MINISTRY NEWS
Congregational vacancies: Dixon Church of the Brethren held a call weekend with a pastoral candidate on Jan. 22. Chicago First and Girard have recently had pastoral vacancies occur and are exploring next steps. Cherry Grove and La Place also have current vacancies and are at various stages of the search process, currently using pulpit supply.
Bob DeBolt, an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren (and former pastor of the Oak Grove congregation), retired Dec. 31 as pastor of Washburn (Ill.) Christian Church. He lives in the Peoria area and is a member of Peoria First Church of the Brethren. Bob has expressed an interest in continuing to do pulpit supply. We wish Bob all the best in retirement!
Our prayers continue for Diana Verhulst, Krista Hernandez, and Becky Shipman, who entered the TRIM program of ministry study this past year. Several others in the district are exploring calls to licensing or ordination. If you have an interest in exploring a call to ministry, please contact the district office or a member of the Ministry Leadership Development Team.
Bob DeBolt, an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren (and former pastor of the Oak Grove congregation), retired Dec. 31 as pastor of Washburn (Ill.) Christian Church. He lives in the Peoria area and is a member of Peoria First Church of the Brethren. Bob has expressed an interest in continuing to do pulpit supply. We wish Bob all the best in retirement!
Our prayers continue for Diana Verhulst, Krista Hernandez, and Becky Shipman, who entered the TRIM program of ministry study this past year. Several others in the district are exploring calls to licensing or ordination. If you have an interest in exploring a call to ministry, please contact the district office or a member of the Ministry Leadership Development Team.
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