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Ministry & Higher Ed Commission – 2026-01-05
Regular Meeting Minutes – Meeting Minutes
Summary
The commissions discussed development of a policy and procedures for distribution of the Ministerial Training Fund. The subcommittees had minimual updates and we anticipate robust reports from them in February.
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January 5, 2026
Present: Debra Davis, Bridget Douglas, Brian Ebel, Jane Finley, Leslie Tomlison, Dan Gildner, Sherry Powers, Diana Cabauatan, Daniella Massangu Ngoy, Bishop Kenneth Levingston, Andrea Schadel, Burt Palmer, Margarita Todorova. Reuben Ososo, Bonface Wanyama,
Absent: Andy Miller III
Staff Representative: Teresa Marcus
Meeting Opened in Prayer
Review and Approve Minutes of 12/1/25 Meeting: Motion to approve as submitted, Burt Palmer. Second, Leslie Tomlinson - corrections were made in an abbreviation, motion carried
Ministerial Training Fund Update -
Work continues to make a policy that moves paragraph 511 forward once funded. This work is focused on making equitable distributions of funds while also having accountability pieces in place.
Updates from Subcommittees:
● Ministry Education -
○ CLM-PCC was established and the roster was shared with the commission.
○ Several CLM programs are currently under review.
● Committee on Approval -
○ The committee on approval continues to work diligently and efficiently to approve partner institutions, programs, and to establish educational systems in areas around the globe that are unreached by current institutions or systems.
○ Conversations continue with the Bishops around Contextual Education Standards.
Other Discussion:
● March 17-19 2026 In person meeting Next Meeting–January 19
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