Katherine Raley Alexander (2008) defended her Doctor of Ministry project with Lexington Theological Seminary in July. Titled, "The Framework of Our Lives: Building Capacity for Awareness and Critique of Neoliberalism to Realize the Vision of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Georgetown, Kentucky," advised by Joe Blosser (2005) with Kristel Clayville (2001) also on her committee. She will receive the DMin degree in June 2024.

Ross Allen (2019) continues his work at The Christian Century, becoming a contributing editor for the magazine. His first inclusion in the masthead will be in the September 2023 edition. He writes, "Publications like The Century are needed now more than ever. We’re in a period where the church—especially in the Protestant mainline—is struggling to adapt and define itself amidst unprecedented change. Robust, thoughtful dialogue is essential to the work of envisioning and embodying the future to which God is leading. I am grateful that I get the chance to be part of this fantastic organization and foster that dialogue."

Ellie Leech (2019) will act as a Spiritual Friend at the Evolving Faith Conference, which is taking place Oct 13-14 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Evolving Faith "exists to cultivate love and hope in the wilderness, pointing fellow wanderers and misfits to God as we embody resurrection for the sake of the world."

Andrew Packman (2009) recently began a new role as Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics and Formation at United Theological Seminary, where he served as a Louisville Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow. 
 

Alexis Vaughan's (2009) review of Simran Jeet Singh's book The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Trasnform Your Life was published in the July 2023 edition of The Christian Century.

Sarah Zuniga (2018) has joined the National Council of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and has joined a group of writers and artists in collaboration on "Sacred Incantations: rituals of trans wisdom for every season" a deck of cards with artwork and rituals for trans and gender non-conforming folks being released in June, coordinated by enfleshed.

Jennifer Jesse (1997) retired in June 2023 as Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Religion from Truman State University after 23 years of teaching. She is now enjoying life in Kirksville, MO with John Dungan (1991) who continues working as the Disaster Program Specialist for the Central and Northern MO Chapter of the American Red Cross. 

David Cobb (1987) has recently been appointed Minnesota State Representative for the Association of Professional Chaplains. He is a Board Certified Chaplain approaching my fourth anniversary on the Spiritual Care staff at Children’s Minnesota Hospital, Saint Paul.

After thirteen years serving as the regional minister of the Illinois/Wisconsin region, including serving as regional minister for Michigan Disciples starting in 2022, Teresa Dulyea-Parker (trustee) announced her retirement, set for September 1, 2023. Teresa wrote in her retirement announcement: “Forty years ago, I was ordained into ministry by the faithful Disciples in Muskegon, MI. All I ever wanted was to be a good pastor—to help the people who would allow me to be their pastor through the dark and difficult moments of life. To give a word of hope, to acknowledge that God is love. That hasn’t changed. It is, though, time to give my benediction.”

Teresa served in ex officio capacity for the Disciples Divinity House Board of Trustees.

Laura Jennison Reed (2009) will conclude her time as senior pastor of Villa Park Christian Church in a celebration on June 11. Laura served first as a transitional minister in 2014, and has served as a the permanent pastor since 2016. Laura will begin an Accelerated Bachelors of Nursing program at Layola in the fall.