Mishael Nouveau has resigned as office manager for the Church of the Brethren’s Ministry Office as of June 27. Her work has been based at the denomination’s General Offices in Elgin, Ill., where she has served for seven years since Jan. 29, 2018.
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Shenandoah District calls Kevin Daggett and Rebecca House as co-district executive ministers
The Church of the Brethren’s Shenandoah District has called Kevin Daggett and Rebecca House to serve as co-district executive ministers beginning Sept. 15. Each will serve a one-half time position carrying out varied responsibilities as determined through their partnership with the district’s Leadership Team.
Mid-Atlantic District announces new regional ministry associates
The Church of the Brethren’s Mid-Atlantic District has announced a new role at the district level titled the Regional Ministry Associate. In April, Charlotte Bear and Rusty Curling were called to this role, beginning May 1.
Tabitha Hartman Rudy to join staff of Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership
Tabitha Hartman Rudy will join the staff of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership as part-time coordinator of English-Language Ministry Training Programs, starting May 1.
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.
Clergywomen attend retreat led by Meghan Larissa Good
More than 70 clergywomen from 16 church districts attended a denominational retreat traditionally offered every five years by the Ministry Office of the Church of the Brethren.
Never too late to answer a call from God: Celebrating Jim Bridgeman
On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, Jim Bridgeman was ordained at Lancaster (Pa.) Church of the Brethren. We always celebrate when someone accepts the call of God to serve the church as a minister, and Jim is no exception. That is, for one important detail: Jim is 93 years of age.
‘Changing Mindsets for Ministry’ held jointly by seven districts
Seven Church of the Brethren districts in the midwest and plains regions partnered to hold an online workshop titled “Changing Mindsets for Ministry” on Feb. 22, with about 80 people participating. The event featured Jeff MacDonald, a journalist and pastor from the Boston area, as keynote speaker.
Tim Button-Harrison to retire from leadership of Northern Plains District
Tim Button-Harrison has announced his retirement from leadership of the Church of the Brethren’s Northern Plains District. At the Feb. 7-8 meeting of the district board, it was announced that he will retire on Dec. 31, 2025, after having served the district for more than 19 years.
Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center hires Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey as the new director
The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center (SVMC) has hired Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey as the new director, beginning May 1. Prior to May, Hollenberg-Duffey will be working with retiring executive director Donna M. Rhodes to provide a good transition.