Disciples News Service November 27, 2024 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

November 27, 2024

Registration and housing are now open for the 2025 General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We will gather in person July 12th - 15th in Memphis, TN. This year’s General Assembly theme: “BEYOND” is based on Ephesians 3:20-21. "Now to the one who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us, to them be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen!"

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Missed Leadership Academy? Join us online! New Church Ministry is now offering an asynchronous Leadership Academy course on CHURCHx, an elearning platform. Explore DisciplesNEXT from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. This course is ideal for folks who work during the week or are bi-vocational. While it offers the same curriculum as those who attended the event in-person, only the EMERGE cohort is currently available. Access to this course never expires.

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"Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just ... Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and HEARD AND SEEN in me, and the God of peace will be with you."(Phil 4:8-9)

In Week of Compassion's 2025 Special Offering Resources, we are sharing stories, images, and art of hope and peace. Find the in-progress Resources page, and check, edit, or create your Standing Order by clicking below.

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As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prepares for the 2025 meeting of the General Assembly next summer, the Office of General Minister and President is now receiving submissions for business resolutions. The deadline for submission of resolutions to the Office of General Minister and President is January 13, 2025.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma is seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to serve as its Regional Minister. A Regional Profile and Position Description are posted here.
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia is seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the position of Regional Minister. A Regional Profile and Job Description can be found here.
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tennessee is seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the position of Regional Minister. A Regional Profile and Position Description are posted here.
The National Benevolent Association is seeking a Director for Young Adult Leadership Development. Learn more here.
Global Ministries is seeking a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here.

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The 2025-2026 Annual Planning Guide and Calendar for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) includes Disciples events, lectionary, and other information needed for church planning through June 2026.

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GA-2343 was adopted at the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville, KY. The Implementation Team invites you to join the following Town Hall meeting for continued updates on their work and recommendations:

December 10, 2024, at 3 pm EST.

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