Disciples News Service September 14, 2022

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

September 14, 2022 View as Webpage With great joy and anticipation, the General Board at the February 2022 meeting received Rev. Terri Hord Owens’ desire to serve a second term as General Minister and President (GMP). Following the General Board’s enthusiastic acceptance of her intent, a Review/Search and Call Committee of twelve General Board members was formed to lead the review of Rev. Hord Owens. Take Survey     As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prepares for the 2023 meeting of the General Assembly next summer, the Office of General Minister and President is now receiving submissions for business resolutions. Learn more about the procedures and requirements   Learn More Purchasing land or a building to use as your first place of worship? Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)’s Holy Places Grants can help. The maximum grant amount is the lower amount of 20% of the acquisition cost or 50% of the annual income distribution of the Holy Place Fund. Eligible recipients may also apply for other grants, interest-free or interest-bearing loans from DCEF. Learn More In the spring, National Benevolent Association brought together members of our Peer Learning and Wellness Groups for a weekend of fellowship, reflection, and healing. Learn More ALEX subscriptions are now available for purchase. Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources Leading a congregation can feel lonely, and many faith leaders long for a community of peers. At New Church Ministry’s online Leadership Academy, you’ll get just that. Its track sessions allow participants to join a cohort designed for their stage in the church launch process, no matter if they haven’t started a place of worship, have recently launched one, or are leading an established congregation. Learn More   Join FCC Minneapolis for our next installment of our VOICES online speaker series as Rev. Dave Bell (Minister for Indigenous Justice, Center for Indigenous Ministries - DOC) presents a brief history from the early development of the Doctrine of Discovery to the early years of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).   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  For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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