We interviewed candidates for Mission & Ministry Board, Program & Arrangements Committee and Moderator. Click each name for reflections on the positions they have been nominated to. Some interviews have not yet been completed, and one candidate has not yet responded to our interview request. Stay tuned.
2021 Annual Conference Election Companion
Worship always jumps front and center as the practice that can (or should) bring us together. If worship is truly about Christ, and not us, then we leave behind whatever other baggage we carry at the door and focus on praising and honoring God as we come together.
Program & Arrangements Committee 2020
Oh there are so many things to love and look forward to about Annual Conference each
year no matter how or where it takes place. For me, the most powerful practice of AC is worshipping together each evening. Singing old favorites and learning new songs are always a highlight.
Program & Arrangements Committee 2020
Right now leadership needs to be in a stance of listening carefully. I’ve been in several conversations with people who have been pretty hurt by the church.
Mission & Ministry Board (Area 1) 2020
We need to be listening to the voices we don’t typically listen to, believing those voices, and acting upon them.
Mission & Ministry Board (Area 1) 2020
Growth is so much better than stagnation….if we’re able to draw from all groups, to be able to garner experience together.
Mission & Ministry Board 2020 (Area 4)
To be successful, MMB needs the trust and support of the denomination, its individual congregations and most importantly listening for and following God’s will.
Mission & Ministry Board 2020 (Area 4)
What does it mean to be welcomed as we seek to live out our vision of Jesus in the neighborhood…
Moderator-elect 2020
I love when people’s faith and their passions collide, and I think that makes some pretty interesting people. I love the biker community.
Moderator-elect 2020
…the Annual Conference experience can unite, strengthen, and equip us to be Jesus’ presence to each other and to the world.
Kim Ebersole Program & Arrangements Committee 2021
While Annual Conference business is an important and vital part of being the church together, I wonder what a reframing of conference might do to help build unity and to help refresh and empower individuals as they leave conference.
Program & Arrangements Committee 2021
Whatever you focus on is what you’re going to get. If you focus on their behavior, you’re going to get more bad behavior; if you focus on good behavior you get good behavior.
Mission & Ministry Board 2021 (Area 3)
We have not gotten a response to our interview request.
Mission & Ministry Board 2021 (Area 3)
Coming soon…Learn more about Barbara in our Speaking Truth to Power interview with her.
Mission & Ministry Board 2021 (Area 5)
A significant resource for me, not to be overlooked by work experience, is a serene home site by a small river, where I often regain balance and perspective.
Mission & Ministry Board 2021 (Area 5)
Annali Topf was originally on the ballot alongside Barbara. When Annali moved out of Area 5, Lani was appointed to the ballot – WC has not been able to contact her to learn more about her or the process – we contacted her congregation and would be glad for any other assistance.