The Church of the Brethren has hired Debbie Eisenbise
to fill a director-level position in Congregational Life Ministries,
effective Jan. 15. The main focus of her work will be the National Older
Adult Conference (NOAC).
Kim Ebersole’s position as director of Family and
Older Adult Ministries will be part-time, effective Jan. 1. As she moves
toward retirement, NOAC will be her primary focus until leadership is
fully transitioned.
Gimbiya Kettering was promoted from coordinator of
Intercultural Ministries to director of Intercultural Ministries,
effective Jan. 1. This promotion recognizes the evolving depth and
breadth of the position.
Eisenbise to work with NOAC
Debbie
Eisenbise is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren, has
served as a pastor, and has worked on the staff of Brethren Volunteer
Service (BVS) and Bethany Theological Seminary. She first became
acquainted with the Church of the Brethren as a volunteer with BVS. From
1989-93 she was coordinator of orientation and recruitment for BVS. In
1993-96 she was a staff member at Bethany Seminary, working for the
Admissions and Alumnae Relations Office as development associate.
In
other service to the denomination, she has been a district youth
advisor for Pacific Southwest District and a counselor at Camp Peaceful
Pines in northern California. Over the years she has provided leadership
for numerous workcamps, workshops, retreats, and other events.
Eisenbise holds a bachelor of arts in religion from Davidson (N.C.)
College, and a master of divinity degree from Pacific School of Religion
in Berkeley, Calif., and has completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral
Education. She also has studied spiritual direction.
Source: 01/14/2015 Newsline
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