A Disciples pastor whose church has demonstrated outstanding stewardship has been called to serve as the new Minister of Faith and Giving. Bruce Barkhauer, senior minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Jeffersonville, Ind., will assume his new position beginning on Feb. 1.
General Minister and President Sharon Watkins is beginning a three-month sabbatical, during which she will pursue rest, discernment of her call to serve a second term as GMP, along with study and reflection on wholeness.
At the July 2009 General Assembly Resolution 0922, “Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry,” was passed.
The Administrative Committee has voted unanimously to stand in solidarity with other Disciples leaders in support of the decision of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to remove its next biennial meeting from Charleston, S.C.
Scores of students will benefit from your generous support of the 2009 Thanksgiving Offering.
Joanne L. VerBurg has a ready answer for anybody venturing to ask her why she was so eager to sign up for the 2010 Pastors Conference.