The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which they’re given and New Church Ministry. Find […]
New Church Ministry
Pentecost Offering – 2021
The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which they’re given and New Church Ministry. Find […]
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 […]
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 Moines, IA, it offered worship services, hosted pre-assembly activities for general ministries, prepared a meal for regional ministers and chaired the local GA mission committee. […]
‘We see ourselves walking with the community, not leading it’
(If you’re looking for the rest of the story on Downtown Disciples, our apologies! Click here.) How new church planters are approaching ministry By New Church Ministry, Pentecost 2020 UrbanMission, a joint congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), lies at the intersection of White Avenue and Ninth […]
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 and her husband, Thaddeus Shelton, launched The LabOratory Church. This new church offers safe space for those with mental illness to worship, cultivate strong connections, […]
