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
Helping young adults find faith in America’s heartland: The story of The Fringe
“Churches don’t represent youth without a faith background.” As a pastor dedicated to reaching young people, Rev. Dr. Tiffany DeTienne does not mince her words when it comes to serving young adults. “Young people are looking for something familiar,” she explains. “For many of them who do have a background in the church, youth group … Continue reading Helping young adults find faith in America’s heartland: The story of The Fringe
Celebrating the Wounded Healers
Depending on whom you ask, the month of October is important to different people for different reasons. If you are fighting cancer, you may know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have battled depression, you may know that October is Depression Awareness Month. If you are an abuse survivor, you may know that October is Domestic Violence … Continue reading Celebrating the Wounded Healers
A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
A little over three years ago, I was invited to participate in the New Church Ministry’s coaching program as part of our Movement’s covenant with the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I accepted this invitation and opportunity. However, I did so with a healthy amount of skepticism, hesitancy and even a … Continue reading A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
There is a Balm in Chicago
Rebecca Anderson grew up Evangelical, but as a young adult, she didn’t consider herself a religious person. That didn’t mean she didn’t dip her toes in the waters of different communities of faith. And then she attended a local church in Boston at the suggestion of a fellow non-religious friend, which changed her life.