“We shared what was on our hearts, the words that were needed,” said Bob Johnson, one of those seated at Nondelegate Table Number Nine–known in the common parlance of the 2019 Annual Conference as “ND9.”
Compelling vision conversations were the highlight of the 2019 Annual Conference held July 3-7 in Greensboro, N.C. Other business was set aside–except necessary items such as elections and reports–to make time for the process intended to help the Church of the Brethren discern a compelling vision to guide the denomination into the future.
“Upon whom does his [God’s] light not arise?” (Job 25:3b). ANNUAL CONFERENCE – JULY 3-7, 2019 – GREENSBORO, N.C. 1) Conference sets aside regular business for compelling vision conversation, celebrates love feast2) Compelling vision conversations: ‘We have put our hearts on the table’3) ‘We love each other despite our differences’: The story of ND94) David Sollenberger
Brian Bultman has resigned as chief financial officer and executive director of organizational resources for the Church of the Brethren to pursue an opportunity as vice president of finance and CFO at Central Credit Union of Illinois in Bellwood. Over the course of his career he has held leading management positions at several credit unions in Illinois and Maryland.
A review of the closing day of the 2019 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren. Today in Greensboro – Sunday, July 7
The two-hour service was the closing event of business and a worshipful conclusion to the compelling vision conversations. It included the four elements of self-examination, feetwashing, a simple meal, and a service of communion.
A brief overview of the penultimate day of Annual Conference in Greensboro, N.C. Today in Greensboro – Saturday, July 6
It was good that we came to the table refreshed after a night’s sleep, because our first task in the compelling vision process today was to dream big. Big dreams are in order as we realize that Jesus has been calling and equipping us to serve the hurting world.
In addition to elections the Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren affirms board-elected and constituency-elected appointments and also receives reports of appointments. The delegate body made the following affirmations:
Today in Greensboro – Friday, July 5. The day’s events at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Greensboro, N.C., in brief.
