INDIANAPOLIS, November 10, 2010 — The board of the Division of Overseas Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has begun the search for qualified candidates for the position of President. The President serves as the executive of this general ministry and also as the co-executive of Global Ministries, the common witness and work of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.
The search committee is being chaired by Donald K. Gillett, II (Lexington, Ky). Other members of the committee include: Zach Baird (Cincinnati, Ohio), Deborah J. Blood (Bloomfield, Conn. – UCC representative), Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi (Dallas, Texas), Timothy James (Indianapolis, Ind.), Esther Lee (Fort Worth, Texas), Cyndy Twedell (Fort Worth, Texas), and ex-officio member Linda McCrae (Indianapolis, Ind.).
A full job prospectus, detailing responsibilities, qualifications and required experience, will be distributed next week. Other inquiries regarding the application process and/or applications should be directed to Warren Lynn through the Office of Search and Call at Disciples Home Missions. Inquiries about the position and/or nominations should be directed to the following:
Donald K. Gillett, II, Chair – Search Committee
Division of Overseas Ministries
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Or email to [email protected]
Search and Call applications and information should be received by January 3, 2011.
