Board of Directors

Community of Christ Corporation Board

Community of Christ in Canada was originally incorporated under a Letters Patent dated July 15, 1952 as The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Canada) and registered in Toronto Ontario on July 30, 1952 by the Provincial Secretary’s Office.

Later, Community of Christ became a Canadian Not-For-Profit Corporation under the Federal Government’s Not For Profit Act in Canada (Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, S.C. 2009, c.23, including the Government Regulations made pursuant to the Act, and any statute or regulations that may be substituted, as amended from time to time).

Most Recent Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of Community of Christ in Canada invites all members across Canada to participate via Zoom in its Q3 meeting this Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026. As an observer, you’ll be able to learn more about the work of the Board and stay connected with the structures that support our shared ministry, stewardship, and mission in Canada.

The Canada Board of Directors functions as the governing body of the not-for-profit corporation for the church in Canada, overseeing policies and conducting business on behalf of the church within the theological and governing policies of the World Church. The Board is accountable to the membership in Canada and works in cooperation with World Church leadership so the church can meet in-country legal and practical requirements.

The Board’s agenda includes strategy and policy discussions, review of the draft 2027 budgets, and approval of the Q2 2026 Agency Agreement reports. Previous Board reports and meeting minutes are available below. If you have questions in advance, please contact Bishop of Canada Sam Smalldon at [email protected].

Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. MT / 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET

Find the dates of our scheduled meetings in the "Online Events" section of our Calendar.

Board Members

Caitlin Ball
Calgary, AB

Cheryl M. Brooks
Aylmer, ON

Sandra Hunter
Prince George, BC

Ron Harmon
Independence, MO

Braden Shepherdson
Godfrey, ON

Ron Rowbottom – Chair
London, ON

Willem van Klinken – Vice Chair
Kansas City, MO

Should you have any questions regarding the Community of Christ Corporation Board, please contact Sam Smalldon, Executive Director, at [email protected] or 519-822-4150.

Board Reports

2026-03-17 Canada Corporate Board Meeting Report.pdf
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2024-01-01 BP001 - Budget Policy
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2024-01-01 BP002 - Audit Policy
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2024-07-01 BG003 - Net Proceeds Guidelines - Approved
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2024-07-01 BP003 - Net Proceeds Policy - Approved
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