Regional Restructure

Disciples of Christ in the Mid-America Region are resuming focused conversations on how best to serve and support over 250 regional congregations.

Click on each document to see:

Proposed Plan of Restructure

Council of Areas Action on the Proposal

Powerpoint Overview of How the Proposal Will be Developed (with your help!)

Transitional Regional Minister Begins in December

For more information or to learn how your congregation can be involved, call 816.632.2237 or send an email.

 

News

NW Area Leadership Team at Work

The NW Area Executive Leadership Team oversees the work of the staff and the business of the area between the semi-annual meetings of the NW Area Board.

They are currently planning to take part in congregational meetings throughout the area to encourage and support the work of Disciples in welcoming and nurturing new followers of Jesus Christ.

Pictured are:

  • Moderator Kitty Shubert  
  • Moderator-Elect __(vacant)
  • Secretary Ron Routledge
  • Treasurer Scott Shoemate

Developments On the Center For Lifelong Learning

 The CLL Board is working on the following tasks:

  • Applying for 501.c.3. status with the Internal Revenue Service
  • Arranging for site visits and other work with Kaleidoscope Inc - a premier camp and conference center consulting firm - for the next phase of the mission - You can help!
  • Clarifying mission
  • Researching potential corporate, government and educational partners
  • Researching best practices for not-for-profit board structures, operational guidelines and accounting principles

Members of the CLL Board: 

Vern Middleton - President 

Suzzane Shay 

C. Mark Palmer 

Sandi Hamlin 

Tim Twyman 

Terry Robinson

 

Ex-Oficio:

Erin Fly - Volunteer Executive Director

Bill Rose-Heim - NW Area, Christian Church in Mid-America

Ken Jameson - NW Area, Christian Church in Mid-America

Sue Jameson - NW Area, Christian Church in Mid-America

Jan Shrewsbury - NW Area, Christian Church in Mid-America