Disciples News Service September 7, 2022

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

September 7, 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 New Church Ministry is pleased to announce that Rev. Sandhya Jha will be this year’s keynote speaker at Leadership Academy. Their DOCTalk is a joint session that will address missional transformation, inclusive of every stage of leadership and congregational vitality. Sandhya is an ordained pastor with a master’s in public policy, an anti-oppression consultant, author, and founder of the Oakland Peace Center.   Learn More Since mid-June, 30 million people in Pakistan (about 15% of the total population) have been directly affected by the monsoon rains and flooding. Week of Compassion is in conversation with partners in Pakistan and the surrounding region, engaged in immediate needs assessment, gathering resources and support, and preparing responses now and for the long term.  Read 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     Disciples Church Extension Fund is offering Holy Places Grants to help congregations purchase their first real estate property to use as a place of worship. The grants provide a “boost” to help them with long-term sustainability. While the property may be developed or undeveloped, it must receive a favorable evaluation from a Building and Capital Services Advisor to be considered for the grant.  Learn More     The application period for 2023 Clergy Continuing Education Grants is now open. The deadline to have your application and regional endorsement forms submitted is Monday, October 31st. If you haven't yet applied, consider how you'd like to use up to $500 of DHM's grant monies for a continuing education experience in 2023, and then apply   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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