About CCSW
One region,
Many communities.
Who we are, how we serve, and the people who help connect our life together
Who we are.
We are a community of congregations and leaders working together to proclaim the Gospel, nurture faith, and serve our neighbors. Our region includes historic congregations, new church starts, and ministries reflecting the diversity of the Southwest.
We seek to support and strengthen churches, raise up leaders, foster connection, and live out God’s justice and love.
Faith in action.
We equip, connect, and empower individuals and congregations to live out their faith boldly. Through worship, learning, service, and justice, we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
01 — STRENGTHEN CHURCHES
Guidance, resources, and encouragement that help congregations thrive, navigate change, and discern their future.
02 — EMPOWER LEADERS
Education, mentoring, retreats, and development for clergy, lay leaders, youth, and emerging voices.
03 — BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Regional gatherings, worship, camps, and learning opportunities where Disciples gather, grow, and work together.
04 — LIVE GOD'S JUSTICE & LOVE
Reconciliation, inclusion, advocacy, compassion, and service that put our faith into action in our communities.
People who serve the region
Staff & leadership.
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Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum
Regional Minister & President
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Rev. Christy Drechsel
Executive Regional Minister & Vice President
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Rev. Alfred Walker
Community Regional Minister — Reconciliation & Anti-Racism
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Anna Facundo
Bilingual Assistant Regional Registrar
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Bonnie Schuler
Regional Registrar
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Rev. Heather Reed
Community Regional Minister — Youth & Children
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Rev. Jennifer Steele-Lantis
Community Regional Minister — Adult Ministries & Leadership Development
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Rev. Kim Fields-Haley
Regional Connection Minister — New Mexico, El Paso & West Texas
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Nathaniel Cook
Director of Communications
Regional Leadership
Regional Council.
The Regional Council brings together elected leaders, representatives from across the Region, constituency groups, standing leadership, staff, and member institutions in the shared governance and ministry of the Christian Church in the Southwest.
Moderators of the
Southwest Region.
We honor the leaders who have served as Moderator of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest and give thanks for their leadership in the life of the Regional Church.
Historical Archive View Moderator History
Governance, financials & history.
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