Biographical Slate
Dean Garrett
Moderator Elect
Dean Garrett is a member and Pastor of the Emmanuel Church of the Brethren. He has served as pastor of three rural based churches since 1986. He was called to pastor aat the Emmanuel Church of the
Brethren, which is more of an urban setting in 2016.
Dean has been a District Conference and an Annual Conference Delegate. From 2000-2008 he joined the Annual Conference Anniversary ommittee to make preparations for the denominations 300th anniversary. Dean’s passion for Brethren history has led him to his involvement with the Brethren Heritage Center and a detailed knowledge of Southern Ohio/Kentucky District History.
Dean spend five summers as a camp counselor in the early 1980s. Although Dean has been a faithful supporter of District ministry, this is the first District leadership role Dean has stepped into. He shares, “I have served as moderator in a local church setting in two congregations for a total of around 25 years. I have also seen moderators in their roles at numerous conferences.”
Two open Positions
Program and Arrangements
“The Program ad Arrangements Committee shall plan the program (of District Conference). The members of the committee shall be Moderator, the Moderator-elect and three members serving a three year term.”
We have two open positions on this important Committee. The Committee meets monthly and occasionally more often as determined by the committee. Qualified individuals for this committee will:
· Have some knowledge of the elements of a successful conference, or
· Experience with planning meaningful worship; or
· Have strong organizational skills.
Who do you know that could fill this important role within our district?
Open Position
District Clerk
“The Clerk shall keep the minutes of District Conference and of Board Meetings, see that all notices are given according to these regulations or as required by law; have custody of the corporate records; keep a register of the post office addresses of each member; in general perform all duties incident to the office of secretary; and perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned by District Conference. The clerk may serve several consecutive terms.”—Code of Regulations of the District Board of the Church of the Brethren of Southern Ohio/Kentucky
We have no nominee for this position. Who do you know that could be called to his important district commission?
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Amy Hager (Incumbent)
District Board
Amy Hager is a member of the Beavercreek Church of the Brethren where she has served on their Pastoral Search Committee, Deacon, Former Clerk, Technical Support for Zoom Church. She is also a former clerk and current member of the Southern Ohio/Kentucky District Board as well as the Chair of the Communications Commission of the Board.
Amy shares, "God blessed me with miracles throughout my life, I was raised to abide adversity with faith. God led me to my husband who personifies living peacefully, simply, together. I have been humbled by the caring of my church family. Currently I volunteer as a Long Term Care Ombudsman, and I have strong organizational skills translating strategy to action for businesses."
Mindy Tipton (Incumbent)
District Board
Mindy Tipton is a member of the New Carlisle Church of the Brethren where she has served as their leadership chair, worship leader, a deacon, a member of the choir and vocal team. She is a past and current District Board member , and also Chair of Shared Ministries. Mindy shares, “I love all people Through this love, I enjoy sharing God’s love with others beyond my own church walls into the wider church and beyond.”
Phil Dell (Incumbent)
District Board
Phil Dell is the Pastor of the Harris Creek Church of the Brethren past member and past chair of the District Board and current member of the District Board where he also serves as the Chair of the Ministry Team.
Phil shares, “I have always had an interest in the life and mission of God’s Kingdom beyond the local church. The Spirit of God works among us to do greater thigs than any one person could do alone.”
Mike Meade (Incumbent)
District Board
Mike Meade is a member of the New Carlisle Church of the Brethren where he has served as their Church Moderator and plays guitar in the church band. He has been a delegate to District Conference and is a current member of the board.
Mike shares, “God has been with me throughout my life and as a result I have a sense of obligatiobn to be in service to Him
