District Board

District Board Meetings and Locations

September 19-20, 2025
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-3:30pm
Inspiration Hills (lodging and meals provided)

November 8, 2025
10am-3:30pm
TBD (east)

March 14, 2026
10am-3:30pm
TBD (west)

May 16, 2025
10am-3:30pm
Sugarcreek East (central)

August 15, 2026 Board Reorganization Meeting
(During District Conference)

District Conference August 14-15, 2026                         Akron Springfield Church of the Brethren

 

 NORTHERN OHIO DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
2025 – 2026 District Board

 Chair – Terry Baldwin, Lick Creek (2^nd term ends 2028)

Vice Chair – Mark Pollock, Brook Park (2^nd term ends 2027)

Secretary – Agnes Hayhurst, Reading (2^nd term ends 2026)

 

 Congregational Commission:

Chair – Beverly Wengerd, Paradise (2^nd term ends 2026)

Vice Chair – Stephen McLaughlin, Northern Ohio District (1^st term ends 2028)

Secretary – Edith Kieffaber, Akron Eastwood (1^st term ends 2028)

Member – Scott Brinkman, Sugar Creek West (1^st term ends 2027)

 Connections Commission:

Chair – Jocelyn Siakula, Hartville (2^nd term ends 2028)

Vice Chair – Crystal Zellers, Freeburg (1^st term ends 2026)

Secretary – Jane Matz, Ashland Dickey (1^st term ends 2027)

Member – Abigail Akyeampong, Elm Street (filling an unexpired term ending 2026)

 Ministerial Commission:

Chair – Mike Huffaker, East Chippewa (2^nd term ends 2028)

Vice Chair – Bill Holsopple, Lick Creek (2^nd term ends 2028)

Secretary – Candie Orr, Woodworth (1^st term ends 2027)

Member – Steve Keib, Maple Grove (1^st term ends 2026)

 Stewardship and Finance:

Chair – Dave Bassett, Pleasant View (1^st term ends 2027)

Vice Chair – Todd Clemens, Poplar Ridge (1^st term ends 2026)

Secretary – Bruce Morckel, Akron Springfield (2^nd term ends 2027)

Member – Mark Pollock, Brook Park (2^nd term ends 2027)

Ex Officio Members (without vote):

Kris Hawk, District Executive Minister

Laura Huffaker, District Administrative Secretary

Linda Fry, District Peace/Conciliation Advocate

Andrew Kauffman, Camp Executive Director

Lisa Snyder, District Treasurer, Ashland First (term ends 2026)

Cindy McNaull, District Financial Secretary, Ashland Dickey(2^nd term ends 2026)

Dawn Baldwin, Standing Committee, Lick Creek (2^nd term ends 2027)

Cindy Peel, Moderator, Akron Springfield (term ends 2027)

Paul Bozman, Moderator-Elect, Reading (term ends 2028)

Ashley Harris, District Conference Clerk, Freeburg (2^nd term ends 2027)

Linda Smith, Camp Administration Committee Chair, East Chippewa (2^nd term ends 2028)

Executive Committee Meetings

October 7, 2025
5pm - Meal provided 
District Office

February 3, 2026
5pm - Meal provided
District Office

April 14, 2026
5pm - Meal provided
District Office

 

 

2025-2026 District Board Orientation Meeting
September 2026 at Inspiration Hills
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-3:30pm