Shane Isner is now Pastor of First Christian Church of Montgomery, Alabama. Shane and Tabitha Isner (2005), who does consulting work and non-profit research, moved there in May.

Marshall Dunn (1965; trustee) received the Lifelong Leadership Award from Hiram College on June 18 in Ohio. The award recognizes and honors "an 'unsung hero' who has dedicated a lifetime to the betterment of his/her community, and in doing so, has demonstrated a long-term interest, commitment, or involvement in community service, volunteerism, philanthropy, government, or religion." The award was presented by Lori E. Varlotta, PhD, President, Hiram College. We join Hiram in honoring the leadership of Marshall Dunn.

Kristel Clayville (2001) has been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor at St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, for 2016-17. She is currently a chaplain resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, and adjunct faculty at Meadville Lombard Theological School.

Congratulations to David Hall (1989), who has been promoted to Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.

Congratulations to Laura Hollinger Antonelli (2001) and her husband Jeff on the birth of their second son, Parker Ross. Parker was born on May 5, 2016. Laura, Parker, and big brother Cole are all doing well.

Congratulations to Diana Ventura (former resident), who defended her dissertation on April 15, 2016 (pictured in the center here). She will receive a PhD in Practical Theology from Boston University. Claire Wolfteich, a former resident and Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Spirituality Studies at BU, is also pictured here, second from the right.

Santiago Pinon (1998) has published "'The Box' and the Dark Night of the Soul: An Autoethnography from the Force of Losing a Child in the Delivery Room," in the Online Journal of Health Ethics, 12(1). It currently ranks as the Journal's most downloaded article.

Rachel Graaf Leslie (2011) serves as Advisor for Public Diplomacy and Outreach in the U.S. State Department's Office of Religion and Global Affairs. She helped arrange for Shaun Casey, the U.S. Special Representative for Religion and Global Affairs, to speak at the Divinity School's Wednesday Lunch on April 13 and was present herself.

Cynthia Lindner (1978) is the author of Varieties of Gifts: Multiplicity and the Well-Lived Pastoral Life (Rowman Littlefield), published in March 2016. Drawing on the accounts of twenty pastors, Lindner explores how to cultivate a rich pastoral identity, navigate congregational conflict, and embrace change in rich, life-giving ways. The book draws on in-depth interviews to illumine the inner lives of clergy who lead with courage and creativity.

Congratulations to Assistant Administrator Daette Lambert and current House Scholar Mark Lambert on the arrival of Valen Michael Lambert on Thursday, March 31. Little Valen stayed a few extra days in the hospital, but he is doing well now. His mom, dad, and big brother Hogan are also flourishing!