Disciples News Service July 3, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

July 3, 2024 View as Webpage Rev. Dr. M. Eugene Boring, a renowned Disciples New Testament Scholar and Theologian, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Dr. Boring retired from Brite Divinity School, where he served as the I. Wylie Briscoe Professor of New Testament Emeritus. He earned his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt Divinity School and authored several notable works, including the Revelation Commentary in the Interpretation Series, Disciples and the Bible, and The People’s New Testament Commentary, co-authored with Fred Craddock, among others. Learn More When the Presbyterian Church in Canada phoned the Rev. Jennifer Geddes in 2018, they asked if her struggling community of faith, Comox Valley Presbyterian Church in Comox, British Columbia, would be interested in being a part of a Disciples Church Extension Fund New Beginnings pilot project. At the time, she asked herself, “what do we have to lose?” Since then, she has seen her place of worship look forward to, instead of being concerned by, its future.   Learn More       The Disciples of Christ Historical Society is pleased to announce Colleen McFarland Rademaker as it’s new Senior Archivist. Click below to learn more about the skills and gifts Colleen brings to the Historical Society.   Learn More The third session of the sixth phase of the International Commission for Dialogue between the Disciples of Christ and the Catholic Church took place in Grand Prairie, Texas, from June 21-25, 2024. This theological dialogue, which began in 1977, is cosponsored by the Catholic Church’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) and the Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council (DECC). The ultimate goal of the dialogue is full visible unity between Catholics and Disciples of Christ. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities The Christian Church Foundation is hiring a Vice President for Development for the Southeast Zone. Learn more here. Global Ministries has two positions open - Program Associate for Resource Development and Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here. Disciples Church Extension Fund is seeking a Financial Services Representative. Learn more here. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   The 28th Biennial Session of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will gather in Greensboro, NC, July 11-14, 2024, for an amazing time of worship, learning, and FUN! View the invitation for this year's event here and click below to learn more and register.   Learn More You're invited to participate in the National Council of Churches' NCC Freedom Summer, a faith-based civic engagement campaign from June 19 — August 17, 2024.   This summer NCC will journey on the NCC Freedom Ride to mobilize voters in five priority states. NCC will also host NCC Freedom Academy, a multi-week, virtual "Sunday School" from July 7 to August 11, unpacking Luke 4 and the intersection of faith and social justice. 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 Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries. 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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