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SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE RESIDENT BISHOP
B. MICHAEL WATSON
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Bishop B. Michael Watson, Resident Bishop
3370 Vineville Ave. Suite 101
Macon, Georgia 31204
Phone: 478-475-9286
Fax: 478-475-9248
E-mail: bishopsec@sgaumc.com
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Bishop's Bio
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Personal |
Born: July 3, 1949
Married: Margaret Lee on June 16, 1973
Children: Benjamin (Ben) Lee Watson, married to Angela Wyatt, and Elizabeth Watson Riddle, married to Zac Riddle
Grandchildren: Alex and Andrew
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Education & Honors |
Dothan, Alabama City Schools
University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate, 1971, Dean's List, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Jasons (Oldest Honorary Society on University Campus), Delta Sigma Pi (National Business Professional Fraternity), Sigma Nu - Chaplain (National Social Fraternity), Real Estate Association - V.P., Outstanding Service Award, Student Government Association - Chair, Insurance Society; Emory University Candler School of Theology, Master of Divinity, 1974, Dean's Award for Academic Excellence ( all three years), President of Class, University Senate, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities; Vanderbilt University, Doctor of Ministry, 1975, Conwell Prize for Outstanding Work in Field of Preaching; Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International; Fellow of the Society of John Wesley of United Methodist Men |
Ministry |
Ordained Deacon in 1972 and Elder in 1976 in the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference
Aldersgate UMC, Molino, FL 1975-1977
Christ UMC, Milton, FL 1977-1979
Covenant UMC, Dothan, AL, Founding Pastor, 1979-1990
Dauphin Way UMC, Mobile, AL, 1990-2000
Elected Bishop, July 2000 |
Member |
World Methodist Council, Executive Committee
World Methodist Conference Delegate: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1996; Singapore, 1991; Brighton, England, 2001; Seoul, Korea, 2006
UM SEJ College of Bishops'- President, 2005
UM General Board of Pensions & Health Benefits - Vice Chair
UM Council of Bishops, Chair of Standing Committee on Relational Concerns
UM Denominational Health Task Force
UM Youth Worker Movement, Steering Committee
Emory University, Board of Trustees
Wesleyan College, Board of Trustees
Andrew College, Board of Trustees
Paine College, Board of Trustees
United Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Board of Trustees
Magnolia Manor, Board of Trustees
Epworth By The Sea Methodist Retreat Center, Board of Trustees
Wesley Glen Ministries, Board of Trustees
South Georgia UM Foundation, Board of Trustees
Georgia Council on Moral & Civic Concerns
Georgia Christian Council, President, 2004
Southeastern Jurisdiction Administrative Council
Represented Council of Bishops on General Commission on United Methodist Men (2000-2004)
Represented Council of Bishops on UM National Youth Ministry Organization (2000-2004)
General Conference, Delegate: Cleveland, Ohio, 2000; Denver, CO, 1996
Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference: Delegate, Lake Junaluska, NC 2000, 1996; Reserve Delegate, 1992
Southeastern Jurisdictional Consultation of Larger Churches, 1991-2000,
Steering Committee Chair, 1994
Alabama-West Florida Conference Denman Evangelism Award, 1990
Alabama-West Florida Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, 1976-1984 & 1994 - 2000, Chair, 1996-2000
Alabama-West Florida Conference Membership & Ordination Section, Chair, 1994-1996
Alabama-West Florida Conference Council on Ministries Budget & Coordinating Committee, 1992-1996
Alabama-West Florida Conference Council on Finance & Administration, 1984-1986
Alabama-West Florida Conference Vision 2000 Task Force, Worship & Sunday School Attendance Campaign, Chair 1992-1999
Alabama-West Florida Conference Three Year Covenant Community for Spiritual Formation, Chair, 1996-1999
Alabama-West Florida Conference Blue Lake Assembly Grounds, Board of Trustees, 1990-2000
Alabama-West Florida Conference Committee on Courtesies & Introductions, 1992-2000
Alabama-West Florida Conference Committee on Resolutions & Petitions, 1996-2000
Alabama-West Florida Conference Russia Initiative, "To Russia With God's Love," 1993-2000
Alabama-West Florida Conference Blue Lake Walk to Emmaus Community
Mobile District Committee on District Superintendency, Chair, 1994-1995
Mobile District Board of Missions and Church Extension, 1993-1997
Mobile District Mobile Inner City Mission - Board of Directors, 1994-2000
Dothan District Council on Ministries, 1979-1990
Dothan District Committee on Ordained Ministry, 1979-1990
Board of Managers, 1979-1990
Pensacola District Council on Ministries, 1975-1979
Committee on Ordained Ministry, 1975-1979
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Other |
Mobile County Board of School Commissioners, 1997 - 2000 President, November 17, 1999-2000
Rotary Club of Mobile, Alabama, President, 2000
United Way of Southwest Alabama, Board of Directors, 1999-2000
American Red Cross, Board of Directors, 1992-1996
Deep South Girl Scout Council, Board of Directors, 1991-1993
American Heart Association, Board of Directors, 1992-1998
Mobile Infirmary Pastoral Advisory Board, 1994-2000
University of Alabama Southwest Alabama Capital Campaign, Vice Chair, 1996
University of Alabama Alumni Association, Mobile County, President, 1998
Student Recruitment Coordinator, 1994-1996; President 1996-1997
Kiwanis Club, Dothan, Alabama, President, 1984
Publications:
The Upper Room, November - December, 1987
The Living Pulpit, April - June, 1998
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