PNW Conference Appointments
Through a process of consultation, discernment and prayer, the Pacific Northwest Conference Cabinet completed the appointments and assignments for the 2025-2026 conference year.
New Appointment Announcements for 2025-2026
The following appointments and assignments are listed in reverse chronological order based upon their announcement to the conference. Only appointments or assignments made after the 2025 PNW Annual Conference are listed here.
Rev. Daniel Willms as Pastor of Grangeville UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Daniel Willms as Pastor of Grangeville United Methodist Church in Grangeville, Idaho, in a half-time capacity beginning January 1, 2026.
Rev. Willms is a Licensed Local Pastor in the PNW Conference. He will continue to serve Elmore UMC in Potlatch, Idaho, on a quarter-time basis.
Rev. Chuck Harris as Interim Pastor of Mason UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth announces the appointment of the Rev. Chuck Harris as Interim Pastor of Mason United Methodist Church in Tacoma, Washington, beginning October 20, 2025.
Rev. Harris is an ordained minister in the Southwestern Washington Synod the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) who most recently served Messiah Lutheran in Auburn. Rev. Susan Boegli, Mason UMC’s previous pastor, began disability leave on September 30.
Rev. Anna Small to serve Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth announces the appoint of Rev. Anna Small to serve Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Kelso, Washington, effective Aug. 1, 2025.
Rev. Small is ordained in the Presbyterian Church and is coming to the Pacific Northwest Conference from Iowa. Rev. Vonda McFadden, who served as the local pastor of Kelso UM Presbyterian, retired in July.