Disciples News Service October 30, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

October 30, 2024 View as Webpage Youth Leadership Symposium (YLS) is a six-month program that prepares youth to lead in local congregations and supports 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 youth can explore their gifts, receive wisdom from other leaders, and imagine new possibilities for their local congregation. Registration closes December 31, 2024. Learn More Register today to join us in rich dialogue and intentional learning about gender & sexual based violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black. Together, we’ll learn how to partner in breaking the chains of this violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, witnessing testimony in action, discussing social media influence on youth, and promoting ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work. Register Today   Mark your calendars to join us! The Church Narrative Project will gather at Beargrass Christian Church with the Christian Church in Kentucky on November 15-16, 2024. Seven intergenerational storytellers will share their stories of epiphanies, large and small, during StoryHour. Tune in on Facebook to hear their stories. Learn More The Disciples of Christ Historical Society is committed to partnering with local congregations to safeguard their historical documents and artifacts. Read the full article to find out what you can do to prevent, as well as respond to document damage as a result of natural disasters.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities The Christian Church Foundation is seeking a full-time Communications Manager to join our team that assists Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) individuals, congregations, and other ministries create lasting legacies through planned giving and investment of endowment funds for mission and ministry. 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   If your church building was affected by Hurricane Milton, or Helene, then get immediate facilities help with Disciples Church Extension Fund's building disaster response service. In partnership with Week of Compassion, the ministry's experienced Building and Capital Services Advisors work with your congregation's leaders to assess physical damage by assisting them with securing your place of worship, navigating the worlds of insurance and construction, and much more - at no cost to your community of faith. Learn More Interested in learning how to craft a compelling grant application? On Tuesday, November 19th the National Benevolent Association and Obra Hispana are partnering to offer a Grant Writing 101 webinar. This bilingual webinar will provide you with the essentials to grant writing. The event will take place at 7:00pm CT and is free to attend, but you must register in advance.   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. 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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