Disciples News Service December 13, 2023 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

December 13, 2023

The Office of the General Minister and President is pleased to announce that Angelique Jordan Byrd has been appointed as the Director of Communications, effective January 1, 2024. She has a wealth of marketing experience spanning 29 years and is adept at planning and executing omnichannel campaigns with strong analytical, strategy, project management, and leadership skills. She reflects, “working for a major advertising agency, telecommunication company, and a leading utility corporation was rewarding, but nothing compares to using my gifts in ministry.”

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A special assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Northern Lights Region meeting Saturday, December 9, unanimously voted to call the Reverend Paul Allen IV to be its next Regional Minister-President. As the newest region in the church, the Northern Lights Region is excited to welcome Paul to leadership as we continue to live into who God is calling us to become, supporting pastors and congregations as we strive to faithfully answer God’s call to ministry as we do together that which we cannot do apart.

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Proximity to Los Angeles’ pollution intensifies San Fernando, California’s effort to maintain its reputation as an agriculture center. But a tiny congregation may turn the tide. Focused on eco-spirituality since 2016, Mission Hills Christian Church enlisted local partners and ministries like DCEF to become an environmental leader in the community. Read more below.

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DYMN’s is BACK! The Disciples Youth Ministry Network Conference (DYMN24) is Feb 19-22(or 23), 2024, in Athens, TX. The Disciples Youth Ministry Network Conference is designed for adults that serve youth (and/or children) and their families in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Dr. David White, Professor Emeritus of Christian Education, Austin Presbyterian Seminary, is the keynote speaker. A bonus session from Allison Lanza with Be the Neighbor is also being offered.

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Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking a new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean.

Global Ministries is looking for a talented and passionate person to serve as the next Global Relations Minister for the Latin America and Caribbean region.

Disciples Church Extension Fund is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer and a Chief Relationship Officer.

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The Christmas Offering supports the ministries of our Regional church. Your gifts equip our Regional church to provide an abiding presence in summer camp settings, congregational life, and leadership gatherings. With your support, connections are made between congregations and among Disciples across our Regional geography and around the world. Prepare by accessing bulletin inserts, digital posts, and videos to share to support this Special Offering in most congregations on December 17 and 24.

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A church changing right before our eyes needs its history updated, too.

The second edition of The Disciples: A Struggle for Reformation by noted Disciples historian D. Duane Cummins debuted at July’s General Assembly in Louisville. Updating the book first published in 2009, the second edition includes the initial term of General Minister and President Teresa Hord Owens, and how congregations tackled the brutal challenge of 21st century COVID. The second edition of The Disciples is available on ChalicePress.com or wherever you order books. When you order directly from Chalice, you provide twice as much support for the ministry your denominational publishing home.

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