Mission and Ministry Board to address budget parameter.

Finances will top the agenda at the March 14-16 meeting of the Church of the Brethren’s Mission and Ministry Board. The denominational board will meet at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.

On the board’s agenda are an overview of the financial situation of the Church of the Brethren, and an expected decision to revise the denomination’s budget parameter for 2009. Also under review will be the 2009 budget for Annual Conference, a revision of the denomination’s by-laws, an update of the Ministerial Leadership Paper, a proposal to establish a new Children’s Ministry area within the Caring Ministries of the Church of the Brethren, and a number of reports.

Following the close of the board meeting at noon on March 16, the Church of the Brethren Leadership Team and the Annual Conference officers will hold meetings through the morning of March 17.

Source: 3/12/2009 Newsline Special