Kinnamon leaving NCC for health reasons
Michael Kinnamon, a longtime ecumenical leader who has headed the
National Council of Churches since 2007, announced that he will leave
his post as general secretary of the New York–based NCC, following the
advice of his cardiologist.
Kinnamon, 63, said that his physician
insisted that the stress of his work, including its travel demands, must
be reduced immediately and significantly, according to a November 9
statement by the NCC.
The announcement from Kinnamon "comes at a
challenging time for the life of the council," said NCC president Peg
Chemberlin, "but we're encouraged that Michael is willing to work with
us on this important transition and be a resource to us going forward."
