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Date: December 22, 1997
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Clifford L. Willis
Email: CWillis@oc.disciples.org
on the web: http//www.disciples.org

97b-69

     INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- The Rev. Eugene
Randall, II, was named corporate secretary of
Board of Church Extension of Disciples of Christ
by the board of directors during their Dec. 16-17
meeting. 

     Randall, general consultant for BCE since
1994, will assume the new duties Jan. 1, 1998.
Added responsibilities as an officer of the
corporation include planning meetings of the
directors and maintaining records as well as other
legal duties.

     "Eugene's attention to detail and planning
are an excellent match for what is needed in this
new responsibility," said the Rev. James L.
Powell, president. "His thoroughness in working
with congregations in addressing building needs
will continue even as he provides added leadership
to the future directions of the organization." 

     Randall graduated summa cum laude with a
bachelor's degree from Miles College, Birmingham,
Ala., in 1989.  He earned his master of divinity
degree  from Lexington (Ky.) Theological Seminary
in 1992. 

     The new corporate secretary is one of a
select number of church leaders participating in
the National Leadership Program. This is a three-year, ecumenical church leader development project
funded by Lilly Endowment. 

     Prior to his current position, Randall was
pastor of Third Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.
Randall served Macedonia Christian Church,
Birmingham, Ala., from 1984  to 1989.  

     He is the author of an African American
Disciples history, From the Balcony to the Board
Room: A Brief  History of Black Disciples in
Kentucky and Surrounding Regions.

     He, with his wife, Pauldenia, are the parents
of three children, Derrick, Shaunte  and Deborah.

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