Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Disciples Church Extension Fund and New Church Ministry offices will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, and reopen on Tuesday, January 16. As we reflect upon the fight for racial justice and equity, we challenge ourselves to continue the work of anti-racism within the church and the communities we serve.
Northern Lights and Oregon and Southwest Idaho prayer call
Water the Plants gathers a team of dedicated supporters of new worship expressions to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer. Based on 1 Corinthians 3:6, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow,” we will take a proactive approach to “watering” DOC church “plants” with prayer (Living Water). If you … Continue reading Northern Lights and Oregon and Southwest Idaho prayer call
Pacific Southwest region prayer call
Water the Plants gathers a team of dedicated supporters of new worship expressions to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer. Based on 1 Corinthians 3:6, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow,” we will take a proactive approach to “watering” DOC church “plants” with prayer (Living Water). This month, … Continue reading Pacific Southwest region prayer call
The Past, Present, and Future of New Church
A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Dick Hamm As New Church Ministry begins to roll out DisciplesNEXT across the denomination, we first look to where this church growth framework began: the 2020 Vision. In this IMPACT webinar episode with 2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) author and former General Minister and President, Rev. … Continue reading The Past, Present, and Future of New Church
Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Contemplative Action
What does contemplative action look like in our daily lives? Join Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray, Director of Justice and Advocacy Ministries for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, Minister of New Church Strategies, for an IMPACT webinar that explores this core competency of DisciplesNEXT, … Continue reading Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Contemplative Action
2024 Pentecost Offering
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’re afraid to have fun.” “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 … Continue reading 2024 Pentecost Offering
2024 Pentecost Offering
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're afraid to have fun."“They think they’re better than everyone else.” It’s time for restoration. Time to rewind the tapes. New Church Ministry is dedicated to fostering faithful communities marked by deep … Continue reading 2024 Pentecost Offering
Group prayer call
Join our Water the Plants prayer intercessors on the phone as they pray for emerging and affiliating congregations in the Southwest region. Join us in prayer Download the PDF The dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. We pray on the first … Continue reading Group prayer call
Juneteenth
Staff will be out of office.
Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Prophetic Advocacy
What does Prophetic Advocacy look like in our daily lives? Join Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie, Dean of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt University, and host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, Minister of New Church Strategies, for an IMPACT webinar that explores this core competency of DisciplesNEXT, its connections to spiritual formation, and what it has to … Continue reading Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Prophetic Advocacy