Disciples News Service January 14, 2026 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

January 14, 2026

The Christian Church Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) announces the death of the Rev. Dr. James P. Johnson, who served as president from 1992 to 2003 and was later honored as president emeritus in 2007. Johnson’s visionary leadership transformed the Foundation into a trusted steward of resources for donors and ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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Reconciliation Ministry invites you to pray boldly for 21 days. Join in online for 21 Days of Prayer, beginning

January 19, 2026. Centered on the theme, "Beyond Discovery: Love in Community," this sacred time of prayer launches each year during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend online on the Reconciliation Facebook page. Leaders from across the church will offer prayer, grounding our journey in a legacy of reconciliation, spiritual practice, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

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Yearbook reporting for 2025 is open in ALEX. Congregations can now enter their Yearbook statistics for 2025 at alex.disciples.org. Congregations can download a Yearbook data worksheet for 2025 in English or Spanish from the ALEX Help Center. The Help Center also provides instructions for church staff to create an ALEX account for Yearbook reporting. For help with ALEX and Yearbook reporting, send an email to alex@disciples.org.

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Disciples Interims announces an upcoming leadership transition as Rev. Scott Woolridge, Director, prepares for retirement. They have developed a thoughtful and intentional succession plan. This plan is designed to ensure continuity, stability, and faithful stewardship of the ministry’s mission. Rev. Dale Matherly, Interim Executive Regional Minister of the Central Rocky Mountain Region, an experienced interim minister, will assume the duties of Director during this transition.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for two Building and Capital Services Advisors. Learn more.
Week of Compassion is accepting applications through January 31 for the Seminarians Summer Immersion in International Disaster Response internship in Summer 2026. Learn more.

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A NEW WAY, the Week of Compassion 2026 Special Offering, explores the ways Disciples are transforming suffering into hope in the U.S. and around the world, through innovative partnerships and deeply committed local leadership. Resources for worship, preaching, children & youth, social media, and more are available now. Deadline to order additional print materials is February 4th.

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NBA is now accepting applications for Health & Social Services Leadership Development Grants! These grants are designed for individuals leading Disciples-related health and social service organizations, offering access to educational opportunities that enhance the knowledge and skillset of organizational leaders to work more effectively. Applications will be accepted through February 4th.

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Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.
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