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["Wilma Shuffitt" <wshuffitt@cm.disciples.org>]

Date: July 23, 2004
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Phone: 317-713-2492
E-mail: news@cm.disciples.org 
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AT UPCOMING CONFERENCE
The second Children Welcome! Conference will be held September 30 -
October 2 in Roanoke, Va., with numerous opportunities for idea sharing,
networking and fellowship.  The conference will explore ways to
implement successful children's ministries, as well as enhance youth
ministries beyond the doors of the church building.  Attendees also will
look at ways children fit into the church's biblical and theological
past, present, and future. Children Welcome! is organized through the
Office of Family and Children's Ministries of Disciples Home Missions.
 For further information or to register, go to
http://www.childrenwelcome.org/about.htm.

HIGHER EDUCATION UNVEILS NEW LOGO
The Division of Higher Education will change its name to Higher
Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) on August 1.  A new logo has
been announced as part of the name.  The logo represents a ship sailing
into uncharted waters.	The prow of the ship pushes to the upper right,
with water on either side.  Across the prow is the shadow of a mast - a
shadow in the shape of the St. Andrew cross depicted on the Chalice, the
Disciple's official logo.  Below the image is "HELM" in block
letters.  To view the new logo, visit:
http://www.helmdisciples.org/dhe/04/DHE-logo-071904.html 

HISTORICAL SOCIETY WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
D. Duane Cummins will become the new president of the Disciples
Historical Society on August 1.  Cummins previously served as President
of Bethany College, President of the Disciples' Division of Higher
Education, and a faculty member at Oklahoma City University.  He holds a
doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Oklahoma, a master of
arts degree from the University of Denver and a bachelor of arts degree
from Phillips University.

Cummins replaces the Rev. Peter M. Morgan, who has served as president
of the Historical Society since 1995. For further information on the
Historical Society, one of the general units of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) go to: http://www.dishistsoc.org/ 

YEAR BOOK EDITOR POSITION OPENS
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Minister of
Church Networks and Editor of the Year Book and Directory.  Those
applying must be an ordained minister with standing in the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ), and have five years of pastoral or
ministry experience.  Applicants also must have excellent organizational
skills, the ability to work in a team, and an understanding of Disciples
history and identity.  Applications will be received through  August 6.
For a full description of the position, go to
http://www.disciples.org/internal/jobsgenreg.htm 

SEARCH BEGINS FOR EDITORIAL DIRECTOR AT CBP
The Christian Board of Publication has begun a search for an editorial
director.  The individual selected for the position will lead editorial
development of resources for academics, congregational leaders, and
others from Chalice Press and other imprints.

The successful candidate should have significant experience in
publishing and management, and possess excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.  To apply or recommend candidates by e-mail,
contact Cyrus N. "Russ" White, President and Publisher of CBP, at
hr@cbp21.com. To learn more about the Christian Board of Publication,
visit http://www.cbp21.com/.  Consideration of applicants will begin on
September 30.

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