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The Rev. Galen L. Goodwin
Clinton, NJBorn:January 30, 1944 Spouse: Judith Ann Ruhlin Children: Kevin Robert Goodwin, Jennifer Lynne Saalinki Grandchildren: Lucas Emil Saalinki, Enya Francena Saalinki, Wyatt Derosier Goodwin,
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Education and Honors:
D.Min. Study, Princeton Theological Seminary 1982-1986
M. Div. Wesley Theological Seminary 1970
B.A. Drew University 1966
Selected as one of 18 outstanding young ministers from the Northeast by Drew University for participation in videotaped discussions of issues central to church vitalization. 1979
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Ministry:
Senior Pastor of Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton, NJ 2006-present
District Superintendent, Skylands District, Greater New Jersey Annual Conference - 2000-2006
District Superintendent Delaware District, Northern
New Jersey Annual Conference--2000
Senior Pastor of Chatham UMC, Chatham, NJ 1990-2000
Associate Council Director, Northern NJ Annual Conference 1987-1990
Pastor of Sparta UMC, Sparta, NJ 1983-1987
Pastor of Montgomery UMC, Belle Mead, NJ 1974-1983
Pastor of Fairfield UMC, Fairfield NJ 1973-1974
Pastor of Woodbridge UMC, Woodbridge, NJ 1970-1973
Pastor of Emmitsburg-Toms Creek Charge, Emmitsburg, Maryland 1968-1970
Director of Youth Ministry, Crossman UMC, Falls Church, Virginia 1966-1967
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Membership:
Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
Conference
Vice President, Centenary Fund & Preachers Aid Society - 2007
Cabinet Representative to Board of Ordained Ministry - 2000-2006
Conference Ecumenical Officer - 2005-present
Member, Interfaith Relations Committee, National Council of Churches
Member, Ecumenical Officers, New Jersey Council of Churches
Member, Greenfaith Advisory Council
Chairperson Committee to Study Clergy Divorce 1983-1985
Co-Chairperson, Area Study Task Force on Merger 1996-1998
Board of Ordained Ministry 1982-1996
Chairperson Board of Ordained Ministry 1992-1996
Registrar Board of Ordained Ministry 1988-1992
Associate Director of Program and Budget, Council on Ministries 1985-1987
Chairperson Committee on Mission Education and Cultivation, Conference Board of Missions 1982-1984
Conference Parliamentarian - 1984-1987, 2006 to present
Chairperson Rules of Order Committee 1984-1987
Conference Rules of Order Committee 1985-2000
Chairperson Conference Nominations Committee 1973
Conference Nominations Committee 1970-1973
General Church
General Conference Delegation 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 (co-led delegation in 2004 & 2008)
Jurisdictional Delegation 1992,1996, 2000, 2004, 2008
Northeastern Jurisdictional Episcopacy Committee 1996-2000, 2004-present
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry 1996-2004
Section of Elders and Local Pastors
Chairperson, Committee on Supervision and Support Systems
Chairperson, Design Team for Exploration 2000
Member, Design Team for African D.S. Training at Africa University, 2000-2001
Member Faculty , DS Training, Lake Junaluska 2000-2004
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Other:
Chairperson, Chatham Interfaith Council
Member Overlook Hospital Protestant Chaplaincy Service
Chaplain, Chatham Fire Company
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Office:
Box 5331, Clinton, NJ 08809
908-735-7025 x101
galengoodwin@clintonunitedmethodist.org
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Endorsed by:
Greater New Jersey Conference
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