Meet the Team

Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is the home of New Church Ministry. Join us and make a tangible difference in the lives of faith communities across the United States and Canada. DCEF is hiring a full-time Interim New Church Strategist for an up-to-18-month term. Full job description

Senior Associate Minister of Coaching for New Church Ministry

Rev. Dr. Joi Robinson oversees 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. Wesley is the Associate Minister at Vine Street Christian Church. In addition to ministry, he 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

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