Preparing for Worship - John Kelly. For the past few weeks, a group has been meeting in the chapel during Sunday School to take a closer look at the practice of prayer. Not unlike worship, at times, prayer appears hopelessly abstract. Even more so, in the face of real...
I Am Wilshire: Mike Korson. Hometown: West Salem, Wisconsin; Education: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering; Profession: Retired Engineering Manager Present city: Plano Tell us about your family. My wife, Teri, and I met and married in Dallas in the Catholic Church. We...
New role on staff for Geri McKenzie. Geri McKenzie, a Wilshire staff member since 2005, has begun a new role as Wilshire’s Executive Director of Administration. She will be transitioning away from her position as associate director of Pathways to Ministry. Geri will...
George Mason sermon book due in June. The book project announced on George Mason’s final Sunday as Wilshire’s senior pastor now has an official title, cover design and release date. Pastoral residency alum Ann Bell Worley provided this update on behalf of the team...
Preparing for Worship - Doug Haney, associate pastor. There was a period of several years at Wilshire when the heading at the top of every worship order read: “The Worship of God.” That’s what we say we are doing when we gather in the Wilshire Sanctuary. But what does...
Harmonious MinistryA polyphonic history of Doug Haney’s 19 years at Wilshire.Associate Pastor and longtime Minister of Music Doug Haney retires April 30 after nearly two decades at Wilshire. Tapestry spoke with Doug and solicited thoughts from some current and former...
I Am Wilshire - Pat Spikes. Hometown: Eudora, Arkansas; Education: BS, Louisiana Tech University; MA, University of Houston – Clear Lake; Profession: Physics and chemistry teacher for 33 years Present city: Garland Tell us about your family. I’m married to Duane...
Preparing for Worship - Terry Wade. Sunday, April 23, Wilshire will engage in an act of affirmation. We will “bless” Pastoral Resident Brianna Childs as she moves into a new phase of ministry. In blessing Brianna, we will receive blessing. That is the beauty of...
I Am Wilshire - Carol Valentine. Hometown: Born in Dallas, moved to Nashville when I was 5; Education: B.A. from Auburn University Profession: Retired teacher Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I have two grown children who live in Dallas. John is a...
Pathways to Ministry Committee Update - Meredith Mosley, Chair, Pathways to Ministry Committee. Having made the decision not to call new pastoral residents this year, the Pathways to Ministry Committee has begun visioning work in order to relaunch the pastoral...