Disciples News Service December 27, 2023

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

December 27, 2023 View as Webpage 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.”    Learn More Registration is now open for YLS 2024! This six month leadership symposium will prepare youth to lead in local congregations and support them in designing and implementing their own project for their home Church. This is not a leadership team, but rather a leadership lab where High School age leaders can explore their gifts, receive wisdom from other leaders, and imagine new possibilities for their local congregation. Register at youthleadershipsymposium.org! Learn More     The Proclamation Project is hosting the next online workshop for preachers on Tuesday, February 13 at 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT. Join other Disciples preachers for Preaching in an Election Year: What the Bible Can Teach Us about Dialogue in a Divisive Time, led by Rev. Dr. Leah Schade of Lexington Theological Seminary. Registration will open in early January. Learn More   When the new pastor of Memorial Christian Church walked by the “for sale” sign in the front yard in 2020, she expected a short, sad tenure with this small church in Peoria, Ill. Of course, that was before there were bouncy castles in the sanctuary and a partnership with DCEF.   Learn More 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. Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources   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.   Learn More 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!   Learn More Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.  Get help with building and capital services with Disciples Church Extension Fund  For advertising information or to submit news, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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