SEND’s International Council is what might in some organizations be called a Board of Directors. The International Council is a body of elected or appointed members from around the world who jointly govern in policy matters of a global nature and strategic vision to SEND. The Council consists of twelve voting members, plus all regional directors as non-voting members. Eight of the voting members are non-salaried (at least six from councils of sending countries), and four are elected SEND members.
What Do They Do?
The basic governance tasks of International Council are:
- To identify the contribution SEND will make in the church and the world (i.e. its mission, its goals, and the ends it exists to achieve).
- To establish principles and articulate core values that will be observed in carrying out the work of the mission.
- Approve overall international objectives, and review the course of the mission and factors affecting its progress. Review and approve long-range planning and coordinate Mission resources.
- Establish and maintain Mission policy of a global nature. If such policy changes the nature of the Mission, as stated in its Constitution; such changes will be submitted to the Mission membership for ratification.
- Receive Regional reports in order to ensure that the affairs of regional and area operations are conducted in a manner consistent with the Mission‘s Constitution, Principles and Policies.
- Authorize the Articles of Incorporation of new areas and constitute new areas.
- Take action necessary and consistent with its function to fulfill its objectives.
- Approve mergers with other organizations.
- Appoint the International Director.
- Provide spiritual leadership and prayer support for SEND‘s international operations.
Who Are Its Members?
Rev. Warren Janzen |
International Director, SEND International
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Mrs. Ute Bender |
Slovenia |
Mr. Paul Suzuki |
Japan |
Mr. Philip Jackson |
Europe Regional Director |
Mr. Jon Eckstein |
Asia Regional Director |
Mr. Dave Brubacher |
Eurasia Regional Director |
Mr. John Wicker |
North America Regional Director |
Mrs. Elizabeth Givens |
Public Member |
Mr. David Gregory |
US Council |
Ms. Isabel Lee |
Public Member |
Ms. AS |
Southeast Asia |
Mr. Christian Schoeps |
Public Member |
Mr. Jovanni Templonuevo |
Philippine Sending Council, Manila |