In the summer of 2020 while the pandemic raged, so, too, did God’s children. The killings of George Floyd and Breona Taylor along with so many other people of color, the unjust treatment of brown immigrants, the divisive political climate – this was the background for the town hall series, Love is an Action Word […]
Congregations
Generous hearts grow during pandemic
In a year of upheaval, when economic times are particularly tough, churches might be tempted to hold on tightly to their financial resources. Contributing to ministries beyond the congregation, much less making extra gifts, may not be a very high priority. But recently, two Disciples congregations did just that. Full Gospel Christian Church in Detroit, […]
New devotional readies Church for new year
Invites Disciples to a new year and a new vision Where is God leading us in 2021 and beyond? A new collection of 52 weekly reflections on Isaiah 35, the hallowed passage about finding new life, new faith, and new prophetic vision in challenging times and places, invites you to pray on that question as you walk alongside […]
Do you have 20 minutes?
Twenty minutes is all it takes to choose your own adventure in this new Bible-study tool, A Parallel Journey. Different demographic profiles are included that present you, the learner, with a variety of different decisions and what the outcome might be for your chosen profile. Throughout the journey, you will be presented with Bible verses […]
Should we or shouldn’t we?
By Bruce Barkhauer, Center for Faith and Giving That is the question! Is this the right time to have a stewardship emphasis, or should we wait until things return to “normal”? Let’s address the second part of that question first. Things are not going back to the way they were in February of 2020. There […]
Give your pastor a break for Week of the Ministry in October
Phillips offers ready-to-stream worship service Phillips Theological Seminary is providing churches meeting online an opportunity to take a break from the weekly creation of worship by providing a ready-to-stream downloadable service. The seminary has created the complete digital service as a gift to pastors, congregational leaders and musicians needing a break after months of being […]
