SYNOD COUNCIL

The Delaware-Maryland Synod Council is empowered to ensure the proper and vital operation of our synod.

OFFICERS

The Rev. Bill Gohl, Bishop (2028)
St. Mark’s, Baltimore

Jada Wright, Vice President (2027)
Jerusalem, Baltimore

Nancy Gordon, Secretary (2024)
Zion, Middletown

Donna Fairley, Treasurer
Epiphany, Baltimore

Vision Team Leaders

The Rev. John Nelson
Leadership
St. Philip’s, Wilmington

Ron Fairchild
Discipleship
Grace, Westminster

The Rev. Christopher Schaefer
Communications
Divinity, Towson

Linda Chinnia
Connectedness
Nativity and Holy Comforter, Baltimore

MEMBERS

Mariana Lesher
Delmarva North & South – Lay (2024)
Grace, Easton

The Rev. Chris Schaefer
Baltimore Northeast & Harford – Clergy (2024)
Divinity, Towson

The Rev. Mark Parker
Baltimore City – Clergy (2024)
Breath of God, Highlandtown

The Rev. Corey Bergman
Baltimore West & Anne Arundel – Clergy (2024)
St. John’s, Linthicum

Ann Roberson
Westminster – Lay (2025)
Calvary, Mt. Airy

Trish Valcarcel
Frederick – Lay (2025)
St. Paul’s, Walkersville

The Rev. Kibreab Gudeta
Allegany & Washington – Clergy (2025)
Christ, Hagerstown

Conference Deans
VACANT

Jada Wright
Person of Color/Primary Language Other than English
Jerusalem, Baltimore

Noah Nunberg
Youth (2024)
Zion, Williamsport

Julie Anderson
Young Adult (2023)
Dreams & Visions, Baltimore