Disciples News Service January 11, 2022

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

January 11, 2022 View as Webpage The Office of General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is exploring opportunities to better equip and empower Disciples preachers to proclaim the good news. We've designed a survey for Disciples preachers to provide feedback on the practice of preaching, in order to help us discern needs and shape appropriate supports. The survey is available in Korean, Spanish, and English. Your input is important to us. Will you please take 10-15 minutes to share your feedback on the practice of preaching?  Read More If so, then Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) may be the right fit for you. Through investments, loans, and building and capital planning resources, DCEF is here to help congregations thrive and transform communities. Offering its employees a hybrid work environment, DCEF helps its staff members and the places of worship it supports, connect with God, each other, and the community.   Learn More The Center for Indigenous Ministries invites you to Winter Talk 2023: Indigenous Religious Spheres: Incursions, Resistance, and Integration. Winter Talk is a three day conversation at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Christian Doctrine of Discovery (DOD) and its influence on Christian theology and polity. Winter Talk is also available virtually if you cannot make it in-person! Learn More     The period for reporting 2022 congregational data to ALEX for the Yearbook and Directory will open Monday, January 16. Reporting will remain open until February 28. The ALEX Yearbook Report for this year is significantly shorter. Congregations will have the option to provide additional data via a supplemental survey.    Learn More Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources     Find connection, conversation, and renewed hope through Community Groups with AllianceQ. Open to every body, drop in for one, some, or all of these virtual sessions that lead us up to Lent. The Rev. Sara Nave-Fisher hosts the Monday morning Community Group and the Rev. Tyler Heston hosts the Thursday evening Community Group. Your hosts will provide a centering and some connection points throughout the series and facilitators rotate.  Learn More During this 90 minute workshop, you'll hear dynamic Disciples preachers Katie Hays, Xose Escamilla, and Eddie Anderson offer brief sermons on the theme scriptures for General Assembly 2023, as well reflect on the task and craft of preaching. You'll also have an opportunity to connect with other Disciples in breakout groups and you'll hear more about a new sermon series resource available to help your congregation prepare for General Assembly. 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. Pre-Orders for Just Women 2023 are now open! 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 Disciples Church Extension Fund is currently seeking a Development Coordinator to join the team. Lexington Theological Seminary invites applications for the Donald and Lillian Nunnelly Chair in Pastoral Leadership. For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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