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Ministry & Higher Ed Commission – 2026-02-02

Meeting Minutes – Meeting Minutes

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These are the approved minutes from our February 2, 2026 meeting.

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    February 2, 2026
    Present: Debra Davis, Bridget Douglas, Brian Ebel, Jane Finley, Leslie Tomlison, Dan Gildner, Bishop Kenneth Levingston, Andrea Schadel, Reuben Ososo, Bonface Wanyama, Andy Miller III, Daniella Massangu Ngoy, Diana Cabauatan, Margarita Todorova, Sherry Powers
    Absent: Burt Palmer
    Staff Representative: Theresa Marcus
    Meeting Opened in Prayer
    Review and Approve Minutes of 1/19/2026 Meeting: Motion to approve Andy Miller III, second by Brian Ebel. Motion carried
    Bishop Levingston Comments: A message from Acts about Phillip and the Eunuch. This is a man of culture, multilingual, has financial backing, has the things of the world but needs someone to help him find his way. He needs to understand what he is reading, and Phillip starts where this man is at and then walks him to Jesus. As MHED we are to come alongside and help people not just be educated but to really find their way to Jesus.
    Subcommittee Reports:
    CLM-PCC: Motion to approve South Carolina School of Ministry/CLM Program for 6 years. Motion came from CLM-PCC no second needed. Motion Carries.
    Committee on Approval: Motion to approve MidAmerica Christian University course of study for use outside of the United States or Western Europe. This would be a six year approval. Motion came from COA no second needed. Motion Carries.
    Board of Ministry Cohort: The team met with others from the Ecclesiastical Endorsing Board for a great discussion and conversation about the process of endorsing and the appointment of candidates, placements, etc.
    The Endorsement Ministry Guidebook is before the commission. Recommended amendment. On page 6 when talking about performing weddings add something to the
    effect “when the civil law and BoDD are in conflict, the BoDD prevails”. (wordsmithing allowed). Motion Tabled until the 2/16/26 meeting, Leslie will add that sentence.
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