Disciples News Service March 8, 2023 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

March 8, 2023

The National Benevolent Association is accepting Incubate Partner applications from Disciples health and social service organizations. Being in partnership with NBA involves a multi-year relationship that includes a specialized menu of resources and support for your young ministry/organization. Our Partners receive up to four years of access to professional consultants, opportunities for learning, peer support, and grant funding.

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The Easter Special Offering traditionally received in congregations on April 2 & 9 benefit ministries across the life of the church. Find digital and print resources by visiting the Easter Special Offering page.

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On Thursday March 30th, please plan to log on from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST for a webinar from Rev. Jason Santos, Ph.D. entitled Killing Church Softly: Generational & Identity-Formation. Please click on the link below for more information and to register.

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In the late summer and across the fall of 2022, the Covenant Project launched a series of town halls to discuss the proposed changes and gather feedback from congregations and leaders across the life of the church. Hosting 29 town halls members of the Governance Committee were able to share proposed changes and hear feedback. Read about the feedback and sign up for a town hall to learn more.

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Applications are now being accepted for the Woman-to-Woman Worldwide Journey to East Asia in September 2023. This year, Disciples Women will travel to Japan and South Korea to engage in intersections of political, cultural, relational, and ecclesial notions of peace and how they affect women in Japan and South Korea. The deadline to submit an application is March 20th.

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As we learn from stories in scripture, we can learn from stories of how God is moving in our lives today. On International Women's Day, join New Church Ministry to hear from two female ministers, change-makers, and leaders in our denomination who have faced adversity and defeat, but were guided by God’s hard and holy calls to lead with empowerment and liberation.

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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.

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

The Christian Church in Indiana is searching for the next Regional Minister.

The Office of General Minister and President is excited to announce they are launching a search for the next Vice President and Chief of Staff.

Disciples Seminary Foundation (DSF) is seeking an Executive Director who brings the gifts and skills to lead and manage the work of a non-profit foundation

The National Benevolent Association is seeking a full-time Young Adult Leadership Development (YALD) Program Director.

Higher Education and Leadership Ministries launches the search for the next President who will work with HELM’s board and higher education constituents.