Every year the Peace Intern Summer begins with Training Week. From May 18-26 our 2023 Peace Interns Grace, Kaylie, and Marci will be home based out of the Guest House at Allisonville Christian Church where they will be meeting with denominational leaders, learning about Disciples Justice Ministry partners, and getting equipped for their summer as ambassadors for peace and justice.
Training Week is as much about building skills and resources as it is about building relationships. DPF is so thankful for all of the ministry partners and justice advocates who will help prepare the Peace Interns for their summer!
We thank General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, DHM President Rev. Chris Dorsey, Obra Hispana National Pastor Rev. Lori Tapia, NAPAD Executive Pastor Rev. Chung Seung Kim, and National Convocation Administrative Secretary Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kinnebrew.
We also thank Anti-Racism, Pro-Reconciliation Trainers Rev. Margie Pride and Rev. Yvonne Gilmore, Healthy Boundaries Trainer Rev. Dr. Jim Higginbotham, Spiritual Disciplines and Self-Care Trainer Rev. Randy Kuss, Workshop Development Trainer Rev. Sarah Zuniga, Peace Practices Trainer Krista Johnson Weiksel, Small Group Facilitation Trainer Prof. Michael Dirksen and Justice Bible Study Leader Rev. Stephen Yarbrough.
Additionally we thank our justice ministry presenters: Rev. Melissa Guthrie from AllianceQ, Rev. Carol Devine and Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri from Green Chalice, Rev. Dr. Todd Adams from the Pension Fund, Rev. Angelé Sanders Johnson from Disciples Women's Ministries, Rev. Gary Kidwell from the Christian Church Foundation, Rev. Cara Gilger the Director of Communications at the Office of General Minister and President, Rev. Alan Dicken from Week of Compassion, Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove from Ministries Across Generations, and Rev. Dr. Laurie Pound Feille from Disciples Public Presence.
Plus, a HUGE thank you to Allisonville Christian Church who will once again open up the Guest House for the Peace Interns. Thank you to the Allisonville’s Senior Pastor Rev. Beau Underwood and Associate Pastor Rev. Josh Jackson for the prayerful support during Training Week and all of the logistical support leading up to Training Week!