The agenda for the Council of District Executives meeting included conversations with various denominational agencies and programs, a consultation time with the Standing Committee of district delegates, discussion of some of the items coming to this year’s Conference business sessions, and approval of a 2024 budget and a new dues structure.
Election results
New officers of the Church of the Brethren have been elected by the 2023 Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, including Dava Hensley as the next Annual Conference moderator-elect.
Annual Conference 2023 July 5
Updates for Wednesday, July 5 in Cincinnati, Ohio, including attendance and offering numbers.
Updates from Wednesday business
Business on Wednesday, July 5, included an increase in the minimum cash salary table for pastors for 2024, a request for a study committee on calling denominational leadership, and guidelines for continuing education.
‘One of the best things the Church of the Brethren has done’
The Wednesday BVS Luncheon celebrating 75 years of the organization, began with a recognition of volunteers. The Partner in Service Award was presented to Jim Lehman.
Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists holds annual meeting
Denise Kettering-Lane spoke on the biographical research process and its application to genealogical research at the 2023 Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists meeting.
Outdoor Ministries Association presents awards
Staff Member of the Year and Volunteer of the Year were announced at the Outdoor Ministries Association breakfast held Wednesday morning July 5
Reflection: Surprised by the Spirit through poetry
What does it mean to be “surprised by the Spirit?” How can poetry help our imaginations to be surprised?
Mission and Ministry Board adopts 2024 budget parameter, continues strategic plan work
The Mission and Ministry Board approved a budget parameter for Core Ministries for 2024, continued work on the strategic plan, welcomed international guests, recognized board members completing their terms of service, and more.
Annual Conference 2023 July 2-4
Standing Committee reports, EYN visit, attendance and offering, and hotel shenanigans
