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Ministry Together
Clergy Resources from the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest
January | 2024
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Ministers Institute Registration | |
Important News and Resources | |
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Celebrations
Prayers of celebration and support in ministry are offered for colleagues in recognition of moments marking ministry within congregations.
Congratulations to Don Naftz, who has been called to serve as pastor of Bloomfield Christian Church.
Congratulations to Laurie Pound Feille, who is a part of a cohort shaping upcoming preaching programs for Luther Seminary in Saint Paul. She is one of 10 graduates of the Bibilcal Preaching DMin program that will help create peer learning communities of preachers through a Lilly Grant for Compelling Preaching.
Congratulations to Tammy Cameron Buseman and Gary Sneller who complete their ministry as co-pastors of interim ministry for Marion Christian Church, Marion, IA. A service of gratitude will be held January 28.
Congratulations to Jason Grow who will be installed as pastor of Mitchellville Christian Church, Mitchellville, IA. The installation is scheduled for February 4.
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Prayers for Clergy Colleagues
There is a holy and sacred responsibility for each of us to hold one another in prayer. Colleagues of all ages experience health issues, life-altering experiences filled with concern and joy, as well as the fatigue and energy of ministry. Take a moment to offer prayer for one another.
Prayers of comfort for Stasia Fine on the passing of her grandfather, Roger Welty. Obituary
Prayers for support as First Christian Church, Davenport and Faith United Church of Christ, Davenport continue their journey toward merging as one congregation under the name First Faith Community Church.
For your reflection:
"Our capacity to dream has everything to do with our courage to expand our vision."
Cameron Trimble
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General Church Jobs
Associate Regional Minister, Kansas, apply by Feb 8
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Congregations in Transition
Friends, these are the congregations in the Upper Midwest in the search and call process. Please keep them in your prayers during these transitions.
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Altoona Christian Church is in the search and call process.
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New Disciples Christian Church, Cedar Rapids has called Sherry Schwab as interim.
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Lennox Christian Church is in the search and call process.
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Trinity Christian Church, Bridgewater, will enter the search and call process.
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First Christian Church, Hampton has regular pulpit supply.
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Central Christian Church, Boone, is in the search and call process, with David Clark as the interim.
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Hedrick Christian Church is seeking pulpit supply.
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Bondurant Christian Church is seeking an interim.
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Highland Park Christian Church is in the search and call process and has called Arlene Johnson as interim.
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Glen Echo Christian Church is in the search process. Aaron Brunner has been called as interim.
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First Christian Church, Adel has called Tim Johnson as interim.
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Davis Street Christian Church, Ottumwa has called Terry Wise as their interim beginning in Jan 2024.
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First Christian Church, Muscatine and Nicols Christian Church are being served by Marcy Heil during the process of search and call. Marcy is a UCC pastor and serves as head chaplain for a Davenport hospital.
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Central Christian Church, Marshalltown will enter the search process
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Pleasantville Christian Church will enter the search process.
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Looking to Serve?
Each month we list the congregations in the Upper Midwest who are in the search and call process. This month there are 20 congregations in the search and call process. It is challenging to identify enough pulpit supply, interim, and settled ministers for these many congregations to consider.
Please contact Josh or Liz to learn more or share your ideas.
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Clergy Book Study Resumes in Fall | |
The regional Clergy Book Study held on the fourth Thursday, 2 pm, will join together August, September and October of this year. Watch for more details in future Ministry Together newsletters. | |
Continuing Education Opportunities | |
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Proclamation Project
Preaching in an Election Year
Feb 13, 11am, online
Workshop led by Rev. Dr. Leah Schade of LTS
More info and registration.
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Lexington Theological Seminary
Confronting Christian Nationalism
recorded
Webinar featuring Dan Miller and Beau Underwood
Access recording
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Continuing Education Requirement
All Upper Midwest clergy are expected to complete continuing education each year in order to be granted ministerial standing in the following years. Details on our regional website.
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Christian Church in the Upper Midwest | www.uppermidwestcc.org | |
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