SCJ 2016 Photos

Bishops Schnase, Saenz, and Huie share a moment of levity in the midst of the jurisdictional proceedings. (Photo courtesy of Great Plains Annual Conference.)

Delegates Rachel Wright and Russell Miller attend to their voting devices during an episcopal ballot at South Central Jurisdictional Conference 2016

Rio Texas delegation members worship Friday morning in Wichita. (left to right: Rev. Teresa Welborn, Abel Vega, Rev. Laura Merrill, Teresa Keese) (Courtesy Great Plains Annual Conference)

Raquel Feagins and Rachel Wright getting ready for Jurisdictional Conference

Bishop Mike McKee briefs conference communicators prior to the start of the conference.

Rev. Dr. Ruben Saenz and Rev. Carl Rohlfs share a laugh at the beginning of South Central Jurisdiction 2016.

Retired Bishop, Joel Martinez offers the benediction at the opening worship service of the South Central Jurisdictional Conference gathering.

Bishop Robert Schnase reads scripture at the opening worship service of the South Central Jurisdiction.

Rev. Dr. Ruben Saenz, Jr. with his wife, Maye, and son Ruben, III.

Las Misiones District Superintendent Carl Rohlfs and wife, Barbara, prepare for opening worship at South Central Jurisdiction 2016.

left to right: Rio Texas delegate, Carol Loeb; Bishop Robert Schnase and wife, Esther; Rio Texas delegates Jay Brim and Teresa Keese.

Hill Country District Superintendent, Rev. John Wright, greets Bishop Mike Lowry following opening worship of South Central Jurisdiction 2016.

Newly elected Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. shares an embrace with Rio Texas Director of Outreach Vitality, Abel Vega.

Left to right, Mary Lou Reese, Raquel Martinez, Maye Saenz, and Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr.

Rev. Laura Merrill looks on during the announcement of ballot results at South Central Jusisdiction 2016.