In 2001, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) embraced a bold vision: to start 1,000 new churches in 1,000 different ways by the year 2020. Today, we have welcomed more than 1,030 new places of worship into the Church. The Table around which we gather has grown in language, diversity, and life experience. Courageous leaders […]
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From Death Springs New Life
From Goodland First Christian Church 1. End of life (left): The diseased and dying tree located at the south end of the church building, was in danger of falling. Goodland First CC members, Kenny Griffith, Kenny Grieve, and Jake Meier cut the tree down, leaving about a five-foot stump. Some of the logs became firewood […]
COVID-19 NBA Relief Grant
To offer a rapid and impactful response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the National Benevolent Association (NBA) Board of Trustees has authorized grant funding of $1,000–$15,000 to support Disciples-related ministries that are working locally in response to this crisis. With this funding, we seek to offer relief to ministries that have been detrimentally impacted and to […]
2020 Summer Camping Program in the Wake of COVID-19
We share your concern about COVID-19 and the many ramifications it has on our lives and, what this means about the summer camp program. We all know and affirm that safety is the number one priority. At camp, we will abide by all CDC recommendations. We are, of course, hoping things will be significantly different […]
The ADM 2020 Music & Worship Conference
Join fellow Disciples musicians for the 59th annual Association of Disciples Musicians (ADM) Music and Worship Conference at the University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK. The conference starts with registration on Sunday afternoon, July 26, followed by a meal and concludes by noon on Friday, July 31. Conference Clinicians are: Rev. Terri […]
2020-21 NBA XPLOR Application Deadline Extended
Young adults, ages 21-30, are encouraged to apply for a position in the National Benevolent Association’s NBA EXPLOR program where they will explore lives of service in a faith-based, 10-month, congregationally hosted residency program. Launched in 2014, NBA XPLOR is a prophetic movement of and for young adults who are considering lives of care and […]