December 6-7, 2016

The Chicago Marriott Hotel Naperville, Illinois

COMBINED MINUTES

The Reverend Dr. Jeffery B. Cooper, CIO/General Secretary

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President Marriott Hotel Naperville, Illinois

PRE-GENERAL BOARD ACTIVITIES

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. General Board Orientation Ballroom 4 & 5 New and Returning members 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Nominating Committee Conference Room A

GENERAL BOARD AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. General Board Opening Plenary Session Grand Ballroom

Call to Order Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie President Devotion Roll Call Rev. Dr. Jeffery B. Cooper General Secretary/CIO Felicitations Bishop McKinley Young Senior Bishop Bishop John Franklin White President, Council of Bishops and Host Bishop Acknowledgments Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram 1stVice President, General Board

2016-2020 The General Board Agenda

GENERAL BOARD MEETING (continued)

Approval of Agenda Minutes July 13, 2016, Philadelphia, PA

Report of the Nominating Committee Logistics Ms. Anita Rankin Meeting Planner

11:30 – 12:30. Commission Meetings – Session I Ministry and Recruitment Naper 3 Department of Retirement Services Bailey/Hobson Global Development Conference Room C Health Ballroom 6 Commission on Chaplains Conference Room F

12:30 – 2:00 General Board Luncheon Naper 1&2

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Commission Meetings -- Session II Publications Ballroom 6 Global Witness & Ministry Conference Room F Women in Ministry Conference Room C Christian Education Bailey/Hobson Economic Development Naper 3

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Commission Meetings – Session III Seminaries, Universities, Colleges and Schools Bailey/Hobson Church Growth and Development Ballroom 6 Lay Organization Naper 3 Strategic Planning Committee Conference Room C Social Action Conference Room F

4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Commission Meetings -- Session IV Statistics and Finance Naper 3

7:00 Council of Bishops Service of Worship & Investiture Worship Service Bishop John Franklin White President, Council of Bishops

— C — The General Board Agenda 2016-2020

GENERAL BOARD MEETING (continued)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. AME Board of Trustees Breakfast Conference Room A

9:00 – 12:00 p.m. General Board Plenary Grand Ballroom

Call to Order Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie President Devotion

Institutional Development

Commission Reports Ministry and Recruitment Department of Retirement Services Global Development Health Publications Global Witness and Ministry Women in Ministry (WIM) Christian Education Seminaries, Universities, Colleges & Schools Church Growth and Development Lay Organization Social Action Economic Development Statistics and Finance

Other Business Louisiana Flood Report General Conference 2016 Awards

Adjournment

12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Naper Ballroom

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. General Conference Commission Executive Board Conference Room A

7:00 p.m. Council of Bishops Dinner and Meeting Naper 1 & 2 Council of Bishops Public Statement

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016

8:00 a.m. Council of Bishops Public Statement (if necessary)

— D — AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GENERAL BOARD December 6, 2016

The Chicago Marriott Hotel Naperville, Illinois

Minutes

Opening Plenary Session Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Presiding

CALL TO ORDER Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President of the General Board, called the session to order at 9:03 a.m. calling on members of the Tenth District to lead devotion. DEVOTION Presiding Elder Mittie Muse, Sr. (10) led, calling on the Reverend Pam Rivira (10) to lead the song “Every Praise”. Prayer was offered by the Reverend Tyronda Burgess (10). The scripture, Mark 11:15-17 by Brother Larry Holley (10). The Reverend Pam Rivira (10) led in singing “Blessed Assurance”. The meditation was brought by the Reverend Roderick Dawson (10). His text was Mark 11:15-17; his title was “Fruitless Worship”. Bishop McKenzie led the body in singing “O Come Let Us Adore Him”. ROLL CALL Bishop McKenzie called on the General Secretary, Dr. Jeffery Cooper, to call the roll (see the roll). Bishop Wilfred Jacobus Messiah noted the presence of Bro. Moses Achola (17) and the absence of Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker on the African continent. Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green noted Dr. Earnest McNealey is the Interim President of Allen University but will not be present as he is to testify at trial in Charleston, South Carolina. Bishop Daniels stated that Willem Hanse is requesting to be excused to represent his country. Dr. Garland Pierce noted that Mrs. Lyndajo Jones Watson is the new administrator of the Christian Debutante-Master.

FELICITATIONS Bishop McKenzie presented Bishop McKinley Young, Senior Bishop, to share words of welcome. She then presented Bishop John Franklin White, President of the Council of Bishops to present the welcome on behalf of the Council of Bishops and the Fourth Episcopal District. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Bishop McKenzie presented Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, First Vice President of the General Board to give acknowledgments. MINUTES Bishop McKenzie presented Dr. Cooper to present the minutes, who moved the July 3, 2016 minutes be approved with any necessary adjustments, seconded by the Reverend Larry M. Banks (12). The motion carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr Cooper moved for approval of the agenda as presented with any necessary adjustments. Properly seconded, the motion carried. STATEMENT Bishop McKenzie read a statement (see the statement). She requested the church adopt a Public Relations strategy to tell our own story. She presented a video featuring a depiction of the Honorable Nelson Mandela after he assumed the presidency of South Africa, pointing out that all in the room are qualified to do the work needed. There was also a slide presentation (see the slides). Bishop McKenzie proposed the General Board do a self-study. She called for the creation of an Ad-hoc Committee to do the work beginning at this meeting and continuing at all sessions of the General Board during the Quadrennial. The Reverend Henry Allen Belin (at large) moved the General Board engage in a self-study during this Quadrennial composed of appointees of the bishops and General Officers, to meet during the times the General Board meets. Unreadiness: The Reverend Larry Banks (12) asked the financial implications? Bishop McKenzie stated none as the committee meets when the General Board meets. Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield noted that the video was in a language other than American English and offered commendations. Bishop David Rwhynica Daniels Jr. also offered commendations on the presentation. Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram additionally called for a study on the lack of growth of the AME Church. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Reverend J Edgar Boyd (5) with opening remarks presented Mrs. Valarie Gary Bell (2) to present the report (see the report). During the report, Bishop E. Earl McCloud Jr. explained on behalf of the Fourteenth District he understood that members of the General Board had to be elected delegates to the General Conference by their Districts, so he made changes to reflect that thought. After discussion, Bishop Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath moved the matter of the members of the Fourteenth District be referred to the Executive Committee of the General Board, along with the Nominating Committee and the Bishop of the Fourteenth District to be reported on in tomorrow’s session. Unreadiness: Bishop Daniels noted his remarks were not directed at the bishop of the Fourteenth District. Point of Information: Mrs. Valarie Bell (2) wanted to confirm that the Executive Committee not yet voted on will be the one to meet. Bishop Leath responded there is a protocol in place to change names in the case of death that can be used. Bishop McKenzie ruled the motion and the second is for the Fourteenth District exclusively. After additional statements by Bishop Daniels the motion carried. At the naming of the Lay Commission Mr. Willie Glover, Connectional Lay President, noted the lack of ministers on the Lay Commission. Mrs Bell (2) stated the addition of the Reverend Henry Allen Belin, (At Large), and that there will be a supplemental report. At the naming of the Economic Development Commission the Reverend Natalie Mitchem (Executive Director, Health Commission) noted that at the last General Board meeting the Board, at the request of Bishop Messiah, assigned Bishop Messiah to Economic Development and Bishop Harry Seawright to the Health Commission. Bishop McKenzie referred to the Bishops who will report. The Reverend Boyd (5) requested permission for the Nominating Committee to return later with a supplemental report on the Health Commission and Economic Development Commission assignments, the matter of the Fourteenth District and the clergy for the Lay Commission. Mr. Reginald B. McGill (11) moved the acceptance of the report except for the three items presented, seconded by Ms. Stephanie Burks (8). The motion carried. LOGISTICS Bishop McKenzie noted a resolution for a call for prayer has been received by the chair to be presented at the next plenary session. Ms Anita Rankin (meeting planner) gave the logistics. ANNOUNCEMENTS Bishop Frank Madison Reid III stated that at 2:00 pm the bishops are to meet on a conference call with Senator Feinstein to ascertain thoughts relative to her congressional committee. Bishop Young presented the President of Wilberforce University to greet the body who noted Wilberforce is one of 23 schools to receive a million-dollar grant from the United Negro College Fund. Ms Anita Rankin added Christian Education will meet 2:15-3:15 pm in Bailey-Hobson. Bishop White stated worship will be at the St John AME Church in Aurora, Illinois. Transportation will be provided. Bishop McKenzie announced the Sixth District will meet in the corner stage right. The Eleventh District will meet in the back stage left. The First District will meet stage right. The Nominating Committee will meet at the front. She offered prayer for various bishops, clergy and laity. ADJOURNMENT Bishop McKenzie adjourned the session at 11:10am.

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GENERAL BOARD December 7, 2016

The Chicago Marriott Hotel Naperville, Illinois

Minutes

Closing Plenary Session Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Presiding

CALL TO ORDER Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President of the General Board, called the session to order at 9:05 a.m. calling on members of the Tenth District to lead Devotion. DEVOTION Presiding Elder Mittie Muse, Sr. (10) led the devotion, calling on the Reverend Pam Rivera (10) to lead the song “This Is the Day”. Prayer was led by Miss Kendra Hill- Daughton (10), with scripture by Roger Gore, Luke 2:3-7. The Reverend C. Dennis Williams (10) brought the message. His text was Luke 2:3-7, his title was “The Vacancy Has Been Filled”. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bishop McKenzie led a video presentation (see the presentation). COMMISSION REPORTS Bishop McKenzie called for the following reports: Ministry and Recruitment Bishop Ronnie E. Brailsford Sr. led the report, calling on the Reverend Dr. Garland F. Pierce, Executive Director, Department of Christian Education to read (see the report). The Reverend Jocelyn Hart (1) moved the adoption of the report and Ms. Veronica Wiley (9) seconded. The motion carried. Department of Retirement Services Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green presented Dr. Jerome Harris, who in turn presented the Secretary, the Reverend Tyronda Burgess (10) to read (see the report). The Reverend Frances Carey (5) moved to adopt the report, and the Reverend Dr. James Harris (3) seconded. The motion carried. Health The Reverend Dr. Natalie Mitchem, Executive Director, Health Commission presented Ms. Joy Artis (7) to present the report (see the report). Ms. Artis (7) moved for adoption, and Mr. Jeremy Joseph (9) seconded. Dr. Burnett noted three of the officers elected are young adults. The motion carried. Global Development Bishop Paul Jones Mulenga Kawimbe presented the Vice Chair, the Reverend Dr. Caesar Richburg (7, at large) who presented the secretary, the Reverend Demetrese Phillips (8) to read (see the report). The Reverend Richburg moved the adoption of the report, seconded by Ms. Stephanie Burks (8).

Unreadiness Bishop Clement W. Fugh asked for clarification of the committee’s asking. The Reverend Richburg (7, at large) stated the request is budget neutral. The Reverend J. Edgar Boyd (5) offered a substitute motion the matter be referred to Statistics and Finance, seconded by the Reverend Dr. Ronald Braxton (2). Unreadiness Bishop E. Earl McCloud wanted to confirm that the Nineteenth District wanted to raise monies within the district. He stated he did not understand why the matter was being referred to Statistics and Finance. Bishop Fugh stated that requests which go above 35% of their General Budget by law must go to Statistics and Finance. The substitute carried. The original motion carried. The Reverend Dr. Albert D. Tyson III gave transportation instructions to the airport. Publications Ms. Stephanie Burks (8) presented the report (see the report). The Reverend Dr. Reginald Blount (4) moved the adoption of the report, Mr. James C. Bonner Jr. (9) seconded. The motion carried. Global Witness and Ministry Bishop John Franklin White presented Dr. George F. Flowers, Executive Director Global Department of Missionary Witness and Ministry, and Dr. Shirley Cason Reed, President, Women’s Missionary Society. Ms. Sharon Smith Banks (3) read the report (see the report). She noted that three young adults serve as officers. Mr. Jamarien P. Moore (11) moved the adoption of the report, and Mr. Michael A. Cousin Jr. (2) seconded. The motion carried. Dr. Cason Reed thanked Bishop Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath, Supervisor Susan Leath, and the Thirteenth District for the upcoming hosting of the Women’s Missionary Society Executive Board meeting in January, 2017 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Women in Ministry Bishop E. Ann Henning Byfield presented Miss Kendra Hill-Daughton (10) to present the report (see the report). A resolution which was presented more than two hours prior was included in the report. Bishop McCloud moved the church enthusiastically endorse the report, and the Reverend Dr. Jonetta Prater (6) seconded. The motion carried. Christian Education Bishop David Daniels presented the Reverend Dr. Garland F. Pierce, Executive Director, Department of Christian Education, who presented Ms. Giselle Lindsey (3) to read (see the report). Bishop Daniels noted an intentionality in including members of Districts Fourteen through Twenty. The Reverend Dr. Blount (4) moved the adoption of the report and the Reverend Larry M. Banks (12) seconded. The motion carried. Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, and Schools Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson presented the Reverend Dr. Caesar Richberg (7, at large), secretary, to read (see the report). The Reverend Larry J. Bell (4) moved the adoption, seconded by Mr. Jeremy Joseph (9). The motion carried. A Resolution The Reverend Larry Bell (4) read a resolution on a call for a Day of Prayer on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Reverend Bell moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Bishop John Richard Bryant. Bishop McKenzie referred the resolution to the Commission on Social Action. Unreadiness The Reverend Dr. William Watley wondered if the Social Action Commission can meet and implement prior to December 18th. Mrs. Jacqueline Dupont-Walker responded affirmatively. Bishop Jackson wondered if the wording was being approved or the date. Bishop McKenzie said date. The motion carried. Church Growth and Development Bishop Richardson presented the Reverend Roderick Dawson (10), secretary, to present (see the report). The Reverend Mark L. Griffin (11) moved to adopt the report and the Reverend Dr. Alphonse Allen (3) seconded. The motion carried. The Reverend Dr. James C. Wade, Executive Director, Department of Church Growth and Development gave announcements on the upcoming Church Growth and Development meeting in Memphis on January 4-6, 2017.

Lay Organization Bishop McCloud presented Mr. Keith Britton (7) to read (see the report). Ms. Betty J. Tuggle (4) moved the adoption of the report and Mr. Reginald B. McGill (11) seconded. Unreadiness The Reverend Dr. Ronald Braxton (2, at-large) wanted to know what would be done with the recommendations. Bishop McKenzie responded they are referred to the Self Study Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried. Dr. Willie C. Glover, President, Connectional Lay Organization gave remarks concerning the Lay Biennial August 7-10, 2017. Point of Personal Privilege Ms. Sharon Smith Banks (3) noted that no women were represented on the Commission of Church Growth and Development. Bishop McKenzie stated it would be looked at. Bishop Richardson stated the Commission noted that women were not presented. Bishop McKenzie noted that as all General Board members are assigned to three Commissions it may be that their other commission assignments were meeting at the same time. Ad Hoc Committee on Self Study (Strategic Planning) The Reverend Dr. Miriam Burnett, Medical Director, Health Commission, presented (see the report). Mr. Jeremy Joseph (9) moved the adoption of the report and Mr. Jamarien P. Moore (11) seconded. The motion carried. Point of Personal Privilege The Reverend Mark L. Griffith (11) wondered how would the Episcopal Districts be represented on this committee. Bishop McKenzie responded that after those who have been already named, the districts with their bishop’s approval will name them. The members already named identified themselves by district. The Reverend Dr. Norvell Goff (7) wondered what was the process for naming District representatives. Bishop McKenzie stated in consultation with their bishops each district would name representatives and give the names to the Reverend D. Jeffrey Cooper, General Secretary and Chief Information Officer and the Reverend Dr. Burnett. Bishop Leath gave remarks to the transparency of the committee work. Social Action Mrs. Jacqueline Dupont-Walker presented in the absence of Bishop Frank Madison Reid III. She presented Ms Saundra Lucas (12, at-large), secretary to present (see the report). Mr. Carl Davis (10) moved the adoption of the report and Mr. Reginald B. McGill (11) seconded.

Unreadiness The Reverend Dr. Natalie Mitchem, Executive Director, Health Commission asked if the Health Commission can be added referring to Solar Panel issue. There was assent. The motion carried. Bishop Leath offered commendations to Social Action as well as the Connectional Lay Organization on Voter Registration and voter action. Bishop Richardson moved that Social Action receive high commendations, seconded by the Reverend Henry A. Belin (1). The motion carried. Economic Development Ms. Janice Stewart (6), assistant secretary presented (see the report). The Reverend Roderick Dawson (10) moved the adoption and Ms. Passion Musa (20) seconded. The motion carried. Mrs. Jackie Dupont-Walker asked that the commendations include the Connectional Lay Organization. Bishop McKenzie asked the secretary to include. Statistics and Finance Bishop Clement Fugh presented Mrs. Valarie Gary Bell (2) to read (see the report). The Reverend Mark L. Griffin (11) moved the adoption of the report, seconded by Mrs. Ladonna Liggons (3, at-large). The report carried.

OTHER BUSINESS Bishop McKenzie presented Bishop Byfield to give an update on the Sixteenth District as relates to Hurricane Matthew. Bishop Byfield reported that 67 persons have lost their homes or their homes became inhabitable. Further, 13 churches were affected with four of them completely destroyed. 60-80% of livestock owned by members were lost. She commended Mr. Robert Nicholas, Executive Director AME SADA (Service and Development Agency) and AME SADA for the work done there. She noted SADA employs over 500 persons and operates 8 clinics in Haiti. The Bishop Sarah Davis Clinic has broken ground to be opened in spring. A church plant has gained 52 members in two weeks. The Reverend Dr. Miriam Burnett noted a medical mission is being planned. Bishop Julius Harrison McAllister Sr. and Supervisor Joan B. McAllister presented on the Eight District’s Louisiana Flood Recovery/Relief Financial Report (see the report). Bishop Gregory GM Ingram spoke on the General Conference 2016. Point of Personal Privilege The Reverend Henry A. Belin (1) along with the members of the First District expressed full support to Bishop Ingram and the Reverend Dr. Jessica Ingram for the extraordinary work they did in preparing for the 2016 General Conference.

Point of Personal Privilege The Reverend C. Dennis Williams (10) along with members of the Tenth District offered commendations to Bishop McKenzie for the way she has navigated the General Board meeting. A trailer for the movie “Fences” was played. Bishop McKenzie used it to spark conversation. Point of Personal Privilege The Reverend Dr. Erika D. Crawford, President, on behalf of the Women In Ministry offered commendations to Bishop McKenzie on her being the first female President of the General Board and on the efficient way in which she has presided over this meeting. Point of Personal Privilege The Reverend Dr. A.D. Tyson III on behalf of the Fourth District offered commendations to Bishop John and Supervisor Penny White on the way they have hosted this meeting and presided over the Fourth District. Nominating Committee and Executive Committee The Reverend J. Edgar Boyd (5) presented Mrs. Valarie Gary Bell (2) to read the supplemental report (see the report). Mr. Reginald B. McGill (11) the adoption of the report and the Reverend Mittie Muse Sr. (10) seconded. The motion carried. General Conference 2016 Awards Ms. Cajetta Stephens (Treasures Office) presented on behalf of Mr. Richard Allen Lewis, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, and the Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Cooper, General Secretary and Chief Information Officer. The following awards for registrations to the General Conference: 3rd tier the 19th District 2nd tier the 10th District 1st tier the 2nd District. The First District was Overall winner.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Bishop McKenzie reminded the Ad Hoc Committee to immediately after the session get their address information in to the General Secretary and Dr. Burnett. The name tags and table cards are to be left as property of the Church. Bishop Fugh gave other announcements. The Reverend Keith Sanders (8) on behalf of the Eighth District offered thanks and commendation to Bishop and Supervisor McAllister for the support given during the storm crisis and their overall leadership. Bishop Ingram noted that Bishop White gave $10,000 each to Edward Waters College and Interdenominational Theological Center during the worship last night. Bishop Richardson as chair of Edward Waters College and vice chair of the Interdenominational Theological Center offered thanks. Mr. Jamarien P. Moore (11) as the seventh Mr Edward Waters College added his thanks. The Reverend Dr. Alphonse Allen (3) offered commendations to Bishop McKinley Young and Supervisor Dorothy Jackson Young. ADJOURNMENT The body moved for adjournment at 11:53 a.m. Mr. Jamarien Moore (11) led the body in singing “Jesus the Light of the World”. Bishop McKenzie offered the benediction at 11:55 a.m.

General Board Official Roll

MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016

General Board Order

Bishop Vashti M. Mckenzie, President Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram, 1st Vice President Bishop Wilfred Messiah, 2nd Vice President Bishop Paul Kawimbe, 3rd Vice President

ACTIVE BISHOPS

District Assigned Bishop McKinley Young Third P Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson Jr. Eleventh P Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Tenth P Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram First P Bishop Wilfred Jacobus Messiah Seventeenth P Bishop Paul Jones Mulenga Kawimbe Nineteenth P Bishop James Levert Davis Second P Bishop David Rwhynica Daniels Jr. Fifteenth P Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green Sr. Seventh P Bishop E. Earl McCloud Jr. Fourteenth P Bishop Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath Thirteenth P Bishop Julius Harrison McAllister Sr. Eighth P Bishop John Franklin White Fourth P Bishop Clement W. Fugh Fifth P Bishop Reginald T. Jackson Sixth P Bishop Harry Lee Seawright Ninth A Bishop Michael Leon Mitchell Twelfth P Bishop E. Ann Henning-Byfield Sixteenth P Bishop Ronnie E. Brailsford, Sr. Twentieth P Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker Eighteenth EX Bishop Frank Madison Reid III Ecumenical Officer P

RETIRED BISHOPS Bishop John Hurst Adams Bishop Frederick Hilborn Talbot Bishop Frederick Calhoun James Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings Bishop Philip Robert Cousin Sr. Bishop Henry Allen Belin, Jr. Bishop Robert Vaughn Webster P Bishop Zedekiah LaZett Grady 1 of 7 General Board Official Roll

MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 Bishop John Richard Bryant P Bishop Cornal Garnett Henning Sr. EX Bishop William Phillips DeVeaux Sr. P Bishop T. Larry Kirkland Bishop Richard Franklin Norris Bishop Preston Warren Williams II Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry

ACTIVE GENERAL OFFICERS

Assignment Dr. Richard Allen Lewis Treasurer/CFO, A.M.E. Finance Department P Dr. George F. Flowers Executive Director, Department of Missions/Global Witness & Ministry P Dr. Jerome V. Harris Executive Director, Department of Employee Security P Dr. James C. Wade Executive Director, Department of Church Growth & Development P Dr. Jeffery B. Cooper Sr. General Secretary/CIO, Office of General Secretary P Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown Executive Director/Historiographer, P Department of Research & Scholarship/Editor of AME Review Rev. Roderick D. Belin Executive Director/Publisher, Sunday School Union P Mr. John Thomas III Editor, The Christian Recorder P Rev. Dr. Garland F. Pierce Executive Director, Department of Christian Education P

RETIRED GENERAL OFFICERS

Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams P Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson EX Dr. Paulette Coleman EX Dr. Kenneth H. Hill Rev. Hercules Miles Dr. Johnny Barbour Jr. Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III P Dr. Daryl B. Ingram P

CONNECTIONAL OFFICERS & EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Assignment Dr. Shirley Cason Reed President, Women’s Missionary Society P Dr. Leodis Strong President, Connectional Council P (Rev. A.D. Tyson III- sub.) Mrs. Jacqueline Dupont-Walker Consultant, Social Action P Mrs. Lula Shaw Cleckley President, CONN-M-SWAWO + PKs P Mrs. Ora L. Easley Administrator, Clergy Family Information Center EX Ms. Martinique Mix President, Richard Allen Young Adult Council P 2 of 7 General Board Official Roll

MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 Mrs. Lyndajo Jones Watson Administrator, Christian Debutante-Master P Attorney Patricia M. Mayberry, Esq. President, Judicial Council P (Judge Tania E. Wright-sub.) Attorney William A. Marsh Jr. Special General Counsel Attorney Douglass P. Selby, Esq. AME General Counsel P Rev. Dr. Earle H. Ifill President, Presiding Elders’ Council P Rev. Anthony Vinson, Sr. President, Music and Christian Arts Ministry P Dr. Wanda Ringgold Director, Young People’s Division—WMS P Dr. Willie C. Glover President, Connectional Lay Organization P Rev. Dr. Natalie Mitchem, M.Div., RD Executive Director, Health Commission P Rev. Miriam J. Burnett, M.D., M.Div., MPH Medical Director, Health Commission P Mr. Chinelo Tyler President, Young People’s Division—WMS EX Rev. Dr. Erika D. Crawford President, Women In Ministry P Chaplain Kenneth E. Johnson President, AME Church Chaplains Association P Mr. George Brown President, Sons of Allen A Mr. Robert Nicolas, Esq. Executive Director, SADA P Rev. Dr. Donald Tucker Consultant, Nominating Committee A Rev. Joy L. Gallmon Fellowship of Church Educators P Mr. Clarence E. Crayton, Jr. Boy Scouts Director Ms. Vivianne Frye Perry Girl Scouts Director

GENERAL BOARD DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Present/Absent First Episcopal District Reverend David Cousin P Reverend Jocelyn Hart Lovelace P Mrs. Wanda L. Duckett P Mrs. Edna Sharp P Mr. Keith Costen (Youth) P Second Episcopal District Reverend Ernest L. Montague, Sr. P Reverend Gregory Edmond P Reverend John I. Swann, Jr. P Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell P Mr. William Boykin P Third Episcopal District Reverend Dr. Alphonse Allen P Reverend Dr. James Harris P Sharon Smith Banks P Kimberly Gordon Brooks P Giselle Lindsey (Young Adult) P 3 of 7 General Board Official Roll

MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 Fourth Episcopal District Reverend Tyson J. Parks P Reverend Dr. Reginald Blount P Reverend Larry J. Bell P Betty J. Tuggle P Michael A. Cousin, Jr. (Young Adult) P Fifth Episcopal District Reverend J. Edgar Boyd P Reverend Frances Carey P Randolph R. Scott P Tamika Jones P Ka’Dijah Brown P Sixth Episcopal District Reverend Dr. William Watley P Reverend Dr. Jonetta Prather P Reverend Conitras M. Houston (Young Adult) P Bro. Charles Murphy P Sis. Janice Stewart P Seventh Episcopal District Reverend Dr. Norvell Goff, Sr. P Reverend Dr. Williams Smith, Jr. P Ms. Vergie Tennison P Mr. Keith Britton P Ms. Joi Artis (Youth Lay) P Eighth Episcopal District Reverend Michele Goodloe P Reverend Demetrese Phillips P Reverend Keith Sanders P Ms. Stephanie Burks P Ms. Darlene Gordon P Ninth Episcopal District Reverend Bobby B. Cox, Jr. P Reverend Albert L. Hyche P Mr. James C. Bonner, Jr. P Ms. Veronica Wiley P Mr. Jeremy Joseph (Youth) P Tenth Episcopal District Reverend Tyronda Burgess P Reverend Roderick Dawson P Reverend Mittie Muse, Sr. P Ms. Kendra Hill-Daughton (Young Adult) P Mr. Carl Davis P Eleventh Episcopal District Reverend Mark L. Griffin P 4 of 7 General Board Official Roll

MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 Reverend Dr. Julius H. McAllister Jr. P Mr. Reginald B. McGill P Mr. Charlie Nichols P Mr. Jamarien P. Moore P Twelfth Episcopal District Reverend Tyrone Broomfield P Reverend Larry M. Banks P Reverend Marcellus Fields P Dr. Dorothy Henderson P Nikita Bennett (Youth) P Thirteenth Episcopal District Reverend Walter Reid, Jr. P Reverend Troy Thomas P Ms. LaTanya Germany P Ms. Anjelica Jones (Youth) P Mr. Jeffery Norfleet II P Fourteenth Episcopal District Reverend Alvin E. Attah A Reverend Margaret Fadehan A Reverend Orlando McCauley P Mr. Garfield E. Mason A Mr. Eric Coleman A Fifteenth Episcopal District Reverend Willem Hanse EX Reverend Innocent Monare A Theodore Messiah P Ntomethemba Racheal September A Tshepang Mmusi A Sixteenth Episcopal District Reverend Andrew Carver Morris Grant P Reverend Newton Dixon P Reverend Carlene Sobers EX Sis. Krystel Compton EX Sis. Darosa Bigford A Seventeenth Episcopal District Reverend Martin C. Chama A Reverend Moses Achola P Bro. Clifford Mugala A Bro. David Kafusu A Bro. Martin Lombe A Eighteenth Episcopal District Reverend Albert Thwala A Reverend Beatrice Mutokoa A Malungisa Auricola Dlamini A 5 of 7 General Board Official Roll

MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 Sis. Aone Sandra Aedige A Sis. Dudu Motjotji A Nineteenth Episcopal District Reverend P.J. Mengoai ? Makhene Mohale Daniel Thabo A Abraham Phukuntsi Kgaile A Ms. Thumekile Mthanti A Mpumelelo Dlamini A Twentieth Episcopal District Reverend Eustice Ginya P Reverend Rosetta Swinton P Stain Simfukwe P Passion Musa P Kwandokuhe Khumal (Youth) P

AT LARGE MEMBERS Reverend Dr. Harold Mayberry (5) P Reverend Henry Belin (1) P Reverend Dr. Ronald Braxton (2) P Reverend Dr. Ceasar Richburg (7) P Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. (11) P Mrs. Saundra Lucas (12) P Mr. Larry Holley (10) P Mr. John Autry (8) A Mrs. Ladonna Liggins (3) P Mr. James A. Alexander, Jr. (6) A

SEMINARIES, COLLEGES & SCHOOLS—PRESIDENTS, DEANS, & ADMINISTRATORS Assignment Dr. Herman J. Felton, Jr. President, Wilberforce University ? Dr. Nathaniel Glover President, Edward Waters College A Dr. Michael Sorrell President, Paul Quinn College A Dr. Rodrick Moore Dean, Paul Quinn College P Dr. John Green President/Dean, Turner Theological Seminary P Dr. Nolan Watson President, Jackson Theological Seminary Rev. Clarence V. Boyd Dean, Jackson Theological Seminary A Dr. Ernest McNealey Interim President, Allen University A Rev. Ellen-Fatu G. Varfely President, Monrovia College A Rev. Temba A. Mbambo Dean, R. R. Wright Theological Seminary ? Rev. George Johnson, Jr. Dean, Abington School of Religion A Dr. Stanley Pritchett President, Morris Brown College P

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MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 Dr. Michael J. Brown President, Payne Theological Seminary P Dr. O. Jerome Green President, Shorter College P Dr. Eric Manning Dean, Dickerson Theological Seminary P Rev. Debra Manyoba President, Sizane School—Zimbabwe P Dr. E. S. Mugomoa Dean, Sizane School—Zimbabwe Dr. Michelle Goodloe Administrator, Bonner-Campbell School of Religion Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Williams Dean, Richard Allen Chapel—Dallas, TX P Rev. Dr. Katurah York Cooper Dean, Bryant Theological Seminary A Dr. Joseph Isaac President, AME University—Monrovia, Liberia A Rev. Temba A. Mbambo Rector, Wilberforce Community College—Evanton, South Africa Rev. Fred Jenkins Dean, Camp Primm-Simons—Nashville, TN A

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Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President

Commission Reports

Ministry and Recruitment

Department of Retirement Services

Global Development

Health

Publications

Global Witness and Ministry

Women in Ministry (WIM)

Christian Education

Seminaries, Universities, Colleges & Schools

Church Growth and Development

Lay Organization

Social Action

Economic Development

Statistics and Finance

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Chairperson: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie

General and/or Connectional Officers: Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown- Historiographer/Executive Director, Department of Research and Scholarship Reverend Roderick D. Belin – President/ Publisher AME Sunday School Union Mr. John Thomas III – Editor, The Christian Recorder

ACTIONS TAKEN: - The Committee approved the nomination of the following officers: o Vice – Chairperson – Rev. Henry A. Belin III (1st) o Recording Secretary - Ms. Stephanie Burks (8th) o Assistant Recording Secretary – Mr. Michael Cousin (4th) o Chaplain- Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount (4th) o Sergeant at Arms – Mr. James Bonner (9th) o Strategic Planning – Rev. Henry Belin, Ms. Stephanie Burks

- Per the Doctrine and Discipline of the AME Church, The Committee approved the nomination of Reverend Lisa Hammonds as the Assistant Editor of The Christian Recorder

RECOMMENDATIONS

Department of Research and Scholarship - The Department request that each Annual Conference submit one check accompanied with a list of individual and church subscriptions to the AME Review - That any changes in physical addresses or subscription inquiries be submitted through the Department website at www.amehistoryinthemaking.com/home AME Sunday School Union - - The Committee encourages Payne Seminary and other AME institutions with publications to consider competitive bids by the AME Publishing House. The Christian Recorder - That the General Board approves the nomination of Reverend Lisa Hammonds as the Assistant Editor of Christian Recorder

Roll 1. Rev. David Cousin- Present 11. Rev. Dr. Julius McAllister, Jr- Present 2. Rev. Gregory Edmond - Present 12. Rev. Marcellus Fields - Present 3. Kimberly Gordon Brooks - Present 13. Rev. Walter Reid, Jr. - Present 4. Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount - Present 14. Rev. Katurah York Cooper 5. Rev. J. Edgar Boyd- Present 15. Rev. William Hanse- Excused 6. Rev. Conitras M. Houston - Present 16. Sis. Krystel Compton- Excused 7. Mr. Keith Britton - Present 17. Bro. Clifford Mugala - Absent 8. Ms. Stephanie Burks - Present 18. Rev. Albert Thwala - Absent 9. Mr. James C. Bonner, Jr. - Present 19. Rev. Mpumeleo Dlamini - Absent 10. Mr. Carl Davis - Present 20. Ms. Kwandokuhe Kumai - Present

Commission on Health December 6, 2016

Chairperson: Bishop Harry L. Seawright Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Executive Director, Health Commission Dr. Miriam Burnett, M.D., Medical Director, Health Commission Exhorter Gwendolyn Williams (5th), Consultant, Health Commission Recorder: Darlene Gordon

Actions taken: Due to the absence of Bishop Harry L. Seawright, Bishop Wilfred J. Messiah conducted the meeting. The organization of the Commission is: Vice Chairperson Mr. Jeremy Joseph (9th) Secretary Ms. Joi Artis (7th) Assistant Secretary Ms. Tamika Jones (5th) Treasurer Ms. Nikita Benton (12th)

Valuable information concerning the Health Commission was shared.

Recommendations: Churches support the Solar Energy Program which is designed to provide solar panels for global churches. This project helps save on electricity and is an environmentally source of energy. Participation in the Solar Energy Program will help provide free solar panels for Haiti and Districts 14 to 20.

A disaster can happen at any time therefore we recommend all churches visit our website www.amechealth.org to order disaster preparedness supplies and conduct periodic safety drills. We encourage each district to participate in GIRLTREK, which inspires thousands of Black women and girls to walk for healing, health and wellness. For more information, visit the website www.girltrek.org.

We also need churches to identify spaces to create our own health clinics within our local churches and our episcopal districts. The space needs to be a dedicated space to comply with the HIPAA privacy laws. We also encourage everyone to sign up for the Affordable Healthcare Act before the March 31, 2017 deadline. Today, December 7, 2016 is the deadline for Medicare Open Enrollment.

Roll

Districts Representatives Present/Absent First Mrs. Edna Sharp Present Second Rev.John L. Swann,Jr.(YA) Absent Third Ms. Giselle Lindsey (YA) Present Fourth Rev. Tyson J. Parks Absent Fifth Ms.Tamika Jones Present Sixth Ms. Janice Stewart Absent Seventh Ms. Joi Artis (YA) Present

Eighth Ms. Darlene Gordon Present Ninth Mr. Jeremy Joseph (YA) Present Tenth Kendra Hill-Daughton (YA) Present Eleventh Jamarien P. Moore (YA) Present Twelfth Ms. Nikita Bennett (YA) Present Thirteenth Ms. Angelica Jones (YA) Present Fourteenth Bro. Eric Coleman (YA) Present Fifteenth Bro. Theodore Messiah Present Sixteenth Rev. Carlene Sobers Absent Seventeenth Bro. David Kafusu Excused Eighteenth Sis. Dudu Motjotji Absent Nineteenth Rev. M.D. T. Makhene Absent Twentieth Passion Musa Present

Others present: Dr. Dorothy Henderson (12th) Elaine Johnson (4th) Keisha Nicholson (4th) Kwandokuhe Khumal (20th)

To:

Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, President Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram, 1st Vice President Bishop Wilfred J. Messiah, 2nd Vice President Bishop Paul J. M. Kawimbe, 3rd Vice President Bishop John Franklin White, Council of Bishops President Bishop McKinley Young, Senior Bishop Dr. Richard Allen Lewis, Treasurer/CFO Rev. Dr. Jeffery B. Cooper, General Secretary/CIO

Actions Taken after the report was given by Rev. Dr. Erika Crawford, Connectional President Women in Ministry:

After a moment of reflection by Commission Chair Bishop Anne Henning Byfield as once an officer in WIM and now not only a Bishop but Commission Chair, roll call/introduction were completed, the agenda was approved and the report of Women in Ministry was received.

Additionally, Miss Kendra Hill-Daughton was nominated and elected to serve as the Secretary for the Women in Ministry Commission.

Finally, the following persons were designated to serve as the WIM Commission representatives on the Self Study of the Strategic Planning Commission: Miss Kendra Hill- Daughton and Bro. Charlie Nichols.

The following recommendations were received and approved:

1. The month of March is designated as Herstory, OurStory. Lay and Clergy women are asked to submit their stories for a digital celebration of all women. Formal launching will begin during the month of January 2017.

2. Women In Ministry will develop liturgical aids for use for WIM and the general church including a partnership with the 16th Episcopal District for liturgical aids.

3. Resolution: “The African Methodist Episcopal Church: A Social Justice and Liberating Faith.” with the following action steps for approval as read herewith:

The following resolution was presented to and adopted by The Commission on Women In Ministry:

WHEREAS, it is asked in Micah 6:8 “…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?” We stand in solidarity with the Church, fully committed to the Quadrennial Theme “The African Methodist Episcopal Church: A Social Justice and Liberating Faith” and;

WHEREAS, justice is a human right that must encompass the indispensable right for persons to live and work in our churches, communities and countries with dignity and pride free from oppression; and

WHEREAS, our pursuit of justice should include an intentional commitment to gender justice, so that we might live in a world where everybody, women and men, boys and girls are equally valued and able to share equitably in the distribution of power, knowledge, resources and access; and

WHEREAS, AME/WIM challenges the African Methodist Episcopal church to recognize that in addition to addressing Political Justice, Criminal Justice, Environmental Justice, and Economic Justice, A Social Justice and Liberating Faith must also address Gender Justice, both in the world and in the church; and

WHEREAS, it is our desire to see the sons and daughters of God, free from cultural, religious, institutional and interpersonal systems of privilege which have long oppressed persons through violence, imperceptions, oppression and repression based on gender; and

WHEREAS, as the adverse impact of gender injustice is primarily and most severely experienced by women and girls, who are discriminated against in the home, work place, community and church; and

WHEREAS, it is imperative that we consciously and intentionally work for equitable and impartial treatment of all in accordance with the word of God which says to us God created them male and female, and God blessed them and called them "human” Genesis 5:2; and

WHEREAS, our Sister Communion, the United Methodist Church, having apologized to the AME Church for its injustice to people of color and desiring not to repeat a similar injustice to women has begun to address gender justice issues stating that:

“reliability as an agency of God's love assumes that we are paying attention to one another and we are seeking to empower, to unshackle, to raise up those who are still oppressed, repressed, derided and treated as "less than”; and

WHEREAS, the African Methodist Episcopal Church is, still on the journey towards fully respecting and valuing the gifts and call of all persons; and

WHEREAS, we trust that the AME Church will: · Affirm the right of women to live free from violence and abuse, · Affirm the importance of women by placing them in key leadership decision-making positions at all levels of the Church, our institutions and society, · Urge our elected officials and government agencies to retain and enact legislation and policies that protect women against all forms of violence, economic injustice and discrimination, · Eliminate gender-role stereotypes in all aspects of voluntary and compensatory participation in the Church and society, · Affirm the right of women to equal treatment through employment, promotions, economic parity and justice.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that AME/WIM comes before you, “Standing United, Moving Forward, Stronger Together;” in support of human rights and asks The Commission on Women In Ministry to request of the General Board the following:

1. The adoption of this policy/statement regarding the equality and the value of women:

We, The African Methodist Episcopal Church, affirm that all men and women are created equal by God and therefore, entitled to value of personhood, parity in employment, equal distribution of responsibility and promotion in ministry.

We the African Methodist Episcopal Church will work to eliminate gender-role stereotypes and discrimination in all aspects of voluntary and compensatory participation in the Church and society.

We will champion economic parity and justice by affirming the right of women to equal treatment and placement in key leadership decision-making positions at all levels of our Church, our Institutions and our communities. 2. That the General Board urge our elected officials and government agencies to retain and enact legislation and policies that protect women against all forms of misogyny, violence and discrimination.

3. That the General Board recognize March as International Women’s History Month and strongly encourage local churches to recognize and celebrate the work of women in our Zion.

Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Dr. Erika D. Crawford, Connectional President

Executive Board Members:

● Rev. Ammie Davis ● Rev. Joelynn Stokes, Esq. ● Rev. Dr. Monica Spencer ● Rev. Louise Jackson ● Rev. Garland Higgins ● Rev. Angelique Mason ● Rev. Tyronda Howse Burgess ● Rev. Dr. Janie Dowdy Dandridge ● Rev. Pamela Rivera ● Rev. Nomalungelo Vena

The Commission requests that these recommendations be adopted by the General Board.

Commendations were given to President Crawford and the Executive Board, and the Commission Chair, Bishop Henning Byfield.

Roll Call:

Chairperson: Bishop Anne Henning Byfield (Present) Commission Members: 1st District: Rev. Jocelyn Hart (Present) 2nd District: Presiding Elder Ernest Montague (Present) 3rd District: Ms. Kimberly Brooks (Present) 4th District: Ms. Betty Tuggle (Present) 5th District: Rev. Fran Cary (Present) 6th District: Rev. Jonetta Prater (Present) 7th District: Ms. Vergie Tennison (Absent) 8th District: Ms. Darlene Gordon (Present) 9th District: Rev. Albert Hyche (Present) 10th District: Miss Kendra Hill-Daughton (Present) 11th District: Bro. Charlie Nichols (Present) 12th District: Rev. Marcelle Fields (Excused) 13th District: Rev. Troy Thomas (Present) 14th District: Rev. Margaret Fadehan (Absent) 15th District: Bro. Theodore Messiah (Present) 16th District: Rev. Carlene Sobers (Absent) 17th District: Rev. Moses Achola (Present) 18th District: Ms. Beatrice Mutokoa (Absent) 19th District: Sis. Thumekile Mthanti (Absent) 20th District: Presiding Elder Rosetta Swinton (Present) Special Guests: Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram (1st District Supervisor)

Humbly Submitted, Miss Kendra Hill-Daughton Secretary, Women in Ministry Commission

Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield Chair, Women in Ministry

Report for the Commission on Christian Education 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Chicago Naperville Marriott

Chairperson Bishop David R. Daniels

General Officer Christian Education Department Executive Director: Rev. Dr. Garland F. Pierce

Connectional Officers Richard Allen Young Adult Council President: Martinique Mix Christian Debutante-Master Administrator: Lydia Jones Watson Music and Christian Arts Ministry Director: Rev. Anthony B. Vinson Sr. Fellowship of Church Educators Director: Rev. Joy Gallmon

Organization of the Commission Vice Chair: Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount (4th) Secretary: Giselle M. Lindsay (3rd) Asst. Secretary: DaRosa Bigford (16th)

Actions Taken Nominated & Voted on Commission Officers Report from Christian Education Director Pierce Highlights included: • People of the Anvil is now available in Spanish. It can be found on the Christian Education website for free. • The 2017 Lenten Daily Devotional can be pre-ordered today. It costs $3.00 for one or $2.40 if 50 copies or more are purchased. • Annual Ministries in Christian Education Training and Planning Meeting is quickly approaching. It will be held April 20-22, 2017 in Nashville. Tennesee. We also had special guest in attendance: • Bishop Frank Cummings • Bishop Reginald Jackson • 3rd District Supervisor Dorothy Jackson Young • 7th District Supervisor Phyllis Green

Recommendations The commission did not make any recommendations.

Commission Members in Attendance 1st: Wanda Duckett 11th: Jamarien P. Moore (YA) 2nd: William Boykin 12th: Rev. Larry Banks 3rd: Giselle Lindsay (YA) 13th: Rev. Troy Thomas 4th: Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount 14th: Garfield Mason 5th: Tamika Jones 15th: Ntomethemba Rachel September* 6th: Charles Murphy 16th: DaRosa Bigford* 7th: Vergie Tennison 17th: Rev. Martin C. Chama 8th: Rev. Keith Sanders (YA) 18th: Dudu Motjotji 9th: Jeremy Joseph (YA) 19th: Mpumi Dlamini 10th: Kendra Hill-Daughton (YA) 20th: Kwandokuhe Khumal (YA)

*: Indicates this person was absent Commission on: Economic Development Presiding Officer B ishop E. Earl McCloud Chairperson: B ishop Harry L. Seawright General and/or Connectional Officers:

Vice Chairperson: R ev. Roderick Dawson Secretary: M s. Veronica Wiley (9) Assistant Secretary: Janice Stewart (6)

Actions Taken: T he Commission was called to order by Bishop E. Earl McCloud in the absence of Bishop Seawright. T he Rev. Mark Griffin nominated The Rev. Roderick Dawson as Vice Chair of the Commission. M otion was moved and properly seconded. The Rev. Roderick Dawson (10) was elected as the Vice C hair of the Economic Development Commission. Veronica Wiley, being previous secretary of the C ommission, volunteered to be secretary of the Economic Development Commission. Mrs. Janice

S tewart (6) offered herself as Assistant Secretary of the Commission. Mr. Randolph Scott (5) Self S tudy representative from the Commission. Bishop McCloud talked about the purpose of economic d evelopment in our Church and that a strong local church makes a strong Connectional church. B ishop McCloud also answered questions from Commission members and guests. T he Commission discussed various economic development projects which will benefit the AMEC. T he meeting was adjourned with prayer by Bishop McCloud.

Recommendations

1 . Reinsurance 2 . Investment in AMEC Hospital 3 . Cut all Connectional meetings in half and purchase our own conference center (downsize).

Roll: (indicate if they are absent or present)

R ev. Joceyln Hart-Lovelace (1) P Ms. Angelica Jones (13) YA P M r. William Boykin (2) P Bro. Eric Coleman (14) YA A

R ev. James Harris (3) P Rev. Innocent Monare (15) A R ev. Dr. Reginald Blount (4) A Rev. Newton Dixon (16) A M r. Randolph Scott (5) P Bro. Martin Lombe (17) A

M rs. Janice Stewart (6) P Rev. Albert Thwala (18) A M r. Keith Britton (7) A Rev. P. J. Mengoai (19) P

R ev. Keith Sanders (8) A Sis. Passion Musa (20) P

Rev. Roderick Dawson (10) P Mr. James Autrey (8) P

M s. Veronica Wiley (9) P At Large:

Rev. Mark Griffin (11) P Mr. Larry Hollie (10) P Mrs. Saundera Lucas (12) A

Lay Commission Report December 7, 2016 General Board Meeting Marriot Hotel

Naperville, Illinois

Chairperson: Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Jr.

Presiding Officers: Dr. Willie C. Glover, Global President Connectional Lay Organization Mrs. Valerie G. Bell, Vice Chair

Recorder: Keith E. Britton

Actions Taken: The Lay Commission had an open discussion concerning the direction of the church and strengthening the partnership between laity and clergy to bring others to Christ. The ultimate goal is to solidify the spiritual foundation of our members, and equip laity and clergy with the discipleship tools necessary to save souls and grow the Denomination. The Commission carefully deliberated the discussion points provided by Dr. Willie C. Glover, Global President of the Connectional Lay Organization and offers the following recommendations.

Recommendations: 1) Initiate a special call for a Connectional Church revival to remind us of our relationship with and increase our dependence on God. 2) Reevaluate our structure and governance to make both more relevant for current times. 3) Evaluate and revise Connectional, Episcopal and Presiding Elder budgets to make them more accurate and transparent in reflecting real membership of the church. 4) Begin the process of equalizing Episcopal Districts. Analyze District assessments to see if conferences can be consolidated or downsized. Consider having Bishops of smaller districts preside over two districts. 5) Review the roles and responsibilities of General Church Officers and decide if consolidation of duties is possible and if positions can be phased out. 6) Create a Code of Ethics for all clergy with consequences and take the necessary steps to have it included in the Book of Discipline. 7) Create the elected position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the administration of the Church with all the rights associated with a CEO including the power to enforce the code of ethics. 8) Foster globalization across the Connectional Church. Implement a plan so Episcopal Districts 14-20 are better represented on the Bench of Bishops.

Additional Item: Dorothy Henderson from the 12th Episcopal District will represent the Lay Commission on the General Board Ad-Hoc Study Committee.

Lay Commission Roll 12/06/16

Bishop E. Earl McCloud—Chair (Present)

Episcopal Representative Attendance 12/6/16 District P=Present, A=Absent, E=Excused First Mrs. Edna Sharp P Second Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell P Third Ms. Kimberly Gordon Brooks P Fourth Ms. Betty Tuggle P Fifth Tamika Jones P Sixth Ms. Janice Stewart P Seventh Mr. Keith Britton P Eighth Ms. Stephanie Burks E Ninth Ms. Veronica Wiley P Tenth Rev. Mittie Muse P Eleventh Bro. Reginald B. McGill P Twelfth Dr. Dorothy Henderson P Thirteenth Ms. LaTanya Germany P Fourteenth Bro. Garfield Mason A Fifteenth Bro. Theodore Messiah A Sixteenth Ms. Krystel Compton A Seventeenth Bro. Martin Lombe A Eighteenth Malungisa Auricola Dlamini A Nineteenth Bro. Abram Kgaile A Twentieth Bro. Stain Simfukwe P At Large John Autrey P At Large Larry Hollie P

COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION December 7, 2016 Chairperson: Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III Connectional Officers: Consultant/Director, Mrs. Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker CONN-M-SWAWO President, Mrs. Lula Sharp Cleckley Clergy Family Information Center Administrator, Mrs. Ora L. Easley Secretary: Mrs. Saundra Lucas Theme for 2016 - 2020: Planning To Rebuild Black America Recommendations: The Social Action Commission submits for consideration critical issues that will be lifted up for action, ministry focus and policy crafting at all levels of the church

A. Affordable Care Act-Protecting Access B. Immigration-Equity for all regions of the globe (especially Africa and Caribbean) C. Voter Education &Mobilization-partnership with AME V-ALERT and all components D. Mass Incarceration and Prison Re-entry with Payne/ITC Theological Seminaries E. Criminal Justice Mandate-legislation, policy, re-entry and prevention F. Climate Change and Energy Conservation-with Eco-America G. Public Education protection-with The Expectations project H. Gentrification and Displacement – highlighting affordable housing and land banking

Consistent with the Connectional theme for 2016 - Political Justice – we propose action that includes: A. AME’s On The Hilll B. Campaign to solidify liason with Elected Officials at all levels of government C.Strengthen ties with AME Congresspersons and other stakeholders D. Circulate Talent Survey to identify AMEs who have talent, skills, access to facilitate our advocacy and social justice interest

Minutes to be submitted via dropbox.

Respectfully submitted, The Social Action Committee Members Present: Bishop Frank Madison Reid III, Chair Mrs. Ora Easley (excused) Mrs. Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Director/Consultant Mrs. Betty Tuggle – 4th Mrs. Lula Sharp Clekley, Pres – CONN-M-SWAWO Mr. Jeffrey Norfleet-13th Mrs. Wanda Duckettt – 1st Rev. William Hanse – 15th Mr. William Boykin – 2nd Ms. Krystel Compton-16th Ms Giselle Lindsay-3rd Mr. Clifford Mugala- 17th Ms. Ka’Dijah Brown– 5th Ms. Aone Sandra Aedige-18th Mr. Charles Murphy – 6th Ms. Thumekile Mthanti-19th. Rev. Demetrese Phillips-8th Mr. James Bonner – 9th Visitors: Mr. Carl Davis- 10th Supervisor Marlaa Hall Reid Mr. Reginald B. McGill –11th CDMC Administrator Lyndajo Jones Watson Rev. Larry Banks=12th Rev. William Swinton – 7th Mr. Eric Coleman – 14th Rev Robert Richard Allen Turner - 9th Mr. Byron Moore – 13th Members Absent Mr. Stain Simfukwe-20th Mrs. Saundra Lucas-Member at Large

1 Report of the Commission on Statistics and Finance Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Commission Chairman Bishop Clement W. Fugh

General Officers CFO/ Treasurer Dr. Richard Allen Lewis CIO/ General Secretary Dr. Jeffrey Cooper

Actions taken:

1. Commission Organization 2016-2020 Vice Chairman Rev. Dr. Harold Mayberry Secretary Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell Assistant Secretary Mrs. Ladonna Liggins Chaplain Rev. Walter Reid, Jr. Sergeant at Arms Rev. Dr. David W. Green, Sr. Representatives for Self-Study Clergy-Rev. Dr. William Watley Lay-Mr. Reginald B. McGill

2. Summary report of CFO-Dr. Richard Lewis Social Media reached over 700,000 persons during the General Conference, which was an increase of over 113% from 2012. The final report including income statements will be provided at the General Board meeting in June 2017.

3. Summary report of CIO-Dr. Jeffrey Cooper The official minutes of the General Conference have been completed and are in process of being printed. The Book of Discipline, through the efforts of Bishop Gregory Ingram and the Compilation Committee, is on schedule and should be ready for distribution by the June 2017 General Board meeting. Dr. Cooper presented a “Draft Protocol for Connectional Electronic Communication”. In 2012-2016 the use of emails to share information has skyrocketed. This document will begin to provide a more cohesive and consistent flow of information, that has been properly vetted by proper authorities before dissemination. The motion to approve the draft was passed.

4. A review of the Episcopal District Allocations to the Connectional Budget was done in 2000. In response to the commitment to reevaluate the Allocations, given at the 2016 General Conference, we will begin that process.

To begin the evaluation process, each Episcopal District 1-20 is requested to submit two years of Pastoral Annual Conference reports, hard copy and electronically. The study will be inclusive of demographics, cost of living in various regions, local church indebtedness and other important information deemed vital to the process.

The motion to indorse the concept was passed. Rev. Mark Griffin was appointed as Chairman of this new work.

5. Episcopal District Budgets

*Written requests for special funding were approved for Episcopal Districts 7 and 10.

*Per Discipline, Episcopal District Budget Audits to Statistics and Finance are due annually, beginning in June 2017.

Recommendations: 1. The approval of the “Protocol for Connectional Electronic Communication” 2. The approval of the concept of for reviewing the Episcopal District Allocations.

Respectfully submitted

Roll: Present Absent Commission Chairman Bishop Clement W. Fugh X CFO/Treasurer Dr. Richard Allen Lewis X CIO/General Secretary Dr. Jeffrey Cooper X 1 Mrs. Edna Sharp X 2 Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell X 3 Rev. James H. Harris X 4 Rev. Larry James Bell X 5 Rev. J. Edgar Boyd X 6 Rev. Dr. William Watley X 7 Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff Sr. X 8 Rev. Michele Goodloe X 9 Rev. Bobby Cox X 10 Rev. Tyronda Burgess X 11 Bro. Reginald McGill X 12 Dr. Dorothy Henderson X 13 Rev. Walter Reid, Jr. X 14 Rev. Alvin Attah X 15 Ntomethemba Rachel September X 16 Rev. Newton Dixon X 17 Rev. Martin Chama X 18 Beatrice Mutokoa X 19 Rev. P. J. Mengoai X 20 Kwandokuhe Khumal (YA) X

At Large Members Rev. Dr. Harold Mayberry X Mr. James Alexander (YA) X Rev. Henry A. Belin, III X Rev. Dr. Ronald Braxton X Rev. Tyrone Broomfield X Rev. David Cousin X Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. (YA) X Rev. Dr. David W. Green, Sr. X Rev. Mark Griffin X Mr. Larry Hollie X Mrs. Ladonna Liggins X Rev. Julius McAllister, Jr. X

Strategic Planning Committee Date: December 6, 2016

Chairperson: Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie

Bishop present: Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath

General Officer present: Rev. Dr. Jeffrey B. Cooper

Connectional Officers present: Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett, Dr. Shirley C. Reed

Recorder/Secretary: Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett

Actions Taken: Bishop McKenzie reviewed strategies of the past and initiated discussions on the value and importance of self-study. She stated that: 1. self-study provides an opportunity to invite all of the stakeholders to the table; 2. we must look for a way to inspire our constituency to do more than they expect; and 3. we will go further if we think outside of the box.

Our work should lead us to answer the questions that include: 1. How do we do the work of the General Board? 2. How to help members work in an optimal way? 3. How do we facilitate working between the General Board meetings?

Dr. Cooper stated that AME Church apps and website are designed to help us work more efficiently.

Bishop Leath encouraged us to focus our attention on the General Board.

Recommendations:

1. Engage in self study of the General Board 2. Two persons from each Commission shall be designated to participate in the self-study committee (one clergy and one lay) 3. The secretary should receive the contact information for the designated persons within the next 10 business days. 4. Initial processes should include: A. a virtual meeting that will occur after January 1, 2017 B. utilize a survey to narrow the work of the study C. review the strategic plan to see what can be utilized now D. use electronic media, e.g. Group Me and Google docs, to optimize our virtual work

Roll: Bishops Vashti Mckenzie and Jeffrey N. Leath; Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Cooper; Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett, Dr. Shirley Cason-Reid; Revs. Angelique Mason, Ronald L. Owens, Dr. Emilygail A. Dill, and Dr. Reginald Blount; Atty. Ida Tyree Hyche; Jeffery W. Norfleet II, Stephanie Burks, Kendra Hill-Daughton, Pamela Rivera, Pat Brooks, Renee Scott Smith, and Donna-Lee Chandler-Smith; Observers: Eddie J. Lovelace, Dr. Barbara R. Chism

GENERAL BOARD COMMISSIONS

Ministry & Recruitment Department of Retirement Services Bishop Ronnie E. Brailsford—Chair Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.—Chair

Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Rev. Jocelyn Hart First Rev. David Cousin Second Rev. John L. Swann, Jr. (YA) Second Rev. Ernest Montague Third Rev. Alphonse Allen Third Rev. James H. Harris Fourth Rev. Tyson Parks Fourth Rev. Larry James Bell Fifth Rev. Fran Carey Fifth Rev. Fran Carey Sixth Rev. Conitras M. Houston (YA) Sixth Rev. Dr. William Watley Seventh Ms. Joi Artis (YA) Seventh Rev. Dr. William Smith Eighth Ms. Darlene Gordon Eighth Rev. Keith Sanders (YA) Ninth Ms. Veronica Wiley Ninth Rev. Albert Hyche Tenth Rev. Tyronda Burgess Tenth Rev. Tyronda Burgess Eleventh Rev. Julius McAllister, Jr. Eleventh Rev. Mark Griffin Twelfth Rev. Marcellus Fields Twelfth Rev. Larry Banks Thirteenth Rev. Walter Reid Thirteenth Rev. Troy Thomas Fourteenth *Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper Fourteenth Bro. Garfield Mason Fifteenth Rev. Innocent Monare Fifteenth Rev. William Hanse Sixteenth Ms. DaRosa Bigford Sixteenth Rev. Andrew C. Morris-Grant Seventeenth Rev. Moses Achola Seventeenth Rev. Martin C. Chama Eighteenth Beatrice Mutokoa Eighteenth Maluginsa Auricola Dlamini Nineteenth Rev. T.A.M. Mbambo Nineteenth Rev. M.D.T. Makhene Twentieth Rev. Rosetta Swinton Twentieth Rev. Rosetta Swinton

At-Large At-Large Rev. Newton Dixon Mr. John Autrey Mrs. Ladonna Liggins

Global Development Health Commission Bishop Paul Kawimbe—Chair Bishop Harry L. Seawright—Chair

Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Mrs. Edna Sharp First Mrs. Wanda Duckett Second Rev. John L. Swann, Jr. (YA) Second Rev. John I. Swann (YA) Third Ms. Giselle Lindsey (YA) Third Ms. Sharon Smith Banks Fourth Rev. Tyson J. Parks Fourth Mr. Michael Cousin, Jr. (YA) Fifth Tamika Jones Fifth Ka’Dijah Brown (YA) Sixth Ms. Janice Stewart Sixth Janice Stewart Seventh Ms. Joi Artis (YA) Seventh Ms. Vergie Tennison Eighth Ms. Darlene Gordon Eighth Rev. Demetrese Phillips Ninth Mr. Jeremy Joseph (YA) Ninth Rev. Bobby Cox Tenth Kendra Hill-Daughton (YA) Tenth Mr. Carl Davis Eleventh Jamarien P. Moore (YA) Eleventh Charlie Nichols Twelfth Ms. Nikita Bennett (YA) Twelfth Ms. Nikita Bennett (YA) Thirteenth Ms. Angelica Jones (YA) Thirteenth Ms. Angelica Jones (YA) Fourteenth Bro. Eric Coleman (YA) Fourteenth Rev. Margaret Fadehan Fifteenth Bro. Theodore Messiah Fifteenth Ntomethemba Rachael September Sixteenth Rev. Carlene Sobers Sixteenth Rev. Carlene Sobers Seventeenth Bro. David Kafusu Seventeenth Bro. David Kafusu Eighteenth Sis. Dudu Motjotji Eighteenth Sis. Aone Sandra Aedige Nineteenth Rev. M.D.T. Makhene Nineteenth Rev. P.J. Mengoai Twentieth Passion Musa Twentieth Rev. Eustice Ginya

At-Large Rev. Dr. Harold Mayberry Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell Rev. Dr. Caesar Richburg

Publications Global Witness & Ministry Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie—Chair Bishop John F. White, Sr.—Chair Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Rev. David Cousin First Rev. David Cousin Second Rev. Gregory Edmonds Second Rev. Gregory L. Edmond Third Ms. Kimberly Gordon Brooks Third Ms. Sharon Smith Banks Fourth Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount Fourth Mr. Michael Cousin, Jr. (YA) Fifth Rev. J. Edgar Boyd Fifth Ka’Dijah Brown (YA) Sixth Rev. Conitras M. Houston (YA) Sixth Mr. Charles Murphy Seventh Mr. Keith Britton Seventh Ms. Joi Artis (YA) Eighth Ms. Stephanie Burks Eighth Ms. Stephanie Burks Ninth Mr. James C. Bonner Ninth Rev. Bobby Cox Tenth Mr. Carl Davis Tenth Rev. Mittie Muse Eleventh Rev. Dr. Julius McAllister Eleventh Jamarien P. Moore (YA) Twelfth Rev. Marcellus Fields Twelfth Dr. Dorothy Henderson Thirteenth Rev. Walter Reid Thirteenth Ms. LaTanya Germany Fourteenth Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper Fourteenth Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper Fifteenth Rev. William Hanse Fifteenth Tshepang Mmusi Sixteenth Ms. Krystel Compton Sixteenth Rev. Andrew C. Morris-Grant Seventeenth Bro. Clifford Mugala Seventeenth Rev. Moses Achola Eighteenth Rev. Albert Thwala Eighteenth Sis. Aone Sandra Aedige Nineteenth Bro. Mpumi Dlamini Nineteenth Bro. Abram Kgaile Twentieth Sis. Kwandokuhle Khumal (YA) Twentieth Sis. Passion Musa

At-Large At-Large Mr. James C. Bonner Rev. Dr. Harold Mayberry Rev. Ronald Braxton Mr. James Alexander (YA) Rev. Dr. David Green Rev. Henry A. Belin, III Mrs. Saundra Lucas Rev. Dr. Ronald Braxton Rev. Dr. Caesar Richburg Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. Mrs. Saundra Lucas

Women In Ministry (WIM) Christian Education Bishop Ann Henning Byfield—Chair Bishop David R. Daniels—Chair Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Rev. Jocelyn Hart First Mrs. Wanda Duckett Second Rev. Ernest Montague Second Mr. William Boykin Third Ms. Kimberly Gordon Brooks Third Giselle Lindsey (YA) Fourth Ms. Betty Tuggle Fourth Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount Fifth Rev. Fran Carey Fifth Tamika Jones Sixth Rev. Jonetta Prather Sixth Mr. Charles Murphy Seventh Ms. Vergie Tennison Seventh Ms. Vergie Tennison Eighth Ms. Darlene Gordon Eighth Rev. Keith Sanders (YA) Ninth Rev. Albert Hyche Ninth Mr. Jeremy Joseph (YA) Tenth Kendra Hill-Daughton (YA) Tenth Kendra Hill-Daughton (YA) Eleventh Charlie Nichols Eleventh Jamarien P. Moore (YA) Twelfth Rev. Marcellus Fields Twelfth Rev. Larry Banks Thirteenth Rev. Troy Thomas Thirteenth Rev. Troy Thomas Fourteenth Rev. Margaret Fadehan Fourteenth Bro. Garfield Mason Fifteenth Bro. Theodore Messiah Fifteenth Ntomethemba Rachel September Sixteenth Rev. Carlene Sobers Sixteenth Ms. DaRosa Bigford Seventeenth Rev. Moses Achola Seventeenth Rev. Martin C. Chama Eighteenth Beatrice Mutokoa Eighteenth Sis. Dudu Motjotji Nineteenth Sis. Thumekile Mthanti Nineteenth Bro. Mpumi Dlamini Twentieth Rev. Rosetta Swinton Twentieth Kwandokuhe Khumal (YA)

Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, & Church Growth & Development Schools Bishop Adam J. Richardson—Chair Bishop Reginald T. Jackson Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Rev. David Cousin First Keith Costens (YA) Second Rev. Ernest Montague Second Rev. Gregory Edmonds Third Rev. Alphonse Allen Third Ms. Sharon Smith Banks Fourth Rev. Tyson Parks Fourth Rev. Larry James Bell Fifth Rev. J. Edgar Boyd Fifth Randolph Scott Sixth Rev. William Watley Sixth Rev. Jonetta Prather Seventh Rev. Dr. William Smith Seventh Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff Eighth Rev. Demetrese Phillips Eighth Rev. Michele Goodloe Ninth Rev. Albert Hyche Ninth Mr. Jeremy Joseph (YA) Tenth Rev. Roderick Dawson Tenth Rev. Mittie Muse Eleventh Rev. Dr. David Green Eleventh Charlie Nichols Twelfth Rev. Tyrone Broomfield Twelfth Rev. Tyrone Broomfield Thirteenth Mr. Jeffery Norfleet Thirteenth Mr. Jeffery Norfleet Fourteenth Rev. Alvin E. Attah Fourteenth Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper Fifteenth Tshepang Mmusi Fifteenth Rev. Innocent Monare Sixteenth Rev. Andrew C. Morris-Grant Sixteenth Ms. DaRosa Bigford Seventeenth Rev. Martin C. Chama Seventeenth Rev. Martin C. Chama Eighteenth Rev. Albert Thwala Eighteenth Malunginsa Auricola Dlamini Nineteenth Rev. M.D.T. Makhene Nineteenth Rev. T.A.M. Mbambo Twentieth Rev. Eustice Ginya Twentieth Stain Simfukwe At-Large At-Large Mr. James Alexander (YA) Mrs. Ladonna Liggins Ms. Nikita Benton (YA) Rev. Dr. Caesar Richburg

Lay Commission Social Action Bishop E. Earl McCloud—Chair Bishop Frank M. Reid III—Chair Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Mrs. Edna Sharp First Mrs. Wanda Duckett Second Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell Second Mr. William Boykin Third Ms. Kimberly Gordon Brooks Third Ms. Giselle Lindsey (YA) Fourth Ms. Betty Tuggle Fourth Ms. Betty Tuggle Fifth Tamika Jones Fifth Ka’Dijah Brown (YA) Sixth Ms. Janice Stewart Sixth Mr. Charles Murphy Seventh Mr. Keith Britton Seventh Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff Eighth Ms. Stephanie Burks Eighth Rev. Demetrese Phillips Ninth Ms. Veronica Wiley Ninth Mr. James C. Bonner Tenth Rev. Mittie Muse Tenth Carl Davis Eleventh Bro. Reginald B. McGill Eleventh Bro. Reginald B. McGill Twelfth Dr. Dorothy Henderson Twelfth Rev. Larry Banks Thirteenth Ms. LaTanya Germany Thirteenth Mr. Jeffery Norfleet Fourteenth Bro. Garfield Mason Fourteenth Bro. Eric Coleman (YA) Fifteenth Bro. Theodore Messiah Fifteenth Rev. William Hanse Sixteenth Ms. Krystel Compton Sixteenth Ms. Krystel Compton Seventeenth Bro. Martin Lombe Seventeenth Bro. Clifford Mugala Eighteenth Malungisa Auricola Dlamini Eighteenth Sis. Aone Sandra Aedige Nineteenth Bro. Abram Kgaile Nineteenth Sis. Thumekile Mthanti Twentieth Bro. Stain Simfukwe Twentieth Stain Simfukwe

At-Large At-Large Mr. John Autrey Mrs. Saundra Lucas Mr. Larry Hollie Rev. Henry A. Belin, III Rev. Mark Griffin

Economic Development Statistics & Finance Bishop Wilfred Messiah—Chair Bishop Clement W. Fugh—Chair Episcopal Representative Episcopal Representative District District First Rev. Jocelyn Hart First Mrs. Edna Sharp Second Mr. William Boykin Second Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell Third Rev. James H. Harris Third Rev. James H. Harris Fourth Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount Fourth Rev. Larry James Bell Fifth Randolph Scott Fifth Rev. J. Edgar Boyd Sixth Ms. Janice Stewart Sixth Rev. Dr. William Watley Seventh Mr. Keith Britton Seventh Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff Eighth Rev. Keith Sanders (YA) Eighth Rev. Michele Goodloe Ninth Ms. Veronica Wiley Ninth Rev. Bobby Cox Tenth Rev. Roderick Dawson Tenth Rev. Tyronda Burgess Eleventh Rev. Mark Griffin Eleventh Bro. Reginald B. McGill Twelfth Mrs. Saundra Lucas Twelfth Dr. Dorothy Henderson Thirteenth Ms. Angelica Jones (YA) Thirteenth Rev. Walter Reid Fourteenth Bro. Eric Coleman (YA) Fourteenth Rev. Alvin Attah Fifteenth Rev. Innocent Monare Fifteenth Ntomethemba Rachel September Sixteenth Rev. Newton Dixon Sixteenth Rev. Newton Dixon Seventeenth Bro. Martin Lombe Seventeenth Rev. Martin C. Chama Eighteenth Rev. Albert Thwala Eighteenth Beatrice Mutokoa Nineteenth Rev. P.J. Mengoai Nineteenth Rev. P.J. Mengoai Twentieth Passion Musa Twentieth Kwandokuhe Khumal (YA)

At-Large At-Large Mr. John Autrey Rev. Dr. Harold Mayberry Mr. Larry Hollie Mr. James Alexander (YA) Rev. Henry A. Belin III Rev. Dr. Ronald Braxton Rev. Tyrone Bromfield Rev. David Cousin Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. (YA) Rev. Dr. David Green Rev. Mark Griffin Mr. Larry Hollie Mrs. Ladonna Liggins Rev. Julius H. McAllister

Executive Committee Episcopal Representative District First Keith Costen (YA) Second Rev. Ernest Montague Third Kimberly Gordon Brooks Fourth Rev. Tyson Parks Fifth Mr. Randolph Scott Sixth Rev. Dr. William Watley Seventh Mr. Keith Britton Eighth Rev. Michele Goodloe Ninth Mr. James C. Bonner Tenth Rev. Roderick Dawson Eleventh Bro. Reginald B. McGill Twelfth Rev. Tyrone Broomfield Thirteenth Ms. LaTanya Germany Fourteenth Rev. Alvin Attah Fifteenth Tshepang Mmusi Sixteenth Rev. Newton Dixon Seventeenth Mr. Martin Lombe Eighteenth Rev. Albert Thwala Nineteenth Mpumeleo Dlamini Twentieth Rev. Eustice Ginya

At-Large Rev. Dr. Harold Mayberry Rev. Henry A. Belin, III Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell Rev. J. Edgar Boyd Rev. Dr. Ronald Braxton Ms. Stephanie Burks Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. (YA) Rev. Dr. David Green Rev. Mark Griffin Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff Dr. Dorothy Henderson Mrs. Ladonna Liggins Mr. Larry Hollie

Report of the Nominating Committee Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Of the General Board Marriott Naperville IL

To Bishop McKinley Young, Senior Presiding Bishop To Bishop John F. White, President of the Council of Bishops To Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President of the General Board Bishops of the Church, General and Connectional Officers, Members of the General Board, my brothers and sisters:

The Nominating Committee met and reports the following Assignment of Commissions for the 2016-2020 Quaddrenium:

See report..

The Nominating Committee Rev. J. Edgar Boyd (5) Chairman Mr. Reginald McGill (11) Vice Chairman Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell (2) Secretary Rev. Rev. Mittie Muse (10) Chaplain

Members: Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. (4) Young Adult Ms. Stephanie Burks (8) Rev. Dr. David Green (11) Rev. Henry A. Belin III (1) Mrs. Passion Musa (20)

Supplemental Report of the Nominating Committee Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Of the General Board Marriott Naperville IL

To Bishop McKinley Young, Senior Presiding Bishop To Bishop John F. White, President of the Council of Bishops To Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President of the General Board Bishops of the Church, General and Connectional Officers, Members of the General Board, my brothers and sisters: The Nominating Committee and the Executive Committee, met and reports the following Assignment of Commissions for the 2016-2020 Quaddrenium:

1. Chairman for the Commission on Health Bishop Harry l. Seawright 2. Chairman for the Commission on Economic Development Bishop Wilfred J. Messiah

3. Commission on Statistics and Finance 10th Episcopal District Rev. Tyronda Burgess 4. Commission on Economic Development 10th Episcopal District Rev. Roderick Dawson

5. Seminaries, Universities, Colleges & Schools 14th Episcopal District Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper 6. Commission on Publications 14th Episcopal District Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper 7. Commission on Global Witness and Ministry 14th Episcopal District Rev. Dr. Katurah Cooper

8. Lay Commission Rev. Henry A. Belin, III 1st Episcopal District Rev. Mark Griffin 11th Episcopal District

9. Executive Committee 3rd Episcopal District Kimberly Gordon Brooks

The Nominating Committee Rev. J. Edgar Boyd (5) Chairman Mr. Reginald McGill (11) Vice Chairman Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell (2) Secretary Rev. Rev. Mittie Muse (10) Chaplain

Members: Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. (4) Young Adult Ms. Stephanie Burks (8) Rev. Dr. David Green (11) Rev. Henry A. Belin III (1) Mrs. Passion Musa (20)