of them as a dedicated team of navigators, helping to chart our course and keep our various ministries moving forward together in service to Christ.


Chair/Conference Superintendent - Rev. Scott Pattison

Vice Chair - Rev. Warren Waddell

Annual Conference Secretary - Jill Davis

Director of Operations - Rev. Tyler Best

Board of Ministry Chair - Rev. Sam Padgett

Committee on Superintendency Chair - Rev. Jennifer Wilson

Treasurer - Mike Womack

Finance and Administration Chair -

AC Session Chair - Rev. Ben Beeks

Mission Chair(s) - David and Darlene Schaffer

Dean of the Cabinet - Rev. Jeff Buck

Conference Lay Leader - Karen Zimmerman

Conference Prayer and Intercession Leader - Rev. Laura Ballinger

Church Planting Specialist - Rev. Curtis Banker

Nominations Vice Chair - Rev. Beth Ann Cook

Multiplication - Rev R.C. Muhlbaier

Discipleship Chair - Rev. Art Collins

Senior Status Connector - Rev. Bob Phillips

At Large - Rev. Chris Ritter

At Large - Rev. Rob Seewald

At Large - Rev. Eric Mulanda