Call for Nomination Papers for the position of District Superintendent of the Canadian Midwest District of The Alliance Canada (C&MA)
The Committee on Nominations for the 2023 District Conference of The Canadian Midwest District (June 5-7, 2023) is prepared to receive Nomination Papers from candidates who wish to be considered for nomination to the position of District Superintendent.
• Candidates of interest will be persons of exemplary character and spiritual maturity, who are approved for licensing by the C&MA in Canada and have demonstrated capability to provide spiritual and organizational leadership on behalf of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada for a family of 74 churches located in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario West of the 90° meridian, and Nunavut.
The District Superintendent is the face of the Canadian Midwest District. Key areas of gatekeeping, hearth tending, and shepherding are an important part of the role.
Relationship building with workers and churches is a high value for this family of district churches, as well as fostering unity in purpose and identity in Christ.
The Committee shall only receive nomination papers from individuals who are committed and able to meet the criteria for a director as outlined in the corporate documents of the District, and who:
• are Canadian citizens,
• are approved for licensing by the C&MA in Canada before they submit their papers and,
• have significant Canadian ministry leadership experience.
Review the Policy on Process for Electing District Superintendents.
The incumbent District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Bernie Van De Walle, will be allowing his name to stand for re-election of a second term.
A Guide to Nomination Papers and a Candidate Profile Questionnaire are available from: Rev. Stafford Greer, Chair of the CMD 2023 Committee on Nominations: stafford@mordenalliance.ca
Nomination Papers must be completed and submitted with all necessary documentation before December 15th, 2022.