A Message from the Bishop: Election of General Conference Delegates
Grace and peace to you in the name of Christ. I write today related to the composition of our delegation in light of a new ruling released by the United Metho…
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DAVID TEEL, Director of Laity and Leadership at Discipleship Ministries, is a writer, editor, and Christian educator in Nashville, Tennessee. A graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School, he served United Methodist Churches for 15 years before joining Abingdon Press as the Covenant Bible Study project manager and senior academic book editor. David also served on the board of the Vanderbilt Wesley Foundation. He is enthusiastic about creatively equipping lay leaders for engaged ministry within and beyond the local church. David is driven by a passion for intentional and relational discipleship. His vocation as a Christian educator is expressed in a longing to help all people connect with sacred power by interpreting the significance of faith for everyday life. A fan of the Tennessee Titans, eclectic Spotify playlists, and indie filmmaking, David is married to Alecia Krisle Teel and has two daughters, Anastasia and Eliana.
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