Christian Church in Arizona

Moderator: Linda Miller

V Moderator: Wayne Anderson

AC continues to oversee Regional corporate and financial matters. Recently this has included working with several congregations in acquiring loans for building projects, assisting in the closing of Park Ave. and creating of legacy and language for congregational legal titling.

Mission Focus

Moderator: Linda Miller

V Moderator: Wayne Anderson

Team met in late March. Affirmed formation of new Congregational Vitality and Transformation Team. Considered other formats for receiving updates/reports from ministry team

Commission on Finance

Chair: Debi Windhal

Staff: Denny Williams

Staff: Lea Nessmith

Budgets continue to be tight. The Commission asked congregations to estimate their DMF giving this year to help provide information that could lead to more precise budgeting

Commission on Ministry

Chair: David Decker

Staff: Denny Williams

The primary focus of the COM has been to develop plans and policies for ordained and commissioned ministry, in accordance with the new Ordering of Ministry adopted at our last General Assembly. A Clergy Retreat has been planned for May. Boundary Training will be held this September

Congregational Vitality

and Transformation

Chair: Dave Hedgepeth

Chair: Erin Wathen

Staff: Denny Williams

Newly formed team which will coordinate the Region’s resourcing of congregational growth, vitality and transformation.

Disciples Women

Staff: Carol Friesen

Coordinator: Rosy Cunningham

Women’s Fair held in March was well attended and well received. Women of various faiths were invited to share their stories, providing opportunity for new understandings. Women’s Retreat plans are underway, back in Prescott September 16-18

Global Mission Region

Chair: Al Beasley

Chair: LaVerne Thorpe

Staff: Denny Williams

Staff: Lea Nessmith

GMR is co-hosting a Global Mission Summit on May 7 that will provide training to congregations to learn more about our denominations involvement in countries all over the world. Manual Tovar will be attending, representing our new partnership with Mexico Disciples

Hispanic

Staff: Job Cobos

Hispanic Moderator:

Miriam Delgado

Hispanic congregations will meet 4 times over the year in a whole day format that will include worship and leadership training

Mission Funding

Chair: Cathy Lloyd

Staff: Denny Williams

Focusing on helping congregations more fully understand and support the ministries of Disciples Mission Fund. A new project (working title "Connecting the DOCs") is being developed to connect more effectively with congregations and their members

New Church

Chair: Bill Jacobs

Staff: Denny Williams

Working with a number of Hispanic congregations in formation. Plans to offer connection and training opportunities as part of the on-going Hispanic gatherings throughout the year

Pro-Reconciling/Anti-Racism

Chair: Mary Jacobs

Staff: Denny Williams

Launching new campaign "Building Bridges: Campaign for Wholeness through Diversity" connecting Anglo, Haitian and Hispanic congregations in partnership to develop cultural understanding and communication

Staff Relations

Chair: Wayne Anderson

Staff: Denny Williams

Sabbaticals have been set for Regional Minister Denny Williams - May 22 – Jul 4

And Regional Ministry Administrator, Lea Nessmith – Jul 24 – Sep 5.

Youth and Children

Staff: Heather Tolleson

Camp plans underway. New camp facility - Camp Pinerock, Prescott June 26 – July 1. Early bird registration through April 30. Camp staff training May 21

Youth Council

Sponsor: Jeanne Thompson

Sponsor: Laurie Cleveland

Staff: Heather Tolleson

New Youth Council elected. YC will participate in CYF camp this summer. Also several members will be attending General Assembly in Nashville July 9 – 13 this summer