the free methodist church in canada
As we enter this season of discernment, we invite you to join us in earnest prayer, as we seek a new bishop for the Free Methodist Church in Canada. The BLTF is unified in spirit and commitment and look forward to seeing God at work during this process.
BLTF Members
Dave Kreutzweiser, Board of Administration Chair, introduced the members of the BLTF on Tuesday, September 26th Cliff Notes and they are as follows:
- Sabrina Jordan (Chair, clergy)
- Barry Taylor (Vice-chair, clergy)
- Dan McEwen (Recording Secretary, layperson)
- Cherith Alexander (BOA Liaison, layperson)
- Benita Borrowman (layperson)
- Nathan Umazekabiri (clergy)
The Process
July 24, 2023
Bishop Cliff Fletcher and Board of Administration Chair, Dave Kreutzweiser
September 22, 2023
Introducing the Bishop Leadership Task Force
October 4, 2023
Call for Nominations from the BLTF
Greetings on behalf of the newly appointed Bishop Leadership Task Force.
As we enter this season of discernment, we invite you to join us in earnest prayer, as we seek a new bishop for the Free Methodist Church in Canada. The BLTF is unified in spirit and commitment and look forward to seeing God at work during this process.
Dave Kreutzweiser, Board of Administration Chair, introduced the members of the BLTF on Tuesday, September 26th Cliff Notes and they are as follows:
- Sabrina Jordan (Chair, clergy)
- Barry Taylor (Vice-chair, clergy)
- Dan McEwen (Recording Secretary, layperson)
- Cherith Alexander (BOA Liaison, layperson)
- Benita Borrowman (layperson)
- Evan Garst (clergy)
- Nathan Umazekabiri (clergy)
Process for the Election of a Bishop
We are now receiving nominations for the office of bishop. Under ¶860 of The Manual, only those who are members of the General Conference (clergy, delegates) can propose names for consideration by the BLTF. If a member of a local church would like to recommend a name, they would need to put that name forward through their pastor or delegate.
Only ordained ministers of the Free Methodist Church who meet the minimum requirements (see attached Bishop’s Job Description) will be considered.
Please send your nominations through our BLTF email address, bltf@fmcic.ca. We will be receiving nominations until October 22, 2023.
The BLTF will send regular progress reports. If you have questions, please email us.
Grace and Peace,
Sabrina Jordan
BLTF Chair
- Sabrina Jordan (présidente, clergé)
- Barry Taylor (Vice-président, clergé)
- Dan McEwen (secrétaire de séance, laïc)
- Cherith Alexander (agent de liaison, laïc)
- Benita Borrowman (laïc)
- Evan Garst (clergé)
- Nathan Umazekabiri (clergé)
Sabrina Jordan