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Tuesday, April 4, 2017
GENERAL MINISTER AND PRESIDENT NOMINEE The General Board voted to forward the name of Rev. Teresa (Terri) Hord Owens to the 2017 General Assembly as the nominee for General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A Disciple since young adulthood, Hord Owens is currently pastor of First Christian Church of Downers Grove, IL and Dean of Students at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Rev. Owens is widely sought as a preacher, speaker and workshop facilitator. Her ministry and intellectual interests include a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of youth and young adults. She is married to Walter Owens, Jr., with whom she will soon celebrate 30 years of marriage. They are the parents of an adult son, W. Mitchell Owens, III.
LEADERCAST EVENT Purpose is what defines, drives and empowers leaders. Are you powered by purpose? Leadercast is hosted by Great Bend FCC and Barton County Young Professionals on Friday, May 5. Come hear from nine nationally known speakers including Tyler Perry, director, playwright, producer, actor, author & entrepreneur. See attached flyer for all speakers and sign-up information.
Prayer 4 Partners Region: - Oakview CC, Wichita Pastor Larry Walls - Pine Valley CC, Wichita Interim Pastor David Hansen - Unadilla CC, NE Pastor Sandy Denton
General Church: For the General Ministries of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
Worldwide: Global Ministries partners in East Asia and the Pacific: - Eleazar Fernandez: United Church of Christ in the Philippines - Nikotemo Tapaeko: Pacific Conference of Churches
Contact Us: Christian Church in Kansas
EASTER SPECIAL OFFERING: Your gift to the Easter Offering, received in most congregations April 9 & 16, helps bring life, love and learning through the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Thank you for your care and prayer for all the work of the Church—“from your doorsteps to the ends of the earth.”
POOL UPDATE: Last week, crews poured the concrete for the splash pad area of the new pool. Donations to the pool are greatly appreciated! Make your donation online at www.kansasdisciples.org or mail your check to the Topeka Regional Office.
Next Mini-Messenger: Tuesday, April 25
2914 SW MacVicar Topeka, KS 66611 785-266-2914 www.kansasdisciples.org
Communications Office South Central Satellite Office 8492 SW Tawakoni Rd. Augusta, KS 67010-8111 316-775-1236 [email protected] Like us on Facebook!
Great Bend Satellite Office 5230 Broadway Ave. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-792-6490 [email protected]
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GENERAL MINISTER AND PRESIDENT NOMINEE The General Board voted to forward the name of Rev. Teresa (Terri) Hord Owens to the 2017 General Assembly as the nominee for General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A Disciple since young adulthood, Hord Owens is currently pastor of First Christian Church of Downers Grove, IL and Dean of Students at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Rev. Owens is widely sought as a preacher, speaker and workshop facilitator. Her ministry and intellectual interests include a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of youth and young adults. She is married to Walter Owens, Jr., with whom she will soon celebrate 30 years of marriage. They are the parents of an adult son, W. Mitchell Owens, III.
LEADERCAST EVENT Purpose is what defines, drives and empowers leaders. Are you powered by purpose? Leadercast is hosted by Great Bend FCC and Barton County Young Professionals on Friday, May 5. Come hear from nine nationally known speakers including Tyler Perry, director, playwright, producer, actor, author & entrepreneur. See attached flyer for all speakers and sign-up information.
Prayer 4 Partners Region: - Oakview CC, Wichita Pastor Larry Walls - Pine Valley CC, Wichita Interim Pastor David Hansen - Unadilla CC, NE Pastor Sandy Denton
General Church: For the General Ministries of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
Worldwide: Global Ministries partners in East Asia and the Pacific: - Eleazar Fernandez: United Church of Christ in the Philippines - Nikotemo Tapaeko: Pacific Conference of Churches
Contact Us: Christian Church in Kansas
EASTER SPECIAL OFFERING: Your gift to the Easter Offering, received in most congregations April 9 & 16, helps bring life, love and learning through the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Thank you for your care and prayer for all the work of the Church—“from your doorsteps to the ends of the earth.”
POOL UPDATE: Last week, crews poured the concrete for the splash pad area of the new pool. Donations to the pool are greatly appreciated! Make your donation online at www.kansasdisciples.org or mail your check to the Topeka Regional Office.
Next Mini-Messenger: Tuesday, April 25
2914 SW MacVicar Topeka, KS 66611 785-266-2914 www.kansasdisciples.org
Communications Office South Central Satellite Office 8492 SW Tawakoni Rd. Augusta, KS 67010-8111 316-775-1236 [email protected] Like us on Facebook!
Great Bend Satellite Office 5230 Broadway Ave. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-792-6490 [email protected]
This email message was sent to you by the Christian Church in Kansas. If you no longer wish to receive the Kansas MiniMessenger please send your request to [email protected] with your name and email address.
