PERSONNEL NOTES

Stan Dueck will retire as Director of Organizational Leadership for the Church of the Brethren, effective July 31. He began his service on June 21, 1999, as the Congregational Life Team Member for Area 1. Over the years, Stan has coached pastors, consulted with congregations, helped districts plan and develop goals, led deacon training seminars and served in numerous other ways. He convened the New Church Advisory Committee and planned the New and Renew conference multiple times. As a life-long learner, Stan has always been committed to professional growth and expanding his skills with which he serves the church. Most recently, Stan completed Kingian Nonviolence Trainer certification. The denomination is grateful to Stan for his contributions to more than 25 years of service to the denomination.

Tabitha Rudy joined the staff of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership (BAML) as part-time Coordinator of English-Language Ministry Training Programs on May 1. Rudy has served the Church of the Brethren in a variety of capacities including as pastor, associate district executive, and teacher. Most recently, Rudy has served as the administrative assistant for the Part-time Pastor, Full-time Church program, a position she will continue alongside her work with BAML. Rudy and her spouse, Daniel, are also parents of two young daughters and make their home in Boones Mill, Virginia.

Due to budget cuts within the Mission and Ministry Board, Mishael Nouveau, office manager for the denomination’s Ministry office, will have her work hours reduced from full-time to part- time, effective June 30.