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SUMMARY:Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Contemplative Action
DESCRIPTION: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\, its connections to spiritual formation\, and what it has to do with New Church! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo equip Disciples movement initiators DisciplesNEXT will foster three core competencies in our leaders: Contemplative Action\, Prophetic Advocacy and Faith-Rooted Organizing. \n\n\n\nContemplative Action\n\n\n\nThis competency is aligned with “Be the Good News” of New Church Ministry‘s Mission. Not only is spiritual formation crucial for leaders starting new faith communities\, but those spiritual disciplines and practices also motivate the faith community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPACT is a dynamic series that embraces diversity\, welcoming influential leaders from a multitude of faith traditions and backgrounds. From established religious institutions to emerging spiritual movements\, IMPACT showcases a broad spectrum of voices and perspectives\, ensuring participants have a rich tapestry of insights to draw from. While each of its speakers bring a distinct approach and innovative strategies to the table\, equipping participants with a toolkit of ideas to create thriving\, inclusive places of worship that resonate with today’s seekers\, IMPACT emphasizes the power of storytelling as a catalyst for change. Whether you are an aspirational individual looking to make a difference or a member of an established congregation that is considering revitalizing its mission\, IMPACT is your transformative guide. Join us as we delve into the profound potential that storytelling has to shape the future of faith communities worldwide.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nTo facilitate conversations about justice\n\nDescribing and Defining Justice\n\n\n\nNaming and Addressing Injustice\n\n\n\n\n\nBest places to connect\n\nVoter Toolkit (U.S.)\n\n\n\nTalking to Kids: The Poor People’s Campaign\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn from a Disciples congregation\n\nMidway Hills Christian Church
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/unpacking-disciples-next-contemplative-action/
CATEGORIES:IMPACT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240306T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T193024Z
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UID:7233-1709737200-1709740800@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:The Past\, Present\, and Future of New Church
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Dick Hamm\n\n\n\nAs 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. Dr. Dick Hamm\, he and host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, will examine all that has led to where we are now and what is next for the New Church movement in our tradition. \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nThe Four Priorities of the Church\n\n\n\nUpdated priorities\n\n\n\n2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (book)\n\n\n\nDisciplesNEXT\n\n\n\nIdentity Resources\n\n\n\nThe Design of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\n\n\n\nPatriotic Heresy – Countering Christian Nationalism\n\n\n\nDick Hamm’s contact information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard L. Hamm attended Butler University (B.A. Religion\, 1970) and Christian Theological Seminary (Dr. of Ministry\, 1974) in Indianapolis. Dick is an ordained minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and served congregations for 25 years in Indiana\, Kansas\, and Missouri. He has served in rural\, exurban\, urban and suburban settings and has been an associate minister\, founding pastor of a new church\, and senior minister with multiple staff. He has twice been recognized for mediating settlements in school districts and thus averting teachers’ strikes. He received the “Model Minister” Award from the Indiana Region in 1990. \n\n\n\nDick served as Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tennessee (1990-1993) and was named “Tennessee Ecumenist of the Year” in 1993. He served as General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada from 1993 to 2003. He served from 2007 – 2012 as the first Executive Director of Christian Churches Together in the USA\, an ecumenical organization.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/past-present-future-new-church/
CATEGORIES:IMPACT,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240206T093000
DTSTAMP:20240116T182732Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Southwest region prayer call
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\n\n\nThis month\, Water the Plants is praying for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders in the Pacific Southwest region. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders as well as a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe 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 and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 AM EST. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayer\n\n\n\nregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leader\n\n\n\nreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social media\n\n\n\nprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement in the Pacific Southwest region! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/pacific-southwest-region-prayer-call/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240116T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T224833Z
CREATED:20240109T224832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T224833Z
UID:7198-1705395600-1705397400@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Northern Lights and Oregon and Southwest Idaho prayer call
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders as well as a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe 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 and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 AM EST. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayer\n\n\n\nregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leader\n\n\n\nreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social media\n\n\n\nprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThis month\, we are praying for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders in the Northern Lights and Oregon and Southwest Idaho regions. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/northern-lights-oregon-southwest-idaho-prayer-call/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240115T170000
DTSTAMP:20240109T223516Z
CREATED:20240109T223514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T223516Z
UID:7196-1705305600-1705338000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231219T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T190436Z
CREATED:20230711T190435Z
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UID:6776-1702976400-1702977060@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative from New Church Ministry that brings together intercessors to pray for the leaders and congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) New Church Movement in bi-monthly group prayer phone calls. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer on December 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry Prayer Leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders as well as a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign.  \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer group prayer by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org. \n\n\n\nSee you on Tuesday\, December 19!
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-december-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231214T170000
DTSTAMP:20231116T152532Z
CREATED:20231116T152529Z
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UID:7083-1702454400-1702573200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:All-staff meeting
DESCRIPTION:Staff will be out of office for an all-staff meeting with DCEF.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/all-staff-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T193216Z
CREATED:20231122T164950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T193216Z
UID:7099-1701874800-1701878400@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:DisciplesNEXT: The future of New Church?
DESCRIPTION:Join New Church Ministry for a candid conversation between Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, and Rev. Wesley King\, Program Coordinator. In this IMPACT webinar\, they’ll discuss how DisciplesNEXT offers a framework for church growth in a pandemic-informed context\, and how it can help set a course for the future of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. \n\n\n\nWhen the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) reached the two-decade goal of “starting 1\,000 churches in 1\,000 different ways\,” we might have relished celebrating our achievements. But 2020 was also marked by a racial reckoning\, a climate crisis\, and a global pandemic. Meanwhile\, the work of the 2020 Vision was far from complete. So\, New Church Ministry began shaping a framework for the future\, informed by the crises of the day\, yet based on Disciples fundamentals: our identity\, vision\, and mission.[1] \n\n\n\nDisciplesNEXT — which draws upon our core identity as a “movement for wholeness in a fragmented world” — strives to counter the church’s historic tendency to colonize as a means of growth. Instead\, DisciplesNEXT offers a methodology to train leaders as movement initiators that foster faithful communities; communities that exhibit the marks of the faithful church: true community\, deep Christian spirituality\, and a passion for justice. \n\n\n\nWhile this movement will\, naturally\, take many forms\, New Church Ministry aims to approach today’s challenges by equipping leaders to live into the Disciples Mission: “To be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ\, witnessing\, loving\, and serving from our doorsteps ‘to the ends of the Earth’.” \n\n\n\nTo equip Disciples movement initiators DisciplesNEXT will foster three core competencies in our leaders: Contemplative Action\, Prophetic Advocacy and Faith-Rooted Organizing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1]Disciples Mission\, Vision\, and Confession
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/disciplesnext-future-new-church-2/
CATEGORIES:IMPACT,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231205T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T190157Z
CREATED:20230711T190155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T190157Z
UID:6774-1701766800-1701767460@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative from New Church Ministry that brings together intercessors to pray for the leaders and congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) New Church Movement in bi-monthly group prayer phone calls. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer on December 5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry Prayer Leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders as well as a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign.  \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer group prayer by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org. \n\n\n\nSee you on December 5!
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-december-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231225T170000
DTSTAMP:20231128T215848Z
CREATED:20231128T215256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T215848Z
UID:7107-1701331200-1703523600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Advent Scripture Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Disciples get a lot of flack for not knowing the Bible. \n\n\n\nChallenge this assumption by joining New Church Ministry in reading the scripture this Advent season! \n\n\n\nSee the calendar below for the daily scripture and follow along as Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, reads them aloud on Instagram Reels every day.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/advent-scripture-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231124T170000
DTSTAMP:20231116T152336Z
CREATED:20231116T152333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T152336Z
UID:7081-1700726400-1700845200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving holiday
DESCRIPTION:Staff will be out of the office.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/thanksgiving-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231121T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T185524Z
CREATED:20230711T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T185524Z
UID:6772-1700557200-1700557860@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative from New Church Ministry that brings together intercessors to pray for the leaders and congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) New Church Movement in bi-monthly group prayer phone calls. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry Prayer Leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders as well as a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe 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 and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 AM EST. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer group prayer by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-november-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T193309Z
CREATED:20231108T180522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T193309Z
UID:7058-1699455600-1699459200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:How DisciplesNEXT is the future of New Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a candid conversation between host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, and guest Belinda R. King\, Disciples Church Extension Fund President. In this IMPACT webinar\, we’ll discuss how the new DisciplesNEXT framework is the future of New Church Ministry and how both entities can help move the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada in this direction. \n\n\n\nWhen the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) reached the two-decade goal of “starting 1\,000 churches in 1\,000 different ways\,” we might have relished celebrating our achievements. But 2020 was also marked by a racial reckoning\, a climate crisis\, and a global pandemic. Meanwhile\, the work of the 2020 Vision was far from complete. So\, New Church Ministry began shaping a framework for the future\, informed by the crises of the day\, yet based on Disciples fundamentals: our identity\, vision\, and mission.[1] \n\n\n\nDisciplesNEXT — which draws upon our core identity as a “movement for wholeness in a fragmented world” — strives to counter the church’s historic tendency to colonize as a means of growth. Instead\, DisciplesNEXT offers a methodology to train leaders as movement initiators that foster faithful communities; communities that exhibit the marks of the faithful church: true community\, deep Christian spirituality\, and a passion for justice. \n\n\n\nWhile this movement will\, naturally\, take many forms\, New Church Ministry aims to approach today’s challenges by equipping leaders to live into the Disciples Mission: “To be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ\, witnessing\, loving\, and serving from our doorsteps ‘to the ends of the Earth’.” \n\n\n\nTo equip Disciples movement initiators DisciplesNEXT will foster three core competencies in our leaders: Contemplative Action\, Prophetic Advocacy and Faith-Rooted Organizing. \n\n\n\n[1]Disciples Mission\, Vision\, and Confession
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/disciplesnext-future-new-church/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231107T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T184928Z
CREATED:20230711T184926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T184928Z
UID:6770-1699347600-1699348260@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative from New Church Ministry that brings together intercessors to pray for the leaders and congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) New Church Movement in bi-monthly phone calls lead by a prayer leader. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry Prayer Leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders as well as a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe 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 and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 AM EST. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-november-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231027T170000
DTSTAMP:20231016T153031Z
CREATED:20230208T195621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T153031Z
UID:6413-1698134400-1698426000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:2023 Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:At its annual Leadership Academy\, New Church Ministry gathers leaders all across regions in the United States and Canada for learning\, growing\, and community building. Our team invites undergraduate and seminary students\, individuals contemplating ministry\, those feeling “stuck” or isolated in ministry\, and clergy ready for a new way to do ministry in a changing world to join us. You do not need to be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to attend. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo equip Disciples movement initiators\, Leadership Academy will foster contemplative action\, prophetic advocacy\, and faith-rooted organizing in our leaders. These three core competencies are promoted by DisciplesNEXT\, a new framework that strives to counter the church’s historic tendency to colonize as a means of growth. Instead\, DisciplesNEXT offers a methodology to train leaders as movement initiators that foster faithful communities; communities that exhibit the marks of the faithful church: true community\, deep Christian spirituality\, and a passion for justice. \n\n\n\nLeadership Academy also includes: \n\n\n\n\nThree track sessions that allow participants to learn alongside fellow peers currently at the same stage in starting a place of worship\n\nEmerge Track – for core teams who have yet to launch a community of faith\n\n\n\nDiscerners Track – created to allow those who have ever considered what it would take to start a church to audit the Emerge Track at a discounted rate. This option is ideal for those in undergraduate institutions who may feel the call to ministry\, for our seminarians who are discerning what path God may be taking them down\, or even our ecumenical partners who may want to imagine how their ministries might be shaped by this training. Use the code DISCERN when checking out to receive 50% off the registration fee.\n\n\n\nConverge Track – for teams that have recently started a faith community\, and\n\n\n\nMultiply Track – for leaders of established congregations\n\n\n\n\n\nNEXT Talk facilitated by a keynote speaker who will address missional transformation inclusive of every stage of leadership and congregational vitality\, and\n\n\n\nLEADLabs (Learn.Explore.Actuate.Discover.Laboratories) designed to help participants imagine\, ideate\, and innovate missional concepts through interactive\, practical workshops.\n\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Leadership Academy is scheduled to take place from Tuesday\, October 24 to Friday\, October 27 and will be a hybrid event\, with the in-person portion taking place at Community Christian Church in Kansas City\, MO. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – Registration \n\n\n\n2:30 – Opening Session and Worship\n\nIntroductions\, housekeeping\, etc.\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – DisciplesNEXT overview\n\n\n\n4:00 – Track Sessions\n\nEmerge\n\n\n\nConverge\n\n\n\nMultiply\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – Released for Dinner\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – Contemplative Time\n\nPrayer Labyrinth in Sanctuary\n\n\n\nCoffee/Tea\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – NEXT Talk\n\nKeynote speaker – Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Track Session\n\nIntro of DisciplesNEXT’s three core competencies\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – Lunch Break\n\n\n\n1:00 – Workshops \n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching LEADLab\n\n\n\nDisciples Church Extension Fund LEADLab\n\n\n\n\n\nMarketing LEADLab\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – LEADLab (same as before\, smaller groups\, more in-depth conversation)\n\n\n\n3:00 – Track Session\n\nBecome the Good News (contemplative action\, community health assessment)\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – Dinner\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – Contemplative Practice\n\n\n\n9:00 – NEXT Talk\n\nRev. Brian Frederick Gray\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Track Session\n\nShare the Good News (prophetic advocacy\, power mapping)\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – Lunch Break\n\n\n\n1:00 – Track Session\n\nFrom our Doorsteps to the Ends of the Earth (faith-rooted organizing)\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 – Released to Movement Lab\n\n\n\n3:00 – Meet with Regional Movement\n\nIndependence Boulevard CC \n\n\n\nMicah Ministry  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – Closing Worship and Commissioning\n\n\n\n10:30 – Check Out
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/2023-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Community Christian Church\, 4601 Main Street\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231017T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T181324Z
CREATED:20230711T181322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T181324Z
UID:6761-1697533200-1697533860@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 supporters to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders on bi-monthly phone calls. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP gathers a group of dedicated supporters of the ministries and leaders in the New Church Movement 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for new worship expressions in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-october-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231003T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T181845Z
CREATED:20230711T180849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T181845Z
UID:6759-1696323600-1696324260@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 supporters to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders on bi-monthly phone calls. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP gathers a group of dedicated supporters of the ministries and leaders in the New Church Movement 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for new worship expressions in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-october-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230919T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T181813Z
CREATED:20230711T180354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T181813Z
UID:6757-1695114000-1695114660@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders on bi-monthly phone calls. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP gathers a group of dedicated supporters of the ministries and leaders in the New Church Movement 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for new worship expressions in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-september-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230905T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T181745Z
CREATED:20230711T175740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T181745Z
UID:6755-1693904400-1693905060@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) gathers a group of dedicated supporters of the ministries and leaders in the New Church Movement 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). \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for new worship expressions in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-september-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230904T170000
DTSTAMP:20230901T204521Z
CREATED:20230901T204520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T204521Z
UID:6891-1693814400-1693846800@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day holiday
DESCRIPTION:Staff will be out of office.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/labor-day-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230823T160000
DTSTAMP:20230824T161943Z
CREATED:20230621T033649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T161943Z
UID:6720-1692802800-1692806400@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Patriotic Heresy: Addressing and Countering Christian Nationalism
DESCRIPTION:Over the last several years\, the United States has seen a rise in Christian Nationalism from local governments to members of Congress who have self-identified as Christian Nationalists. The mainline church has held the belief that Christian Nationalism is undemocratic\, un-American\, and even antithetical to the Gospel. However\, the Church has not done a good job of countering these behaviors at an institutional level. Attend the first IMPACT webinar episode as New Church Ministry is joined by two members of the Baptist Joint Committee as we discuss the heretical dangers of Christian Nationalism and how we can help counter its presence in our local\, state\, and federal governments. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nGeorgia McKeeDigital Communications Associate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia McKee\, from Frisco\, Texas\, is the digital communications associate at BJC. She assists BJC’s communications teams with social media and content development\, and she manages and runs the TikTok account for Christians Against Christian Nationalism (available at the handle @endchristiannationalism). A former BJC intern\, McKee is a graduate student at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity\, working toward a Master of Divinity degree. She earned her B.A. in Faith & Social Justice from Belmont University. Previously\, she worked for The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute and local political campaigns\, and she co-founded Christian Athlete Circles. \n\n\n\nJaziah Masters Advocacy and Outreach Manager  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaziah B. Masters\, originally from Dallas\, Texas\, is the advocacy and outreach manager at BJC. He coordinates a variety of education and advocacy efforts that educate\, engage and empower BJC’s supporters\, expanding the base of support for religious liberty.Masters is a 2017 graduate of Baylor University\, where he majored in political science. He earned his M.P.S. degree in the field of legislative affairs at George Washington University in 2020. Prior to joining BJC\, he interned on Capitol Hill in the office of U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield. Masters also interned in the office of Texas state Rep. Helen Giddings\, where he provided legislative and administrative support. \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nBJC and NCM endorsed resources\n\n\n\nResponding to Christian Nationalism Curriculum — Christians Against Christian Nationalism\n\n\n\nThis curriculum informs a deeper dive into the dangers of Christian nationalism and is intended for churches and other small discussion groups. \n\n\n\nChristians Against Christian Nationalism statement\n\n\n\nThis online statement provides a more accurate picture of how American Christians view Christian nationalism. It demonstrates common ground across the broad Christian family and can serve as a helpful resource for those combating the ideology of Christian nationalism and engaging in civil dialogue. \n\n\n\nSay NO to “Chaplains” in Texas Schools\n\n\n\nThis letter is only for Texas chaplains to sign. \n\n\n\nGA-2341: CALLING THE CHURCH TO OPPOSE CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM\n\n\n\nA resolution that was passed at the 2023 General Assembly calling on the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to denounce Christian Nationalism in all its forms\, commit to educating Disciples on the societal and spiritual dangers of Christian Nationalism\, and equip congregations and pastors with information and resources to faithfully oppose this cultural framework that fuses a radically exclusionary form of Christian supremacist identity with the political and civic participation of a nation’s citizens through the appropriation of Christian language and imagery to amass political power. \n\n\n\nresources shared by webinar participants\n\n\n\nAmazon.com: Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States – Whitehead\, Andrew L.\, Perry\, Samuel L. (book)The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving\, Why Are They Going\, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?- Davis\, Jim\, Graham\, Michael\, Burge\, Ryan P.\, Collin Hansen (book)List of Resources on Christian Nationalism from Derek Penwell\n\n\n\nCanadian resources\n\n\n\nInside the fundamentalist Christian movement that wants to remake Canadian politics (article)Canadian Christian nationalism not Christian\, it’s not Canadian\, or patriotic either (article)How white Christian nationalism is part of the ‘freedom convoy’ protests (article)The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada (2011 book)
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/patriotic-heresy-addressing-countering-christian-nationalism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230815T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T181713Z
CREATED:20230711T175101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T181713Z
UID:6753-1692090000-1692090660@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) gathers a group 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). \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and their leaders. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-august-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230801T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T174241Z
CREATED:20230711T174240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T174241Z
UID:6751-1690880400-1690881060@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and their leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nThis program 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-august-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230801T210000
DTSTAMP:20230718T212725Z
CREATED:20230117T205847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T212725Z
UID:6379-1690621200-1690923600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2023 General Assembly online and in person to celebrate the way that God’s expansive love connects each of us as “kin” and to part of the larger Kindom of God.  \n\n\n\n“Once\, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come\, Jesus replied\, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed\, nor will people say\, ‘Here it is\,’ or ‘There it is\,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”\n\n\n\nLUKE 17:20-21 \n\n\n\nWorkshop\n\n\n\nWith dozens of workshops to choose from\, church leaders from across the life of the church can enrich their knowledge while connecting with others who are curious about the same topic. New Church Ministry invites to you to participate in DisciplesNEXT\, a workshop in the Within Us track hosted by Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, on Tuesday\, August 1 at 10:15 AM. \n\n\n\nDisciplesNEXT\n\n\n\nOur context is a Post-Christendom\, global pandemic recovering world. Therefore\, we have to look into the quality and not the quantity when it comes to making new disciples and establishing new congregations. Through a collaboration of New Church Ministry\, the Office of the General Minister and President\, and the College of Regional Ministers came a framework to lead us into the “Next Normal.” Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez will present the DisciplesNEXT Framework that will demonstrate how our Church will start new faith communities to be a “Movement for Wholeness” in a Pandemic Informed World. \n\n\n\nExhibition Booth\n\n\n\nOur ministry will also be present in the exhibit hall at booth #516 with Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)\, where we will be offering space to create your own prayer beads and learn more about contemplative action as a core value in ministry. We will also be providing giveaways – cruise by for NCM-branded swag!
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/general-assembly/
LOCATION:Kentucky International Convention Center\, 221 South Fourth Street\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Out of Office,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230718T091100
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UID:6748-1689670800-1689671460@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:The challenges of starting a church are unique\, and prayer is vital to congregation and community development. \n\n\n\nWater the Plants is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and their leaders. \n\n\n\nThis program 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). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-july-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230623T170000
DTSTAMP:20230525T150333Z
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UID:6683-1687248000-1687539600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Academy
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez will be attending this event at Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Refugio in West Covina\, CA.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/coaching-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230529T170000
DTSTAMP:20230526T160504Z
CREATED:20230526T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T160504Z
UID:6688-1685347200-1685379600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The offices of Disciples Church Extension Fund and New Church Ministry will be closed on Monday\, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our ministries look forward to supporting your congregation’s needs when we return on Tuesday\, May 30.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230528T170000
DTSTAMP:20230418T184219Z
CREATED:20230316T022824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T184219Z
UID:6516-1684656000-1685293200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:2023 Pentecost Offering
DESCRIPTION:We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World \n\n\n\nIn the beginning\, every church was new. \n\n\n\nIt’s right there in the Book of Acts. Early disciples came together\, sharing all things in common\, breaking bread with glad and generous hearts. God was doing a new thing:  creating a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.In the beginning\, Jesus sent out disciples\, two by two\, not to “plant” churches\, but to proclaim good news\, to experience the hospitality and wisdom of neighbors all around.At New Church Ministry\, we believe God is calling the whole Church back to becoming new… back to becoming who we are: a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. \n\n\n\nYour gifts to the 2023 Pentecost Offering\, received this year in most congregations on Sundays\, May 21 and May 28\, help ensure our movement continues to embody the Disciples of Christ vision: to be and to share the Good News\, witnessing\, loving and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth. \n\n\n\nHalf of your gift supports the local new church movement through your region’s ministry. The other half supports New Church Ministry efforts across the United States and Canada to train\, equip\, assist\, and multiply new leaders and their communities of faith.  \n\n\n\nSo\, thank you. For participating in the new thing God is still doing — just as in the beginning. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial days in the life of the church often allow us to focus our worship\, celebrations and fellowship around moments that are central to our faith. \n\n\n\nDisciples Mission Fund (DMF) Special Day Offerings provide an opportunity to highlight specific ministries as part of our faith celebrations. Congregations can receive these offerings during worship or budget for a special gift\, and individuals can always designate their gift to DMF for any of these offerings.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/2023-pentecost-offering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230311T170000
DTSTAMP:20230207T203341Z
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UID:6404-1678521600-1678554000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky West Area Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Program Coordinator Wesley King will be visiting this event.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/kentucky-west-area-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230308T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T193455Z
CREATED:20230124T172816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T193455Z
UID:6392-1678287600-1678291200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Women Living into Hard and Holy Calls
DESCRIPTION:“Tell me a fact and I’ll learn. Tell me a truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” \n\n\n\n\nJust as we learn from the stories recorded in scripture\, we can learn from the stories of how God is moving in our lives today.  \n\n\n\nOn International Women’s Day\, New Church Ministry will feature two fascinating female ministers\, change-makers\, and leaders in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as guests on its latest New Church Hacks episode. Throughout their journey\, these women have been faced with adversity and defeat\, but have led with empowerment and liberation. Come and join us as we listen to these two amazing stories of how God ordained both of these women into hard and holy calls. \n\n\n\nGuests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Christy Jo Harber was born and raised in West Tennessee and received a Bachelors in Nonprofit Leadership from Murray State University. She graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville\, TN\, in 2017 with a Master of Divinity. She served as Associate Pastor at Eastwood Christian Church (2017-2020) in Nashville TN. \n\n\n\nChristy Jo began a wild and holy adventure serving as Woodland Christian Church’s Lead Pastor in Lexington\, KY at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. She is excited to share what God has been up to since her church learned it couldn’t return from virtual worship to the sanctuary and would need over a million dollars for building repair. \n\n\n\nChristy Jo is always looking and listening for the new thing God is doing. She is passionate about sharing the message of the liberating love of God and the intersectionality of race\, gender\, and sexuality. For fun she enjoys learning about the enneagram\, going hiking\, and exploring waterfalls! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReverend Erin Edwards is the lead pastor and founder of LOP( Live on Purpose) Community Church\, in Davis/Vacaville\, CA. Married in 2017 to her wife Chelsea\, they welcomed twin daughters\, Erilee and Evagrae\, in January 2019. Erin also became ordained in the Disciples of Christ during the pandemic and is co-pastor at the Christian Church of Woodland\, CA (Disciples of Christ). \n\n\n\nErin graduated with a Master’s degree in Ministry and Theology and is currently attending the Pacific School of Religion\, Berkeley for her Doctorate in Ministry. \n\n\n\nAs a gay\, African-American woman in ministry\, Erin is no stranger to opposition. Because of this\, Erin has been equipped with an understanding of the marginalized and has used it as a platform to combat injustice. With a passion for what God has for His people in the here and now\, Pastor Erin promotes a life lived not only with purpose but on purpose. Her voice and story speak directly to the soul\, waking people up to encounter and live out their God-given dreams. \n\n\n\nPastor Erin and Chelsea strive to build a community in which all people are free to experience the love of God\, regardless of age\, gender\, sexuality\, race\, etc.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/women-living-into-hard-holy-calls/
CATEGORIES:New Church Hacks,Online
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