In 2024, District Leadership Team created a new District support position called “Regional Ministry Associate (RMA)”. This is a part-time stipend position with an expected work commitment of 5-10 hours per week. In 2025, we hired two of the three anticipated individuals, Charlotte Bear and Rusty Curling. Each of them has been assigned to engage with approximately one-third of the congregations in the district with the geographical division being based upon the locations of the RMAs. The RMAs’ ministry will support and complement the efforts of our District Executive Minister (DEM), Doug Veal. They will regularly check in with Doug to share information and receive feedback.
CHARLOTTE BEAR
Charlotte is supporting the following congregations: Arlington, Dranesville, Hollywood, Manassas, Midland, Nokesville, Oakton, Woodbridge, Brownsville, Allensville, Fellowship, Johnsontown, Moler Avenue, and Mountain View.
RUSTY CURLING
Rusty is supporting the following congregations: Bethany, Community of Joy, Denton, Easton, Fairview, Greenhill, Ridgely, 1st Baltimore, Friendship, GraceWay, Long Green Valley, Reisterstown, Woodberry, Flower Hill, University Park, and Washington City