Résumé

Pastoral Details:

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2003)
Master of Divinity, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL (1997)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (1993)

General Church Ministry Experience

General Council on Finance and Administration (2016–2024)
- Chairperson, Committee on Personnel Policies (CP2); Chairperson, Committee on Personnel Policies and Practices (CP3); and Member, Coordinating Committee (2022–2024)
General Conference – Second Elect (i.e., First Reserve) (2012, 2016, 2019, and 2020 held in 2024)
General Commission on Archives and History (2012–2016)
- Chairperson, Committee on Archives and Library; and Member, Executive Committee (2012–2016)

Western Jurisdiction Ministry Experience

WJ Committee on Nominations (2012 & 2022–Present)
- Elected Co-Chairperson (2022–Present)
WJ Committee on Appeals (2012–2022)
- Elected Vice-Chairperson (2012–2016)
- Presiding Officer, Court of Appeals (2015)
WJ Mission Cabinet (2014–2017)
- Elected Chairperson, WJ Directors of Connectional Ministry (2016–2017)
WJ Committee on Episcopacy (2013–2016)

Annual Conference Ministry Experience

Director of Connectional Ministries for Desert Southwest Conference, Phoenix, AZ (2014–2017)
Member, Extended Cabinet (2014–2017)
Throughout my ministry, I have served on the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Clergy and Lay Leadership Development, Council on Finance and Administration, Council on Youth Ministries, Covenant Council (DSC Administrative Board), Foundation Board, Healing Conference Culture Task Force, Hispanic Ministries, Native American Ministries, North District Committee on Ordained Ministry, Religion and Race, Sessions Committee (planning Annual Conference), and Spiritual Formation

Local Church Ministry Experience

First United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX (Senior Associate Minister of Mission and Vision, 2023–present)
Desert Mission UMC, Scottsdale, AZ (Lead Pastor, 2017–2023)
City Square UMF, Phoenix, AZ (Charge, ¶344.3, 2014–2017)
University UMC, Las Vegas, NV (Lead Pastor, 2009–2014) and First Filipino-American UMF, Las Vegas, NV (Pastor, 2011–2012)
Family Leave (Dad and Husband, ¶353.2.b, 2008–2009)
Light of Hope UMF, Chandler, AZ (Pastor, 2002–2008)
Dayspring UMC, Tempe, AZ (Associate Pastor, 1997–2002)

Other Relevant Experience

Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders, Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (2017)
Planning Team Member, UMC Lead Conference (2011–2015)
Denominational Leadership Training Program, Duke Divinity School (2014)

Publication

Kelley, Jessica Miller, ed. A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series: Thematic Plans for Years A, B, and C. Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, KY, 2019.
- Tang, Anthony J. “Fall Series 1: Learning to Love Our Enemies.” A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series: Thematic Plans for Years A, B, and C. Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, KY, 2019, pp. 56–62.
- Tang, Anthony J. “Fall Series 2: Thriving.” A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series: Thematic Plans for Years A, B, and C. Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, KY, 2019, pp. 63-69.
- Tang, Anthony J. “Fall Series 3: Entrusted.” A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series: Thematic Plans for Years A, B, and C. Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, KY, 2019, pp. 70-76.