In 2025 we launched our Board Member Spotlight series to connect the wider church to the leadership of the National City Christian Church and Foundation. We have been thrilled to spotlight our depth of leadership from across the life of the church. As part of our ongoing Board Member Spotlight series, this month we are excited to highlight the work of Board Member Rev. Dr. LaMarco Cable.
The Reverend Dr. LaMarco Antonio Cable serves as the 6th President and CEO of Disciples Overseas Ministries (DOM) and Co‑Executive of Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Cable is a pastor, preacher, and community organizer whose vocation is rooted in the vision of a just and loving world.
Dr. Cable’s path to this historic role reflects a lifelong commitment to the Church and to the work of justice. Within Global Ministries, he has served in several key leadership positions, including Area Executive for Africa, Advocacy Associate, and Interim Mission Personnel Executive. His commitment to systemic change was further shaped during his tenure as Deputy Director for Organizing at Bread for the World in Washington, D.C., where he led national advocacy efforts to end hunger and poverty in the United States and worldwide.
An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Dr. Cable has offered pastoral leadership in diverse congregational settings across the United States. His ministry includes serving as Senior Pastor of Hasson Street Christian Church (Rogersville, TN) and Broadway Christian Church (Winchester, KY), as well as pastoral roles in Memphis, Lexington, Washington, D.C., and Madisonville, KY.
Dr. Cable’s service extends across the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has served on numerous boards and committees throughout the Church. His academic preparation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Sociology from Transylvania University, a Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. In 2023, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Lexington Theological Seminary in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the Church and society.
As part of our board member series we asked Dr. Cable three questions we have asked each board member as part of our spotlight:
What are you reading or listening to right now?
I am typically navigating two books–one for devotional/meditational purposes and one for personal/professional enrichment. Right now I am re-reading Wretch of the Earth by Frantz Fanon and Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America by Randal Maurice Jelks.
What has brought you hope in the last year?
Last year, I visited several partners in Kenya who are working closely with youth and young adults leading nationwide protests against a proposed bill that would increase taxes and deepen the burdens of government corruption, police brutality, and high unemployment. During that visit, I met with some of the young organizers at the center of the movement. Their courage, clarity of purpose, and willingness to take personal risks for the good of their communities offered me hope. In their determination to build a more just and equitable future, I was reminder that the Spirit is still stirring, still calling people to act with conviction and compassion.
Why is the work of the Foundation important?
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has maintained a faithful witness in the nation’s capital for generations. The Foundation carries this legacy forward by stewarding the resources entrusted to the Church and partnering with National City Christian Church congregation to strengthen our collective presence during a time of significant national and global challenge. Its work ensures that our commitments to justice, advocacy, and faithful public engagement remain strong, visible, and grounded in the values that shape our identity as a movement for wholeness.
Dr. Cable brings with him a wealth of experience and a depth of knowledge in building strong partnerships across organizations, that is valuable to the Foundation and its work as the national church.