A Disciple has been selected as the interim executive director of Westar Institute, a non-profit research and educational institute dedicated to the advancement of religious literacy. Chuck Jones, founder and chief executive officer of NonProfit Communication Strategies, was named to the position Jan. 20. Westar Institute sponsors the Jesus Seminar, a group of approximately 150 individuals, including scholars in biblical studies, religious studies and related fields.
Jones has a bachelor’s degree from Freed-Hardeman University and a master’s degree from Harding University Graduate School of Religion. He is married to Erin Reed Cooper, associate minister at Sandy Springs Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Atlanta, Ga. Disciples university and seminary professors have been involved with the Jesus Seminar since its founding 25 years ago. For more, see: westarinstitute.org/Mission/News/Feb2010News.html
