Most committees within the synod are appointed by Synod Council or some other entity. Two committees, Consultation Committee and Discipline Committee, are the rare exception, these two committees being elected by the Synod Assembly.
Consultation Committee
| Seat | Occupant | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy #1 | The Rev. Sherry Miller | 2030 |
| Clergy #2 | The Rev. Timothy Crummitt | 2031 |
| Clergy #3 | The Rev. Ben Erzkus | 2027 |
| Clergy #4 | The Rev. Nancy Knoll | 2029 |
| Clergy #5 | The Rev. Kevin Mackey | 2029 |
| Clergy #6 | The Rev. Ruth Bullwinkle | 2028 |
| Laity #1 | Nancy Weeks | 2030 |
| Laity #2 | Marvin Beckman | 2027 |
| Laity #3 | Patricia Anzalone | 2031 |
| Laity #4 | John Knoll | 2028 |
| Laity #5 | Lois Broyles | 2028 |
| Laity #6 | Eric Valentine | 2029 |
Discipline Committee
| Seat | Occupant | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy #1 | The Rev. R. Paul Schafer | 2030 |
| Clergy #2 | The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ralph Dunkin | 2031 |
| Clergy #3 | The Rev. Patrice Weirick | 2027 † |
| Clergy #4 | The Rev. Matt Holbert | 2027 |
| Clergy #5 | The Rev. Ben Erzkus | 2029 |
| Clergy #6 | The Rev. Randy Richardson | 2029 |
| Laity #1 | Sylvia “Sue” Hoffman | 2030 |
| Laity #2 | Richard Niehaus | 2030 |
| Laity #3 | Nancy Weeks | 2031 |
| Laity #4 | Shawn Gilmore | 2027 |
| Laity #5 | Cheryl Stemple | 2028 |
| Laity #6 | D. Lynn Newman | 2029 |
† Indicates resignation from committee effective with Synod Assembly 2026.
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27 April 2026
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