Short Biographies
District Executive: Kevin L. Kessler, age 48, married Tammy L Klinedinst and have two daughters, Mendy Toland and Kasey Stenger. He was born and raised near the village of Ipava, IL, 8 miles north of Astoria, IL. Graduated from V.I.T. High School in 1976;. Worked at the Ipava State Bank for 17 years; Graduated from the Illinois Bankers School in 1983.
Kevin was licensed to the ministry in 1992. Was called to full-time ministry in the Canton (IL) Church of the Brethren in 1994. He entered Education for a Shared Ministry (EFSM) in 1994 and graduated in 1997., He was ordained at that time.. Kevin begin work for an Associates Degree at Spoon River College in Canton; He was called to District Executive to begin serving January 1, 2007. Kevin has served in the district as District Board; Stewards Commission Chair; Board Chair; Transition Team Chair; Moderator-elect; Moderator (very short term); Study committees.
Moderator: F. Joyce Person from Polo, Il was married to Richard Person in 1957. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. She was licensed (1991) and Ordained (1994) to the ministry in Polo Church of the Brethren. Joyce is a Registered Nurse 1954-2001 (still licensed)
She graduated from Polo Community High School 1954 graduated from Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing 1957; Attended Manchester College 1957-1958 and Northern Illinois University 1978, graduating with B.S. in Nursing.; graduated from University of Illinois College of Nursing 1994 with M.S. in Nursing Administration. She also took the 3 Year Reading Course 1991-1993
Her credentials include: KSB Hospital Nursing Director 28 years (1960-1988); Pinecrest Community Resident Services Director (1988-2001); Polo Church of the Brethren Interim Pastor (2004-March 1, 2007); Vacation Bible School at Mud Lick Church of the Brethren, Manchester, Kentucky Her church work includes: Church Organist 1947-2004, Choir Accompanist 2000-March 1, 2007 Short Term Mission Work in Puerto Rico, Honduras, and Nigeria; Church Board Chair, Commission member and chair, Life Deacon, IL/WI District Ethics Committee IL/WI Personnel & Nominating Committee; Head Teller for Annual Conference for 20+ years (I don't know exactly how many)
Moderator Elect: Jerry Sales is married to Annie. They have 5 grown children and live in Eureka, IL. Jerry graduated from the TRIM (Training in Ministry) program offered by the Brethren Academy at Bethany in 2005 He is currently enrolled at Bethany in the Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies (CATS) He has been the Pastor at Franklin Grove from April 2003 until Feb. 2007. Jerry is the IT manager at Human Service Center in Peoria.
Jerry's ministry is bi-vocational. Jerry attended the Travel Seminar course in Taize, France. He continues to enjoy fellowship with the other students. Jerry holds a Masters in Mathematics and Bachelors in Education from Illinois State University.. He entered Bethany's Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies (CATS) program, in case he decides to pursue an M.Div. or M.A.T.H. in the future.
Kevin was licensed to the ministry in 1992. Was called to full-time ministry in the Canton (IL) Church of the Brethren in 1994. He entered Education for a Shared Ministry (EFSM) in 1994 and graduated in 1997., He was ordained at that time.. Kevin begin work for an Associates Degree at Spoon River College in Canton; He was called to District Executive to begin serving January 1, 2007. Kevin has served in the district as District Board; Stewards Commission Chair; Board Chair; Transition Team Chair; Moderator-elect; Moderator (very short term); Study committees.
Moderator: F. Joyce Person from Polo, Il was married to Richard Person in 1957. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. She was licensed (1991) and Ordained (1994) to the ministry in Polo Church of the Brethren. Joyce is a Registered Nurse 1954-2001 (still licensed)
She graduated from Polo Community High School 1954 graduated from Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing 1957; Attended Manchester College 1957-1958 and Northern Illinois University 1978, graduating with B.S. in Nursing.; graduated from University of Illinois College of Nursing 1994 with M.S. in Nursing Administration. She also took the 3 Year Reading Course 1991-1993
Her credentials include: KSB Hospital Nursing Director 28 years (1960-1988); Pinecrest Community Resident Services Director (1988-2001); Polo Church of the Brethren Interim Pastor (2004-March 1, 2007); Vacation Bible School at Mud Lick Church of the Brethren, Manchester, Kentucky Her church work includes: Church Organist 1947-2004, Choir Accompanist 2000-March 1, 2007 Short Term Mission Work in Puerto Rico, Honduras, and Nigeria; Church Board Chair, Commission member and chair, Life Deacon, IL/WI District Ethics Committee IL/WI Personnel & Nominating Committee; Head Teller for Annual Conference for 20+ years (I don't know exactly how many)
Moderator Elect: Jerry Sales is married to Annie. They have 5 grown children and live in Eureka, IL. Jerry graduated from the TRIM (Training in Ministry) program offered by the Brethren Academy at Bethany in 2005 He is currently enrolled at Bethany in the Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies (CATS) He has been the Pastor at Franklin Grove from April 2003 until Feb. 2007. Jerry is the IT manager at Human Service Center in Peoria.
Jerry's ministry is bi-vocational. Jerry attended the Travel Seminar course in Taize, France. He continues to enjoy fellowship with the other students. Jerry holds a Masters in Mathematics and Bachelors in Education from Illinois State University.. He entered Bethany's Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies (CATS) program, in case he decides to pursue an M.Div. or M.A.T.H. in the future.
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