Disciples Men declare "I Am My Brother's Keeper" | |
“We started planning the day after Sessions 2016,” said Ron Petrick, moderator elect and lead planner for the event. “We nailed down the topics three years ago. I think we have some subjects that men specifically will be interested in. All our efforts are rooted in the idea that this is what we as Christians should be doing – helping others.”
Since many Disciples Men’s groups are involved with disaster recovery, Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold of Week of Compassion will be sharing background and information about those efforts. Rev. Paul Koch of the Mid-America region will explore male spirituality in his workshop. A representative of Wounded Warrior Project care will be there and Director Greg Alexander and Associate Director Alex Ruth will be presenting a new curriculum – The Jesus Way – written especially for local churches. Discussion groups will be formed to help build connections.
| | 2020 Year Book reporting deadline is March 15
The annual Year Book & Directory is all about connections between expressions of the Church. Congregations and clergy, general and regional ministries, and General Assembly reports and resolutions are contained in each issue.
The reporting window for the 2020 Year Book is open through March 15.
Visit disciples.org/yearbook to download instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, instructional webinar for congregations, PDF forms in English, Spanish, Korean, and French, and to submit your report online.
The Year Book serves as an invaluable resource for church staff and members, as well as the official record of a year in the life of our Church – and it’s not complete without you! | | | | Invitation to join in prayer
Wind of Spirit that blows new life and hope into all corners of our lives, we thank you for the witness of Disciples in the plains of Nebraska. We ask your blessing in particular on the men’s rally taking place this weekend (March 14). Strengthen all the members of the region to be a movement for wholeness in this fragmented world. Amen. | | | | Applications open for HELM scholarships
The Leadership Fellows program is a leadership development program for Disciples undergraduate students. Each of the four years of undergraduate education has a different focus: Community, Transformation, Global Awareness, and Mentoring. Click here to learn more about the Leadership Fellows program and to access the online application.
For Disciples students pursuing a PhD in the field of religion, HELM offers two scholarships, the William Gilbert and Florence Leonard Jones Scholarship and the Ann E. Dickerson Scholarship. Click here for more information on these scholarships and to access the online application.
All application materials for both the Leadership Fellows Program and PhD scholarships must be received by April 30. If you have questions, please contact Jon Barnes. | | | | National Benevolent Association extends XPLOR 2020-21 application deadline
The NBA initiates ministries designed to establish and grow partnerships with health and social service supporters and providers. Drawing upon this rich history, NBA continues to assist Disciples to join systemic justice work with direct care and action. In 2014, we launched NBA XPLOR, a prophetic movement of young adults who are considering lives of care and service. The Residency provides 10-month professional development and vocational discernment opportunities for 21- to 30-year-olds to live simply in community and engage in direct service and justice work. Through NBA XPLOR, we partner young adults with Disciples congregations, regional and general ministries, and wider communities—positively engaging neighborhoods, the congregations, and the young adults. We are currently accepting applications for our 2020-21 cohort. Applications for this XPLOR cohort will be received until all spaces are full. Your applications are welcome and you will be contacted immediately with updated news on openings. For questions and more information, contact Rev. Ben Bohren. To learn more about the XPLOR program, visit nbacares.org/xplor. | | | | DCEF to host church finances workshop in Ohio
Every pastor has a list of important topics that weren’t covered in a seminary lecture hall, and overseeing church finances is often at the top of that list.
Belinda King, Vice President of Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF), will be hosting “How to Keep Church Finances in order without Compromising Ministry” on Saturday, April 4, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM at Camp Christian. Learn how to build the financial tools needed to handle financial administration in your church. With a focus on financial stewardship and financial administration, this workshop will help you strategize for your church’s financial stability. This event is for pastors, treasurers, trustees, financial secretaries, elders, and anyone who wants more financial knowledge of church business.
Attendees will walk away with basic knowledge in and able to do some hands-on practice with: - Stewardship vs. financial administration
- Financial legal matters
- Reading a financial statement
- Financial myths
- Best practices
- Financial toolboxes and more!
The registration fee is $10 per person (registered by March 29; $15 March 30 and after). Lunch is included. | | Additional resources and opportunities
| | | | Association of Disciple Musicians conference registration is open
The 59th annual Association of Disciple Musicians Conference for music and worship is being held on the University of Tulsa campus this summer, July 26-31.
| | More opportunities to put ministry into action
- Register for 2020 Ecumenical Advocacy Days national gathering (April 24-27 in Washington, DC)
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