Disciples News Service May 14, 2025 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

May 14, 2025

Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, represented the Christian Church (DOC) at the Egyptian-US Dialogue Initiative which convened from April 27-May 2, 2025, in New York, NY and Washington, DC, for the seventh encounter since 2016 when the initiative began. The Egyptian-US Dialogue Initiative seeks to build bridges of common interest – cultural, social, logistical, and religious – between the nations of Egypt and the United States.

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Reviewing market dynamics, celebrating donor impact, and setting the 2026 defined-Income rates were among the wide range of discussions and actions during the April 27-29, 2025, meeting of the Christian Church Foundation, Inc.’s (Foundation) Board of Directors. In 2024, the Foundation distributed $12.9 million for mission and ministry from gifts entrusted to the Foundation.

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As we look ahead to the 2025 General Assembly, we invite you to join us for an empowering Virtual Learning Experience. There will be 10 inspiring workshops to select from designed to stretch our vision, deepen our understanding, and prepare us for our time together in Memphis. The Virtual Learning Experience is scheduled for June 11 and June 14, 2025. Register to attend.

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It’s all about layers. God breathing life into dust. Moses leading people out of slavery into freedom. Hagar calling on God to remember God’s covenant. Layer after layer. Mary saying yes. Jesus breaking bread. Young people seeing visions. Elders dreaming dreams. Going above and beyond church as it’s always been. Your participation in the Pentecost Offering on June 1 and June 8 lays down another layer, going above and beyond what’s been done to what God is doing next.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

Global Ministries is hiring a Program Associate for Resource Development and a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for three full-time positions: Senior Loan Manager, Controller, and Development Coordinator. Learn more.
The National Benevolent Association is hiring for a Program Coordinator - Health and Social Service Partner Support. Learn more.

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The whole church is invited to join Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, for a churchwide study of The Faith We Affirm by Ronald Osborn starting May 27. Clarity about the basics of our faith and God's covenant of love is more important than ever. We identify as a movement for wholeness, as people of the Bible, and as an anti-racist church that affirms the limitless love of God through how we practice our faith. All are welcome to attend one or all three sessions in this three part, interactive, churchwide study. Click below to register.

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Chalice Press’s "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism," by Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood, has received awards from two Christian journalism organizations for its important warnings about the rise of Christian Nationalism and how congregations can respond to the threat.

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