Northeast District
The Northeast District of the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church was created to serve the diverse communities of Northeast Oklahoma, including the city of Tulsa. Our district is marked by its rich cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and a strong sense of community, all of which inspire our mission and vision.
Our Story
In response to the unique spiritual and communal needs of Northeast Oklahoma, the Northeast District was formed to provide dedicated leadership and resources to our congregations. The district’s creation was driven by a desire to foster a more interconnected faith community, support local ministries, and address the specific challenges and opportunities within our region.
Whether you are a lifelong United Methodist or new to our denomination, we invite you to join us on this journey of faith and community. Together, we can make a difference in the name of Jesus Christ!
Northeast District Team
United by our faith and our commitment to serve, our team is here to support you and your spiritual journey. Whether you are seeking guidance, fellowship, or opportunities to get involved, we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
My office is in Claremore, and I’m from Inola. I attend Verdigris UMC and have for the past 33 years. Prior to all that, I was born and raised in and around Houston, Texas. My husband had to come to Texas to find someone worthy to marry. He brought me up here 39 years ago and made me a Methodist.
I was the Lay Member to Annual Conference for Verdigris UMC in 2014 when I heard about the District Administrator job from Brian Bakeman and instantly knew that I wanted this job – a place where I could use my administrative skills in a called type situation. I have a heart for pastors and felt I could help them keep out of the minutiae of administrative work and let them do what they are called to do, which is preach and lead people to Jesus! I had also seen a lot of laity not treat pastors well.
I felt I could be in a place to influence people to treat their pastors better. It is definitely a calling and a ministry to me. It took the conference another year to get around to hiring me, but I love saying that I was one of the original eight district administrators hired and helped build this position to what it is today. I am actively involved in my church. I serve presently as the Lay Leader. David and I have two adult children, both boys, one 36 and one 33. The younger one is married. We sadly do not have any grandchildren to spoil yet.
However, we have a three-year-old Australian shepherd that we rescued at a year old named Ranger that is our baby! Fun fact: I have been a Houston Astros fan since I was a wee one. My Grandfather took me to Astros games all the time and built a love of baseball in me. When I say a fan… I mean a true diehard fanatic! I love to read and watch the sunsets off my back porch.