wfn.org | Stewart cited for Reconciliation ministry

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Date: June 15, 2000
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Clifford L. Willis
E-mail: CWillis@oc.disciples.org
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

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	INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- The Rev. Richard L. Hamm, general minister and 
president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), issued the 
following statement June 14: 

	"L. Wayne Stewart resigned as executive director of the Reconciliation 
program of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) effective June 2, 
2000.

	"Rev. Stewart became executive director in March 1993. During his seven 
years of service, the focus of the Reconciliation program was shifted from 
‘race and poverty' to anti-racism. He has been appreciated particularly 
for his ability to interpret the issue of racism and its impact on people 
and institutions. Also, Rev. Stewart was instrumental in the selection of 
Crossroads Ministries as the primary resource for the church's anti-racism 
initiative. Our prayers go with him as he seeks God's next call in his 
journey of ministry."

	Richard L. Hamm, General Minister and President

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