* Conversations with pastoral applicants is on the rise in this season of the year. Sharon had contact with 21 pastoral applicants in the month of March.

* Members of the Ministry Credentialing Team recently hosted two credentialing interviews. We are blessed to hear about the ministry call and journey of our pastors and upcoming pastors; these conversations are holy spaces.

* Jen Helmuth Shenk has been serving on the pastoral team at Kern Road Mennonite Church since January 2018. Sharon will officiate at her ordination at an outdoor service on May 2.