Christian Church Foundation calls vice president

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December 18, 1995

INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- The Christian Church Foundation has called the Rev A. Oden Latham, Jr. as a vice president serving the midwest zone. He will represent the foundation in the regions of Illinois-Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio beginning Feb. 1, 1996.

Latham has served as the area minister of the Northeast Area of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest since July 1988, providing pastoral oversight for 68 congregations. From 1982 to 1988 he was a member of the development staff of the National Benevolent Association, serving as national director of annual giving for three years. Latham has served congregations in South Carolina and Texas.

"Oden brings to his ministry with the foundation a deep commitment to Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)," said the Rev. James Johnson, president of the foundation. "His knowledge of the church and his congregational, regional and general unit experience are among the other valuable assets he brings to his ministry with us."

A graduate of Barton College, Wilson N.C., and Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, Texas, Latham has completed other postgraduate work toward the doctor of ministry degree. He has received additional training in the areas of planned giving and development, and is a member of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives.

Latham and his wife, Maloye, have three children and two grandchildren.

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