Disciples News Service January 1, 2025 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

January 1, 2025

One of the primary goals of GA-2343 is to foster a more connected church. In pursuit of this goal, the nomination process for General Board Delegates has been broadened. All Disciples have the exciting opportunity to nominate delegates to serve on the General Board or to nominate someone to serve on the Moderator Team to offer leadership during the 2025-2028 triennium.

Learn more and begin the process by clicking below to access the nomination forms. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 15, 2025.

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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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For 80 Years. A new video tells the story of Week of Compassion. Starting as a single offering, for a single cause, 80 years ago, it is the story of Disciples showing up where and how we are invited and needed. We are grateful for the ministry we have been able to do together and are filled with hope for what lies ahead. This video is available on our Media page as well as our YouTube and Vimeo channels.

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On January 20, 2025, the Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting: “For Such a Time as This – A Prophetic Response to America’s Defining Moment” will be hosted in person at Healing Cathedral Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 4523 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN at 6pm ct|7pm et. Stay tuned for the livestream link. Please plan to participate as we come together in unity, faith, and action.

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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.

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Nominations are open for the T.A. Abbott Award, the highest award for faculty excellence offered by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The recipient will be celebrated at the 2025 General Assembly in Memphis, TN, July 12 -15, 2025. Please join us in nominating outstanding Disciples faculty currently serving or recently retired.

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Nominations are open for The Alexander Campbell Distinguished Service Award, the highest award offered in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for lifetime achievement in higher education. The award recipient will be celebrated during the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Memphis, TN, July 12-15, 2025.

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