2011 Board of Directors:

In November 2010 Isaiah 61 Ministries elected its Board of Directors for 2011 during our Annual Meeting.  The Board consists of Elbert Detwiler, Chairman, , Holly Ford, Secretary/Treasurer, Roger Ford, Teaching Elder, Clayton Shenk and Rick Slater, members at large.  Thank you for your service!

I-61 Reorganizes Without the "Inc.":

In 2010, after much prayer and deliberation, the I-61 Board of Directors decided to reorganize our ministry under the legal designation of “church,” rather than “charity.” This decision was based on our becoming a network of house fellowships (covenant communities), and, other factors. The new Isaiah 61 Ministries (same name without the “inc.”) was chartered on June 30, 2010. We have the same mission, website, leadership and mailing address. If you would like more information please contact us at mail@I-61Ministries.org.

I-61’s Board of Directors (2010):

Isaiah 61 Ministries elected its Board of Directors for 2010 during our Annual Meeting in December. The Board consists of Elbert Detwiler, Chairman, Clayton Shenk, Secretary, Holly Ford, Treasurer, Roger Ford, Executive Director, Doug Phillips and Rick Slater, members at large. Thank you for your service!

Shirley Luce Retires from the Board

On June 14 Shirley and Bob Luce were honored by the I-61 Board of Directors for their service to the ministry.  They were pioneers in helping launch I-61 and have been faithful supporters from the beginning through their encouragement, counsel, and serving as prayer team members.  Shirley was also a founding member of our Board of Directors.  Chairman Elbert Detwiler thanked Shirley for her service to the board and said that her wise counsel will be deeply missed.

Annual Meeting Re-Elects BoD:

On December 6, 2008, the Isaiah 61 Ministries board of directors (BoD) and their spouses met for our traditional combination Annual Meeting & Christmas Dinner at the home of BoD Secretary Clayton and Mrs. Dorothy Shenk. The wonderful home-cooked bill of fare was followed by a time of sharing, prayer, caroling, and a reading of the Christmas story. At the end of the evening the current BoD was unanimously re-elected to serve through 2009. Isaiah 61 Ministries is grateful to the Lord for giving us wise counsel through our board.

I-61’s Board of Directors (2008):

In December 2007 the Isaiah 61 Board met with their spouses for our annual Christmas Dinner at the home of Clayton and Dorothy Shenk.  The board also mixed a little business with pleasure by electing the Board of Directors for 2008.  Isaiah 61 Ministries is delighted to welcome Doug Phillips as our newest board member.  Congratulations and thanks to all our faithful directors!

I-61 was organized on August 3, 2006, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, by an independent group of Christian believers, representing several local churches and denominations. 

I-61’s founding Board of Directors included:

Elbert Detwiler, Chairman of the Board (About Elbert Detwiler)
Roger H. Ford, Executive Director (About Roger Ford)
Clayton Shenk, Board Secretary (About Clayton Shenk)
Holly E. Ford
David Michael Joseph (About David Joseph)
Shirley Luce (About Shirley Luce)
Jack Richardson (About Jack Richardson)

I-61’s Board of Directors (2007) includes:

Elbert Detwiler, Chairman of the Board (About Elbert Detwiler)
Roger H. Ford, Executive Director (About Roger Ford)
Clayton Shenk, Board Secretary (About Clayton Shenk)
Holly E. Ford
David Michael Joseph (About David Joseph)
Shirley Luce (About Shirley Luce)