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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Buzzword Bingo [v17.07]
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Church of the Brethren General Secretary to Conclude Service
Through the board’s discussions and deliberation it was clear that Noffsinger had been called “for such a time as this” 12 years ago. He has taken the Brethren message of God’s shalom and Christ’s peace around the world on the denomination’s behalf, while leading it through restructuring and shoring up financial resources.
“The board recognizes and expresses deep appreciation for Stan’s gifts, passion, and sacrificial service,” said chair Becky Ball-Miller. “We sense that the next season of the church’s life will be best served by new leadership.”
Noffsinger reflected that “I had a feeling my pontificate would be brief. … It is a vague feeling I had that the Lord chose me for a short mission.”
Monday, July 09, 2012
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't?
A new workshop has been added to the list of those to be offered at this summer’s Youth Jesus Conference. “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t Church of the Brethren?” will be offered to help youth attending YJC to be better able to explain the denomination to others and identify how the Church of the Brethren differs from other denominations. Led by Phil McGraw, the workshop will compare and contrast the Church of the Brethren to the other historic peace churches, many mainline denominations, as well as with some lesser known sects and cults.
A new workshop has been added to the list of those to be offered at this summer’s Youth Jesus Conference. “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t Church of the Brethren?” will be offered to help youth attending YJC to be better able to explain the denomination to others and identify how the Church of the Brethren differs from other denominations. Led by Phil McGraw, the workshop will compare and contrast the Church of the Brethren to the other historic peace churches, many mainline denominations, as well as with some lesser known sects and cults.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Noffsinger Speech
Speaking at a recent event, Stanley Noffsinger related the following anecdote, "As I was coming in I felt a little tug at my jacket and I looked and there was a little girl maybe 8 or 10 in her first party dress and she said, 'Because of you I want to be General Secretary someday.' And I just - well, that didn't actually happen. Awwww, but it could have."
Speaking at a recent event, Stanley Noffsinger related the following anecdote, "As I was coming in I felt a little tug at my jacket and I looked and there was a little girl maybe 8 or 10 in her first party dress and she said, 'Because of you I want to be General Secretary someday.' And I just - well, that didn't actually happen. Awwww, but it could have."
Monday, February 07, 2005
What About Waldo
Notable or Notorious
In case you think you've found everyone in the previous post here's a list (let us know if you think the list is incomplete) of people you can find. And there's extra credit if you find which person we accidentally cloned and decapitated (sorry about that).
In case you think you've found everyone in the previous post here's a list (let us know if you think the list is incomplete) of people you can find. And there's extra credit if you find which person we accidentally cloned and decapitated (sorry about that).
- Chris Douglas (Director of Youth & Young Adults)
- Lerry Fogle (Annual Conference Executive Director)
- Bob Gross (On Earth Peace Co-Executive Director)
- Delmas Keeney (Executive Director of Congregational Life Ministries)
- Mervin Keeney (Executive Director of Global Mission Partnerships)
- Merlyn Kettering (New Sudan Council of Churches strategic advisor, Kenya)
- Judy Keyser (Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer)
- Dan McFadden (Director of Brethren Volunteer Service)
- Wendy McFadden (Executive Director and publisher of Brethren Press)
- Craig Alan Myers (Assistant Editor of BRF WITNESS)
- Stanley Noffsinger (General secretary)
- Wil Nolen (BBT President)
- Walt Wiltschek (Editor of Messenger)
- Roy Winter (Executive Director of Brethren Service Center, New Windsor)
- Waldo
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Buzzword Bingo Oct 2004
General Board Meetings
The Church of the Brethren General Board will be meeting on Saturday, October 16, 2004 through Monday, October 18, 2004.
[Meeting Information] | [Meal Reservations] | [Buzzword Bingo]
The Church of the Brethren General Board will be meeting on Saturday, October 16, 2004 through Monday, October 18, 2004.
[Meeting Information] | [Meal Reservations] | [Buzzword Bingo]
Thursday, June 26, 2003
Clock's Ticking on Takeover Bid
The Mennonite's hostile takeover bid for its rival Church of the Brethren denomination will expire July 7, but the Mennonite Church expects to extend the offer, according to the formal offer filed Monday with the NCC.
The Mennonite Church stunned the religious community on Friday when it launched a $5.1 billion hostile bid for the Church of the Brethren, only a few days before the Brethren's Annual Conference is to take place in Boise.
According to the new filing, on June 20, 2002, The Mennonite Church and the Church of the Brethren entered into negotiations at the Church of the Brethren's bequest "concerning the possibility of combining the congregations of the two denominations." The discussion was "general in nature" and no valuation was discussed. But a few days later the denominations concluded they couldn't come to a mutually agreeable decision, and the matter was dropped, the Mennonite Church filing states.
On Friday, the Mennonites sent a letter to the Church of the Brethren's General Board, telling them about the takeover bid. The Mennonite Church says the General Board has not yet approved the offer or otherwise commented on it as of the date of the offer to purchase.
But the Church of the Brethren's General Secretary characterized the offer as "a transparent attempt" to disrupt The Church of the Brethren.
The Mennonite Church said in its filing that it has $6 billion in cash on hand, more than enough to cover the terms of initial deal. But it has arranged for a $5 billion revolving credit facility with Credit Suisse First Boston, which it would also draw on to pay shareholders.
The Mennonite Church can back out of the offer if another bid is made for the Church of the Brethren, the filing states. There has been much speculation that another religious rival could make a bid for the company, with Quaker, Presbyterian and Methodist denominations all listed by industry observers as possible bidders.
If the merger is completed, the Mennonite Church will be "providing enhanced and extended support for (the Church of the Brethren's) congregations, incorporating advanced features from the denomination's programs," the Mennonite Church states.
The merger would definitely boost the Mennonite Church's share of the peace church market, leaving only the Quakers (Friends) as the sole other historic peace church. The Mennonite denomination said in the filing that it does not anticipate any problems with antitrust issues.
The acquisition would technically be conducted through a special purchasing firm, Pepper Acquisition, a subsidiary of Oracle.
The Mennonite's hostile takeover bid for its rival Church of the Brethren denomination will expire July 7, but the Mennonite Church expects to extend the offer, according to the formal offer filed Monday with the NCC.
The Mennonite Church stunned the religious community on Friday when it launched a $5.1 billion hostile bid for the Church of the Brethren, only a few days before the Brethren's Annual Conference is to take place in Boise.
According to the new filing, on June 20, 2002, The Mennonite Church and the Church of the Brethren entered into negotiations at the Church of the Brethren's bequest "concerning the possibility of combining the congregations of the two denominations." The discussion was "general in nature" and no valuation was discussed. But a few days later the denominations concluded they couldn't come to a mutually agreeable decision, and the matter was dropped, the Mennonite Church filing states.
On Friday, the Mennonites sent a letter to the Church of the Brethren's General Board, telling them about the takeover bid. The Mennonite Church says the General Board has not yet approved the offer or otherwise commented on it as of the date of the offer to purchase.
But the Church of the Brethren's General Secretary characterized the offer as "a transparent attempt" to disrupt The Church of the Brethren.
The Mennonite Church said in its filing that it has $6 billion in cash on hand, more than enough to cover the terms of initial deal. But it has arranged for a $5 billion revolving credit facility with Credit Suisse First Boston, which it would also draw on to pay shareholders.
The Mennonite Church can back out of the offer if another bid is made for the Church of the Brethren, the filing states. There has been much speculation that another religious rival could make a bid for the company, with Quaker, Presbyterian and Methodist denominations all listed by industry observers as possible bidders.
If the merger is completed, the Mennonite Church will be "providing enhanced and extended support for (the Church of the Brethren's) congregations, incorporating advanced features from the denomination's programs," the Mennonite Church states.
The merger would definitely boost the Mennonite Church's share of the peace church market, leaving only the Quakers (Friends) as the sole other historic peace church. The Mennonite denomination said in the filing that it does not anticipate any problems with antitrust issues.
The acquisition would technically be conducted through a special purchasing firm, Pepper Acquisition, a subsidiary of Oracle.
Saturday, March 15, 2003
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Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Position Opening
Perhaps as a knee jerk reaction to the outcrys of protest, the General Board has announced that it will begin advertising the newly created position of Executive Director of Roofing and Witness. The new office has received a program budget of $1.4 million dollars. "We'll be able to make a profound witness with this new support," said newly appointed general secretary Stanley Noffsinger. Several new Faith Expeditions are being planned for next summer. Participants will get an opportunity to work outdoors, in the summer sun, providing much needed roofing for their hosts while also experiencing the intricate workings of the General Board staff in Elgin. David Radcliff, current executive director of Brethren Witness could not be reached for comment and it is not apparent whether he has been offered this new position.
Perhaps as a knee jerk reaction to the outcrys of protest, the General Board has announced that it will begin advertising the newly created position of Executive Director of Roofing and Witness. The new office has received a program budget of $1.4 million dollars. "We'll be able to make a profound witness with this new support," said newly appointed general secretary Stanley Noffsinger. Several new Faith Expeditions are being planned for next summer. Participants will get an opportunity to work outdoors, in the summer sun, providing much needed roofing for their hosts while also experiencing the intricate workings of the General Board staff in Elgin. David Radcliff, current executive director of Brethren Witness could not be reached for comment and it is not apparent whether he has been offered this new position.
Tuesday, March 04, 2003
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION NEEDED
FROM.JUDY MILLS REIMER
GENERAL SECRETARY
1451 DUNDEE AVE
ELGIN
ATTENTION:
SIR OR MADAM,
BEFORE I START, I MUST FIRST APOLOGIZE FOR THIS UNSOLICITED MAIL TO YOU. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS CERTAINLY AN UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO STARTING A RELATIONSHIP, BUT AS TIME GOES ON YOU WILL REALIZE THE NEED FOR MY ACTION. MY NAME IS JUDY MILLS REIMER, A GENERAL SECRETARY TO THE GENERAL BOARD, AN ORGANIZATION OF YOUR DENOMINATION, WHO WORKS WITH MANY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HERE-IN-AFTER REFERRED TO AS MY CLIENT. ON THE 8TH OF MARCH 2003, MY CLIENT, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE INVOLVED IN A GHOSTLY BUDGET SHORTFALL ALONG NEW WINDSOR MARYLAND. MY CLIENT AND MANY OF HIS STAFF UNFORTUNATELY WILL LOST THEIR FUNDING IN THE INCIDENT. SINCE THEN I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ENQUIRIES TO YOUR DENOMINATION TO LOCATE ANY OF MY CLIENT'S EXTENDED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS, WHICH HAS PROVED ABORTIVE AFTER THESE SEVERAL UNSUCESSFUL ATTEMPTS, THE NEED TO CONTACT YOU.
MY MAIN REASON FOR CONTACTING YOU IS TO ASSIST ME IN REPATRIATING THE MONEY AND PROPERTY LEFT BEHIND BY MY CLIENT BEFORE THEY ARE CONFISCATED OR DECLARED UNSERVICEABLE BY THE BANK WHERE THEY ARE DEPOSITED/LODGED. PARTICULARLY, THE UNION BANK PLC.WHERE THE DOWNSIZED HAVE A FIXED SUM OF SEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS. THE SAID BANK HAS ISSUED ME A FINAL NOTICE TO PROVIDE THE NEXT OF KIN OF MY CLIENT OR THEY WILL BE LEFT WITH NO OTHER CHOICE THAN TO CONFISCATE HIS FUNDS, A COPY OF THE SAID NOTICE I WILL FAX TO ON GETTING YOUR REPLY.
SINCE I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING MY CLIENT'S RELATIVES FOR THE PAST MANY YEARS NOW I SEEK YOUR CONSENT TO PRESENT YOU AS THE NEXT OF KIN OF MY CLIENT GOING BY THE FACT THAT BOTH OF YOU HAS THE SAME DENOMINATION, SO THAT THE SAID FUNDS AS STATED ABOVE I.E,THE SUM OF SEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS CAN BE PAID TO YOU INSTEAD OF LEAVING FOR UNION BANK PLC. WE CAN TAKE PART OF IT AND LEAVE THE REST TO CHARITY. I HAVE ALL NECESSARY LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT CAN BE USED TO BACK UP ANY CLAIM WE MAY MAKE ALL I REQUIRE IS YOUR HONEST COOPERATION TO ENABLE US SEE THIS ARRANGEMENT THROUGH.
I GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL BE EXECUTED UNDER A LEGITIMATE ARRANGEMENT THAT WILL PROTECT YOU FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LAW. PLEASE REPLY ME VIA THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS, JREIMER_GB@BRETHEREN.ORG, FINALLY KINDLY GIVE ME YOUR CONFIDENTAIL PHONE/FAX NUMBERS SO THAT I CAN FAX TO YOU ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE BANK AND ME.
BEST REGARDS,
J M REIMER, GENERAL SECRETARY
FROM.JUDY MILLS REIMER
GENERAL SECRETARY
1451 DUNDEE AVE
ELGIN
ATTENTION:
SIR OR MADAM,
BEFORE I START, I MUST FIRST APOLOGIZE FOR THIS UNSOLICITED MAIL TO YOU. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS CERTAINLY AN UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO STARTING A RELATIONSHIP, BUT AS TIME GOES ON YOU WILL REALIZE THE NEED FOR MY ACTION. MY NAME IS JUDY MILLS REIMER, A GENERAL SECRETARY TO THE GENERAL BOARD, AN ORGANIZATION OF YOUR DENOMINATION, WHO WORKS WITH MANY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HERE-IN-AFTER REFERRED TO AS MY CLIENT. ON THE 8TH OF MARCH 2003, MY CLIENT, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE INVOLVED IN A GHOSTLY BUDGET SHORTFALL ALONG NEW WINDSOR MARYLAND. MY CLIENT AND MANY OF HIS STAFF UNFORTUNATELY WILL LOST THEIR FUNDING IN THE INCIDENT. SINCE THEN I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ENQUIRIES TO YOUR DENOMINATION TO LOCATE ANY OF MY CLIENT'S EXTENDED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS, WHICH HAS PROVED ABORTIVE AFTER THESE SEVERAL UNSUCESSFUL ATTEMPTS, THE NEED TO CONTACT YOU.
MY MAIN REASON FOR CONTACTING YOU IS TO ASSIST ME IN REPATRIATING THE MONEY AND PROPERTY LEFT BEHIND BY MY CLIENT BEFORE THEY ARE CONFISCATED OR DECLARED UNSERVICEABLE BY THE BANK WHERE THEY ARE DEPOSITED/LODGED. PARTICULARLY, THE UNION BANK PLC.WHERE THE DOWNSIZED HAVE A FIXED SUM OF SEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS. THE SAID BANK HAS ISSUED ME A FINAL NOTICE TO PROVIDE THE NEXT OF KIN OF MY CLIENT OR THEY WILL BE LEFT WITH NO OTHER CHOICE THAN TO CONFISCATE HIS FUNDS, A COPY OF THE SAID NOTICE I WILL FAX TO ON GETTING YOUR REPLY.
SINCE I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING MY CLIENT'S RELATIVES FOR THE PAST MANY YEARS NOW I SEEK YOUR CONSENT TO PRESENT YOU AS THE NEXT OF KIN OF MY CLIENT GOING BY THE FACT THAT BOTH OF YOU HAS THE SAME DENOMINATION, SO THAT THE SAID FUNDS AS STATED ABOVE I.E,THE SUM OF SEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS CAN BE PAID TO YOU INSTEAD OF LEAVING FOR UNION BANK PLC. WE CAN TAKE PART OF IT AND LEAVE THE REST TO CHARITY. I HAVE ALL NECESSARY LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT CAN BE USED TO BACK UP ANY CLAIM WE MAY MAKE ALL I REQUIRE IS YOUR HONEST COOPERATION TO ENABLE US SEE THIS ARRANGEMENT THROUGH.
I GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL BE EXECUTED UNDER A LEGITIMATE ARRANGEMENT THAT WILL PROTECT YOU FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LAW. PLEASE REPLY ME VIA THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS, JREIMER_GB@BRETHEREN.ORG, FINALLY KINDLY GIVE ME YOUR CONFIDENTAIL PHONE/FAX NUMBERS SO THAT I CAN FAX TO YOU ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE BANK AND ME.
BEST REGARDS,
J M REIMER, GENERAL SECRETARY
Saturday, November 16, 2002
Search for General Secretary Hits Major League Snag
Kirk Stiffney has confirmed reports that a leading candidate for the head position of the Church of the Brethren General Offices has withdrawn from negotiations. "We were just unable to reach an agreement over the salary," said Stiffney, "and our prime candidate accepted an offer from another organization... the General Board was unwilling to meet his demands."
Kirk Stiffney has confirmed reports that a leading candidate for the head position of the Church of the Brethren General Offices has withdrawn from negotiations. "We were just unable to reach an agreement over the salary," said Stiffney, "and our prime candidate accepted an offer from another organization... the General Board was unwilling to meet his demands."
Tuesday, October 29, 2002
October 2002 General Board Meeting Update
Facing present realities, the General Board turned to a "Reduced Resources Program Scenario" in constructing its comprehensive plan at its October 12-15 meetings in Elgin. An operating deficit of nearly $800,000 through September was reported; a plunge which could drain away nearly a third of the agency's General Programs net asset reserves. Treasurer Judy Keyser termed the financial situation for 2002 and coming years as "not a rosy picture" meaning that the financial situation was akin to a submarine with a screen door. Meanwhile, to help shore up any leaks, the board has approved expenditures of up to $1.4 million. And in other news, the general secretary search committee hopes to call a candidate in time for consideration at the March board meeting, allowing a new general secretary to be in place in time to witness the "resource reductions."
Facing present realities, the General Board turned to a "Reduced Resources Program Scenario" in constructing its comprehensive plan at its October 12-15 meetings in Elgin. An operating deficit of nearly $800,000 through September was reported; a plunge which could drain away nearly a third of the agency's General Programs net asset reserves. Treasurer Judy Keyser termed the financial situation for 2002 and coming years as "not a rosy picture" meaning that the financial situation was akin to a submarine with a screen door. Meanwhile, to help shore up any leaks, the board has approved expenditures of up to $1.4 million. And in other news, the general secretary search committee hopes to call a candidate in time for consideration at the March board meeting, allowing a new general secretary to be in place in time to witness the "resource reductions."
Thursday, August 29, 2002
The Golden Rule
Please let the GM editors buy a few indulgences and present some thoughts. Judy Mills Reimer's resignation could just be the financial shot in the arm that the denomination so sorely needs. Don't get us wrong; it's not that we think that giving has been withheld because of her leadership. Instead, it's the vacancy that's been created that could prove to be a boon. It is a vacancy which just cries loudly for the attention of every special interest group in the denomination.
It's the well known "Golden Rule." Those who have the gold make the rules. If a group wants to peddle their influence they are going to have to show they've got clout, and it's going to be the financial clout that carries the most weight. So there is an opportunity on the horizon and when it comes knocking, it could very well have its wallet out. The General Board just needs to take its time in its search for a new General Secretary. And each group that tries to influence the search process with threats of withholding should be shown another group that has given significantly and has its own agenda. Ideally, we'll have givers scrambling over each other to see who can be the most generous in order to prove their influential ability and, as a result, the denominations coffers will be filled.
And let's not stop with the search for the next General Secretary. We can extend this to Annual Conference and base congregations' representation on their denominational giving. After all, why should a congregation that does not give money to the programs of Annual Conference have an equal voice in how those programs are run as a congregation that supports them generously? Rather than making decisions based on what might be lost, Annual Conference and the General Board would be able to make decisions on what's actually been given.
Please let the GM editors buy a few indulgences and present some thoughts. Judy Mills Reimer's resignation could just be the financial shot in the arm that the denomination so sorely needs. Don't get us wrong; it's not that we think that giving has been withheld because of her leadership. Instead, it's the vacancy that's been created that could prove to be a boon. It is a vacancy which just cries loudly for the attention of every special interest group in the denomination.
It's the well known "Golden Rule." Those who have the gold make the rules. If a group wants to peddle their influence they are going to have to show they've got clout, and it's going to be the financial clout that carries the most weight. So there is an opportunity on the horizon and when it comes knocking, it could very well have its wallet out. The General Board just needs to take its time in its search for a new General Secretary. And each group that tries to influence the search process with threats of withholding should be shown another group that has given significantly and has its own agenda. Ideally, we'll have givers scrambling over each other to see who can be the most generous in order to prove their influential ability and, as a result, the denominations coffers will be filled.
And let's not stop with the search for the next General Secretary. We can extend this to Annual Conference and base congregations' representation on their denominational giving. After all, why should a congregation that does not give money to the programs of Annual Conference have an equal voice in how those programs are run as a congregation that supports them generously? Rather than making decisions based on what might be lost, Annual Conference and the General Board would be able to make decisions on what's actually been given.
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