United Methodist ministries will be on display in the area outside the plenary hall. Briefing participants can visit booths, learn more about legislative priorities for different agencies and organizations, and get insight into ministries that are changing lives.
The United Methodist Church’s ethnic initiatives will share how the church is engaging people for Christ and building community across cultural boundaries.
Speakers: Bishop Minerva Carcaño, San Francisco Episcopal Area Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, Ohio West Episcopal Area The Rev. Jorge Domingues, Executive Director of Connectional Ministries, California-Nevada Conference The Rev. Chebon Kernell, Executive Director, Native American Comprehensive Plan Toska Medlock Lee, Interim Director, Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century The Rev. John Oda, Program Manager, Asian American Language Ministry Plan Manuel Padilla, Interim Executive Director, National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry The Rev. Lyssette Perez, Pastor, Oasis United Methodist Church, Pleasantville, NJ and President, MARCHA Monalisa Tuitahi, Executive Director, Pacific Islander Ministry Plan
Panel moderator: The Rev. Gustavo Vasquez, Director of Hispanic/Latino News, UM News, United Methodist Communications
