Three districts in the Church of the Brethren have announced new leadership. David Banaszak has been hired to lead Middle Pennsylvania. Kris Hawk will be the new district executive minister for Northern Ohio. Tabitha H. Rudy is interim associate district executive for Virlina.
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Camp cohort completes the Sustaining Ministerial Excellence Advanced Seminar
The fourth and final retreat for the Camp Cohort of the Sustaining Ministerial Excellence Advanced Seminar took place March 19-22 at Quaker Hill Retreat Center in Richmond, Ind. Congratulations to Barbara Wise Lewczak of Camp Pine Lake, Northern Plains District; Karen Neff of Camp Ithiel, Atlantic Southeast District; Linetta and Joel Ballew of Camp Swatara, Atlantic Northeast District; Jerri Wenger of Camp Blue Diamond, Middle Pennsylvania District; and Wallace Cole of Camp Carmel, Southeastern District.
Ventures courses are offered on Chronicles and faith formation
McPherson (Kan.) College’s online Ventures program is offering upcoming courses on the book of Chronicles and faith formation.
Michigan District executive Nate Polzin resigns
The Michigan District Leadership Team has received a letter of resignation from Nate Polzin, district executive, effective July 7.
Janet L. Ober Lambert to lead Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership
Janet L. Ober Lambert has been hired as director of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, a ministry training partnership of the Church of the Brethren and Bethany Theological Seminary.
Julie M. Hostetter to Retire from Leadership of the Brethren Academy
Julie Mader Hostetter, executive director of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, has announced her retirement effective Jan. 31, 2017. She has served in this role since 2008. The Brethren Academy is a partnership of the Church of the Brethren and Bethany Theological Seminary.
Healthy Boundaries 101 Training to Be Offered via Webcast in January
Healthy Boundaries 101 training to be offered via webcast in January
Brethren Academy Offers ‘Healthy Boundaries 201′ Training as a Spanish Language Webcast
The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership will offer a Spanish language version of the Healthy Boundaries 201 training on Oct. 22, as a webcast led by Ramon Torres. This is offered for ministry training students and newly licensed or ordained clergy.
Entrenamiento en Limites Saludables y en La Ética de Relaciones Ministeriales
Entrenamiento en Limites Saludables y en La Ética de Relaciones Ministeriales Dirigido por Ramón L. Torres. El sábado, 22 de octubre, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. hora estándar del este (descansado para el almuerzo a las 1-2 p.m.).
Haiti Theological Training Program Celebrates Graduation of 22 Ministers
Aug. 13 was a day of celebration for the inaugural class of the Haiti Theological Training program, Ecole Theologie de la Mission Evangelique des Eglises des Frères D’Haïti. The graduation ceremony witnessed 22 graduates walking across the stage to receive diplomas and shake hands with professors and guests of honor.