Atlantic Northeast District Ministry Commissions

Church Development Commission
We are committed to church planting, rebirth, and revitalization of existing congregations by connecting and resourcing time, talent and treasures of all District congregations.

Ministry Commission
ANE’s District Ministry Commission is at the core of district ministry. The District Ministry Commission is responsible for credentialing ministers – Licensing and Ordaining – through supervision of: ministry preparation and training; financial aid for ministry education; Readiness for Ministry testing and evaluation; mentoring; continuing education; ministerial ethics; and, in cooperation with the District Executive, general issues related to Pastoral Placement.

Nurture Commission
The Nurture Commission shall provide opportunities and encouragement for Christian education within the congregations of the Atlantic Northeast District of the Church of the Brethren. The commission shall also facilitate, support and advocate for the spiritual, emotional, physical and relational health and vitality of the district’s congregations.

Stewardship Commission
Stewardship is a lifestyle – a journey.
Stewardship is not just about managing money to facilitate God’s mission.

Witness & Outreach Commission
To encourage and network with congregations to proclaim the love and power of God, the Gospel of Christ, and the work of the Holy Spirit through the witness of the faith and outreach to our communities and world. We join hands with congregations to faithfully love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves (Luke 10:27).