Disciples News Service March 5, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

March 5, 2025 View as Webpage Rev. Dr. Mark G. Toulouse, a beloved professor, preacher, and author, passed away on March 3, 2025. He is a retired professor, former dean of Brite Divinity School, ordained Disciples minister, a PhD alumnus of the University of Chicago Divinity School, and author of Joined in Discipleship: The Shaping of Contemporary Disciples Identity. Services will be held Sunday afternoon (time TBD) March 9 at South Hill Christian Church, located at 3200 Bilglade Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133.    Learn More The HELM Leaderhip Fellow is a four-year program includes a scholarship, annual retreat, and an international cross-cultural experience. It is a comprehensive leadership development program where cohorts of students connect, learn, grow, and explore together. All applications are due March 15. Those preparing to enter college can submit their application online.   Learn More   With heavy hearts, the board announces the closing of All Peoples Christian Church this month on, March 30, 2025, after nearly 80 years. All Peoples CC has been a national beacon of hope, fighting against injustice and inequality while seeking peace and fulfilling the Gospel. It has faithfully served, inspired by Isaiah 56:7: “My house shall be a house of prayer for all people,” where ALL are welcome and invites stories and participation in its closing service.   Learn More A $2.1 million gift that started more than 60 years ago at the College of the Bible at Phillips University in Enid, Okla., will enable Phillips Theological Seminary to continue its practice of radical hospitality through the new student housing project, Bedford House. The Sidney Bedford Jr. estate gift provides more than $1 million to the Bedford Endowed Scholarship. Another $1.1 million establishes the Bedford Endowed Fund for Maintenance and Operations of Bedford House.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Disciples Church Extension Fund is seeking a Director of Lending and Financial Services Representative. Learn more here. Lexington Theological Seminary is accepting applications for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean. Learn more here. Global Ministries is seeking a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources The National Council of Churches, Skinner Leadership Institute, Sojourners, and Center on Faith + Justice have collaborated to create a 40-Day Lenten Prayer & Fasting Guide with the talents of Zina C. Pierre, author, and Leonitha Francis, designer. This comprehensive resource can be downloaded below. Learn More The National Benevolent Association is now accepting applications for Spring 2025 Mission & Ministry Grants! This program provides grant funding for projects serving older adults and educating youth and young adults. Applications will be accepted through March 26th.   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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