Kevin Kessler called as executive of Illinois and Wisconsin District.

Kevin L. Kessler has been called to serve in a half-time position as executive minister of Illinois and Wisconsin District, effective Jan. 1, 2007. Since 1993, he has served as pastor of Canton (Ill.) Church of the Brethren, where he will continue to pastor on a half-time basis.

Kessler completed the Education for a Shared Ministry (EFSM) program at Canton and was ordained in 1997. He is working towards an associate degree in Science at Spoon River College. He also has 17 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, prior to his calling to ministry. In volunteer work for the church, he has served as a District Board member, including a term as chair, and has chaired the District Transition Team.

The Illinois and Wisconsin District Office will continue to be located at York Center Church of the Brethren in Lombard, Ill.

Source: 11/22/2006 Newsline