Disciples News Service November 6, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

November 6, 2024 View as Webpage 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 continued updates on their work and recommendations: November 20, 2024, at 7 pm EST or December 10, 2024, at 3 pm EST. Click below to register.   Register Today Navigating the world of church and ministry communications can be challenging, but we’re here to help. If you’re responsible for your ministry or church communications, and are feeling overwhelmed, you’re invited to join us on November 14th for the Communications 101 Workshop. In this workshop we will discuss creative design, pdfs and electronic media, QR codes, understanding your audience and more!  Register Today   On Wednesday, November 20th at 11:00am CT, NBA’s Older Adult Ministry Innovative Conversations Group is hosting the “How to Get to Joy: Honoring Loss During the Holidays” webinar. Sometimes sadness and grief can overtake the joy of the holiday season, and the bustle and craziness of preparations turns into a feeling of going through the motions in order to survive. Naming the sadness and loneliness, and finding ways to honor it, can bring joy back to life. The webinar is free to attend.   Learn More As the guest on New Church Ministry’s webinar, Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Faith-rooted Organizing, Elizabeth Madeira will share how she advocates for public policy that embodies the Christian value of loving your neighbor as yourself through equity and justice. Learn how she went from being a conservative evangelical to serving as the Volunteer State Lead for Pete Buttigieg's 2019-2020 presidential campaign. Join her on November 20 at 3:00 PM EST.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities 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   There’s still time to order “Daring to Connect,” "Melodies of Faith, or another Advent devotional from Chalice Press.   Learn More 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 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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