Disciples News Service October 8, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

October 8, 2025 View as Webpage When Amanda Wagoner-Meade became Senior Minister of First Christian Church of Louisville, KY, the congregation was in recovery from the worst days of COVID-19. It had serious budget issues and a long list of maintenance tasks. The latter couldn’t be addressed due to the former—and then the roof caved in. With a Disciples Church Extension Fund's loan and fundraising guidance, FCC not only has a new roof, it also has more tools and confidence to face future challenges. Learn More On Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT NBA’s Justice Initiatives team is hosting the Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and You: What to Expect, What to Do webinar. Join us to learn about the implications of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” focusing on the effects on healthcare and food assistance programs, particularly Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. We will also explore ways for communities to resist it, as well as equip them for organizing, prophetic, and pastoral work.   Learn More   Creating an estate plan is more than preparing for the inevitable or completing legal paperwork – it is the spiritual act of stewardship. The Christian Church Foundation works with congregation and individuals to better understand estate planning tools and identify opportunities to provide lasting support to Disciples ministries.   Learn More The Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry (CUIM) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) joins people of faith around the world in mourning the victims of the horrific terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, United Kingdom, on Yom Kippur. “We are heartbroken and outraged by this senseless act of violence,” said the Rev. Paul S. Tché, President of the Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities The Greater Kansas City Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is pleased to announce the opening of the search for their next Regional Minister. Learn more. The National Benevolent Association is hiring a Director of Development. Learn more. Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for a Financial Services Coordinator (Accounting). Learn more. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources Our faith calls us to look deeply into every aspect of our lives, including our finances. This includes not only our spending and charity, but also our banking, credit cards, and investing. Click below for FREE resources on how to evaluate your finances with a creation care lens. Learn More Disciples Home Missions is relaunching Disciples Advocate as a connecting space that empowers Disciples to promote greater justice and mercy in the world. Click below to sign up.   Learn More Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources. Connect with Disciples Church Extension Fund to further your faith community through its ministry and building planning services, capital campaign guidance, and loans and investment services for individuals and organizations. 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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