Who Should I Nominate?

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Many kinds of leaders are found in the Bible and in secular history. The Lord Jesus Christ is our example of what a leader is in Christian service. God used many people in the Bible as leaders in His work: (1) Noah, (2) Abraham, (3) Joseph,and (4)Paul.

Leaders often possess similiar characteristics. To assist you in your discernment process, please reflect on the following attributes of leaders as you consider people to nominate for leadership roles within the synod.

Leaders are an example of faith, active in love and support of their congregational, synodical, and regional community.

A Christian leader witnesses for Christ through his lips,
hands, life, and works (Matthew 5:6).

Leaders have a strong CERTAINTY as a leader and are dilegent in their area of serving.

Certainty is a sure fact or freedom from doubt. ". . . God sent me ahead of you. . .He made me father to Pharaoh. . . God has me lord of all Egypt" (Genesis 45: 5, 8, 10).

Leaders share their vision with others. Vision is power of seeing (things) by clear thinking. Church leaders need to know how to put a God-given plan into practice. These leaders are the ones to influence other members. They lead others to carry out the agreed goals. They follow the example of Christ.

A Christian leader depends on God to change from making mistakes to advancing things for God, others, and him/herself (Genesis 45:4-9).

Who do you know has these qualities?
Please consider nominating this person for a synod position. To learn about what election needs the synod has for the upcoming synod assembly please visit.....(more information coming.)

 

ELECTION NEEDS AT THE 2008 ASSEMBLY
The following list presents elected officers within the synod who complete a term of office in 2008. Each listing indicates whether the incumbent may or may not serve another term. No information is available at this time regarding those who currently may be serving, and who may legally continue, but who wish to discontinue their service prior to the 2008 Assembly either by declining nomination or resigning their position.

Synod Council Serving at Present Began serving

Columbia Coast Cluster
John Wecker 2007
John has served a 1-year appointed term and may be re-elected.
Otherwise cluster needs to nominate a Clergy.

Emerald Cluster
Steve Carlson 2001
Steve has served a 1-year appointed term, 2 three-year elected terms and may not be re-elected. Cluster needs to nominate a Lay Female.

Oregon Trail Cluster
Joel Mobley 2005
Joel has served 1 elected term and may be re-elected.
Otherwise cluster needs to nominate a Lay Male.

Rose Cluster
David Knapp 2005
David has served 1 elected term and may be re-elected.
Otherwise cluster needs to nominate a Clergy

Vineyard Cluster
Rodger Magnuson 2005
Rodger has served 1 elected term and may be re-elected.
Otherwise, cluster needs to nominate a Lay Male.

The Synod Council currently has the maximum allowable members. For the sake of good stewardship and functionality, two of the six At Large positions will not be filled at this time. No other Synod Council positions require an election at this time.

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Consultation Committee:
Susan Kyllo completes a 6-year term (only one term permitted).
1 Clergy must be elected

Discipline Committee:
Harlow Jacobson and Bill Moos, both Clergy, are completing their 6-year terms (only one term permitted). 2 Clergy must be elected

Endowment Fund Committee
Bonnie Groshong is completing a 3-year term. This position is reserved for Lay Female. Bonnie has served one term, and may be re-elected. Nominations for this position arise directly from the committee.

8 Churchwide voters (plus bishop)
– one must be a person of color
2 Clergy (in addition to bishop)
3 Lay Male
3 Lay Female

PLU Corporation Board of Delegates (vacancies by Cluster) Blue Mountain: Lay person; currently vacant
High Desert: Clergy: Craig Jorgensen may be re-elected
High Desert: Lay: Bob Maxwell may be re-elected
Mt. Tabor: Lay: Jackie Nitz completes two terms,
replacement must be elected
Mt. Tabor: Clergy: Ron Nitz completes two terms, replacement must be elected
Vineyard: Clergy: David Pederson completes two terms, replacement must be elected
Vineyard: Lay: Karen Pederson completes two terms, replacement must be elected
South Coast: Clergy: currently vacant