NEW DISTRICT CONFERENCE COORDINATOR!

The district is pleased to announce that Debbie Noffsinger of the Highland Avenue congregation (Elgin) has been called as district conference coordinator for Illinois/Wisconsin, beginning with the 2026 cycle. The district leadership team affirmed her call at its meeting on Oct. 7. 

Debbie brings a wealth of experience in this area, having served as part-time Annual Conference assistant for the Church of the Brethren since 2010. She’ll continue in this role alongside her new district duties, which match up well schedule-wise. She also has her own freelance graphic design business and has often designed logos for the district and others. She has a bachelor’s degree in art from McPherson (Kan.) College. 

This represents a shift in the district office model, moving from the previous administrative assistant position to one that focuses on specific tasks, as many of the office processes have been able to be automated or streamlined. Welcome, Debbie, to the district team!