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Our Vision and Mission

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The Call: August 1, 2025

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Our Bishop

The Reverend Dr. Debra Wallace-Padgett was elected a Bishop of the United Methodist Church at the 2012 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference.

At the time of her election, she was the lead pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Lexington, Kentucky – an appointment she served for eight years. During her tenure, St. Luke grew in membership, strengthened its infrastructure, built a $4.5 million Ministry Life Center and launched a multi-cultural worship service.

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Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church

217 South Rankin Road, Alcoa, TN, 37701
P.O. Box 850, Alcoa, TN, 37701-0850

Phone: 865-690-4080 | Toll Free: 866-690-4080 | Fax: 865-690-3162

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