Phillips Theological Seminary (PTS) has received a grant of $1,236,483 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Worshiping with Children: Imaging and Imagining the Presence of God program. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. The aim of the national initiative is to support faith-based organizations as […]
Stewardship & Finance
Pentecost Special Offering
“… A Movement For Wholeness in a Fragmented World.” In the beginning, every church was new. It’s right there in the Book of Acts. Early disciples came together, sharing all things in common, breaking bread with glad and generous hearts. God was doing a new thing: creating a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. […]
Phillips Legacy Foundation Scholarships
Phillips University Legacy Foundation is now accepting applications for its Undergraduate Scholarship Program for the 2023-2024 academic year which makes annual awards up to $8,500 to full-time students pursuing degrees at Disciples-related colleges and universities. More information and the application process can be found online: www.pulf.org/about-the-program.For questions, please email schola[email protected] or call 580-237-4433. The application […]
Time for a Tech Upgrade
Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is offering up to US $50,000 for congregations looking to improve their technology, whether it is tangible equipment purchases or upgrades. The application deadline for these loans, which are at 0.25% below DCEF’s current rate for loans with comparable terms, has been extended to April 30. To apply, contact your […]
The Gift of Compassion – KCH’s Ramsey Emergency Fund
One day, an employee called off from her shift because she lived outside of town and had a flat tire. Several days went by, with her calling each day explaining she had no funds to get the tire fixed and no way to get to work. After about a week, she was terminated. Fortunately, the […]
Reconciliation Grants Available
Funds from the Reconciliation Special Day Offering in the fall provide grants for pro-reconciliation/anti-racism programs. The Reconciliation offering is divided, with one half staying in our region and one half used by General Reconciliation Ministry. The deadline to submit grant applications is March 31. Grant recipients will be promoted as a part of the 2023 […]