Allen Kahler to lead South/Central Indiana District.

Allen Kahler has been called as district minister of South/Central Indiana District beginning Sept. 1. He and his family will move to North Manchester, Ind., in early August.

Kahler has served as pastor of Marion (Ind.) Church of the Brethren since 1995. Previously he pastored Muncie (Ind.) Church of the Brethren 1993-95, and South Whitley (Ind.) Church of the Brethren 1990-93. He also has served in volunteer positions in the district including on the Discipleship and Reconciliation Committee and as district moderator in 2003. He holds degrees from Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind., and Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Ind.