The United Brethren Church in Canada operates as a collective organization. That is, every local UB church is connected to every other UB church through the Canadian Conference. In addition to each local church's ministry and mission in each of their communities, many of our initiatives and operational functions are addressed collectively. Every local church financially supports the common initiatives as well as provides volunteers to serve on committees and boards to administer many initiates. Examples would be United Brethren Camps, Canadian Missions, Church Growth etc.
What common initiatives are supported by the churches' financial contributions through geared to income assessments?
- Pastors medical and dental extended health benefits
- Pastors Retirement funds (pensions)
- Insurance coverage Property and liability for all local churches
- Supplementary retirement funds
- Operating expenses for the Bishop's office
- Pastoral Professional development
- Scholarship funds for those seeking Higher Christian Education
- Membership in National Associations (Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Canadian Council of Christian Churches)
- Global Outreach (Missions)
- Leadership Development
- New Church Development
- Common Ministries
- Essential Services expenses
- Communications (Newsletters and Web site)
To oversee and facilitate sound business practices within the denomination
To administer Canadian Conference finances and resources
To oversee and facilitate Conference wide communications
Executive Leadership Team Leader:
Gary Bateman
COMMUNICATIONS:
Gary Bateman
Elizabeth Kraemer
Dan Nickless
Paul Plato
FINANCE:
Ian Shaw, Chair
Kay Cook
Aaron Ker
Randy Magnus
Brian Magnus, Ex Officio
TREASURER:
Mark Freeman
FINANCIAL SECRETARY:
Richard Cook
PROPERTY and INSURANCE:
Gary Bateman
Communications
- Web Site oversight, coordination and management
- National Bulletins and News Letters
- Manage and oversee denominational communications
Governance
- Administer and Monitor Incorporation Status Nationally and Locally
- Schedule and Manage Policy and Bylaw Review
To contact any of the above email info@ubcanada.org