Disciples News Service April 9, 2025 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

April 9, 2025

Introducing the preachers for the 2025 General Assembly: ready to spark innovation, challenge limits, and reimagine what’s possible. Saturday: Bernice King Sunday: April Lewton & Brian Kirk Monday: Stephen Cady Tuesday: Terri Hord Owens, Sharon Watkins, Dick Hamm, and John Humbert. Don’t miss out—register today to explore what it means to go BEYOND expectations and live into God’s boundless possibilities.

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.

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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.

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The Office of the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada announced the establishment of the Office of Prophetic Witness in the nation’s capital and the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II as the Inaugural Prophetic Preacher-in-Residence. On April 13^th, Palm Sunday, Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens will offer remarks and lead the processional on Capitol Hill to hear the first Sermon to the Nation by the Prophetic Preacher-in-Residence, Bishop William J. Barber, II.

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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.

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