Disciples News Service December 11, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

December 11, 2024 View as Webpage Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada and the United Church of Christ in the U.S. have written a joint Statement of Solidarity with the People and Partners of South Korea. The statement states, "We join the ecumenical community worldwide in our commitment to stand with church partners and the people of South Korea as they move beyond this turbulent moment and continue to call political leaders to moral and wise leadership." Learn More This year's Christmas Offering theme is God's love visible. Your generous gifts, collected in most congregations December 15th and 22nd, support Regional Ministry. By giving, you make God’s love visible as we continue to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.     Learn More   Phillips Theological Seminary names Rev. F. Douglas Powe, Jr., PhD as its new president after a national search. Powe, a leader in evangelism and theological education, joins from Wesley Theological Seminary and will assume the role on January 31, 2025, bringing visionary leadership to Phillips' growing mission.   Learn More Mark your calendars to join us! The Church Narrative Project will gather at Disciples Ministry Center and First Christian Church in Fullerton, California on December 13-14, 2024. Seven storytellers from across the Pacific Southwest Region will share their stories of epiphanies, large and small, during StoryHour. Tune in on Facebook to hear their stories. Register here to attend in person. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois/Wisconsin and The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Michigan will be seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the position of Regional Minister to lead the two-regions-becoming-one into the future. Learn more here. 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. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   As winter approaches, thoughts turn to decorating for the holidays. But it’s a good idea to add winterizing to the list of late Fall activities, according to Disciples Church Extension Fund Building and Capital Services Advisor Jim Michel. “Maintaining your church so it’s ready to withstand harsh weather can ensure your congregation can enjoy the cold weather season without any unhappy surprises along the way,” he said. Here are six tips to prepare for winter. 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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