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October 27, 2025
Volume 24, Issue 21
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Dear Mid-Atlantic District Family,
As I am looking to begin 2026 as the new District Superintendent, I am firmly convinced that Kari and I need a prayer support team to fulfill the responsibilities that God has asked of us. What do you think? Do you want to join? We appreciate each one of you and would love for you to be on our prayer support team!
What I am picturing is a group of people who will commit to pray for us as often as you are reminded of us. I will regularly share updates with you by email or by text message and ask you to keep the information I share private unless otherwise instructed. Think of this as you do an International Worker that you regularly pray for. This is NOT an opportunity to receive the latest gossip from around the District. I am looking for teammates who want to still fight well with me.
If this piques your interest and you want to join the Ira and Kari Prayer Support Team, then you can sign up online at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/252816596416062
This is a “Jotform” and I only need a little information…name, email, and phone number. It is ok if this is not for you! God has other areas where you can continue to serve.
Together, with you
Ira and Kari Towns
District Superintendent elect for the Mid-Atlantic District
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The District Executive Committee met on Oct 21, 2025 for a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. In addition to prayer, DEXCOM spent time celebrating the following ways God is moving in our district:
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After district conference, several pastors showed interest in the Church Evangelism Institute Cohort. If you would like to join this group, email Pastor Steve Kim at stephen.kim@greatcommissioncc.org
- Several church plants continuing to grow and developing churches are moving towards being fully accredited.
- We also want to formally thank Rev. Doug Conley for his hard work as the DEXCOM chair and appreciate his leadership of our team for the past 11 years. DEXCOM spent intentional time with Rev. Conley, hearing his thoughts and desires for our district as he ends his time as our District Superintendent.
The next DEXCOM meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
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On-Call District Support - Several district chaplains are available to our district family of workers to help you in anyway processing stress and difficulties . Click here to read more.
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Upcoming Events
November 2 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 3 - Missions Mobilization Team
November 6 - Church Health Team
November 17 - Credentialing Council
November 27 - 28 - Thanksgiving (Office Closed)
View our calendar
2025 Printable Calendar - Please note, changes are made throughout the year as needed.
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Have a great story that will encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ? We would love to share your story right here!
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Are you interested in pursuing God’s call on your life?
Join the Alliance Missions team for a One Day Seminar on how to navigate and explore this call to Ministry.
This event is for anyone interested in understanding the process of pursuing full-time ministry with the Alliance better.
This is a great event for working adults, students, local leaders, and pastors.
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: First Alliance Church, 14500 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Cost: $40/person includes lunch
Register HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Thornton jonathan.thornton@greatcommissioncc.org
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Coaching is all about helping our leaders grow and thrive — and your input matters!
Thank you to Everyone who took time out to fill the survey.
A name was drawn and Rev. Mike Megary was the recepient of the $100 Amazon gift card.
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Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carl Park for completing his ordination process.
Rev. Dr. Carl Park serves as the Associate Pastor at Great Commission Community Church, Arlington.
He also serves as faculty for The Institute for Worship Studies. Previously, he served as a pastor to churches in Chicago, New York, and Milwaukee, and he received a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is married to his wife Chris, and they have two children. He enjoys a broad variety of books, music, and sports.
His ordination service was held at District Conference earlier this month at One in Christ Community Church, Hockessin DE.
Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported him by attending the service. Let us continue to encourage and support one another.
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We are excited to announce that our new promo video for called2serve.org is now available on the Alliance website.
Visit https://cmalliance.org/resources/#called2serve to access and download the video directly.
The goal with the called2serve promo video is two-fold. First, it exists to help churches understand where to send people when they are feeling a call toward ministry and need guidance on getting started. Secondly, it’s designed to introduce people called to ministry to their next steps and encourage them to get started on their path toward Alliance ministry.
For more information, reach out to the Candidate Recruitment and Development Team at called2serve@cmalliance.org
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Hello Alliance Family,
We’re thrilled to announce that REFRESH 2026 registration is now open! You have two locations to choose from: REFRESH West in San Jose, California (Jan. 25–28), and REFRESH East in Columbus, Ohio (Feb. 1–4). These gatherings are powerful spaces to connect with the Alliance Youth family and be renewed in worship, friendship, and deep soul care. Don’t miss your chance to join us this winter! Register today!
Fall student ministry is here, and many youth groups have already launched a new season. What memories are being created with your students? We’d love to hear what God is doing in your ministry—send us your stories so we can celebrate with you!
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Alliance Christmas Offering resources are coming soon!
The Christmas Offering is one of the key moments each year when our Alliance family unites in giving generously to the Great Commission Fund. Together, we support every international worker, project, and resource that brings gospel access to the lost and unreached.
Keep an eye out for information coming next month that will include all of the resources you need to host your church’s 2025 Christmas Offering, including videos, printable bulletin inserts, email and social media graphics, PowerPoint slides, and more.
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