Associated Ministries has new director

In July, Chris Morton, an ordained Disciples of Christ minister, became executive director of Associated Ministries of Tacoma Pierce County.  He follows David Alger, who served from 1980 to 2008.

Chris considers local ecumenical and interfaith ministry one of the most effective ways to address issues of people living in poverty, helping them “realize their full potential and experience the abundance of life.”

As director of organizational development for the Minnesota Council of Churches, he oversaw 10 programs, fund raising and communication.  He also served as director of the Minnesota Food Association and co-director of development for the Hazelden Foundation.  For 10 years, Chris served as an independent consultant for nonprofits, providing fund raising and communication services, interim leadership, organizational development and strategic planning.

At Lexington Theological Seminary, he studied under the Rev. Michael Kinnamon, who is now general secretary of the National Council of Churches.

Clint Cannon of United Churches in University Place serves on the board of director of Associated Ministries, which has 26 member churches, 12 interfaith partners and 25 staff.

For information, call 253-383-3056 or visit www.associatedministries.org.

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