The President's Corner

Greetings and blessings, my Fellow Brothers in Christ.

I pray that the Summer has been and continues to be a season of revitalization and personal reflection as we gear up for the remainder of 2026.

To that end, wish to restate that our Executive Board Meetings are scheduled for the third Saturdays at 0930 hrs. September 19th, October 17th, and November 21st. As for now, the meetings

will be hybrid, originating from the Mission Center.

The September and October agendas will focus on 2027 planning, including the fundraising golf tournament postponed from June.

The November meeting will be our Annual meeting to elect leaders for 2027 and approve the 2027 budget.

Below are position descriptions as outlined in our by-laws and the Book of Discipline.

You are encouraged to identify candidates who are feeling a call to serve the body. UMM vacancies exist in several Districts.

Blessings,

YBIC,

Ceferino Epps

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Position Descriptions and Key Responsibilities As listed in the Book of Discipline and our By-Laws

• Conference President: Must be an active professing Lay member or Clergy of a United Methodist Church within the Baltimore Washington Conference Part of his responsibilities includes serving on other committees of the Baltimore Washington Conference, i.e... Nominations, Laity, Bishop’s Sessions and Arrangements and the Connectional Table. Promote Leadership training for District Presidents and Local churches to assist in implementing directives of

  the General Commission of United Methodist. Schedules and presides over Executive Board meetings.

• Conference Vice President: In the absence of the President, fulfils all responsibilities and duties of the President. Completes the term in office of the President if the President is unable to do so.

• Conference Second Vice President: In the absence of both the President and Vice President, assumes all duties and responsibilities of those positions.

• Conference Recording Secretary: The Recording Secretary records and preserves all official proceedings, maintains conference‑level ministry records, distributes minutes and communications, supports meeting preparation, assists with annual reporting, and ensures accountability

  across district and conference UMM leadership.

• Treasurer: The Treasurer is the financial steward of the Baltimore‑Washington Conference United Methodist Men. This leader ensures that all funds entrusted to the ministry are managed responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with United Methodist standards.

  • The Treasurer maintains accurate financial records, oversees deposits and disbursements, prepares the annual budget, and provides clear financial reports to the Executive Board. He safeguards the organization’s financial integrity, supports fundraising and mission initiatives, and coordinates with district and local treasurers to promote consistent

    financial practices across the conference.

  • The Treasurer serves with integrity, accountability, and a

    commitment to the mission of United Methodist Men, helping

    the Board faithfully resource its ministries of discipleship,

    service, and leadership development.