Board of Administration

What a strange and challenging season we find ourselves in. Even during this time, ministry in our conference and through our local churches have not only continued but has thrived. Our ministries have become more creative and flexible, modifying and adapting with new tools and methods for caring for the people of God and bring the Good News of Christ to the world.

The Board of Administration has also had to actively adapt to our new realities. As the standing Annual Conference between seatings, we do not take our positions lightly knowing that it is our responsibility to represent you well. Because of that we are keeping two things in front of us as priorities; (1) The conversation about justice, advocacy, and diversity and (2) the impact of COVID on our local ministries.

In response to the financial impact of COVID, we have saved our ministries upwards of $100,000 and will continue to look for places where we can lower the impact so that our ministries can continue to do the necessary work of Christ. For the conversation regarding justice, advocacy, and diversity we are aware that while this has recently been brought to the forefront of our national conversation, systemic oppression is not new. We are reminded that one of our founding values was the freedom for all races to worship and live together. Before we make any new committees or task forces, we are committing to first understand the full extent of the problem.

We continue to keep you in our prayers and ask that you continue to pray for us as well. We thank you, the Church, for your faithfulness. May God strengthen and protect us all and may his grace and favor be ever upon us.

Serving Him With You,
Marla Jamieson
BOA Chair