Pastor Kathy Baines is the deployed Assistant to the Bishop for this Mission District. She helps the Synod carry out its mission of shepherding and providing resources to rostered persons and congregations in this area. Pastor Baines is also the staff person for the Synod's Candidacy Committee. The North Mission District is an exciting place to do ministry. It is a vital and growing part of God's church.
Growth is perhaps the North Mission District's most exciting attribute.
Many of its congregations are adding additional building space or new worship services to reach out to and welcome those who have not been members of God's family. The Synod has has recently begun new mission congregations in Lady Lake, Green Cove Springs and south Walton County in the North Mission District. All of these now have mission developers on site and have begun worship services. Several other slightly older mission congregations in Orlando, Daytona and Welaka are ready to buy property or put up buildings. These new congregations together with 64 more established congregations are committed to spreading the good news of God's love for the Synod in Jesus Christ to the world.