All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through […]
General Ministries
Unwavering faith
by Rev. Dr. Timothy James, associate general minister and administrative secretary of the National Convocation “If any of you is lacking in wisdom ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the […]
#DOCjustsummer: Disciples Peace Fellowship
by Jennifer Williams, Disciples Peace Fellowship intern Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you. – Deuteronomy 16:20 (NIV) When you have the title of oldest existing peace fellowship of any denomination in the United States, you best believe God has placed […]
Seeing your facility with fresh eyes
After being away from our buildings for months during this pandemic, we now have the opportunity to get a new perspective on them. Your financial people may remark that your utility and maintenance bills dropped without visitors needing these creature comforts. You may actually see what it costs in electricity to keep the lights on, […]
#DOCjustsummer: Global Ministries
By Wendy Davidson, Disciples Peace Fellowship intern In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the protests against police brutality across the United States, the Global Ministries office has been flooded with messages of solidarity and support from partners around the world – from Palestine and Lebanon to Cuba and Puerto Rico, from […]
New Church Ministry webinar to address racism
Joining guest April Johnson (Minister of Reconciliation for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and host Terrell McTyer (Minister of New Church Strategies) on “16 Action-Hacks to Attack Racism” is Mark Anderson (President and CEO of the National Benevolent Association). In his role at the NBA, he equips congregations and other direct-care providers to deliver […]
