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Capital Area Regional Assembly
The William F. Bolger Center 9600 Newbridge Dr, Potomac, Maryland, United StatesRev. Dr. Jose Martinez will be attending the Christian Church Capital Area's regional assembly. Find more information below. The theme for the 2022 Regional Assembly is "Justice, Mercy, Humility: What Is Required of Disciples Today?” based upon the scripture passage Micah 6:8 Keynote Speakers for the event are Rev. Dr. Bernard Richardson (Dean of the … Continue reading Capital Area Regional Assembly
Kansas City regional assembly
Overland Park Christian Church 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, Kansas, United StatesRev. Dr. Jose Martinez, interim Minister of New Church Strategies, will be submitting a pre-recorded video to the regional assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Greater Kansas City. More information is available below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 5:00 pm Gathering Area Opens/displays by General and Regional Ministries5:30 pm Grilled Hot Dogs/Veggie Dogs, Chips and Water7:00 pm RED FRIDAY PRAISE & GRATITUDE CONCERT led by Disciples Musician SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 9:00 am Gathering Area Opens/displays by General and Regional Ministries9:15 am Worship and Praise – Sanctuary9:45 am Break10:00 am Workshop: The Struggle Is Real (Self-Care in a Season of Challenges)All workshops will combine panel presentations with participant engagement10:00 am – 12 pm Youth Workshops: Bloom Where You Are Planted! (Seed Planting Evangelism)Different Activities for Ages 16-17 Years, 12-15 Years, 7-11 Years, 4-6 Years, 3 Years-6 months10:50 am Break11:00 am Workshop: Making New Disciples in New Ways (Seed Planting Evangelism in 2022)12:00 pm Lunch: Sandwich and Salad, Water and Tea Display areas opened until 1:00 pm 1:10 pm Workshop: Will the Circle Be Unbroken (New Ways to be the Church)2:00 pm Celebrating the Harvest of Seeds Planted/Blessings for the WorkersGratitude for Those Who Have Served Since our Last AssemblyElection of New Regional Board Officers and Seven Lay RepresentativesCommission of the New Regional BoardClosing Benediction3:00 pm Homeward Bound It is the hope of the Regional Assembly Planning Team that every participant will leave this Regional Assembly renewed, affirmed, and better equipped for the ministries to which we are all called. REGISTRATION Each paid registration makes it possible for the region to offer: Spirited Worship and CelebrationWorkshops designed to meet priority needs expressed by our congregationsFood on Friday and SaturdayRegional Assembly T-ShirtChildcare for children 3 years and underA $5 donation to the Micah Ministry
2022 Leadership Academy
At its annual Leadership Academy, New Church Ministry gathers leaders all across regions in the United States and Canada. Our team invites pastors, church planters, chaplains, and others who are interested in becoming empowered to join us. You do not need to be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to attend. This … Continue reading 2022 Leadership Academy
CCDA National Conference
Sheraton / Le Méridien Hotel Complex 555 South McDowell Street, North Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesYou are invited to join Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, interim Minister of New Church Strategies, at the Christian Community Development Organization's 2022 conference, where the theme is wellbeing. Here is more information about the event: Together, we will seek Wellbeing for our world, for our nation, for our communities, and for each other. Wellbeing isn’t just about being happy. … Continue reading CCDA National Conference
Georgia Regional Assembly
First Christian Church 268 W Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia, United StatesWe are happy to announce that Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez (interim Minister of New Church Strategies) will be delivering a workshop, accompanied by Program Coordinator Wesley King, on pandemic-informed church at the Christian Church in Georgia's in-person Regional Assembly. Participants at the assembly will be convening around the theme “Re-church: Re-cast Your Net” from John … Continue reading Georgia Regional Assembly
Kentucky West Area Workshops
Program Coordinator Wesley King will be visiting this event.
2023 Pentecost Offering
We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World In the beginning, every church was new. It’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 … Continue reading 2023 Pentecost Offering
How DisciplesNEXT is the future of New Church
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) … Continue reading How DisciplesNEXT is the 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 tapes. New Church Ministry is dedicated to fostering faithful communities marked by deep … Continue reading 2024 Pentecost Offering