Historical Committee

The Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists has had its official relationship to the Church of the Brethren through the Historical Committee. The four members of the Historical Committee are appointed to four year terms, one expiring each year. Ken Shaffer, as the Brethren Historical Library and Archives director, serves as the secretary and staff liaison for the Committee.

Their responsibilities are to:

1) Stimulate interest in Brethren history.
2) Give direction to publications on Brethren history by means of counsel with the book and Messenger editors.
3) Encourage historical research and suggest subjects to researchers.
4) Encourage the study of Brethren history by students and others.
5) Initiate and conduct historical research on behalf of the church.
6) Approve general policies for the operation of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives.
7) Serve as advisory/consultative group for the BHLA director.

Version 1.5   Revised 27 July 2006

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