Linda McCauliff resigns as associate for W. Pennsylvania District.

Linda McCauliff has resigned as associate executive minister for Western Pennsylvania District of the Church of the Brethren, effective May 25. She has served in the position for 15 years. Prior to that, she worked as a district volunteer for Christian education for nine years.

Her work for the Church of the Brethren denomination also has included service for two years as a member of the Congregational Life Teams, Area One, of the General Board. Among the accomplishments in her work for the church was development of a Stewardship Box for the district and denomination, and leadership in a district transition to a Gifts Discernment Team calling process.

McCauliff holds a bachelor of science degree in Human Resources from Geneva College, and is a graduate of the Training in Ministry program of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. She also has attended Shalem Institute for Spiritual Direction, and has led spiritual retreats. She begins a Clinical Pastoral Education position in chaplaincy at Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center on May 29.

Source: 4/25/2006 Newsline