The Committee on Representation and Nomination’s main function shall be to advise the Synod regarding the principles of unity and diversity; to advocate for diversity in leadership; and, to consult with the Synod on the employment of personnel, in accordance with the principles of unity and diversity in F-1.0403. (G-3.0103)
Every effort will be made to identify members to be fully representative of presbyteries within the Synod and broadly representative of the constituency of the Synod and in conformity with the church’s commitment to unity and diversity as set forth in F-1.0403. (G-3.0111).
Rev. Jose’ Olagues (GC), Moderator
CP Susan Hightower (SB)
RE Marty Bruner (SF)
The Synod shall have a communication team of 8 members, two of whom shall be commissioners, representing all four presbyteries. The team shall enhance the comprehensive communication of the synod and developing effective communication tools by:
Rev. Seth Finch (SF), Moderator
RE Milinda Benallie (GC)
Rev. Andrew Black (SF)
RE Brent Brewer (SB)
RE Amanda Dunlap (SB)
RE Virginia Halwood (GC)
Rev. David Hicks (GC)
Rev. Andy McComb (deC)
The committee shall be composed of 10 members. Responsibilities assigned to the committee include developing the operating budget for the synod, making recommendations concerning synod per capita, and propose budget adjustments to synod during the year. The committee shall provide reports to the synod regarding its status. The annual budget of the synod for the following year will be presented for adoption at the annual meeting in October.
The Committee will recommend to the Synod the use of restricted and unrestricted funds, and review proposals from within the synod and/or presbyteries for specific projects which may fulfill the regional ministry objectives of the synod.
RE Nancy Maushak (SB), Moderator
Rev. Daniel Albertson, (GC)
RE Bill Belvin (SF)
Rev. Mary Harris (deC)
Rev. Steve Melde (deC)
Rev. Charles Proudfoot (GC)
RE Carolyn Rhodes (SF)
RE Ann Ruback (SB)
Rev. Bill Voigt (deC)
RE Mary Lynn Walters (GC), Treasurer
The committee shall be composed of 10 members. Every effort shall be made to represent all four presbyteries. They shall discuss Hispanic ministries in the Synod and its presbyteries and engage in dialogue with the Synod and its presbyteries about the nature of that ministry. The committee:
RE Abel McBride (SF), Moderator
Rev. Ginna Bairby (SF)
RE Lawn Griffiths (GC)
CP Martha Lopez Loredo (GC)
RE Ruth Montoya (SF)
Rev. Erin Tamayo (GC)
RE Monika Tellez (SB)
RE Cheryl Wood (deC)
The Native American Ministries Committee shall be composed of 10 members from any of the four presbyteries who have ministries. The responsibilities are:
(a) Native American ministries in the Synod of the Southwest and its presbyteries and to engage in dialogue with the Synod and its presbyteries about the nature of that ministry.
(b) Will relate to other synods’ caucuses as appropriate regarding Native American ministry;
Will relate to the General Assembly Consulting Committee;
Shall identify opportunities for Native American leadership development in the Synod and its presbyteries and participate in national leadership development opportunities as appropriate.
Staff to the committee will be a staff person who is from among the presbyteries or synod, or the synod executive, or a person so designated by the synod.
RE Nelson Capitan (SF), Moderator
RE Gwen Capitan (SF)
RE Tony Davis (GC)
RE Charlotte Fafard (GC)
CP Danny Halwood (GC)
RE Thomas Jones (GC)
RE Lou Ann Johnson (SF)
RE Aaron King (GC)
RE Ruth Van Otten (deC)
The committee shall be composed of 10 members, two shall be commissioners. The Personnel Committee shall be responsible for personnel matters, nominate synod staff, and consult with other governing bodies in administrative staff process as outlined in G-9.0404.
RE Janell Kane (SB), Moderator
CP Steve Brownson (deC)
RE Marty Bruner (SF)
CP Mary Danforth (GC)
Rev. John Dunham (deC)
Rev. Eric Ledermann (GC)
RE Ruth McPherson (deC)
RE Jean Montgomery (GC)
Rev. Norm Story (SB)
Rev. Rob Woodruff (SF)