Church of the Brethren hires new Director of Brethren Historical and Archives

Jennifer Houser has been hired by the Church of the Brethren as the director of Brethren Historical Library and Archives, working from the General Offices in Elgin, Ill. She is a graduate of Messiah College with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries; and of Duke Divinity School with a Master of Divinity degree, where she was also the archival assistant. Jennifer is currently working as a reference associate at Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library and part-time as pastor at Crest Manor Church of the Brethren. Jennifer will begin her work on August 2, 2021.