The Board of Mission is a representative body of 35 persons: one from each Association, nine at-large, four officers, presidents or designees of four recognized auxiliary organizations; ABCUSA Board of General Ministries representatives; and the Executive Minister. The Board establishes the policies and sets the priorities for American Baptist Churches of New York State. Members are elected at the biennial meeting for a four-year term.
The Board's ultimate responsibility is to enable American Baptists through New York State to make a difference in persons' lives, their churches, Associations, and communities.
* Executive Committee
Officers (January 1, 2025)
PRESIDENT: *Leon Runner
VICE PRESIDENT: *Delma West
SECRETARY: *Cedric Broughton
TREASURER: *
EXECUTIVE MINISTER: * Jerrod Hugenot
Association Representatives
ADIRONDACK: Steve Davie
BROOME-TIOGA: Steve Reynolds
CAPITAL AREA: Greg Staples
CHAUTAUQUA: Phillip Pratt
FINGER LAKES: Phyllis Granger
FRANSEGO: Claudette Newman
IROQUOIS: David Harris
LIVING WATERS: Steve Dygert
MADISON: William Stoklosa
MIDHUDSON/UNION: Jonathan Irons
MOHAWK/ONEIDA: Letta Palmer
NIAGARA AREA: Kathleen Ordiway
NORTH COUNTRY: Sarah Flack
WAYNE: Aleka Schuth
WEGO: Edris Hitchcock
ALLEGANY-CATTARAUGUS: vacant
At-Large
Claudia Little
Patricia Ludwig
Howard Maxson
Cindy Falk
Robert Casler
Bonnie Seitz
Auxiliary Organizations
AMERICAN BAPTIST MEN: Chris Blackwell
AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES: Laura Palada
MINISTERS COUNCIL: Patricia Ludwig
AMERICAN BAPTIST YOUTH:
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries: Merle McJunkin