Leadership

The leadership of the Central Conference are essential to fulfilling the Great Commission in this region as gifted people give time, vision, and industry to the relationships and ministries that plant, unite and strengthen our churches. Contact the staff by email at info(at)centralconf.org or call the conference office at (773) 267-3060.

Conference Staff

Superintendent Rev. Jerome Nelson serves as the executive pastor for the Central Conference ministries and staff.		Associate Superintendent Rev. Jolene Bergstrom-Carlson serves new churches and church planters, while also sharing other superintendent responsibilities.		Director of Mission and Outreach Rev. Deborah Griffith Samuels serves churches in the areas of Christian formation and ministries of compassion, mercy and justice.
Director of Congregational Vitality Rev. Peter Sjoblom serves churches in the area of congregational health and revitalization.		Administrative Assistant Norma Ramos serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Conference ministries and staff.

Board & Commission Chairpersons

Executive Board Chair – Rev. Peter Erickson
Women Ministries Board – Ann Richards
Ministerial Association Board – Eric R. Hillabrant
Christian Formation Commission – Rev. Andrew Hopp
Compassion, Mercy & Justice Commission – Lisa Caridine
Nominating Commission – Rev. David Green
Women Clergy Association – Rev. Sarah Hillabrant

For a listing of boards, commissions, and groups, click here.