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Rev. Dr. Steve Van Ostran Announces His Retirement- Spring 2028

"...I plan to serve as your Executive Minister through Easter of 2028. Easter has been a traditional transition point for Christian Servants in other traditions, and it just feels right to me. As of March 2028, I will have concluded 20 years of service. While I still have drive and vision for what ABCRM can be, I believe that this will be a good transition point for new “Executive” leadership. The new Exec will have seasoned, able staff to assist them, a strong, competent Board serving alongside, and functioning committees planning core programming for the Region. Given the turnover in Executive leadership nationally, this will also be an excellent time for a new leader to build strong working relationships at that level.

I am announcing this now so that the Board can begin forming a search committee and completing the other necessary work to conduct a high-quality, national search for the next Executive Director...."

Read the full letter here

Learn more about our search process

Attention all Church Communicators and Administrators this group is for YOU!

Welcome

Behind the Bulletin is a monthly training and community space for church administrators, communications leaders, and key volunteers who serve behind the scenes of ministry.

Practical Training

Many people step into these roles with willing hearts but little formal training. Behind the Bulletin provides practical tools for:

Managing workflow and deadlines
Planning church communications
Coordinating events and calendars
Building healthy administrative systems

Each session is one focused hour, designed to give participants ideas and strategies they can immediately apply in their church.

Meaningful Connection

Those serving in church administration and communications often carry unseen pressures and complex expectations. Behind the Bulletin creates a trusted space to:

Connect with peers in similar roles
Share challenges and solutions
Learn from others who understand the unique rhythms of ministry work

Our Meeting Rhyth

Meetings on Zoom, last wednesday of each month at 10:00 am MT

MissionInsite Training Series

This five-part online training series equips pastors and church leaders with practical tools to understand their communities better using MissionInsite’s updated, user-friendly platform.

Led by MissionInsite trainers, David Childers and Emily Reese, sessions will cover how to access and interpret demographic, cultural, and social data to support outreach, discipleship, and informed ministry planning. MissionInsite is provided at no cost to ABCRM churches and includes unlimited reports through ABCRM’s group subscription. Each session is one hour each and will be recorded for those unable to attend live.