Who We Are
The churches of the Southeast Region are all part of the Free Methodist Church of North America (fmcusa.org).
The SRC, as well as its churches and leaders, are directed and evaluated based on the following Purpose-Vision-Mission-Values (PVMV) statements, the Free Methodist Way, Free Methodist Mission Measures, and the Extreme Ownership Leadership Paradigm.
PVMV
Our Purpose
The SRC exists to effectively advance the mission of Jesus Christ through disciples, leaders, churches, and networks. (Matt 28:18-20; Mk 16:15-18)
Our Vision
The SRC vision is to be a Spirit-fueled movement of godly, effective, and reproducing disciples, leaders, and churches on redemptive mission to every community in the conference and beyond. (Is 61:1-4; Jn 20:21; 2Tim 2:2-4)
Our Mission
The SRC mission is to L.E.A.D. leaders and churches. (Mk 12:30-31; Eph 4:11-12; Acts 13:1-3)
LOVE one another through connection, conversation, and relationships.
EQUIP through resourcing, training, and development opportunities.
ACCOUNTABILITY for a healthy relationship with God, family, self, and work.
DEPLOY leaders to communities (faith communities & geographical communities).
Our Values
1. Obedience — We believe our highest loyalty is to the Lord Jesus Christ, proven by unwavering obedience to the authority of Scripture and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (Ps 18:30; 119:89, 160; Is 40:8; Mk 13:31; Jn 6:68; 17:17; Heb 4:12; Col. 4:2; 1 Thess 5:17; 1 Cor. 12:1–7, 11; 14:26; Jn 1:14; 1 Cor 13:1-8; 16:13-14; Eph 4:15, 5:1–2; 2Tim 2:3–4; 1 Jn 3:18)
2. Extreme Ownership — We believe people are to take full responsibility for their life and work, being demonstrated by ownership and repentance, not excuse making. (Gen 3:11-13; 4:6-7; Deut 30:19; Jos 24:15; Neh 10:32; Prov 1:29; 8:10; Matt 3:8; 4:17; Jn 7:17; Acts 26:20; Rom 1:20; 2 Cor 7:10; Jas 4:4-10; 1 Pet 2:18; 4:2-3; 1 Jn 1:9)
3. Spirit-Filled — We believe the Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to do the works of Jesus and confirm His Word. (Mk 16:15–20; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor 12:1–11)
4. Leadership — We believe God raises up ever-learning servant leaders with the authority and responsibility to develop, oversee, and release people, teams, systems, and strategies to effectively engage in mission. (Rom 12:3-8; Eph 4:11-16; 1 Pet 4:7–11)
5. Fruitfulness — We believe God has a high expectation of multiplication of disciples, leaders and churches by all possible means short of sin. (Matt 7:19; 25:14-30; 28:18–20; Lk 13:6-9; Jn 15:1-8; Rom 7:4; Col 1:10)
6. Community — We believe that Christianity is personal, but not private — that we are to live and work in accountable relationships and teams. (Ecc. 4:9–12; Mk 12:30-31; Jn 15:9–12; 1 Jn 3:10; 5:2-3; Acts 2:42–47; 4:32–35; 5:42; Rom 12:10–16; 2 Tim 3:16–17; 4:2; Heb 10:24–25)
TEAMS
SRC Staff
The Southeast Region Conference is currently served by the following staff members:
Michael McAvoy, Superintendent
Marne McAvoy, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent
Mark Williams, Director of Operations/Assistant Superintendent
Tina Phillips, Business Administrator
Rudy Marte, Director of Multiplication System
Andy Haskins, Director of Movement System
Denise Stephens, Ministerial Credentialing Registrar
Desire Guerrero, Conference Administrator
Aida Falla, Bookkeeper
BOA—Board of Administration
The Board of Administration (BOA)—balanced between clergy and lay persons—oversees conference operations and resources. Responsibilities include ensuring leadership, resource, and operations alignment with the conference and denominational PVMV, the Free Methodist Book of Discipline, and practices that are legal and effective. The BOA also assists conference staff in assisting churches with advice, counsel, expertise, oversight and services in operations, financial, legal and property issues, as well as resource management. Board members are elected in staggered 3-year terms.
MEGA—The Ministerial Education, Guidance and Appointments Board.
This group is tasked with overseeing clergy appointments, the developing and refining of the ordination and deacon tracks for gift-based service and outcome-based ordination, and processing and enforcing accountability and disciplinary measures beyond the Regional MEG Teams.
Nominating Committee
Members of the Nominating Committee identify candidates with the gifts and alignment with the purpose, mission, vision and values (PVMV) of the Free Methodist Church and the Southeast Region Conference. These candidates are then eligible to stand for election in specific roles of conference leadership. Roles include MEGA Board, MEG Teams, Board of Administration, and as delegates for General Conference.
SRC Missionaries
Ada & José Hernandez—After several years in Spain, where their ministry initiatives, including the Ada Michelle Hernandez House, continue, the Hernandezes have relocated to Puerto Rico. José is training and mentoring Latin American missionaries preparing to head to other countries (including Jordan, Morocco, Thailand, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia and Spain). Ada will be involved with providing pastoral care for these candidates, as well as missionaries in the field. José continues to teach online courses for ministry candidates and is leading prayer walks in Spain.
Connect to the Hernandezes:
- Email Jose: jose.hernandez@fmcusa.com
Tanya & Rodrigo Rosado—The Rosados are currently pursuing a ministry assignment with The Harbor, in Argentina.
Connect to the Rosados (in English o en español):
- Learn more about their ministry: Harbor Info Packet
- Follow them on Facebook: @WeRosadosThree
- Email them: tanyalynnrosado@gmail.com or rodrigorosado10@gmail.com
- Commit to financially support then: www.fmchr.ch/FMWM-Rosado3
Jason & Wendy Doblin—The Doblins are stationed in Thailand, where they are beginning their missionary service as a family. Connect to the Doblins:
- See their most recent newsletter: Thai'd Together with the Doblins
- Email them: jasondoblin@hushmail.com or wdoblin@yahoo.com
