Updates from Ministerial and Member Services
There have been several changes to the oversight of international areas over the past year. John Elliott has officially passed his role as senior pastor for East Africa to Monte Knudson, an elder who serves the congregation in Phoenix, Arizona. Mark Mickelson passed English-speaking West Africa to Paul Moody, pastor of congregations in Washington and Idaho. Earl Roemer has passed the Philippines to David Dobson, pastor of congregations in Alabama and Tennessee.
On Feb. 27, 2018, two Canadian elders were recredentialed by the United Church of God. Ken Parker and Bob Trotter serve in the Barrie, Ontario, congregation.