Review and Evaluation Study Committee begins work.

The Review and Evaluation study committee, elected at Annual Conference in Peoria this summer, held its initial meeting Nov. 11-12 in Elgin, Ill. Paul Hoffman of Western Plains District was selected as chair; Michaela Camps of Atlantic Southeast District was selected as recorder. Other members of the committee are Rebecca Baile Crouse of Missouri/Arkansas District, Craig Gandy of Middle Pennsylvania District, and James Martinez of Pacific Southwest District.

In addition to organizing, the committee explored reasons for the study, what research needs to be done, and what dialogue is needed with the denomination. Annual Conference executive director Lerry Fogle reported that the committee will study existing structure and programs, looking at the goals and purpose of each Annual Conference agency and how they relate to each other and the mission of the Church of the Brethren, being mindful of the spirituality, balance, and effectiveness of the denomination.

A general timeline was established and committee member assignments were made as well. Vehicles for communicating with the Review and Evaluation Committee include interviews with denominational leaders, online surveys, questionnaires for all congregations and church member distributed through the Source packet, and listening sessions at Annual Conference 2006. Comments, affirmations, and suggestions for the committee may be sent to annualconference@brethren.org.

Source: 11/18/2005 Newsline
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