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The Rev. Sharon E. Ragland
Mesa, AZ
Born:
November 3, 1952
Spouse:
Chester A. Ragland Preferred name: Art Ragland
Children's full names and ages:
Julie Ragland, 30 years old, married to Christian Gonzalez, one child – Isaiah, 2 ½ years
David Ragland, 27 years old, married to Michelle Halla
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Education and Honors:
Master of Divinity, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 1991
Bachelor of Arts in Education, North Central College, 1976
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Ministry:
Current appointment and location: Central East District Superintendent, Desert Southwest Conference, office in Mesa, AZ, since July, 2004
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Membership:
Previous appointments:
July, 2002-2004 Senior Pastor, Dove of the Desert UMC, Glendale, AZ
800 member church northwest of Phoenix, AZ
July, 1998-2002 Senior Pastor, First UMC, Tucson, AZ
Downtown church on campus of University of Arizona
July, 1997-1998 Co-Pastor, St. Paul’s UMC, Tucson, AZ
July, 1994-1997 Associate Pastor, St. Paul’s UMC, Tucson, AZ
1000 member church on east side of Tucson
July 1989-1994 Trinity UMC, Racine, WI
Served 2 yrs. as seminary intern;3 yrs. as associate pastor
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Other:
Currently serving as Dean of the Desert Southwest Conference Cabinet
General church experience:
First elected clergy delegate to General/Jurisdictional Conferences, 2008
Elected to General Council on Finance and Administration, 2008
Community Involvement:
UMOM (United Methodist Outreach Ministries), Phoenix, AZ, Board member
Wesley Community Center, Phoenix, AZ, Board member
Cook School for Christian Leadership, Tempe, AZ, Board member
Former Board Member, Arizona Ecumenical Council
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Office:
Central East District Office:
5540 E Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85205
480-854-1217 Fax: 480-854-1227
1-877-854-1217
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Endorsed by:
Desert Southwest Annual Conference, 6/14/08
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