Office Staff Update

Following is an update from Rev. Palmer:


As many of you know, we are in the midst of a significant transition in the district office. As a part of the reorganization, both Gary Daud and Pat Morrison will be moving on to other positions. Gary has served as our office manager/treasurer for nearly 7 years, and Pat has served as our office secretary for 6 years. We sincerely appreciate their work and contribution to the district, and are thankful for their support and effort in making the Missouri District an efficient ministry. We will miss them and pray God’s blessing upon them. Pats final day in the office is January 6, 2011, she will be working part time for South County Church of the Nazarene. Gary will begin a new ministry on December 27, working as a hospice chaplain out of Washington, Missouri. Again, I appreciate the privilege of working with both Pat and Gary. They have certainly been a great asset to the team.  I am pleased to introduce you to the newest members of our office staff:

Rachel Africano

Rachel Africano will be serving as our District Administrative Assistant. Rachel is a member of the Gateway Central Church of the Nazarene. She is a graduate of Regent University, with a degree in Leadership and Management. Rachel is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has served as a missionary in Kyrgyzstan.   We welcome Rachel to our district team and know she will serve well.

 

Kevin Muttschall

Kevin Muttschall will be serving as our new District Treasurer. Kevin has been a member of the Missouri district for many years, having served as NYI president among other positions. He is currently the pastor of the Fenton Church of the Nazarene. We welcome Kevin to this new position.

We are thankful to God for his leadership and provision during this time of transition. I know there will be a period of adjustment for all of us. Thank you in advance for your patience during this time.

We look forward to a great 2011 as we continue to work together to “make disciples in the nations.”

Columbia First Hires Associate Pastor

Pastor Mark West is pleased to announce that Colombia First has hired Tom and Tarah Garrison as their new associate pastor.    The Garrisons will begin there just after the first of January.    We want to also welcome them to the Missouri District Ministry Team. 

Revs. Joe and Kim Purl Accept Call to Wright City

Pastors Joe and Kim Purl, husband and wife who are also both ordained elders, have accepted the call to the Wright City Church of the Nazarene.   Joe Purl is a native of St. Louis, having grown up in the former Overland Church of the Nazarene.   They have been attending the Missouri District Camp Meeting almost every year.     They will be moving to Wright City from Panama City, FL, during the first part of January.   We welcome them to the Missouri District Ministry Team.