Rev. Kimberly Orr Resigns as Publisher/Associate General Secretary of The Upper Room at Discipleship Ministries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 6, 2024/Discipleship Ministries/ - Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church announced today that after three years of faithful service, Rev. Kimberly Orr, Publisher/Associate General Secretary of The Upper Room has resigned and will be seeking appointment elsewhere July 1, 2024.

Rev. Jeff Campbell, General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Discipleship Ministries, stated, “The Upper Room remains an important part of the ecumenical ministry of The United Methodist Church. As we look to the future, we will provide space for new direction following God’s call for The Upper Room. I give thanks for the service of Rev. Orr and we wish her well in her next endeavors.”

Future Leadership Plans:

In the interim, General Secretary Jeff Campbell will lead The Upper Room as the search for Rev. Orr’s successor begins, underscoring Discipleship Ministries’ commitment to the vital ministries of The Upper Room.

About The Upper Room:

The Upper Room, a part of Discipleship Ministries, is dedicated to supporting the spiritual formation of Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully. Founded as a daily devotional guide, The Upper Room has grown to include publications, programs, prayer support, and other resources to help believers of all ages and denominations experience a deeper level of faith and service.

For more information, please contact Blake Davis at [email protected].

The mission of Discipleship Ministries is to support annual conference and local church leaders for their task of equipping world-changing disciples. An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries is located at 1908 Grand Ave. in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.UMCdiscipleship.org, the Press Center at www.UMCdiscipleship.org/about/press-center, or call the Communications Office at (877) 899-2780, Ext. 1726.