Annual Conference

Business

Biographical Ballot

Learn about the candidates on this year’s Ballot.

Business Agenda

2025 Business Agenda Index (full agenda coming in June)

Reports of the Church of the Brethren, Inc.

  1. Report of the Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board
  2. Report of the Leadership Team
  3. Report of the Annual Conference Program and Arrangements Committee
  4. Report of the Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee
  5. Report of the Delegates to Christian Churches Together
  6. Report of the Delegates to the National Council of Churches of Christ
  7. Report of the Delegates to the World Council of Churches

Written Reports of the Annual Conference Agencies

  1. Report of Bethany Theological Seminary
  2. Report of Eder Financial
  3. Report of On Earth Peace

Reports of Selected Standing Committee Sub-committees

  1. Report: Developing a Process for Addressing Concerns with Annual Conference Agencies
  2. Report: Negotiating and Drafting Agency Covenants

Unfinished Business

  1. Query: Standing with People of Color
  2. Query: Breaking Down Barriers–Increasing Access to Denominational Events
  3. Request for an Annual Conference Study on Calling Denominational Leadership

New Business

  1. Recommendation that the Agency Status of Bethany Theological Seminary be Renewed
  2. Recommendation that the Agency Status of Eder Financial, Incorporated be Renewed
  3. Recommendation that the Agency Status of On Earth Peace be Renewed
  4. Query: Reducing Harm: Interim Steps to Address Suffering
  5. Query: Concerns about Current Practices Related to Matters of Sexuality
  6. Recommended Cost of Living Adjustment to the Minimum Cash Salary Table for Pastors

Delegate Briefing Video

AC Officers Host Zoom Briefing

With the assistance of their Standing Committee delegate(s), districts are instructed to host their own delegate briefings in preparation for Annual Conference. In addition to providing information about Conference, these district gatherings provide important opportunities for connection prior to Annual Conference. Check with your district office for more information about the planned briefing(s) in your district. If you are unable to attend your scheduled briefing, the Annual Conference officers are hosting a delegate briefing on Wednesday, June 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT. This briefing will take place on Zoom. Registration is required. To register, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kF_AbZMLQbiZ4N4rOrNjpQ