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.
The 2022 Christmas Offering will be received on Dec. 11 and 18.
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.
We are working together to combat systematic racism and promote reconciliation. Through a grant from the Kansas Bible Chair (KBC), we are developing training 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.
Church leaders continue to have opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership training. These include boundaries training, workshops, retreats, and webinars on various subjects. These trainings featured Kansas leaders and General Church representatives.
A partnership grant from the Kansas Leadership Center and a KBC grant allowed church leaders to attend leadership training sessions.
The region’s summer camping program encourages our future church leaders and establishes friendships that go beyond their time at camp. Youth 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. The regional website, camp website, and social media pages are updated.
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.
There are many opportunities for connecting and equipping our Kansas Region. The 2022 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.
We appreciate your support and prayers through this Advent season. You can give to the Christmas offering through your congregation, your Engage account, or online below.