Senior Associate Minister of Coaching for New Church Ministry
Rev. Dr. Joi Robinson oversees Water the Plants and the coaching program for our ministry. In this capacity, she recruits and trains coaches that reflect the demand for New Church Ministry and the diversity of Disciples, walking alongside New Church pastors and leaders as they move through the various stages of the launch process. To help them remain on track and accountable for the goals they have set for themselves and their new faith community, Robinson matches New Church pastors and leaders with experienced coaches who – through prayer, encouragement, active listening, and strategic questioning – provide support as they encounter the various aspects of church planting.
Rev. Wesley King
Associate Executive Minister of Administration for New Church Ministry
Rev. Wesley King supports the ministry by helping to create programming for our IMPACT webinars, planning events such as our Leaders’ Retreat and Leadership Academy, and with administrative work. He also works closely with our partner denominations. In addition to ministry, Wesley is very active in the music and political scenes in Nashville. He serves as Chair of the Faith Caucus for the Tennessee Democratic Party and as Artistic Director of Nashville in Harmony.
New Church Coaches
Steven Smith, Joey Cotto, Chad Delaney
DCEF Advisors
Rosario Ibarra
Building and Capital Services Advisor
317.635.6500 Ext. 2547
DCEF Staff
Angéle Saunders Johnson
Chief Administrative Officer
317.635.6500 Ext. 2550
Nadine A. Compton
Creative Writer/Digital Media Specialist
317.635.6500 Ext. 2523
Theresa M. Schneider
Executive Assistant to the President & Corporate Secretary
317.635.6500 Ext. 2539
June Thompson
Sr. Financial Analyst and Lending Representative
317.635.6500 Ext. 2513
Kimberly A. Watkins
Marketing Production Coordinator
317.635.6500 Ext. 2536
