Sometimes ministers need to laugh together. Clergy members from several denominations did just that during a recent ecumenical-led virtual gathering to celebrate the first calendar year of the COVID-19 pandemic nearing its close. “It was so amazing to goof around with church planters,” said the Rev. Chris Davies, leader of the United Church of Christ’s … Continue reading Work Hard, Play Harder
Training for the Future
New Church Ministry gathers Disciples every fall to share leadership experiences, wisdom, and training at Leadership Academy (LA). Usually, it takes place in Indianapolis, IN, but due to public health concerns, this year’s Academy was hosted on Zoom, with resources available on Teachable. And that’s not all that was new for 2020. LA was held … Continue reading Training for the Future
What significant changes could revolutionize giving at your church?
Building a budget, eliminating debt, and investing your savings will help your community of faith build a solid financial foundation for long-term success. In "Secure a Firm Financial Foundation," our last New Church Hacks episode of the season, New Church Ministry will: Discover how vision clarity gives your stewardship lifeLearn how generous leadership draws followersConstruct … Continue reading What significant changes could revolutionize giving at your church?
Join us for our annual leadership event
The novel coronavirus has caused us to do church in a new way. And that's why New Church Ministry is doing Leadership Academy in a new way as well. This year, core teams of up to five people can register for the low price of USD $500. Now each member of your team, from your … Continue reading Join us for our annual leadership event
New Church Summit convened
On August 19th through the 21st, 2020, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) convened a New Church Summit to strategize about the future of the Disciples’ New Church Movement over the coming decade in light of current realities and next normals. This three-day virtual event was hosted by Pastor Terrell L McTyer, Minister of New Church … Continue reading New Church Summit convened