How many pastors serve in OIMC and are they Native American?
We presently have 15 Ordained Elders in OIMC, and several retired pastors who are still serving OIMC churches. In 2004, we ordained our first Native American Deacon. We presently have approximately 30 persons who are candidates for ordained ministry and serving local churches. We also have approximately nine laypersons who serve as Lay Missioners to local churches. About 98 percent of our clergy and lay missioners are Native Americans representing approximately 15 various tribes. 18 of our clergy are female and four of the lay missioners are female.
