Disciples News Service April 16, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

April 16, 2025 View as Webpage At the break of dawn, the women came to the tomb, expecting to find the lifeless body of Jesus. Inside the tomb, the story takes an unexpected turn and invites us inside the story. In the solemn silence where death was presumed to dwell, the disciples instead encounter awe — a wonder that stirs their hearts and shifts their understanding. The Easter Special Offering will be received in most congregations on April 13 and 20, 2025.  Click below to view the Easter Special Offering video. View the Video The 2025 General Assembly will offer two dynamic programming tracks for youth (middle school and high school), centered around the inspiring theme, “BEYOND,” drawn from Ephesians 3:20-21. This transformative experience will engage and challenge youth and young leaders to think beyond limitations, embrace new possibilities, and deepen their faith.   Learn More   When Rev. Steven DeFields-Gambrel was called to serve Garfield Park Christian Church in Santa Cruz, CA, he was only given 2 years to perform a miracle or the congregation would close. What followed was the start of a 20-year-long partnership between him and New Beginnings, Disciples Church Extension Fund's consulting service that helps places of worship find clarity and claim a new vision for their ministry, which has informed his work with faith communities ever since. Learn More HELP BUILD HOPE - The day before General Assembly (Friday, July 11 – 10am-5pm) be part of framing a house for a disaster-impacted family, part of Week of Compassion’s long-term tornado recovery in Kentucky. Build host site: The BLVD (Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, Memphis). Build Event registration is available as a pre-event on the GA registration page.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities 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 EXTENDED DEADLINE! The Global Theological Fellows program will welcome 10 students each year and is designed to introduce candidates for ministry to the global church. This experience will include the theology of global ministry, learning from global partners, and exploring the impact of global voices on the church today. Applications are due May 31.    Learn More On Wednesday, April 30th NBA’s Older Adult Ministry will be presenting a webinar titled “Building Community Through Storytelling: Sharing Bible Stories and Our Own Stories.” Revs. Kaye Edwards and Elaine Austin of Worship and Wonder Bible Storytelling will share ways this multi-sensory approach brings life experiences into dialogue with all ages and with God. The webinar will take place at 12:00pm ET/11:00am CT and there is no cost to attend. 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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