Welcome Pastor Bonner!

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Dear Resurrection Family,

We are delighted to announce that Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner will be joining Lutheran Church of the Resurrection as our Interim Pastor!

Pastor Bonner brings a remarkable depth of experience, profound theological insight, and a lifelong passion for justice to our congregation. As we enter this transitional season, we are incredibly blessed to have his guidance, preaching, and leadership.

 

About Pastor Bonner For nearly thirty years, Pastor Bonner has served as an ordained minister in both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). Among his many ministry highlights:

  • Extensive Leadership: He has held significant leadership roles within denominational offices and has served as the Manager for Multicultural Resources for Augsburg Fortress Publishers.
  • Deep Education: He holds a Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and a Master’s Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.
  • Passionate Authorship & Speaking: He is an active public speaker, workshop leader, and author. His newest book, Making It Plain, explores the deconstruction of divisive narratives and the vital work of ending bigotry.

Prior to his pastoral calling, Pastor Bonner also brought his strong administrative and leadership skills to the corporate world, working in human resources and sales for IBM and AT&T.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner to the Resurrection family!