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Government Within UCGIA

United News
Gerald Seelig
2001-11-15
An overview of how United's governing documents and leadership positions work together.
What is the purpose for the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of God, an International Association? We have the Bible. Isn't that good enough? While it is true the Bible is superior in application to any document UCG...
Elders take part in round table discussions on Monday morning of the GCE.

2016 General Conference of Elders

United News
Mitchell Moss
2016-07-01
Cincinnati, Ohio—The General Conference of Elders convened for its annual meeting May 15-16.
The theme was “Live the Word.” Church elders approved the 2016-2017 Strategic Plan, Operation Plan and Budget put forth by the Council of Elders, in addition to choosing four Council seats. Various procedural and technical process changes...

GCE 11 Report: Two Amendments Passed by GCE

United News
Gerald Seelig
2011-06-08
The General Conference of Elders passed two amendments to the By-laws of the United Church of God.
The two amendments are: Amendment to Bylaws 8.4.3—this allows the Council to operate when there are no candidates in line to fill the vacancy or vacancies (so long as there is a quorum of 8 Council members for...

Ballot Results - General Conference of Elders 2021

United News
Frank Dunkle
2021-05-06
The ballot results from the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders are as follows:
International representative on the Council of Elders: Paul Wasilkoff U.S. representatives on the Council of Elders: Scott Ashley, Len Martin and Brian Shaw Ballot Item Yes...

Bob Dick Continues as Chairman

United News
Don Henson
2007-06-23
The Council's last item of business May 10 was the bylaw-mandated election of chairman.
The Council's last item of business May 10 was the bylaw-mandated election of chairman. Since Bob Dick had served for two years as chairman, the Council was required to either select a new chairman or renew the chairman's term. On its...
General Conference of Elders poster 2020

Update from General Conference of Elders: Sunday, May 3

United News
United News
2020-05-07
The 2020 General Conference of Elders was held via webcast from the home office in Cincinnati on Sunday. The messages were introduced by Council Secretary Frank Dunkle.
Address from the Chairman Dr. Donald Ward’s was presented virtually. His address covered the Church’s raison d’être, our reason for being. He noted that this is the same as asking, “why were you born?” He also...
Dr. Ward presents Mr. Seelig with a gift in honor of his service as corporate secretary.

Gerald Seelig Retires As Corporate Secretary

United News
United News
2019-07-08
After 25 years of diligent service to the United Church of God, Gerald Seelig retired as corporate secretary on July 1. He will continue to serve as the banking and investment manager.
The United Church of God would like to recognize Gerald Seelig for his dedicated service as corporate secretary of the United Church of God and secretary of the Council of Elders. For the past 20 years, Mr. Seelig has worked tirelessly,...

Elder Expulsion Appeal Committee Announced

United News
United News
2007-10-03
The GCE was recently asked to select elders to serve on the Elder Expulsion Appeal Committee.
Of 466 elders, 240 cast valid ballots. All members of the committee were replaced. As per bylaw instructions, Secretary Dave Johnson determined the length of the term for each member by a random drawing. The elders elected to the...
Attendees of the retreat smile for a photo. This event gave Council members the opportunity to communicate and build deeper working relationships in a more casual setting.

Council of Elders Retreat Builds Bonds of Peace

United News
Len Martin
2021-09-02
I have been searching my mind for words to describe the atmosphere of this workshop and I keep returning to Ephesians 4, where the apostle Paul pressed upon the Church to act “with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing...
Mount Sterling, Ohio—The Council of Elders concluded a two-and-a-half-day retreat at the Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center in Mount Sterling, Ohio, on Friday afternoon, Aug. 13. This was the first Council retreat in many years and...

GCE Approves New Plan; Rescinds Move Approval

United News
Mike Bennett
2008-06-02
News from the General Conference of Elders
The General Conference of Elders repealed its 2007 approval of the move of the home office to Texas and selected Paul Kieffer (international) and Aaron Dean, Darris McNeely and Robin Webber to the Council of Elders. The new...
Members of the Council of Elders gather at the Home Office for their quarterly meeting.

Council of Elders Convenes for February Quarterly Meeting

United News
2015-03-13
The Council of Elders met at the home office in Milford, Ohio, for its quarterly February meeting Feb. 23-26.
The Council of Elders met at the home office in Milford, Ohio, for its quarterly February meeting Feb. 23-26. Among the items up for discussion were the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, planning for the General Conference of Elders...
A calculator and a notepad

Audited Financial Statements 2022-2023

United News
by Barry Korthuis
The external auditor’s report for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2023, is presented in its entirety in the January-February 2024 issue of United News. The pages are also available under "Downloads" on this page.

GCE 11 Report: General Conference Chooses New Council of Elders Members

United News
Gerald Seelig
2011-06-08
The General Conference of Elders balloted and chose new members to serve on the Council of Elders.
There were already two vacant seats on the Council, one of which (the international seat) is terminating this year. The General Conference elected Gary Antion to fill the other vacant seat, which will terminate in June 2013. Along with the...

New Council Chairman Shares Goals

United News
Clyde Kilough
2002-06-05
Clyde Kilough discusses his goals for the council
United News: What roles and responsibilities have you had in United? Clyde Kilough: I served in Akron and Youngstown, Ohio, in 1995 to 1996, then in Sacramento and Santa Rosa from 1996 to...

GCE Considers New Strategic Plan; Ballots May 18

United News
United News
2008-05-02
The General Conference of Elders will ballot Sunday, May 18, on the new Strategic Plan developed by the Council of Elders through a series of special meetings this year.
The General Conference of Elders will ballot Sunday, May 18, on the new Strategic Plan developed by the Council of Elders through a series of special meetings this year. The ballot will also include the Operation Plan and budget developed...

Iron That Sharpens Iron

Sermon
by Victor Kubik
2018-05-05
Cincinnati East, OH
How can we sharpen each other? It is a delicate process that will produce a greater product at the end of the process.
Jessica Hendrickson with children in Benin.

Trip to France and Benin Highlights Work in French-speaking Areas

United News
Jessica Hendrickson
2018-05-08
Warm greetings from Benin and snowy greetings from the French Alps!
It has been a busy, productive and inspiring past few weeks. Tim and Maryse Pebworth and I have been traveling around France and Benin, celebrating the spring Holy Days with brethren, making preparations for the Feast of Tabernacles and...
A calculator and a notepad

Audited Financial Statements 2021-2022

United News
by Rick Shabi
The external auditor’s report for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2022, is presented in its entirety in the January-February 2023 issue of United News. The pages are also available under "Downloads" on this page.
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General Conference of Elders 2013-Edifying the Body Through Spiritual Gifts

United News
Mitchell Moss
2013-05-20
Elders meet to ballot on strategic plan and budget, attend workshops on the theme of “Edifying the Body Through Spiritual Gifts.”
Cincinnati, Ohio—169 elders and 140 wives gathered at the Holiday Inn Eastgate on May 5 for the annual General Conference of Elders. The theme of the meeting was “Edifying the Body Through Spiritual Gifts,” and in...

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