Leroy Neff was credentialed as an elder in the United Church of God during the December Council meetings. He and his wife, Maxine, serve in the East Texas, Texas, congregation.

On Dec. 31, Jonathan Pinelli was ordained an elder. He and his wife, Deborah, serve in the Cincinnati East AM congregation.

Jim Cowell was ordained an elder on Jan. 7. He and his wife, Marlene, serve the San Diego, California, congregation.