
News and views from the German-language region of Europe
My answer to Erik Jones |
Filed under Council of Elders |
Erik Jones, a member of the United Church of God’s Akron, Ohio congregation, wrote a letter to the Council of Elders dated April 28, 2010. In his letter Erik makes a false statement about my position on the question of centralized training for ministers. Read more…»»
Rest in peace |
Filed under Council of Elders |
One thing I won’t miss about serving on the United Church of God Council of Elders are the teleconferences. Read more…»»
Stepping down |
[with comments] Filed under Council of Elders |
Today I stepped down from the United Church of God Council of Elders. Read more…»»
Drive to Mobile & German court ruling |
Filed under Council of Elders |
With the Council of Elders meeting having ended yesterday, we drove back to Mobile, Alabama today from Cincinnati. Read more…»»
Council of Elders hosts picnic |
Filed under Council of Elders |
The Council of Elders hosted a picnic today for employees of the United Church of God Home Office. Read more…»»
Drive to Cincinnati |
Filed under Council of Elders |
Council of Elder committee meetings will take place on Sunday, which means we drive to Cincinnati today. Read more…»»
UCG’s new Speaking Guidelines |
Filed under Council of Elders |
The United Church of God Council of Elders has approved new guidelines for UCG elders speaking to non-UCG groups. Read more…»»
Late Night Logistics |
Filed under Council of Elders |
Serving on a Council of Elders committee gets a little challenging when three continents are represented on the committee. Especially when the committee needs to discuss something via a teleconference. Read more…»»
Council of Elders retreat (Day 3) |
Filed under Council of Elders |
The Council of Elders 3 day retreat ends today. Read more…»»
Council of Elders retreat (Day 1) |
Filed under Council of Elders |
The Council of Elders is having a 3 day retreat beginning today. Read more…»»
Conflict of Interest? |
Filed under Council of Elders |
A former Ambassador College classmate wonders about my selection to the Council of Elders. Read more…»»
First impressions |
Filed under Council of Elders |
As a designated Council of Elders member, I was asked to attend the CoE meeting this week. A new but familiar experience. Read more…»»
"New on the Council" |
[with comments] Filed under Council of Elders |
That was the picture caption on Vic Kubik’s website, known as "Kubikistan" on an anti-COG website. However, the picture might convey a false impression. Read more…»»
Council of Elders nominee |
[with comments] Filed under Council of Elders |
"It is an honor to be nominated by your peers for the Council of Elders," was the first part of an email I received last month. Read more…»»
Paul Kieffer's blog with personal insights and news from the German-language region in Europe.