Rev. Dr. Louis Threatt never thought he’d be a pastor. But that changed when he became a prison chaplain in North Carolina, where he noticed a disconnect between church and prison. In a recent video call with New Church Ministry, Rev. Dr. Louis tells us that there’s both a lack of prison ministries and congregations doing … Continue reading What a congregation for those impacted by incarceration can teach the church about welcoming all
Navigating death, intimacy, and the palpable nature of online church with Rev. Orlando Scott
New Church Ministry’s interview with Rev. Orlando Scott started later than expected. As a chaplain at Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville and Duluth, Ga., he had just spent time in comfort care with a dying patient and her boyfriend, who had been brought down from another floor. Rev. Orlando is busy turning on lamps in his … Continue reading Navigating death, intimacy, and the palpable nature of online church with Rev. Orlando Scott
A letter to Disciples about COVID-19
Since last March, many of us in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada have faithfully kept away from gathering together in person while meeting virtually for Bible studies and fellowship. As the novel coronavirus pandemic extended our time at home from weeks to months to more than a year, Disciples provided … Continue reading A letter to Disciples about COVID-19
You never know what’s going to happen with Kesh ‘Oved Faith Ministries
What makes a new church unique? How can Disciples do church the new way? The answers are as diverse as the congregations in formation across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. But one thing is common: launching a new place of worship is difficult. It's especially difficult in the middle … Continue reading You never know what’s going to happen with Kesh ‘Oved Faith Ministries
Doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly together in Des Moines
The New Church Ministry team met Rev. Debbie Griffin, the Senior Minister of Downtown Disciples, last summer at General Assembly (GA). Since the pastor’s congregation is based in Des Moines, IA, it offered worship services, hosted pre-assembly activities for general ministries, prepared a meal for regional ministers, and chaired the local GA mission committee. All of that as a … Continue reading Doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly together in Des Moines