INTRODUCING the Governing Board Nominating Committee

The Governing Board, after reviewing applications and conducting extensive interviews with both lay and clergy members from around the world, has selected three capable candidates to serve as the Governing Board Nominating Committee (GBNC) through General Conference 2025. 

Please join us in congratulating the following persons as they are charged to do this work of the Governing Board Nominating Committee per the UFMCC Bylaws Article V.E.4.d.:

• GOVERNING BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The Governing Board shall appoint a Governing Board Nominating Committee of three (3) persons. The Moderator shall serve as a consultant to the Governing Board Nominating Committee. The responsibility of the Governing Board Nominating Committee is to actively solicit candidates for the position, review any and all applications, and select qualified candidates. The qualified candidates shall be presented to the General Conference for election. UFMCC Bylaws Effective 19 July 2022.

Join us in welcoming these three people (and alternate) into service as the Governing Board Nominating Committee (GBNC) for MCC’s General Conference 2025!

Email them a message of welcome at GBNC@MCCchurch.net.



Rhick Esteves

Open Table MCC

Philippines

Rhick is a member of Open Table MCC since 2022 and has served as lay preacher and tech support in his local congregation. He is an instructional designer and licensed professional teacher based in the Philippines, with experience as a learning and development coordinator for both local and multinational companies, and as a teacher for junior and senior high school. Rhick is also pursuing a master's degree in Distance Education at the University of the Philippines, focusing on critical digital pedagogy and inclusion.

Kellie Taylor-White

MCC of Baton Rouge, 

USA

Kellie Taylor-White brings a wealth of experience as an Educator, Workforce Developer, Board Director, and Executive. Kellie currently serves as the Career Connections Central-South Area Manager for the Carpenters’ International Training Fund. She has previously worked as the Assistant Secretary for the Louisiana Workforce Commission over the Office of Occupational Information Services, Director of the Louisiana Workforce Investment Council (WIC) where she was responsible for directing the activities of a 53-member super-board, as well as two other boards responsible for the economic projections for the state of Louisiana and the analysis and approval of student certifications based on industry needs and skill gaps. She has worked as an educational assessment developer, classroom teacher, congressional aide, and entrepreneur. Kellie has served on several boards and commissions including the Agriculture Education Commission, College and Career Readiness Council, Healthworks Commission, Early Childhood Advisory Council, Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Commission, and the Simulation Medical Training and Education Council for Louisiana. She trains members on the board functions, rules, and processes. 

Rev. Paul Whiting

Europe

Paul Whiting has been a member of MCC since 1984 and in pastoral leadership since 1987 serving congregations in England, Canada and the United States. He has also served as Network leader and Governing Board member. He has been involved in the European Forum for LGBTI+ Christian Groups since its inception and in 2022 volunteered with Rainbow Pilgrims at the World Council of Churches General Assembly. On retirement from active ministry he returned to live in England where he co-founded Derby Inclusive Fellowship, a spiritual community.

Janet Fitzsimmons, Alternate 

MCC Toronto,

Canada

Janet Fitzsimmons has been a member of MCC Toronto since 1989 and has served as a lector, facilitator and lay minister during her tenure there. She is currently engaged in the LEAD program. Drawing upon two decades of professional community development experience, and bringing a passion for transformational learning, Janet designs and delivers opportunities to build and enhance the impact that individuals can have when they work together for justice.