Disciples News Service July 31, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

July 31, 2024 View as Webpage Although not one of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has an outsized legacy of members who have ascended to the top two offices in the land, reflecting Disciples’ commitment to leadership and public service. Learn More GA-2343 was adopted at the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville, KY. The Implementation Team invites you to join one of the following Town Hall meetings for an update on their work and recommendations: August 6, 2024, at 7 pm EST or September 10, 2024, at 10 am EST. Click below to register.   Register Today       Plan ahead for your Advent and Lent with devotionals written by Disciples leaders with Disciples congregations in mind. Our Advent devotionals — Daring to Connect by Rev. Dawn Darwin Weaks and Melodies of Faith: An Advent Devotional for African American Churches and Families compiled by Dr. Charisse L. Gillett and edited by Rev. Tanya J. Tyler — will accompany you through the season of waiting. General Minister & President Rev. Terri Hord Owens' Facing Jerusalem accompanies you through Lent.   Learn More Are you looking for a new adventure in ministry? Want to serve a congregation that is between settled pastors and help them effect positive change? Bring your gifts and develop your skills for this adventure in specialized ministry. Gain new perspectives, concepts, and techniques for successful leadership in the interim time with "Interim Ministry Basics" training.  Our next training meets Mondays, September 16-October 28, 2024. The application due date is August 15, 2024. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities The National Benevolent Association is hiring for a Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator (with a Substance Abuse/Recovery Specialty) to support the overall work of the MHW program prioritizing coordination of the research and development of a new substance abuse & addiction recovery initiative. 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. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   Order the 2025-2026 Annual Planning Guide & Calendar for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for yourself and your congregation now for delivery this fall.   Order Today What does Prophetic Advocacy look like in our daily lives? Join Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie, Dean of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt University, and host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, Minister of New Church Strategies, on August 21 at 3PM EST for a New Church Ministry webinar that explores this core competency of DisciplesNEXT, its connections to spiritual formation, and what it has to do with New Church! Register Today 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. Dedicated Disciples exemplify what it means to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. Do you know of a Dedicated Disciple being recognized in their community that should be featured, make a submission here. 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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