Disciples News Service December 20, 2023 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

December 20, 2023

Rev. Alexis Vaughan joins Week of Compassion as Managing Director, Domestic Operations. Alexis will play a crucial role in furthering the mission of Week of Compassion, overseeing the day-to-day activities, serving as team leader and strategist for operations to deepen Week of Compassion’s commitment to efficient response and faithful stewardship.

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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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The Office of the General Minister and President is pleased to announce the launch of a new program of the Proclamation Project: cohort groups for preachers, starting in early 2024. These groups will provide an opportunity for Disciples preachers to connect with other preachers on a regular basis, support each other, and grow in their own preaching.

There will be three types of cohort groups offered in this cycle, each with a different focus and commitment level. Applications are open now and are due January 20, 2024.

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The Covenant Project began in prayer and consultation across the church and continues with an update on important leadership developments related to the governance of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). From 2019 to 2023, Rev. Bill Rose-Heim served as Chair of the Governance Committee with passion and vision. Rev. Bill Spangler Dunning has recently been invited to serve as Chair of the Governance Committee and has accepted the call to serve. In light of the adoption of GA-2343, Rev. Dr. Belva Brown Jordan, immediate past Moderator, was invited and graciously accepted the call to serve as the Chair of the Implementation Team.

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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. Deadline extended.

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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Disciples Peace Fellowship is Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Summer Peace Intern Program! Visit disciplespeace.org/apply to learn more and begin your application! In this paid internship you'll spend 12-weeks as an Ambassador for Peace and Justice by attending in-person Disciples Church Camps and doing weeklong remote work projects with Disciples Justice Ministries and ecumenical/interfaith peace partners. It is a life changing experience!

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