The Greater Kansas City region is the most compact regional ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. There are open and affirming congregations as well as places of worship where most of the members are people of color (POC). But before 2017, if you were searching for a faith community of … Continue reading WHOSOEVER: “God did not create you to hate you”
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Celebrating Earth Day
There has never been a more important time for the church to be the church and live out the transforming love of Christ Jesus. Climate change is now impacting our local communities, congregations, and their ministries in a myriad of ways including financially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Yet, throughout the Bible, we are told that the … Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day
Disciples church uses radical acceptance for drug misuse recovery, support for adults with intellectual disabilities
When you cross the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit, MI to Windsor, ON, you may think that you’re leaving behind the Motor City and entering a quaint Canadian town. But as residents of Windsor know, that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. While its American neighbor to the south garners more of the attention for … Continue reading Disciples church uses radical acceptance for drug misuse recovery, support for adults with intellectual disabilities
Restore and Rewind
When it comes to church, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads: “Church is judgmental.”“Church is hypocritical.”“They think they’re better than everyone else.” It’s time for restoration. Time to rewind the tape. New Church Ministry is dedicated to fostering faithful communities marked by deep Christian spirituality and a passion for God’s love … Continue reading Restore and Rewind
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Before joining Disciples Church Extension Fund, I was a professional advocate for those (mostly women) who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault.It was extremely frustrating to me that 98% of the time, there were no repercussions for the perpetrators of these crimes, and if there were repercussions, it was usually a slap on the wrist. … Continue reading April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month