Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference (IMMC) is a community of 37 congregations. Representatives from each congregation are sent as delegates to help discern the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive to follow Jesus together.
Below you will find a guide for congregations in their selection of delegates and a collection of resources to help prepare delegates for their work.
Who can be a delegate?
Congregations are responsible for sending members to participate in events like Spring Summits, Summer Fest, and other Delegate gatherings. The following is a guide for who to send.
All credentialed congregational pastors or ministers.
One person representating congregational leadership (Chair of Congregation, Elders, Board, etc.).
One person representing financial matters within the congregation.
One person for each 150 members, or fraction thereof as “at-large” delegates.
Up to two youth or young adult delegates between the ages of 16 and 25.
Delegate Resources
Quick Reference Guide
Though initially designed to introduce Youth & Young Adult Delegates to conference, there’s something here for everyone! This is a guide to help delegates understand more about Anabaptist leadership principles, discernment practices, and the process used by conference for bringing new ideas and initiatives.
Introduction to IMMC
Brenda Meyer, former Missional Leadership Team Chair and Moderator of IMMC, gives an introduction to who we are as a conference and how we work together.
Discerning Together
Naomi Yoder, Conference Secretary and Missional Leadership Team Member, describes our practices of discernment as a conference.
Living Into Our Purpose
Clayton Gladish, Administrative Coordinator for IMMC, describes the purpose behind the work we do as a conference and the importance of working together toward the common good.
Finding Belonging
Rolando Sosa Granados, member of the Missional Leadership Team, shares about the importance of belonging within IMMC as congregations, leaders, and individuals.