In 2025, Obra Hispana launched an ambitious initiative: 25:5, a call to plant 25 churches in 5 years. This bold vision reflects a Spirit-led commitment to multiplication, equipping new leaders, and birthing innovative communities of faith that respond to urgent needs across the diverse cultural contexts of Hispanic/Latino ministries. We are grateful that Disciples Church … Continue reading 25:5 A Vision for Obra Hispana, Building Communities of Justice and Hope
A reflection on General Assembly
Friends, I write days after the events of the General Assembly. My heart is full, and my spirit is stirred. As I reflect on the sacred moments we shared, I am overwhelmed with a deep sense of gratitude and renewed purpose. One of my favorite moments of this Assembly was witnessing New Church Ministry take … Continue reading A reflection on General Assembly
2024: A year in review
Hello friends, As you know, it is getting close to the end of the year. When you read this letter, you know change is happening around the States. You may have felt the angst that many Americans are feeling. The main question many Disciples are asking themselves is, “what should we do?” For New Church Ministry (NCM), … Continue reading 2024: A year in review
Is Pride really a sin?
About a month ago, Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Butker, made comments during a commencement speech that got many people worked up. Among his comments was this gem: “Not the deadly sins sort of Pride that has an entire month dedicated to it…” His comments are the exact kind of queerphobia that we are used to. But … Continue reading Is Pride really a sin?
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