Our denominational structure links and supports local congregations in the fulfillment of our mission – to build a community of believers who worship and obey God and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with all people.

Representatives from congregations across North America come together once every two years with pastors and church leaders in a General Conference, the highest governing body of the Brethren in Christ Church .

Between meetings, the work of the General Conference is carried on by the Leadership Council under the direction of the Moderator and General Secretary with accountability to the General Conference Board, comprised of a member from each of the regional conferences and from each of the church’s ministry boards.

The Brethren in Christ Church in North America is divided into eight Regional Conferences. Each conference is led by a Bishop and has an annual meeting to conduct business and to promote fellowship.

Each local Congregation exists to encourage the believers through fellowship, worship, discipleship, and evangelism ministries in the building up of God’s kingdom.

Leadership Council

• Warren Hoffman, Moderator
• Don McNiven, General Secretary
• Brian Bell, Canadian Conference
• John Allen Brubaker, World Missions
• Perry Engle, Midwest and Pacific Conferences
• Ken Letner, Susquehanna Conference
• Eduardo Llanes, Southeast Conference
• Rob Patterson, Allegheny Conference
• Craig Sider, Atlantic Conference
• John Zuck, Great Lakes Conference

The purpose and duties of the Leadership Council

The Leadership Council will be the leadership and management group for the General Conference Board. It will be responsible for the administrative duties of the General Conference, coordinate all general church boards and implement the policies of the general church to serve the regions and congregations.

General Conference Boards