Jan McCall of All Saints’, Richland, has been named head of the Christian Education Network by Bishop Waggoner. She succeeds Michelle Klippert of St. John’s Cathedral.

In making the appointment, Bishop Waggoner also expressed his appreciation for Klippert’s work: “We have been fortunate in having Michelle leading and supporting the Christian Education and Formation ministry for and with young people in this diocese. Michelle is a gifted and deeply committed educator whose natural, caring presence and knowledge are inviting and inspiring to younger members, specifically, and to all who work with her. She is tireless in her efforts and exemplifies what it means to help others ‘grow in faith’ in Christian community.”

In McCall’s new role, she is available to consult with congregations about their Christian Formation programs and help develop ministries. She said she begins by helping leaders develop a vision for formation and then forming short- and long-term goals. After that work is done, decisions are made about curriculum and other resources that put the plan into action.

“Every church is different,” she said. “What works in one might not work in another.”

McCall brings a long history in Christian Formation to this work. She has taught at virtually every age level and has been a youth leader. She was Christian Education Director at All Saints’, Richland, for 6 years and served as a member of the diocesan Christian Education group for 10 years. She has also served at Camp Cross for 11 years, both as a program leader and as the camp nurse.

She is a certified trainer for the diocesan sexual abuse prevention program and is also a graduate of Education for Ministry, an extension program of the School of Theology of the University of the South. She is currently a member of Diocesan Council, and serves on Council’s Christian Formation committee.

McCall has consulted with three churches so far: St. Paul’s, Kennewick; St. James’, Pullman; and St. Timothy’s, Yakima. She hopes to add other consultants to her team eventually, but will be the sole consultant for a while.

She can be reached at jlmccall@eltopia.com.