MINISTRY NEWS
Congratulations to Zech and Jen Houser (Highland Avenue), who have been approved for ordination by the district and their congregation! An ordination service at Highland Avenue is being planned for August.
Congregational vacancies: Chicago First and Girard have recent pastoral vacancies and are exploring next steps, currently using lay leadership and pulpit supply, with Terry Link (Springfield) assisting in providing leadership at Girard. Cherry Grove also is using regular pulpit supply. Dixon is being served by interim pastor Michael Cole, who is pursuing credentialing in the Church of the Brethren.
Grants available: The denomination’s Office of Ministry has shared that grants are available through the Part-Time Pastor, Full-Time Church program for pastors who would like to do a sabbatical or continuing education experience. For more information or an application, contact district executive minister Walt Wiltschek at IWDDE@outlook.com.
At this year’s Annual Conference in Cincinnati, an equipping session will be offered at 12:30 p.m. July 6 titled “Toolbox for Caring for Your Pastor: Money and Beyond.” Members of the denomination’s Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee will lead the session.
Congregational vacancies: Chicago First and Girard have recent pastoral vacancies and are exploring next steps, currently using lay leadership and pulpit supply, with Terry Link (Springfield) assisting in providing leadership at Girard. Cherry Grove also is using regular pulpit supply. Dixon is being served by interim pastor Michael Cole, who is pursuing credentialing in the Church of the Brethren.
Grants available: The denomination’s Office of Ministry has shared that grants are available through the Part-Time Pastor, Full-Time Church program for pastors who would like to do a sabbatical or continuing education experience. For more information or an application, contact district executive minister Walt Wiltschek at IWDDE@outlook.com.
At this year’s Annual Conference in Cincinnati, an equipping session will be offered at 12:30 p.m. July 6 titled “Toolbox for Caring for Your Pastor: Money and Beyond.” Members of the denomination’s Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee will lead the session.
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