Synodical Committee
The Unity of the Brethren is governed by the synodical committee and decisions made at the biennial convention. The committee consists of an executive board appointed by convention, lay member representatives from each congregation, and all Unity of the Brethren pastors.
All congregations adhere to the beliefs of the Unity of the Brethren and operate within the Unity of the Brethren Constitution and Bylaws, but are individually governed by their own elected boards.
Executive Committee
President: Rev. Dr. Larry Koslovsky
1st Vice President: Rev. Joe Emerson
2nd Vice President: Rev. Michael Groseclose
3rd Vice President: Rev. Dr. Jerry Lee Terrill
Secretary: Loree Lewis
Financial Secretary: Kayla Marek
Treasurer: Lynette Shimek
Congregational Representatives
Bryan/College Station – Alan Haisler Buckholts – Charlene Vogelsang
Caldwell – Anna Wotipka Crosby – Sharon Nelson
Dime Box – Peggy Mensik Fayetteville – Sandra Stepan
Good Shepherd – Mateo Vargas Granger – Suzanne Huser
Houston – Rita Tyson Industry – Harvey Treybig
Nelsonville – Jenell Zettel New Tabor – Jeff Garbs
Ocker – Taylor Brinkley Pasadena – Phil Michalik
Rosenberg – Alice Kocurek Seaton – Leonard Mikeska
Snook – Connie Janac Taylor – Sid Srnensky
Temple – Jim Hiles Wall – Collin Weise
Wesley – No Representatvie West – Mike James
Westheimer – No Representative
Pastor to the Pastors: Vacant
Ministerial Alternate: Rev. Tim Chaplin
Lay Alternate: Jordan Barbisch (Ocker)
Pastors
Rev. Charles Amos Rev. Whitney Amos
Rev. Linda Chandler * Rev. Tim Chaplin
Pastor Terry Crawford – L Rev. Joe Emerson
Rev. Kayla Fojtasek Rev. Zachary Fojtasek
Pastor Judy Gotcher – L Rev. Michael Groseclose
Rev. James D. Hejl* Rev. Dr. Brad Herridge
Rev. Curtis Holland * Rev. Daniel Imo – Associate
Pastor David Johnson – L Rev. Lawrence Junek *
Rev. Dr. Larry Koslovsky Pastor Ben Kruse – L
Rev John Kueker Rev. Dr. Mark L. Labaj
Rev. Denise Mikeska Rev. Vanessa Mitchell
Pastor Jose Mora – L Rev. Allen Newby *
Rev. Joseph Polasek Rev. Kay Polasek
Rev. Robert Price Rev. Mark Sebek
Rev. Thomas Tallas * Rev. Dr. Jerry Terrill
Rev Ryan Volkman Rev. Larry Zabcik *
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* Retired Ministers L- Licensed to serve individual congregations
Pastoral Support...
Pastoral support includes the credentialing board for those interested in becoming Unity of the Brethren ministers; the ministers' benefits committee that works with ministers for future plans and retirement; and the Pastoral Relations Committee that provides support and guidance for both ministers and congregations.