The search for a new conference minister for Ohio Conference has entered a new phase.

According to the search committee chair, John Rohrer, the committee has begun the process of interviewing candidates for this half-time position. A conference minister job description was publicized in the fall, and applications for the position were accepted through Nov. 30.

The search committee is working in consultation with Bob Sauder, Ohio Conference moderator; and Terry Shue, director of leadership development for Mennonite Church USA. Search committee members include Paula Snyder Belousek, Robb Esh, LaVonne Hartman, Jeff Hochstetler, and John Rohrer (chair).

The search committee appointed to find the next conference minister for the Ohio Conference is working in consultation with Bob Sauder, Ohio Conference moderator; and Terry Shue, director of leadership development for Mennonite Church USA. Pictured left to right are Robb Esh, Jeff Hochstetler, John Rohrer, Paula Snyder Belousek, LaVonne Hartman, Terry Shue and Bob Sauder.