The Council for World Mission (CWM) welcomes Janet Marie McConnell as the Mission Secretary for Social Justice. The appointment decision was made unanimously by the CWM Board which convened from 2-3 September.
McConnell comes into office with a wealth of working experience with nonprofit and ecumenical organisations. Since December 2021, she has been serving the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) as a Deputy General Secretary, overseeing the promulgation of the church’s vision, mission, and goals.
As Deputy General Secretary, McConnell provides oversight and support to UCJCI’s myriad entities and institutions concerning ethos, policies, and procedures. She also provides leadership to the office of the Regional Mission Council with respect to planning, directing, staffing, monitoring, and evaluation of activities and operations.
Previously, McConnell served and contributed in varied roles related to areas such as human resources, mission, education, and youth ministries. She has also served on committees and task forces serving the greater faith and ecumenical communities such as the World Council of Churches and Jamaica Council of Churches.
McConnell has also served with the CWM as a former Trustee.
Upon this appointment and a consequent relocation, McConnell is expected to work from the CWM London Office and provide accompaniment to the Caribbean region.
The appointment will begin on 1 January 2025.