wfn.org | Homeland Ministries calls two pastors

["Wilma Shuffitt"<wshuffit@oc.disciples.org>]

Date: December 22, 1998
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Curt Miller
Email: CMiller@oc.disciples.org
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

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	Two persons have been called to the Homeland Ministries staff. The 
Rev. James Brooks, Macon, Ga., has been called as minister for 
Christian education, Center for Education and Mission. The Rev. J. 
Bruce Fowlkes, Fort Worth, Texas, has been called as director of 
young adult ministries, Center for Congregational Growth and 
Vitality.

	Brooks, 49, has served as associate regional minister for the 
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia since 1996.

	The new associate is a graduate of Charleston Southern University 
and received his master's of divinity degree from Lexington (Ky.) 
Theological Seminary. Brooks was ordained by the Christian (Disciples 
of Christ) in Illinois/Wisconsin in 1976. He has served pastorates in 
Alabama, Kentucky and Illinois.

	In his new position, Brooks will work to strengthen Christian 
education through work with congregations, regions and ecumenical 
efforts. He is former president of the Association of Christian 
Church Educators and will also work closely with them. Brooks has 
been a church camp director and a part of regional commissions on 
youth and outdoor education.

	He begins his new position Feb. 15, 1999. His wife, Katrine Brooks, 
has just accepted a position with the Board of Church Extension, also 
in Indianapolis.

	Fowlkes, 36, has served as minister for college students at 
University Christian Church, Fort Worth, Texas, since 1995. The new 
associate is a graduate of Drury College, Springfield, Mo., and Brite 
Divinity School, Fort Worth. He was ordained by the Christian Church 
in Arkansas and has served pastorates in Texas, Kentucky and 
Arkansas.

	As director of young adult ministries, Fowlkes will provide 
resources to congregations and regions for both existing and new 
ministries. He has been active in regional general church activities, 
most recently as a member of the board of directors, Division of 
Higher Education.

	He begins his new position March 22, 1999.

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