Disciples News Service September 17, 2025 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

September 17, 2025

The Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering will be received in most congregations on September 28 and October 5. This year’s theme, Beyond Brokenness – Building Beloved Community, reminds us of Paul’s vision in 2 Corinthians 5:17-21: in Christ, the old order has passed away and a new creation is revealed. Through this offering, we join in God’s reconciling work—healing division, restoring relationships, and building a beloved community together.

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Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Center for Faith and Giving, a key ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This collaboration will enhance HELM’s leadership training programming by integrating best practices in stewardship education and faith-based giving.

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Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, will host a fall online book study on her book, Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are. Offering a timely and inspiring call to reclaim the radical, inclusive love of Christ, this study will invite us to reflect together on what it means to embody that vision as church today. Join us Tuesday evenings, September 23 & 30, and October 7 & 14 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

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Celebrate Two Years of Hope in Action. Be part of a growing movement of collective hope and action by 330,000+ people of faith across the US. Join One Home One Future today and strengthen your congregation through caring for creation. You will have access to free resources, support, and community.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

The Office of the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada is in search of a Special Assistant to the General Minister and President. Learn more.
The Christian Church in Oklahoma is searching for an Associate Regional Minister to serve our ministries for children, youth, young adults, summer camp and intergenerational continuing education. Learn more.
Christmount Christian Assembly is hiring a Director of Development. Learn more.
Global Ministries is hiring a Program Associate for Resource Development. Learn More.
Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for President and CEO and Financial Services Coordinator (Accounting). Learn more.

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On Tuesday, September 30th at 12:30pm ET/11:30am CT, join NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness team for a special SoulCare session as we close out National Recovery Month with intention, reflection, and hope. This 30-minute communal space is designed to honor the experiences, insights, and truths shared throughout September while opening a path forward rooted in the ongoing resilient nature of recovery. There is no cost to attend.

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High school students passionate about faith and leadership are invited to apply for HELM’s Youth Leadership Symposium! Through workshops and community-building, participants deepen faith, grow in confidence, and explore church and community leadership — culminating in a project to benefit their congregation or community. Register today!

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