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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.

Complete the Volunteer Application to serve on a Conference board or commission.

BOARD & COMMISSION Chairpersons

Executive Board Chair, Rev. Peter Erickson

Women Ministries Board, Ann Richards

Ministerial Association Board, Dr. M. Randolph Thompson

Christian Formation Commission, Rev. Andrew Hopp

Compassion, Mercy & Justice Commission, Lisa Caridine

Nominating Commission, Rev. David Green

Women Clergy Association, Rev. Rita Kay Lochner

STAFF of the Conference 

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.

Contact the staff by email (info@centralconf.org) or call the conference office at (773) 267-3060.