Ordination Services Held

James “Jim” Grossnickle Batterton was ordained into set-apart ministry in the Church of the Brethren during a service of consecration held Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the First Mennonite church in Iowa City, IA, where Jim is currently serving in an interim role. Members of the Woodland Church of the Brethren, the supporting congregation, were present, as well, to support and celebrate with Jim.

Jay Wittmeyer was ordained into set-apart ministry in the Church of the Brethren during a service of consecration held Sunday, August 6, 2017, at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, Elgin, IL. Jay currently serves as the Global Mission and Service Executive Director for the Church of the Brethren. Jay received support from the Highland Avenue congregation and his immediate family in celebrating his ordination.