Disciples News Service January 22, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

January 22, 2025 View as Webpage HEARD AND SEEN, the theme video for Week of Compassion Special Offering 2025 is available – in English, Spanish, and English with subtitles – on the Special Offering 2025 Resources Page. Worship resources, children & youth activities, social media assets, and more are available for congregations to lift up the work and witness of Week of Compassion.   Learn More Bethany College welcomes Rev. Dr. Ted A. Smith, associate dean of the faculty and professor of divinity at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, as the featured speaker for the upcoming Oreon E. Scott Lecture Series. The event, which will be held at First Christian Church in Washington, Pa., from April 28 to 29, 2025, offers an opportunity to engage with one of the foremost voices in the intersection of practical and political theology. Learn More   Are you a young adult (ages 18-30) looking for funds to grow your leadership skills? Consider applying for an NBA Young Adult Leadership Development Grant! These grants are specifically designed to support current and future leaders in identifying their leadership qualities, building leadership capacity, and allowing young adults to explore new possibilities in the areas of service and justice. Applications will be accepted through February 4th. Learn More ALEX reporting for 2024 Yearbook statistics will open on February 3, 2025. This is a delay from the original projected date of January 21. Delaying the opening of reporting will allow additional time to prepare training and help resources for reporting in the new system. We appreciate your patience as we get ALEX2 ready for use.   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 National Benevolent Association is seeking a 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   Disciples Home Missions has a wealth of training to share with congregational leaders. Pastors have shared their great need for tools to equip laity. Discover a good start in the DHM 2025 Laity Resource "Weightlifters." Let this portfolio of support help lighten the load during Laity Week or anytime you choose to celebrate and intentionally affirm lay leaders throughout the year.  Learn More Apply for the Phillips University Legacy Foundation's Undergraduate Legacy Scholars Program - open to students at Disciples-related colleges, offering scholarships up to $9500 annually plus opportunities for leadership, growth, and community!   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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