Shenandoah District calls interim district executive team

The Church of the Brethren’s Shenandoah District has called a team of people to serve in the capacity of Interim District Executive Minister beginning on April 1. Paul Roth, Jan Orndorff, and Steve Spire will serve as the core interim team with Wayne Pence and Glenn Bollinger assisting as consultants. Team responsibilities will be divided both geographically and by focus area. All three core team members will be assisting with pastoral placement and congregational support and resourcing.

Paul Roth will care for administration of the district office and will be the contact person for the team and the liaison to the denomination, including the Council of District Executives and ecumenical agencies. Roth is a retired pastor and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Brethren and Mennonite Heritage Center of Harrisonburg, Va.

Jan Orndorff will oversee credentialing and related issues, pastor continuing education opportunities and support, and district communication. Orndorff is part-time pastor of the Sunrise congregation in Harrisonburg, Va.

Steve Spire will liaise with the financial director, mission partners, and gifts discernment team. Spire is part-time pastor of the Sangerville congregation in Bridgewater, Va.

Wayne Pence will provide consultation and assistance in the area of congregational support and resourcing. Pence is minister of pastoral care and a member of the preaching team at both the Lebanon (Va.) congregation and the Mountain View congregation in McGaheysville, Va.

Glenn Bollinger will provide consultation and support in the area of pastoral placement. Bollinger is senior pastor of Mill Creek congregation in Port Republic, Va.

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