About SONKA – Heartland Conference UCC

Carl Robinson

Rev. Carl E. Robinson was ordained on May 31, 1987, in his home town of Bremen, Indiana. He has served three congregations: Zion UCC, Junction City, Kansas; Christ Church UCC, Evansville, Indiana; and Shiloh Church UCC, Dayton Ohio. He served Shiloh from 2000 to 2017, before answering the call to become the SONKA Designated Association Minister, commencing on August 1, 2017. Carl has a genuine passion for the ministry of the United Church of Christ, where we are working together toward being actors in the process of shaping communities of justice and peace, because we cling to the promise of a just world for all.

James Hill

Email: jimh@sonkaucc.org

Jim is a member of St. Peter & St. Paul UCC, Cincinnati. In 2001, he retired from a 24 year career in human services with Kentucky state government. He has previously served as a licensed pastor in SONKA and now serves as chairperson of the Licensed and Commissioned Ministers’ Oversight Committee in SONKA. In his leisure time he enjoys travel, reading and following the Cincinnati Reds.

Troy Donnerberg

Email: troyd@sonkaucc.org

Troy has a background in marketing and has spent time working with various non-profit organizations in health care and education. He is a graduate of Wright State University where he earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing.

Here’s a list of job opportunities in the association or its members and partners

St. John United Church Of Christ (Bellevue, KY) – Communications Specialist
See the position cover letter here.

See the position description here.

Fleming Road UCC – Choir Director
There is an open position of choir director for Fleming Road United Church of Christ, a small to mid-size congregation with a dedicated group of 15 to 20 singers and musicians located in Springfield Township, OH.

Please submit inquires and resumes to:

Fleming Road UCC
691 Fleming Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Attn: Rhonda Nickol, Office Administrator
Resumes may be emailed to: office@flemingroaducc.org

Director Of Young Faith Formation – Immanuel UCC
Immanuel United Church of Christ is seeking a Director of Young Faith Formation to collaborate with the Pastor and Christian Education Committee to develop and implement educational experiences for Children’s Sunday School and Youth Group. The candidate will lead the Children’s Sunday School Program weekly, and Co-Direct the Youth Group with the Pastor twice a month. Please see the job posting here.

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