“God’s limitless love is where it all begins, so we must start there. We’re going to be a movement for wholeness a church that acts to dismantle systems of injustice and oppression, not because […]
2020 vision
Doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly together in Des Moines
by New Church Ministries New Church Ministry met Rev. Debbie Griffin, the Senior Minister of Downtown Disciples, last summer at General Assembly. Since the pastor’s congregation is based in Des […]
LabOratory Church provides space for health, healing, hope
by New Church Ministry, Pentecost 2020 Rev. Amie Vanderford has experienced trauma. She knows what it’s like to distrust others; how damaging isolation can be to recovery. That’s why she […]
2020 Special Day Offerings share ‘Rejoice’ theme
While the timing and resources available will be unchanged for congregations, you may notice a theme emerging in the Special Day Offerings of Disciples Mission Fund (DMF) this year. “Rejoice” […]
General Minister and President reflects on General Assembly
August 2019 Dear Church – My heart is still singing from the holy time we shared in Des Moines last month. The Spirit was present and real in worship. The […]
Original Bethany Project group celebrates 20th year
by former General Minister and President Dick Hamm In 1997, the Church was seeking ways to help the church develop “deep Christian spirituality”, which became a part of the 2020 […]
