Office of the General Minister and President

General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins has issued a pastoral letter that asks Disciples to remain faithful during the tough economic times facing our country and many parts of the world. Watkins also encourages Disciples to be in a time of prayer for those who are most adversely affected by the downturn in financial […]

Nearly 350 Disciples pastors met in the Chicago area recently for three days of conversation, inspiration and learning. The conference was coordinated by the Office of General Minister and President and featured well-known preachers, panel discussions, workshops and conversations about the future of the Church. "We are pleased with the response of so many pastors […]

(Arlington Heights, Ill. – DNS) Nearly 350 Disciples pastors recently came together for fellowship, worship and renewal at the inaugural Disciples Pastors’ Conference in the Chicago area. The Sept. 8-10 event drew clergy from across the United States and Canada for three days of conversation, inspiration and learning.  The conference featured well-known preachers Floyd Flake, […]

General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins has written a pastoral letter to all Disciples congregations which acknowledges the pain caused by the five-year old war in Iraq. Watkins letter, which was sent to congregations last week, addresses the impact of the war on people from many walks of life, including service men and women, […]