Disciples News Service December 18, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

December 18, 2024 View as Webpage 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 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. Learn More   Disciples Home Missions (DHM) recently received news that it has received a $1,240,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help strengthen and expand DHM’s Children Worship & Wonder program. The grant was made through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, a national initiative designed to help Christian congregations more fully and emotionally engage children in intergenerational corporate worship and prayer practices. Learn More All are welcome at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), an open-minded congregation in downtown Bowling Green, KY. When walking through its windowless, cinderblock fellowship hall however, visitors might be led to believe otherwise. A capital campaign, supported by Disciples Church Extension Fund, is not only aiming to renovate the decades-old structure, but to align it with First Christian's vision - to be an inclusive faith community built on the love Christ.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Christian Church Foundation is expanding its Investment Services staff by seeking 2 new, full-time Staff Accountants. Learn more here. 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 and Director of Marketing. Learn more here. Global Ministries is seeking a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   New Church Ministry's online Leadership Academy course isn't just about exploring the the DisciplesNEXT church growth framework. It also features workshops from experts across the denomination on branding and social media marketing for places of worship, ensuring financial health, social entrepreneurship, building and leading communities with creation and neighbors in mind, starting a congregation on a dime, financial essentials, and LGBTQ+ affirmation. Join us on CHURCHx to learn more! 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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