Disciples News Service August 24, 2022

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

August 24, 2022 View as Webpage Six months ago, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. From the beginning, Week of Compassion, through ecumenical partnerships with ACT Alliance and other partner networks, has been and continues to respond both to immediate needs and long-term recovery plans. Today, we recognize the six-month mark of this crisis - and note that Ukraine should be freely celebrating their nation’s independence day, August 24.  Read More The Board of Directors of Higher Education and Leadership Ministries is excited to announce that the HELM Executive Committee has extended a call to the Rev. Ronald J. Degges to serve as Interim President. Rev. Degges began his ministry with HELM on August 15. Learn More On August 30th, log on to the Disciples Home Missions’ Facebook page to hear from our esteemed panel about “Communal Faith Formation for Today”. They will share with us about varied learning styles, diverse contexts, and effective communication methods to strengthen our teaching across the church and community. Remember, Disciples are learners! Connect Now Every year, New Church Ministry’s Leadership Academy provides interactive, practical workshops. In 2022, we’re getting help from general ministries with workshops on financial essentials for the new church planter; building and leading communities with creation and neighbors in mind; the policy, practice, proclamation, and publicity of LBTQ+ affirmation; and using the lean-start method to start a church on a dime. Join us by registering! Read More ALEX subscriptions are now available for purchase. Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources There's still time to register for NBA's annual SENT Seminar, our month-long conference for social entrepreneurs. Learn More Curious about the theme for the 2023 General Assembly "The Kindom of God, Within Us, Among Us"? Explore the first of a three part Kin Curriculum series available for study.  Learn More Save the Date for the 2023 General Assembly “The Kindom of God Within Us, Among Us” on July 29 – August 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. Get all the materials you need from videos, to social media posts to share this event with your ministry. Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.  General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens creates a weekly video, from reflection on faith to interviews with leaders across the church, view the whole playlist. Learn more about the church while exploring what it means to be in covenant with the Covenant Curriculum resource for small groups and Sunday school classes. The Center for Faith and Giving is giving away FREE stewardship resources based on all three lectionary cycles and the narrative lectionary. Transgender + Expansive worship materials Get help with building and capital services with Disciples Church Extension Fund  Poor Peoples' Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival updates  Opportunities to Serve National Convocation is searching for the next Administrative Secretary. Global Ministries is searching for an Area Executive for Africa, Area Executive for Southern Asia, Program Associate for Resource Development and Disciples Women’s Ministries, Director for Recruitment and Training. Learn more about each. For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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