It is a great pleasure to announce that Chris Bowman has accepted the call from the Manassas Church of the Brethren congregation to become our next Pastor. Pastor Bowman will begin his new role effective September 1, 2014.
Pastor Chris comes to us with over 27 years of experience. Chris has served as Pastor of the Oakton Church of the Brethren since 2004 following pastorates in Pennsylvania and Illinois.
He was ordained in 1987 and received degrees from Manchester College (1984), Bethany Theological Seminary (1987), and San Francisco Theological Seminary (1999). Bowman served on the worship planning team and delivered the message at the 2008 Annual Conference of Church of the Brethren celebrating the 300th anniversary of our denomination.
He was also tapped to give the message for the Christmas Eve service broadcast nationally on CBS in 2004. In 2003-2004 Pastor Harris served as Moderator of the Church of the Brethren and presided over Annual Conference in Charleston, WVa. Chris has held numerous district and national positions in the Church of the Brethren including: 1993-1998 Church of the Brethren General Board (Chair, 97-98).
Please join us on September 7 for a special welcoming service with carry-in meal to follow.
