COMMITTEES

As stated in the EPC’s Rules for Assembly, the ministries of the Assembly are conducted primarily through Permanent Committees and the Permanent Judicial Commission. In addition, Special Committees may be formed to address specific areas of concern or emphasis. Committee membership generally is limited to Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders, with the exception of:
• Benefit Resources, Inc., Board of Directors, which may have non-ordained members who possess the expertise needed for the Board to carry out its responsibilities, and who are are active members of EPC churches.
• Generosity Resources Committee, which may have non-ordained members who have the expertise needed by the Committee, and who are active members of EPC churches.
• Next Generation Ministries Council, which may have up to six non-ordained members who have particular expertise or experience in Christian Education, student ministry, or college ministry, and who are active members of EPC churches.
• Women’s Resource Council, which is open to any woman who is an active member of an EPC church.
• World Outreach, which may have up to two non-ordained members with particular expertise or experience in world missions, and who are active members of EPC churches.
Terms are normally for three years, and a person may serve two consecutive terms on the same committee followed by at least one year off. In accepting a nomination to committee membership, the nominee should clearly understand and be willing to accept the responsibility of active participation in the regular meetings of his or her committee. Committees normally meet via video conference or at the Office of the General Assembly in Orlando.
Interim Committees
Special Committees
COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM
Ruling Elders being nominated must be endorsed by their sessions, and ministers must be endorsed by their presbyteries. Such endorsement reflects official action of that body and is attested by the Clerk. The Nominaton Endorsement Form should be filled in as completely as possible, and returned to the Office of the General Assembly by February 28 of each year. Forms for endorsed individuals are kept in the committee’s active file for three years. At its March meeting, the Nominating Committee considers endorsed individuals for possible nomination for election to vacancies on the permanent committees.
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The Nomination Endorsement Form contains the Nominating Process and Committee Descriptions reference materials.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
The National Leadership Team provides coordination of program committee work and oversees the continuing work of the General Assembly between stated meetings. It provides strategic guidance to the Office of the General Assembly, and works with the Stated Clerk in personnel administration of the General Assembly staff and develops the annual administration and benevolence budgets. The Committee serves as directors of the corporation and executes legal and corporate business. The NLT generally meets four times per year and several additional times by phone.
Case Thorp, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Franklin Carter
RE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Nancy Duff
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Southwest
Phil Fanara
RE, Presbytery of the East
Michael Gibson
RE, Presbytery of the Great Plains
Patrick King
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Southwest
Rosemary Lukens
RE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Jeff Jeremiah, Stated Clerk (ex officio)
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Brad Strait, Moderator-elect (ex officio)
TE, Presbytery of the West
Earla Bethel
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Chris Danusiar
RE, Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes
Brian Evans
RE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Brett Garretson
TE, Presbytery of the West
Victor Jones
RE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Rob Liddon
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
Dave Strunk
TE, Presbytery of the Southeast
Glenn Meyers, Moderator (ex officio)
RE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the National Leadership Team’s work in 2019-20 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
BENEFIT RESOURCES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Benefit Resources, Inc., (BRI) Board of Directors oversees administration of the EPC denominational Retirement Plan and Group Medical Plan. The Board also serves as trustees of the Retirement Plan and are responsible for investment of insurance fund reserves.
Randy Shaneyfelt, Chairman
Presbytery of the Great Plains
Mike Busch
RE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Jim Lewien
Presbytery of the West
Erik Ohman
TE, Presbytery of the West
Sandy Siegfried
Presbytery of the Great Plains
Will Barnes
RE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Robert Draughon
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
Michael Moore
Presbytery of the Central South
Bill Reisenweaver
TE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Bart Francescone
BRI Executive Director
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Benefit Resources, Inc., Board of Directors’ work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
CHAPLAINS WORK AND CARE COMMITTEE
The Chaplains Work and Care Committee oversees and conducts the chaplain endorsement process, develops and implements policies and procedures for EPC chaplain ministry, and provides for pastoral care for endorsed chaplains and their families. The committee also recommends policies related to chaplaincy to the General Assembly. The committee meets once a year and by phone conference as needed.
Brad Yorton, Chairman
Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Marty Carpenter
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Southwest
Glen Holman
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Scott Rash
TE, Presbytery of the Great Plains
Richard Swedberg
RE, Presbytery of the West
Bruce Alexander
RE, Presbytery of the East
Tim Foster
TE, Presbytery of the Central South
Jennifer Prechter
TE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
David Snyder
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Mark Ingles, Chaplain Endorser (ex officio)
TE, Presbytery of the West
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Chaplains Work and Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Committee on Fraternal Relations assists the General Assembly in developing and maintaining relationships with other Christian organizations including denominations in the Reformed tradition, ecumenical agencies, and other groups working to advance the Kingdom of God through evangelism, nurture, and service.
Carol Culbertson, Chairman
RE, Presbytery of the West
Don Fortson
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Joe Pallikkathayil
TE, Presbytery of Mid-America
Glenn Meyers, Moderator (ex officio)
RE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Gwynn Blair
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Jerry Harmon
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
Alan Trafford
TE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Fraternal Relations Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
GENEROSITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE
The Generosity Resources Committee (formerly the Foundation Board) facilitates charitable estate gifts and planned gifts, which provide additional resources to assist local churches, presbyteries, and other EPC ministries to fulfill the purpose, goals, and opportunities of the future. The Committee also promotes biblical stewardship by encouraging individuals and families to give of their time, talents, and treasures.
Bobby Cobbs, Chairman
RE, Presbytery of the Pacific Southwest
Mark Eibel
RE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Jeff Porter
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Bob Welsh (Resource Member)
EPC Generosity Resources Field Representative
Ben Borsay
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Ted Hailes
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
Kevin Byma
RE, Presbytery of the East
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Brian Smith
Director of Communications
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Generosity Resources Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
MINISTERIAL VOCATION COMMITTEE
The Ministerial Vocation Committee resources the Ministerial and Candidates committees of the Presbyteries, and oversees the ordination testing process. The MVC is concerned with the initial and ongoing education and training of ministers and in the pastoral care of ministers and their families.
Fred Lian, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of the West
Neal McAtee
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
Frank Rotella
RE, Presbytery of the East
Richard Gash
RE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Doug Resler
TE, Presbytery of the West
Caroline Tromble
RE, Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Ministerial Vocation Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES COUNCIL
The Next Generation Ministries Council is designed to equip, encourage, and shepherd church leadership to evangelize and disciple the Next Generation from birth through young adulthood.
Jen Burkholder, Chairman
Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Martha Daniel
Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Meg DeHaven
Presbytery of the East
Andrew Koesters
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Ivan Moore
Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Laura Cooper (Ministry Partner Advisor)
Director of Strategic Development, FamiliesAlive!
Elliot Simko (Ministry Partner Advisor)
Partnership Coordinator, CCO
Greg Aydt
Presbytery of the West
Michael Davis
TE, Presbytery of the Central South
Enid Flores
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Andrew Mills
TE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Becky Shultz
RE, Presbytery of the West
Michael Hall (Ministry Partner Advisor)
Training and Church Intern Coordinator, RYM
Shawn Stewart (Ministry Partner Advisor)
Mobilization Coordinator, EPC World Outreach
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Next Generation Ministries Council’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee annually nominates the Moderator, Moderator-elect, and permanent committee members for election by the General Assembly. The committee receives endorsements of qualified individuals from presbyteries and church Sessions.
Alan Conrow, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Brian Altmyer
RE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Janet Bole
RE, Presbytery of the West
Larry Carlson
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Wayne Hardy
RE, Presbytery of the Great Plains
Woody Johnson
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
David Ricketts
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Southwest
Alan Smith
RE, Presbytery of the East
John Adamson
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
Henry Beck
RE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Marion Bradshaw
RE, Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes
Bill Dudley
TE, Presbytery of the Southeast
Susan Humphreys
RE, Presbytery of Mid-America
Joe McCoy
RE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Juan Rivera
TE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Nominating Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION
The Permanent Judicial Commission studies questions of interpretation in the Book of Order referred by the Stated Clerk. The Commission also reviews overtures, recommendations, and resolutions for changing the Constitution prior to their presentation to the Assembly. In cases referred to the Assembly, the Commission shall make preliminary judgment to the Assembly until the Assembly has sustained or rejected its recommendations.
Yvonne Chapman, Moderator
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
George Dakin
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Donald Flater
RE, Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes
Jeff Hollingsworth
RE, Presbytery of the Southeast
Ken Roberts
RE, Presbytery of the West
Amanda Cowan
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Neil Ellison
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Donald Harms
RE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Dana Opp
TE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Permanent Judicial Commission’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
PRESBYTERY REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Presbytery Review Committee provides structure, order, and continuity in reviewing the minutes of the presbyteries. It meets once a year in May, prior to the General Assembly. One member is elected annually, and the committee includes at least one former Stated Clerk.
Helen Franssell, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of the East
Jane Bodden
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
George King
RE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Jason Steele
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Ron Bengelink
RE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Ray Kinat
RE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Gary O’Keefe
RE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Presbytery Review Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
THEOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Theology Committee receives and studies such theological matters as may be referred to it by the General Assembly, and returns its study with recommendations and requested papers or documents to the Assembly.
Zach Hopkins, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes
Fred Flinn
RE, Presbytery of the Central South
John Moody
RE, Presbytery of the Great Plains
Cameron Shaffer
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Ron DiNunzio
TE, Presbytery of the East
Gordon Miller
RE, Presbytery of Mid-Atlantic
Ryan Mowen
TE, Presbytery of the Alleghenies
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Theology Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
WORLD OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The World Outreach Committee is responsible to implement the World Outreach Master Plan and to interpret and refine the World Outreach Missions Manual where necessary. It has oversight and care of EPC missionaries, their terms of call, and projects. The Committee evaluates agencies for potential cooperative agreements and works in conjunction with the Director of World Outreach. Two members of the Committee may be non-ordained with expertise in world missions.
Kevin Cauley, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Rick Dietzman
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Susan Lear
RE, Presbytery of the Great Plains
David Miller
RE, Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes
David Van Valkenburg
RE, Presbytery of the West
Whitney Alexander
TE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Phyllis Ellsworth
RE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Johnny Long
RE, Presbytery of the West
Wes Peterson
RE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Porter Waring
TE, Presbytery of the Central South
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Phil Linton
Director of World Outreach
Jason Dunn
Associate Director of World Outreach
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the World Outreach Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
GIVING CULTURE STUDY COMMITTEE
The Giving Culture Study Committee was approved by the 39th General Assembly. The members represent churches that strongly support Per Member Asking (PMA), and its purpose is to study and make recommendation on the long-term culture of giving to the EPC, including evaluation of the current PMA funding formula.
Bob Coleman
RE, Presbytery of the West
Scott McKee
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Gina Stewart
RE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Jeff Jeremiah, Stated Clerk (ex officio)
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Giving Culture Study Committee’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
REVELATION 7:9 TASK FORCE
The Revelation 7:9 Task Force was approved by the 38th General Assembly. Its purpose is to motivate and equip our EPC churches to represent—and grow in—the message of that verse. Specifically, that when the Kingdom of God comes in fullness, there will be a multitude “from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.”
Rufus Smith, Co-Chairman
TE, Presbytery of the West
Tom Clymer
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Enid Flores
RE, Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean
Soon Pak
TE, Presbytery of the Midwest
Brandon Queen
RE, Presbytery of the Gulf South
Tom Werner
RE, Presbytery of Mid-America
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jeff Jeremiah
Stated Clerk
Committee Report to the 40th General Assembly
This report of the Revelation 7:9 Task Force’s work in 2019-2020 was presented to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
The mission of the EPC Church Planting Team is to cultivate a culture where church planting is embraced, encouraged, and celebrated by all EPC churches, with the goal of each congregation becoming a Parent (by planting one or more new churches), a Partner (joining together with other EPC churches in their area to plant churches), or a Patron (by providing financial support to those starting new churches) of church planting.
Tom Ricks, Chairman
TE, Presbytery of Mid-America
John Bueno
RE, Presbytery of the West
Tom Melton
TE, Presbytery of the West
Richard Rieves
TE, Presbytery of the Central South
Rufus Smith
TE, Presbytery of the West
Matt Brown
TE, Presbytery of the East
Jack Cathey
RE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Jim Holland
TE, Presbytery of the Central South
Mike Moses
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Shawn Robinson
TE, Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
CHURCH REVITALIZATION TASK FORCE (GO CENTER)
The Church Revitalization Task Force is led by Ken Priddy and is comprised of the GO Center’s leadership team. The GO Center was founded in the EPC Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic and later merged with the EPC Revitalization Task Force when the ministry of the GO Center was nationalized in 2015. The GO Center is now accessible to all EPC presbyteries and churches.
The GO Center’s focus is the development of missional churches that are led by missional pastors and leaders. This development is driven by training, consulting, and coaching that are provided by the GO Center team. For more information, see www.gocenterinfo.wordpress.com
Ken Priddy, GO Center Executive Director
TE, Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic
Bill Senyard
TE, Presbytery of the West
Staff Resource, Office of the General Assembly
Jerry Iamurri
Assistant Stated Clerk
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