Apostle
Shannon McAdam
Shannon Jean McAdam a minister for Community of Christ, is a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles. She is assigned to Field 4.
Shannon is grounded in a deep sense of the Holy all around us. Her ministry flows from her love of people. Shannon believes our strength is in our differences, and every voice is important. As part of the volunteer Canada West Mission Centre President Team, Shannon was known for skillful and kind leadership and meeting facilitation. With Community of Christ Canada’s Creating Connection program, she has facilitated retreats where people who identify as “spiritual but not religious” can experience the blessings of community.
For the past sixteen years Shannon worked in technology, promoting digital literacy through sales, support, operations, and training, with a special love for helping entrepreneurs. She is a thoughtful role model and advocates for balancing tradition with innovation. Shannon finds support from her devoted husband Matthew, family, and friends. Shannon holds a Master of Divinity degree from Vancouver School of Theology and a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Graceland University.
Community of Christ has 250,000 members in more than 60 nations. The church’s mission is to “proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace.”
Community of Christ International Headquarters is in Independence, Missouri, USA.
Field 4
All Nations Congregation
Australia Mission Centre
British Isles Mission Centre
Canada East Mission Centre
Canada West Mission Centre
Eurasia Mission Centre
First People Congregation
Pacific Island Mission Centre
Western Europe Mission Centre