Melissa Fritz on July 8 concluded her work as a packer with the Material Resources program of the Church of the Brethren. The program is located at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. This layoff is due to the upcoming closure of the Material Resources program at the end of 2025.
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Jose Rudy Amaya hired as first associate district executive minister intern in Pacific Southwest District
Jose Rudy Amaya, a member of Conexion Pasadena (Calif.) Church of the Brethren, began June 1 as the first associate district executive minister intern for the Church of the Brethren’s Pacific Southwest District.
Jon Lucas Keller hired by the Church of the Brethren as Mission Advancement advocate
Jon Lucas Keller begins July 28 as a Mission Advancement advocate serving on the Church of the Brethren denominational staff. He most recently has been the grants manager for the Troy (Ohio) Foundation.
Anabaptist Disabilities Network welcomes new communications director
The Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADN) recently said goodbye to communications director Emily Hunsbaker after six years of service to the organization and welcomed Sarah Werner as the new communications director.
James Miner to retire from the Church of the Brethren Yearbook staff
James (Jim) Miner has announced his retirement as Yearbook specialist for the Church of the Brethren, as of June 26. In this role, which he began nine years ago in November 2016, he has been responsible for creating the annual Church of the Brethren Yearbook.
Mishael Nouveau resigns as office manager for the Ministry Office
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.
Jazmin Gongora hired as administrative assistant for Discipleship and Leadership Formation
Jazmin Gongora has been hired by the Church of the Brethren as administrative assistant for the Discipleship and Leadership Formation department, beginning June 17 at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
On Earth Peace recognizes Darlene Johnson’s retirement, welcomes Andrew Duffy as interim transition director
On Earth Peace is congratulating Darlene Johnson on her retirement after nearly 25 years with the agency. She has served as co-executive director and administration director. The agency also is welcoming Andrew Duffy as interim transition director.
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.
Keith Call to begin as director of Brethren Historical Library and Archives
Keith Call has been hired by the Church of the Brethren as director of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives (BHLA) at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill. He will begin work at the General Offices on June 2.