Mrs. Lula Howard elected Interim President of IMLA

The International Ministers and Lay Association proudly announces Mrs. Lula Howard as the Interim President of IMLA. Upon election to the episcopacy, Rev. Dr. Anthony N. Witherspoon resigned as President.

Elections will be held in Mobile, Alabama, on February 13, 2025. All active members are encouraged to attend and vote for our new leadership.

Thanks to the nominating committee, below is a list of all Candidates who applied for each position:

Each Candidate submitted their initial profile information, a statement explaining why they were seeking the position they applied for, and their resume by the extended deadline of October 5, 2024. (The date was extended to ensure the information was on all three platforms, making the process fair and transparent for anyone who desired to apply.

This is a listing of the qualified candidates and the positions they desire.

• The International President - Rev. Dr. David Miller

• The Executive Director - Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson

• The 1st Administrative Vice President - Rev. J. Martin Bouler and Rev. Dr. Maurice Harden

• The 2nd Administrative Vice President - Ms. Connie Bell-Wright

• The Recording Secretary – Ms. Patricia Hunter and Ms. Carlous Tyrance

• The Assistant Recording Secretary - Ms. M. Denise Niles

• The Financial Secretary - Rev. Dr. Kelcey G. Steele

• The Treasurer - Rev. Dr. Edwin Ferguson

• The Chaplain - Rev. Dr. Johnathan Counts and Mr. Willie Landrum

In conclusion, the Nominating Committee appreciates the opportunity to serve the International Ministers & Lay Association. We look forward to facilitating a fair and transparent election process on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Humbly Submitted,

The Nominating Committee

Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Chair

Rev. Katie B. Chapman

Rev. Monica Marshall

Rev. Joel D. Miles

Mr. Jerry McCombs

Dr. Vanessa Watt

Ms. Melva Wright