Tim Button-Harrison begins as interim executive for N. Plains District.

Tim Button-Harrison has been named interim executive minister in Northern Plains District, effective Nov. 13 through at least Dec. 31, 2007.

Button-Harrison has served as pastor of Church of the Brethren congregations in the Northern Plains District, most recently Ivester Church of the Brethren in Grundy Center, Iowa. He also brings broad district experience to the position, including service as a District Board member, district moderator, district coordinator for Training in Ministry, and Standing Committee member.

He attended Manchester College, majoring in peace studies and religion, and also holds a degree in religion from the University of Iowa. He graduated from Bethany Seminary in 1990.

Source: 11/22/2006 Newsline