The mission of the Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry is to sustain the ongoing ministries of the United Methodist colleges and universities and Wesley Foundations and Fellowships located within the North and South Georgia Conferences, and continually to search for and implement new ways for the church to be in ministry in higher education settings.
The mission is carried out in the context of the United Methodist Church’s mission in higher education and campus ministry, which is “to unite the two so long divided, knowledge and vital piety.”
Staff
Executive Director
The Rev. Cindy H. Autry
P O Box 1529
Carrollton, GA 30112
770.854.7283
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In 2008, Cindy became the new Executive Director of the Commission. Cindy came to the Commission from Epworth UMC in Columbus, Georgia. Previously she served as the Macon District Superintendent. While serving as the district superintendent, Cindy was instrumental in establishing the Wesley Foundation in Macon which works with students from several local colleges. Cindy is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and Candler School of Theology. She resides in Columbus with her husband Randy.
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Lesley G. Baskette
P O Box 1529
Carrollton, GA 30112
770.854.7283
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President
Rev. Enoch Hendry
912.233.4706
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Rev. Enoch Hendry is a Savannah , GA native. He graduated from Valdosta State University, and a graduate of Seminary at Candler in 1978. He has served various appointments in the South Georgia Conference, as well as campus minister at Clemson University Wesley Foundation, 1987—1933; campus minister University of Tennessee Wesley Foundation, 1993—2002. Currently Enoch serves as the Sr. Pastor at Trinity UMC, Savannah, GA . He is married to Ann Curry, and they have two sons, Walker and Coran.
Vice President
Rev. Leigh Martin
770.720.5634
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Rev. Leigh Martin has served as the Chaplain of Reinhardt College since 2004. Prior to her time at Reinhardt, she served as the Georgia State University Wesley Foundation Director. She received her Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, a graduate of University of Georgia. Leigh has a real passion for campus ministry, as it was an important part of her own spiritual development. She enjoys being creative and helping young adults find their passion and calling. She currently resides with her husband, Zack, in metro-Atlanta.
Chairman Finance Committee
Rev. Susan Allen Grady
404.688.7501
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Rev. Susan Allen Grady currently serves as the pastor of St. Paul UMC in Atlanta. Her previous appointments were as pastor of Trinity UMC in Austell and associate pastor of Mountain View UMC in Marietta. She completed her Master of Divinity at Candler School of Theology and was ordained an elder in 2006. Campus Ministry played a major role in her spiritual development as a young adult, as did her campus ministers. She believes the college years are critical for spiritual formation and leadership development for a new generation of faithful church pastors and leaders. She and her husband Dave Allen Grady reside in Avondale Estates.
Chairman College & Universities Committee
Dr. David Seyle
229.732.5926
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Dr. David Seyle graduated from the Candler School of Theology in 1976 with a Doctor of Ministry, Cum Laude. He received his Master of Divinity in 1975, and graduated from Armstrong State College, 1972 with Bachelor of Arts, Music. Some awards David has received are Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar, Andrew College; Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers; Graduate, Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University; Fullbright Scholar, Malaysia; Consultant for GBHEM for proposed United Methodist University, Malaysia; and is delegate to World Methodist Conference. He currently serves as President of Andrew College and reside with his wife in Cuthbert.
Chairman Campus Ministry Committee
Rev. David “Thad” Haygood, Jr.
478.987.3721
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Rev. Thad Haygood is an ordained Elder in the UMC. He is a member of the South Georgia Conference where he is currently serving Perry Crossroads UMC. Prior to that he served as the Chaplain of Andrew College and pastor of Cuthbert First UMC. Thad is a graduate of the Candler School of Theology, and the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. Prior to entering UGA, Thad graduated from Young Harris College where he was voted Mr. Young Harris College in 1992. Thad is married to Laura and they reside in Perry, GA.
North Georgia |
South Georgia |
| Bishop Mike Watson | Bishop James King |
| Rev. Dr. Mike Cash (Cabinet Rep) | Rev. Marshall Howell (Cabinet Rep) |
| Mrs. Deloris Carhee (UMW President) | Mrs. Gloria Morgan (UMW President) |
| Mr. Cary Loesing (UMM President) | Mr. Chuck Cowart (UMM President) |
| Margaret Freeman (Connectional Ministries) | Adam Ricker (Connectional Ministries) |
| Rev. Dr. Ed Tomlinson (GBHE Rep) | Beth Randall (GBHEM Rep) |
| Rev. Claude Herbert | Rev. Garth Duke-Barton |
| Tom Jackson | George Ealer |
| Marjorie Kimbrough | Dr. Daniel Hagan |
| Rev. Eric Lee | Rev. Thad Haygood |
| Dr. Aquiles Martinez | Rev. Encoh Hendry |
| Rev. Randy Nix | Dr. Sandi Hortman |
| Rev. Michael Stinson | Courtney Jones |
| Dr. Claire Swann | Bennie Newroth |
| Rev. Jessica Terrell | Rev. Jonathon Smith |
| Meredith Thrasher | Rev. Sam Vernon |
| Rev. Dr. Steve Winter | |