2018 Convention Booklet

99th Annual Convention

2018 CONVENTION NOMINEE PROFILES Delegates will elect new members to positions of diocesan leadership. All nominees were invited to provide a digital photo and to respond to the following question: In 50 words or less: If elected, I would bring the following strengths to this position:

Disciplinary Board, Clergy Member

Rev. Russell Hatfield , Non-Parochial I was ordained almost 20 years ago and have served the Tazewell Cluster all that time. I

taught school for 35 years before finally answering God's call. With my teaching experience, dealing with young people as well as parents and other adults, and my church work I have seen it all, and I have learned to look beyond the obvious to get to the root of situations. Being fair, compassionate, and diligent is important in dealing with any and all situations.

Rev. John Lane , Non-Parochial A genuine elder: 45 years experience: 3 parishes, 3 dioceses, national church; empathy.

Rev. Emily Edmondson , Christ Church, Marion My strengths lie in my ability and willingness to listen to God and my brothers and sisters in Christ. I am dependable and make every effort to show for meetings. I can make a decision and stand by it. Bravery is what is given to us and what is often needed as followers of Christ. I am a follower of Christ but also a leader for Him as well.

Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

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