Reconciling Ministries Network is committed to intersectional justice across and beyond the United Methodist connection, working for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of the Church.
To that end, RMN is seeking candidates for the 2027 Board of Directors.
We’re looking for individuals with a heart for intersectional LGBTQ+ justice and who want to collaboratively dream for the future of the Church. You can nominate yourself, or someone else you think would be a good fit.
The RMN board supports the vision and strategic objectives for the Reconciling movement in the aftermath of a historic General Conference in 2024 and the start of a changed era of United Methodism. In this new era, there are many opportunities to ensure deeper inclusion in the church in the United States, but many challenges remain as this reality unfolds. Outside the US, the struggle for full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in The UMC continues amid many remaining prohibitions. We need people who have a vision for the future and a clear sense of our movement’s current situation.
Fill out the form below to nominate yourself or someone else for the 2027 RMN board!
Board member responsibilities
The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of RMN. Therefore, it:
- Determine show RMN will carry out its mission
- Adopts an annual budget
- Provides fiscal oversight
- Recruits and develops new board members
- Hires and evaluates executive director
- Evaluates RMN’s performance toward achieving its mission
- Establishes policies for effective organizational management
- Selects officers
The 2 types of board members
At-Large Member: 3-year term, may be renewed for a second 3-year term
Extension Ministry Representative: Two 2-year terms, nominated by the particular Extension Ministry
Board member engagement expectations
Mission:
- Understand and promote RMN’s mission
- Be familiar with RMN’s programs, policies, and operations
Committee Work & Engagement:
- Serve on at least one committee
- Agree to assignments as asked
- Represent RMN at events in your geographic area
Policies:
- Strictly adhere to conflict of interest policies and confidentiality policies
Meetings:
- Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings (typically the Board meets twice each year – once over Presidents’ Day weekend and once over Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend)
- Support RMN Convocations and our work at UMC General Conferences
Fund Development:
- Help the organization achieve its fund development goals
- Make an annual contribution to RMN
- Participate in fundraising activities and special events
- Identify and cultivate potential donors
- Give or get goal: $5,000 annually