WE HAVE AN APOSTLE!

The New Church Development Board (NCDB) of the IL/WI District is pleased to announce the filling of the Apostle position. After months of prayer and open searching, Lynda Lubbs-DeVore has accepted an invitation to perform this most needed ministry within our district. A start date near the end of this calendar year is anticipated. Lynda is co-pastor along with husband Tom DeVore, of our most recent fellowship, Christ Connections Community Church (CCCC) in Montgomery, Il. Lynda comes to us with seven years licensed ministry experience, three years experience in new church development with CCCC and numerous ministry experiences through Neighborhood Church of the Brethren dating back to 1989.

You can expect Lynda to be out and about among the Churches, educating all and calling out Church Planters. As she has shared with us:

"God does not ask us to do that which He has not equipped us for. Among us therefore, are individuals that God is calling to be planters of new churches and church restarts. We are called to identify those individuals and to nurture, encourage, and coach them to fulfill their call. To make available to them the resources they need to maximize positive outcomes. Existing congregations are vital to this process. They are the incubators for the church of tomorrow."

More about the role of the Apostle and work of the NCDB can be found on their website: www.ncdb.org.