Don Knieriem has tendered his resignation as database administrator for the Church of the Brethren. His last day of work at the denomination’s General Offices in Elgin, Ill., will be Jan. 20.
He has been employed with the Church of the Brethren since Nov. 2011, when he was hired as a data analyst and registration specialist. The position evolved into web programmer and data analyst by Aug. 2013. In April 2015 he transitioned to the salaried position of database administrator.
Previously, Knieriem’s service to the church also included volunteer terms with Brethren Volunteer Service. He spent time as a BVSer serving with Brethren Disaster Ministries, and then volunteered for two years in the BVS office in Elgin, Ill.