New Regional Ministers for Pacific Southwest Region -- Disciples of Christ

Doesn't that look official -- like I'm an official reporter for the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)? I will admit I'm not the official announcer, but I was excited to learn this morning that my good friends and colleagues from the Ventura First Christian Church, Don and Susan Dewey, have been called to be our next co-Regional Ministers. The Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) consists of Southern California, Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) and Hawaii!

I've known Susan since way back when we served together on the Adult Nurture Committee for the Region. Back then she and Don served the La Mesa church in the San Diego area. Later on I served as Juniors (4-6 grades) co-camp director with Susan at Loch Leven, our regional camp. Don and Susan have friends, confidants, encouragers over the past 9 years of ministry in the local area. So, I am excited for them and know they will be a great asset to the Region and to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

I talked this morning with Susan and she's excited -- so I'm excited for them and the broader church!

Let me also say thanks to Don Shelton, our outgoing Regional Minister. Don has been very helpful to me over the years and he has demonstrated extraordinary leadership these past 12 years.