The Rev. Dr. Bill Fasel serves on the board at Bishop Kempler School of Ministry, is Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development, in which role he serves as bishop’s liaison to the Commission on Ministry. He has earned a Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development from Seabury-Western, went to seminary at Sewanee, and was ordained a priest in 1990.
Two-minute read. We have two staff changes taking place at the end of January. Josh Trader, Assistant to the Bishop for Youth Ministry Development, and the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Fasel, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development, will be leaving the bishop’s staff.
Staff Update, January 13, 2022 Read More »
One-minute read. We need more disaster chaplains. In the Missouri-Arkansas region of the Red Cross, we have only eight chaplains. We are handling the day-to-day needs right now but should there be a major disaster in our region we will need help. We especially need some chaplains who can speak Spanish.
One-minute read. Every year, some lay licenses expire on March 1st. In 2021, Catechist and Preacher licenses will all expire on March 1st. Anyone holding those licenses will need to submit a renewal application any time after January 1st.
Lay Licensed Ministry Licences Expiring in 2021 Read More »
One-minute read. The Red Cross is doing everything they can to support an escalated need for blood, and blood drives are essential. There is an urgent need for healthy blood donors and an anticipated need for locations where blood drives can be held.
Can you and your church help the American Red Cross? Read More »
Six-minute read. The Commission on Ministry (COM) is a key part of the leadership and ministry of our diocese. Fr. Bill Fasel explains what the Commission on Ministry does.
The varied work of the Commission on Ministry Read More »
5 minute read. The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry has put together courses to prepare potential licensees in Evangelism and Christian Formation.
Courses for Licensed Evangelism and Christian Formation Roles Read More »
