• The Coordinating Council of Elders.
• The Aaronic Council.
• The Education Council.
• The Elders' Council.
• The Evangelism Council.
• The Publication Council.
• The Stewardship Council.
• The Women's Council.
• The Youth Council.

Conference Officers

• Chairman - Richard Neill (816) 254-7292
• Secretary - Aaron Smith (816) 847-7685
• Treasurer - Steve Mapes (816) 690-3158
• Historian - James Daugherty (816) 297-4370

Corporate Officers

• President - Richard Neill (816) 254-7292
• Secretary - Steve Ferdig (816) 630-6033
• Treasurer - Steve Mapes (816) 690-3158

The Coordinating Council of Elders

• Paul Gage, Chairman (816) 833-6552
• Howard Parker (816) 230-4000
• Dan Sherer (816) 650-9357
• John Mundy (816) 650-6969
• Bob Giertz (816) 224-2093
• Dayn Cederstrom (816) 224-3958
• Doug Smith (860) 584-6202

The mission of the Coordinating Council is

• To maintain continuity, give leadership through counsel and encouragement towards unity.
• Coordination and administrative oversight of the conference's goals and objectives.
• Facilitate the interrelationships of the various councils and boards.
• Address issues that may arise between conferences that fall within the purview of the conference.

The Aaronic Council

• Richard Hoff Sr., Chairman (816) 729-4757
• James Bullard (816) 405-4277
• Jason Howard (816) 796-9399
• Rod Madson (816) 461-6143
• Glen Gardner (816) 833-3589
• Dennis King (816) 796-0660
• Alex VunCannon (816) 795-9540

The Fellowship of Aaronic Restoration Ministers (FARM) exists to serve three primary purposes

1. ENCOURAGE and SUPPORT each member of the Aaronic priesthood as he seeks to magnify the calling and responsibilities he has accepted.
2. By PROVIDING TOOLS and TRAINING, we hope to place in each man’s hands those tools and skills needed to edify the flock and prepare it for the trials that surely lie before it.
3. Stand as a forum in which FELLOWSHIP, NETWORKING, and the EXCHANGE of IDEAS and EXPERIENCE amongst the Aaronic priesthood will serve to draw us closer to one another as we pray, fast, and study to become of One Heart and One Mind with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The ideals presented by Captain Moroni so long ago have not died. Indeed, they remain a battle cry today as we of the Aaronic Order rise to stand for “our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children” in this, the latter days.

The Education Council

• Jim Vun Cannon, Chairman (816) 795-9540
• Helen Brotherton (816) 690-3646
• Christina Easter (816) 732-6883
• Kathy Kline (816) 356-6889
• Stephanie Hasselman (816) 255-6980
• Cathlene Greer (816) 833-0209
• Joan Vun Cannon (816) 836-3259

The Elders' Council

• Ron Vermeland (816) 650-5899
• Richard Smith (816) 461-3461
• Dale Carrick (816) 796-6577
• Todd Smith (816) 650-4006
• Vernon Pearson (816) 650-6405
• Jim Crane (816) 796-0862
• Dayn Cederstrom (816) 224-3958
• Steve Marshall (816) 257-0717
• Tyler Crowell (816) 220-1830
• Glyn Carpenter (816) 650-3248

The Evangelism Council

• Jack Evans (816) 524-2279
• Jim Noland (816) 373-8684
• David Bates (816) 795-7487
• Nathan Sherer (816) 645-6051 (mobile)
• Bill Barrett (A.R.M.) - (816) 796-0484
• Gary Metzger (L.A.M.B.) - (816) 833-5140
• Skip Robison (S.E.A.A.M.) - (816) 373-9044

Evangelism Council Purpose

• Develop programs for missionary outreach.
• Prepare materials and helps for local priesthood.
• Conduct workshops and seminars to inspire and train priesthood and members for witnessing.
• Reach out and work with existing missionary focused organizations to accomplish mutually agreed upon objectives.

Evangelism Website

The Restoration Gospel Outreach website (http://www.rgosite.org/) provides updates from each of the Restoration missionary organizations.

The Publication Council

• Steve Ferdig, Chairman (816) 630-6033
• Rebecca Bowen (816) 257-5344
• Joy Muir (816) 254-5523
• Julie Smith (816) 836-3559
• Warren Bennett (816) 506-4517
• Richard Smith (816) 461-3461
• Jim Daugherty (816) 297-4370

The Stewardship Council

• Tim Johns (816) 836-8882
• George Gross (816) 587-2280

The Women's Council

• Sylvia Powell, Chairperson (816) 240-0095
• Mary Prater (816) 836-6109
• Marsha Bird (660) 584-3056
• Peggy Feagins (816) 318-4488
• Pat Chadwick (816) 230-7075
• Darcy Brotherton (816) 690-7685
• Kay Willliams (816) 580-7947

Women's Council Website

The women's council website can be reached by clicking here.

Women's Council Goals

• Plan and organize instructional seminars for women’s departments.
• Plan and organize women’s retreats.
• Plan classes and activities for women during the annual Elders’ Conference.
• Provide informative articles for Tidings of Zion under the title "Let Her Own Works Praise Her."
• Accept assignments to reunions, institutes, retreats and anywhere else there is a need for our service.

The Youth Council

• Linda Trimble, Chairperson (816) 506-1463 (mobile)
• Josh and Elyse McLeod (816) 726-6491
• Roger Gummerman (816) 210-0138
• Chris Morris (816) 836-3942
• Lee Hillard (816) 254-5076
• Sarah Buckles (816) 267-0625
• Sam Humphrey (816) 796-0552

Youth Council Website

You may visit the youth council website at http://www.eldersconference.org/youthcouncil for greater detail of our current activities.

Youth Council purpose:

• to encourage and coordinate ministry among Restoration branches to the youth of the Church, that they may become active participants in the building of the Kingdom of God and the redemption of Zion.

These are the qualities we hold as important to accomplishing our mission:

• The Scriptures - We believe that the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants are the standards by which we discern God’s direction. By studying these, we find how we can know and glorify God.
• Discipleship - We believe the body of Christ must be nurtured through consistent prayer, scripture study, accountability, care, and training.
• Evangelism - We believe that as youth grow in their relationship with Christ, they should be encouraged to reach out to others in their witness of Jesus Christ.
• Worship - We believe in the celebration and honoring of God via song, testimony, preaching, prayer, and sacraments.
• Fellowship - We believe the association of the Saints in which we are known, cared for, held accountable, and encouraged in our spiritual journey is essential. This association is in recreation, friendship, and worship.
• Youth responsibility - We believe youth must be equipped to take responsibility for ministry which will teach them to develop vision, set goals, and express their gifts, talents, and personalities.
• Service - We believe that helping others shows the love of Christ in a real and tangible way.
• Leadership - We believe that effective youth ministry comes from spiritually healthy leaders who seek their direction from the Lord and set a strong and positive example.
• Communication - We believe that sharing our ideas and concerns (allowing all to be heard) is essential for developing new insights and discovering answers to problems that are a normal part of any ministry.
• Cooperation - We believe that by working together between Restoration branches and organizations, we can create a stronger youth ministry for all of our youth.

Youth Council Goals:

• Developing training resources (i.e. written materials, workshops, and resource people) to equip current and future youth leaders with the necessary skills to direct effective youth programs and ministry.
• Encouraging communication between Restoration branches and organizations dealing with youth ministry for the development of cooperative ventures to meet youth needs and to minimize in scheduling of events.
• Working with youth leaders and the leadership of the Conference of Restoration Elders to discern youth needs and concerns both within and outside the Center Place.
• Assisting in the development of programs to equip youth for growing in their Christian life and relationship with God - recognizing that this should include the areas of fellowship, discipleship, worship, service, and evangelism.

Attention—we need to identify youth leaders! One of our visions in the Youth Council has been to increase our scope beyond providing Center Place youth ministry and find ways to be of support to youth throughout the Restoration. Part of being able to do that is learning who are youth leaders in various areas and finding out their needs and ways we might be of assistance. We would appreciate the names of your youth leaders, the best way to contact them, and any insights you have of the youth needs in your area.