Annual Meeting

Conference Minister Franz Rigert presents his annual State of the Conference address entitled Life in the Vineyard. Using the metaphor from John 15:5 Franz focuses on several themes: spiritual rootedness, connecting to Christ, cultivating community, and bearing fruit....

Over the years, many have heard the question, “Who’s missing from the table?” While our hearts long for full inclusion of all, we sometimes struggle to embody that sentiment. Wishing won’t make it so; even prayer, while personally encouraging, isn’t a magic wand. What...