Skip to main content

PNW Conference Appointments

Through a process of consultation, discernment and prayer, the Pacific Northwest Conference Cabinet completed the appointments and assignments for the 2026-2027 conference year.

2026-27 Appointments – Final

Related Links

New Appointment Announcements for 2026-2027

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 2026 PNW Annual Conference are listed here.

Rev. Judy Schultz as Pastor of Seabold UMC

Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Judy Schultz as Pastor of Seabold United Methodist Church in Bainbridge Island, Washington, beginning November 1, 2026.

Rev. Schultz is a retired ordained elder who last served Seattle: Green Lake UMC in 2017. Seabold UMC was served by Rev. Susan Griggs from July of 2023 to June 2026. From July 1 through September 15, Rev. Marcella Baker supported the church in this role. 

Rev. Judy Schultz

Rev. Mike O’Neal as Pastor of Lake Chelan UMC

Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Mike O’Neal as Pastor, 1/4 time, of Lake Chelan United Methodist Church in Chelan, Washington, beginning October 11, 2026.

Rev. O’Neal, a retired full elder in the PNW Conference, will continue to serve as pastor, 1/4 time, of Manson United Methodist Church where he has served since 2018. Lake Chelan UMC’s former pastor, Rev. Karen Fisher, retired at the end of September.

Rev. Mike O'Neal

Rev. Lisa Ishihara as Associate Pastor of Queen Anne UMC

Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Lisa Ishihara as Associate Pastor, 1/4 time, of Queen Anne United Methodist Church in Seattle, Washington, beginning September 1, 2026.

In this new role, Rev. Ishihara will support the congregation as Rev. Katie Ladd goes half-time to also serve on the Crest to Coast Superintendency team.

Rev. Lisa Ishihara
Translate »