In reply to Alan Turley.

Dear Mr. Turley,

District Presidents and Circuit Visitors do work together with the Office of the Secretary and the Department of Rosters, Statistics, and Research Services to follow up with congregations that have not sent their data. Bylaws adopted by the 2016 convention make the roles of those district officials in this process even more explicit. With another year "in the books," as they say, the time approaches for congregations to help Synod get another year "on the books." I am sure there will be ample opportunity for reminder and encouragement, from my office and from district officials, as we enter into that process.