One of the primary goals of GA-2343 is to foster a more connected church. We want congregations to be more connected to one another and the General Board, and to have more of a voice in the present and future of the church.
In pursuit of this goal, we are broadening the nomination process for General Board Delegates. Now, as a Disciple, you have the exciting opportunity to nominate delegates to serve on the General Board.
Additionally, the General Nominating Committee is tasked with nominating a Moderator Team to offer leadership to the denomination during the 2025-2028 triennium. The Moderator-Elect, First Vice Moderator, and Second Vice Moderator are nominated by the GNC and elected by the General Assembly. The Moderator-Elect shall serve for three years and then serve as Moderator for three years.
Going forward, the Moderator Team and General Board Members will be sought with a variety of gifts as identified by the General Board. They will be invited to serve by the General Nominating Committee based on the following attributes, with the understanding that qualifications may change depending on the current needs of the church:
- Demonstrates spiritual maturity, possessing a deep understanding and appreciation of Disciples Identity;
- Demonstrates an understanding of the missional interconnectedness and covenantal relationships of all expressions of the church including a foundational understanding of the institutional structures of the local, regional, and general church;
- Displays a willingness to be a servant leader with a deep respect for differing opinions and cultural diversity as well as being open and inviting toward the understandings of others;
- Demonstrates effective communication skills both in person and virtually (including possesses a comfort level with the computer literacy skills needed to conduct board business);
- Possesses an understanding of budgets and the financial literacy needed to conduct the business of the greater church; and
- Demonstrates a desire to share specialized skills with the greater church as identified as needed by the General Board.
Learn more about the nominating process in this educational pamphlet.
Begin the nominating process for the Moderator Team, the non- salaried officers of the General Assembly here, and the General Board by clicking here. The deadline to submit nominations is February 15, 2025.