2012 Annual Conference Ballot

The ballot has been announced for the 2012 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren, to take place in St. Louis, Mo., on July 7-11. The Nominating Committee of the Standing Committee of district delegates developed a slate of candidates, and the Standing Committee then voted to create the ballot that will be presented to the delegate body in July.

Nominees are listed by position:

Annual Conference Moderator-Elect:

• Dava Hensley of Roanoke, VA
• Nancy Sollenberger Heishman of Tipp City, OH

Annual Conference Program and Arrangements Committee:

• Wendy Noffsinger Erbaugh of Clayton, OH
• Rebekah Houff of Richmond, IN

Mission and Ministry Board:

Area 1

• Connie Burk Davis of Westminster, MD
• Rhonda Ritenour of York, PA

Area 2

• J. Trent Smith of New Lebanon, OH
• Sherry Reese Vaught of Mansfield, OH

Brethren Benefit Trust Board:

• Eric Kabler of Johnstown, PA
• Karen Pacheco of North Miami Beach, FL 

Annual Conference Secretary:

• James Beckwith of Lebanon, PA
• Bonnie Martin of Annville, PA

Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee:

• Bernie Fuska of Timberville, VA
• Carol L. Yeazell of Arden, NC

Bethany Theological Seminary Trustee:

Representing the clergy

• James Benedict of New Windsor, MD
• Paul Brubaker of Ephrata, PA

Representing the colleges

• Celia Cook-Huffman of Huntingdon, PA
• W. Steve Watson of Harrisonburg, VA

On Earth Peace Board:

• Barbara Wise Lewczak of Minburn, IA
• Cindy Weber-Han of West Chicago, IL