Alaska United Methodists are doing what we can to prepare the way for the Lord to do a new thing in our midst. We are refocusing on our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. When it comes to our structure we are discerning our way towards a more streamlined and nimble structure that will respond to the missional needs of the people in Alaska.
For example, we currently meet as conference leaders three times a year. We want the primary purpose of our gatherings to be on learning how to grow and make disciples rather than administration. So we are thinking of a Leadership Team or Table that would include 15 leaders from around the state. This group would wear many hats such as trustees, pension board, outdoor ministries, and acting on behalf of the annual conference. We would retain PMU and CFA and Nominations. Missional subgroups that reflect our core values could be Native Ministries, Congregational Revitalization, New Ministries, and Leadership Development. The goal is to create a structure that helps us redirect the flow of energy towards revitalizing our congregations who are effective in making disciples of Christ.
Bishop Hagiya is leading this task group. Members include Nora Ortiz Frederick, Lonnie Brooks, Leila Disburg, Luther Oconer, Charles Martindell, and Dave Beckett. We have reviewed the 61 survey respondents and are open to hearing from lay and clergy. We want to engage one another in a dialogue over the coming months with the plan of approving a new structure at annual conference next May.
Please look for communications coming to you via the E-Aurora, Aurora Witness, and the conference website.
Grace Always,
Dave
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