- Revision to Ministerial Leadership polity is adopted by Annual Conference
- Revision of 1996 Ethics for Congregations paper is approved by the delegates
- Query on Climate Change is returned, Conference declares the church is not of one mind on the issue
- Resolution supports Nigerian Brethren, invites worldwide community of Brethren to a week of fasting and prayer
- Delegates maintain current structure of Mission and Ministry Board; defer to 2015 other decisions on board bylaws, BBT articles, agency financial reports
- Andy Murray chosen as moderator-elect, among other election results and appointments
- Rebecca Dali interviewed by Columbus' NBC4, leads insight sessions on Nigeria
- Three new fellowships are welcomed into the denomination
- Standing Committee denies support to On Earth Peace ‘Statement of Inclusion’ but commits to ‘walk in love together’
- Mission and Ministry Board hears update on Nigeria, discusses finances, celebrates Open Roof Award and Ministry Summer Service
- Annual Conference bits and pieces
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Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Newsline: July 8, 2014
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014
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