The annual Christmas Offering supports regional ministries in 31 regions across the United States and Canada. Through this offering ministers are nurtured, and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Often recognized for the ministries of camps and conferences, regions also play a critical role in the preparation and authorization of ministerial ordination and support the work required to call a new minister.
Disciples congregations will receive the 2023 Christmas Special Offering on Dec. 17 and 24.
Kansas Disciples are growing into a new vision! Throughout the region, significant efforts are being made to nurture and support those who are following a call to congregational ministry. Monthly clergy meetings and an annual retreat are two of the ways in which this happens each year.
Church leaders continue to have opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership training. These include boundaries training, workshops, retreats, and webinars on various subjects.
We are working together to combat systematic racism and promote reconciliation. Through a grant from the Kansas Bible Chair, we are developing leaders and training them in anti‐racism/pro‐reconciliation missions. We are moving forward with plans to establish a regional ministry position for New Church Ministries. In doing so, we are prioritizing new church plantings, growth, and missions.
Disciples Women programs continue to provide leadership growth and fellowship opportunities through events such as Spirit Fest and fall retreats. We continue to strengthen Disciples Men programs to equip and empower men for ministry in their congregations, in the region, and beyond.
The region’s summer camping program encourages our future church leaders and establishes friendships that go beyond their time at camp. Youth spring retreats, mission trips, and camps build on faith as participants live out what they have been taught.
Regional communications ministries continue to evolve as we connect Disciples across Kansas. The Kansas Messenger is provided monthly. If you wish to receive the Kansas Messenger via email, please provide the regional office with your current email address. The regional website, camp website, and social media pages are updated to provide the most current information.
There are many opportunities for connecting and equipping our Kansas Region. The 2023 Christmas Offering is an opportunity for you to invest in these ministries. All funds from this offering remain in Kansas and support the regional ministry.
Give online below, through your congregation, or mail your check to Christian Church in Kansas, 2914 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka KS 66611.