May 26 – 30, 2025
GENERAL council
Columbus, OH
Council begins next week!
Following you will find information and resources to assist you in preparing for Council 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office anytime at 406-656-4233 or office@rmdcma.com
Official 2025 Council WebpageREPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
You can now access the Report of the President on the Council webpage. This report offers a comprehensive overview of the ministry of The Alliance in 2023 and 2024.
view reportREPORT OF THE SECRETARY
At the end of the Report of the President (pages 145-178) you will find matters referred to Council for deliberation and action. Please take time to prayerfully review these items before they are discussed on Council floor.
Each item has been referred to a committee for perfection prior to being brought to Council. If you are an accredited delegate attending in person and wish to share your perspective on any of these items, you must contact the appropriate committee chair as soon as possible. Time is limited, debate is not permitted, but you may present and answer questions from committee members.
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE INFO & VOTING DETAILS
– Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer (Cleveland, OH – Central District)
– Rev. Steve Fowler (Portland, OR – Alliance Northwest District)
– Note: Nominations from the floor are not permitted for President.
Candidate interviews will be held during the Wednesday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET business session. Voting will take place during the Thursday, May 29, 1:30 p.m. ET business session
BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Voting will occur during the Thursday, May 29, 1:30 p.m. ET business session in Columbus.
Key notes:
– A total of 13 members will be elected by Council.
– Only 2 “On Allowance” (e.g., salaried National Office, IW, or DS personnel) may be elected.
– Floor nominations are permitted for the Board of Directors (with nominee permission).
– Delegates are not required to vote for 13 candidates for their ballot to count.
OTHER COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
Voting will also take place to elect members to other boards and committees including the Benefit Board, the Nominating Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Theological Issues Committee.
other council nominationsDOWNLOAD THE COUNCIL APP
Get the C&MA Events app from your App Store to access:
– Schedules
– Updates
– Candidate info (including everything shared above)
– Voting resources
– And more!
RMD Fellowship Lunch at Council
The RMD lunch will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 27th in Franklin AB.
See you there!