Regular Meeting
The document appears to be related to a 'Doctor of Ministry' event, specifically noted as 'Welcome & Opening Worship' on January 26, 2026. Key discussions included the president's impending retirement in June 2026 after ten years of service at United Seminary. The speaker shared anecdotes regarding institutional crisis management via envelopes left by predecessors, and provided an update on the presidential search committee, which aimed to have a new president selected by early spring (March or April). Attendees were encouraged to commit to loving and supporting the incoming president. A significant portion of the discussion addressed recent financial challenges at United, resulting from lowered income from the United Methodist ministerial education fund and expenditure of previous grants, necessitating a goal to raise $1 million between January and June 2026 to end the fiscal year in the black. The importance of prayer for this fundraising campaign, themed 'God is Able,' was heavily emphasized. The event concluded with a pastoral address and prayer.