About the General Conference Board

The General Conference Board (GCB) is a team of general church leaders, bishops, and members-at-large that serves “as the policy-making board between meetings of the General Conference and within the will of the General Conference.” The position of chair is held by one of the board members “who is not employed by the church.” (Art. VI) It is significant that the Moderator and other General Leaders report to a lay person.

Qualifications for membership on the GCB are:

1. One whose life gives evidence of Spirit-directed growth and maturity.

2. One who has demonstrated a commitment to the Brethren in Christ Church, its doctrine, its mission, and its programs.

3. One who is a faithful member of a Brethren in Christ congregation and knowledgeable about general church life.

4. One who has demonstrated leadership gifts with prior experience in congregational, regional or general church life.

5. One who can respond to the challenges of decision making and problem solving in a constructive manner. (MDG Article VI)

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