Tamisha Tyler has resigned from her position as visiting assistant professor and director of the Master of Arts program at Bethany Seminary in Richmond, Ind., effective at the end of the spring semester 2026. She will become the co-director of Level Ground, a nonprofit artist collective, project incubator, and documentary production company in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Chelsea Skillen resigns as director of Brethren Volunteer Service
Chelsea Skillen has resigned as director of Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) effective Feb. 10. She has served in leadership of BVS for more than three years, since Oct. 24, 2022. She plans to move to Portugal and will be joining her husband’s publishing business.
Jenn Dorsch-Messler resigns from Brethren Disaster Ministries
Jenn Dorsch-Messler has announced her resignation as director of Brethren Disaster Ministries, having served for more than 10 years beginning on Feb. 24, 2015. Her resignation is effective Jan. 9, 2026. She has accepted a position on a new executive leadership team at Mennonite Disaster Service located in Lititz, Pa.
Brenda Giles concludes her work with Material Resources
Brenda Giles on Dec. 8 concluded her work with the Church of the Brethren’s Material Resources program based at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
Scott Senseney concludes his work with Material Resources
Scott Senseney on Dec. 8 concluded his work with the Church of the Brethren’s Material Resources program based at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
Greg Davidson Laszakovits to lead Northern Plains District on interim basis
Greg Davidson Laszakovits will begin on Jan. 1, 2026, as interim district executive minister for the Church of the Brethren’s Northern Plains District. He lives in Elizabethtown, Pa., and will serve half-time in a hybrid working style that will involve traveling to the district as needed.
Ryan Braught to manage the Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church program
Ryan Braught began Nov. 17 as an independent contractor to manage the Church of the Brethren’s Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church program for 10 hours per week.
Richard Wehrle moves from Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church program to Rural and Small Towns Initiative
Richard Wehrle transitioned on Nov. 17 from serving as program manager for the Church of the Brethren’s Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church program to a new role as program manager for the Rural and Small Towns Initiative.
Rick Best and Sam Carter conclude their work with Material Resources
Rick Best and Sam Carter as of Nov. 19 are concluding their work with Material Resources at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. This is due to the upcoming closure of the Material Resources program at the end of 2025.
Sarah Radcliff begins as manager of operations for Brethren Press
Sarah R. Radcliff began Nov. 17 as manager of Brethren Press operations with responsibility for the functions of customer service and shipping. She will manage the inventory and Brethren Press area of the warehouse at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.