March 8, 2006
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Ron Ramsey, Bishop
Pat Jones, Director of Healthy Church Ministries, reporting to the Executive Leadership Team
During the past few weeks, we’ve had a lot of meetings–the Global Ministries Leadership Team, the Healthy Church Leadership Team, the Pastoral Ministry Leadership Team, and finally, the Executive Leadership Team. The ELT met March 6-7 at the United Brethren Headquarters in Huntington, Ind. I presented a written report covering my first six months in office, August 15, 2005, to February 28, 2006. Here are excerpts which might interest you.
These first 6 months were spent generally:
- In getting moved and settled in Huntington.
- Becoming involved in a steep learning curve as to the status of the various areas of emphasis.
- Becoming acquainted with the condition of churches and pastors.
- Picking up stationing committee duties for churches needing pastors.
- Learning the routines and procedures of the office and staff.
The transition has gone well. There are always some bumps and surprises along the way, but all in all it was a good initial beginning. Pat Jones and I have formed a solid team and positive working relationship. Along with Gary Dilley, Steve Dennie, and Marci Hammel, we have a strong administrative team in place. Adding Tom Blaylock as a part time Director of Church Multiplication was a good decision and we will see benefits from that decision.
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