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Feb. 4, 2002   News media contact: Linda Bloom7(212) 870-38037New York
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By United Methodist News Service

The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is seeking suggestions from
the denomination as a whole in selecting the agency's new staff leader.

Members of the search committee for the board's general secretary position
invite any United Methodist to nominate qualified men or women to succeed
the Rev. Randolph Nugent, who is expected to leave his post at the end of
the year. The application deadline is March 31.

Caucuses and organizations within the church are also encouraged to discuss
the future of the church's mission efforts and the leadership qualities that
will be required. The results of those discussions should be sent to the
Rev. Sally Dyck, 231 N. Buckeye, #C, Wooster, OH 44691.

The search committee plans to interview candidates this summer and to submit
a candidate for nomination at the board's annual meeting in October. The new
chief executive would begin duties on Jan. 1.

Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Bishop Joel Martinez, search
committee chairman, P.O. Box 781688, San Antonio, TX 78278-1688.
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