Disciples News Service December 6, 2023

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

December 6, 2023 View as Webpage As winter approaches, thoughts turn to decorating for the holidays. But it’s a good idea to add winterizing to the list of Fall activities. Maintaining your church so it’s ready to withstand harsh weather can ensure your congregation can enjoy the season. Here are DCEF’s six tips to prepare for winter. Learn More Downey Avenue Christian Church (DOC) in Indianapolis, IN has made a public witness against the perversion of faith that is Christian Nationalism. As a sponsoring congregation of resolution GA-2341, we felt the call to continue advocating for spiritual freedom. Learn more below. Learn More     A veteran employee who began four decades ago as an investment clerk has been selected as Disciples Church Extension Fund Vice President for Investments. Rhonda Hopewell will transition to the new position on the Finance Team, December 1, coming “full circle” to the department where she first began in 1980.   Learn More   The Association of Disciple Musicians (ADM) is having its 2024 summer conference at Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma from July 22 to noon on July 26. After missing four years of conference activities, ADM is hoping to bring a renewed spirit back to the organization with an updated and more inclusive conference schedule. Learn more by emailing Brad Burnham at ADMupdate@outlook.com or visiting the ADM website, www.adm-doc.org.     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. 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 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.   Learn More 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. Though a mere 14 years passed between editions, Cummins observed a change within the denomination: A new sense of confidence he attributes to the COVID pandemic. 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. 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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