Disciples News Service August 18, 2021 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

August 18, 2021

The rise of social media has opened up a whole world of virtual discipleship possibilities. Let New Church Ministry be your guide in this webinar!

On Saturday morning, August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the south of Haiti. Although it is too early to know the full impact of the destruction, casualties, and loss of livelihoods, initial reports from Week of Compassion partners indicate that the impact has been devastating and that hospitals are overwhelmed. Learn more about how you can help:

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The NBA Social Entrepreneurship team invites Social Entrepreneurs and Disciples who want to learn more about the world of social enterprise to our virtual SENT Seminar September 16-18, 2021. Participants will experience online education on the importance of impactful work in our communities, as well as lessons on how to plant and grow new faith-rooted social enterprises.

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For more than 40 years, Disciples have had a visible ministry to address racism in society. Gifts to Reconciliation Ministry, through its Special Offering September 26, 2021, and October 3, 2021 support programs and initiatives aimed at dismantling racism. Get your special offering resources here:

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Phillips University Legacy Foundation is receiving applicants for the position of Executive Director for Phillips University Legacy Foundation (PULF).
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Florida is seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the position of Regional Minister.
The Christian Church Foundation is hiring for Vice President of Development (Great Lakes Zone).
The Disciples shop has a new t-shirt design. Check out all of our available merch from our women-owned sustainably sourced collection.
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This summer the Disciples Justice Ministries hosted a series of conversations Facing Brokenness: Being Brave Together around themes of justice and mercy in the church, community, world and creation. See the playlist of the first three conversation and register for the final conversation.

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Transformed and empowered leaders are critical to guiding congregations to do God’s mission in the world during this challenging era of congregational life. Hope Partnership Services offer leadership and ministry resources that help raise up these leaders and prepare their congregations for transformation.