The Pacific Northwest District of the Church of the Brethren has called Lee‐Lani Wright, a member of the Springfield, Ore., congregation, to replace Debbie Roberts on the district’s executive team. Roberts is retiring from the team after serving in the role since 2019.
Wright began her service on Sept. 19, 2021. She will serve as contact for the denomination’s Office of Ministry and will maintain district files and records including pastoral and congregational documents.
Continuing on the executive team are Glenn Brumbaugh, district representative to the Council of District Executives, and Carol Mason, who cares for pastoral placement with congregations, congregational property issues, and coordination of clergy and congregational ethics.
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