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New publisher, director of publishing ministries for WPH Print Email
Written by Jeremy Burns   
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:42 AM America/New_York

WayneMacBeth-webWayne MacBeth has assumed the responsibilities of publisher of Wesleyan Publishing House. Wayne Richards has assumed the newly created role of director of publishing ministries, focusing on the WPH direct-to-church market.

MacBeth has worked in higher education for 25 years, with experience in a variety of roles including vice president for enrollment and marketing, vice president for student life, advancement, and chief operating officer. He has served at Houghton College in New York, Global Partners in Indianapolis and Kingsley College in Melbourne, Australia.

He also served as executive pastor for Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church in Buffalo, NY and served with World Hope International in development and church relations. He also serves as the executive director of the communication and administration division for The Wesleyan Church.

Richards, whose new position is directly under MacBeth, most recently served as director of ministerial preparation for The Wesleyan Church in North America. Prior to his work at The Wesleyan Church headquarters, he served for 15 years as a Wesleyan church pastor.