Sunny Limm, District Superintendent
Sunny Limm was born in California, grew up in South Korea, and now lives in North Carolina, serving the Lord wherever he is called. While pastoring local churches in Sound District, he chaired the District Anti-Racism Team and served on the District Superintendency Committee and the Connectional Table.
Sunny appreciates all kinds of arts, especially music and paintings. He likes collecting theology books, hoping to engage in them more this year than in previous years. He cherishes spending time with his family – his wife, Jinhee, and their two children, Charis and Theo.
Above all else, Sunny loves getting to know Jesus Christ more deeply with all that he is and with all that he has. He is grateful for God’s beautiful and holy love manifested in Christ that has never stopped moving his heart and satisfying his soul. He is enthusiastic about sharing the gospel with others and witnessing how the Holy Spirit transforms lives in and through the church.
Prior to answering God’s call into ordained ministry, Sunny studied at MI College of Contemporary Music and worked in the music industry as a musician, teacher, and audio engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Methodist Theological University and a Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School.
Now Sunny is looking forward to serving the Lord together with the Fairway District family in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Nancy Martinez, Capital/Fairway Administrative Assistant to the DS
I am so blessed and excited about serving as the Administrative Assistant for the Fairway District! I was born and raised in the Bronx. Since a very young age, I have always enjoyed serving and helping others; therefore, I pursued a career in mental health. After graduating I relocated to Miami, Florida, where I worked as a Social Worker for 17 years at the University of Miami Child Protection Team, where I conducted assessments of children and families due to allegations of child abuse and or neglect. In 2012 my husband, Rafael Martinez, and I took a leap of faith and relocated to Clayton, North Carolina and shortly after our move, he was appointed Associate Pastor at Greater Heights UMC to plant a Hispanic church. Here in North Carolina, I worked as an Intensive In-Home Therapist at Easter Seals, serving children with a variety of disorders, including autism, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, and other mental health disorders.
I gave my life to God when I was a teenager and I have served within the United Methodist Church for over 35 years in many capacities, such as SPRC chair, youth leader, children’s choir director, Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, Leader of the Women’s Ministry and as event planner for the church. I am a Consecrated Stephens Minister and a certified Coach with Passion in Partnership. I am currently offering coaching services to African American UMC Churches participating in the Renew and Connect Retreats and I will be serving as a delegate in this year’s Annual Conference. I sincerely consider it a blessing and privilege to serve in these positions and to share God’s unconditional love with others.
I have been married to Rafael for 10 years and have been blessed with two biological children, Valerie Irene and Leuvis Daniel, who also live in Clayton and two additional children, Liliam and Marcos, by marriage. I am the proud grandmother of four precious grandchildren, who bring the most joy to my life. I greatly enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, reading and traveling.
Shannon Jones, District Lay Leader
Shannon Jones is thrilled to be serving with us as the Fairway District Lay Leader. Shannon is a nurse and currently working as a Manager and Educator for in Care Management at a local hospital.
Shannon is married to Patrick Jones, a Fairway Pastor appointed to the Buckhorn Ebenezer Charge. They have been married for 12 + years. Shannon has a passion for outreach and mission at the local, national and international levels. Shannon has served in the local church on essentially every committee as well as on district committees and as head usher for the NCCUMC Annual Conference. Shannon has a special love for animals. She and Patrick are enjoying incorporating their therapy dog into ministry.