Annual Conference Leadership Structure

Annual Conference Officers

Bob Krouse Moderator Nancy S. Heishman Moderator-elect Jim Beckwith Secretary

The Annual Conference Officers are comprised of the current Moderator, Moderator-elect, and Secretary. They receive and process the business of Annual Conference, establish and manage agendas for Standing Committee and the Conference, represent the Conference at district meetings and other appropriate settings, and respond to concerns of denominational members regarding actions and activities of Conference.

 

Program and Arrangements Committee

Bob Krouse Moderator Nancy S. Heishman Moderator-elect Jim Beckwith Secretary Eric Bishop 3 year elected term 2010-2013 Cindy Laprade Lattimer 3 year elected term 2011-2014 Christy Waltersdorff 3 year elected term 2012-2015

The Annual Conference Program and Arrangements Committee is comprised of 3 elected members, each serving a three year term, the Annual Conference officers, and conference director. They are responsible for developing the overall program for Conference, including theme, fees, worship services, and schedules. They also administer the policies guiding Annual Conference on-site activities.

 

Annual Conference Staff

Chris Douglas Conference Director 847-742-5100, x364 cdouglas@brethren.org Jon Kobel Conference Assistant 847-742-5100, x365 jkobel@brethren.org

The Conference Director serves as liaison for the Program and Arrangements Committee, other Annual Conference agencies, districts, and Brethren-related groups. Other responsibilities include managing the day-by-day functions of Annual Conference, and is the primary contact for all inquiries, suggestions, and requests related to Annual Conference. The Conference Director is aided in this endeavor by the Conference Assistant.