On average, 90% of pastors work over 45 hours a week, but this year hasn’t been normal. A recent study shows that, pastors have increased their workload to 55-70 hours per week. See Saying ‘Thank you’ to your pastor. October is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month with a mission of uplifting and encouraging pastors, missionaries […]
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Tawakoni Gala Auction is One Month Away
We look forward to your church participating in this year’s virtual Gala Auction beginning at noon (CST) on Saturday, Nov. 7, and closing at 9 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, Nov. 14. Proceeds from this year’s auction goal of $25,000 will benefit Tawakoni’s overall operational costs and provide camp scholarships for the 2021 season. Help us […]
2021 Art of Church Communication
A 5-week Workshop Series for all church leaders Develop effective church communication strategies and goals to become a better steward of your church’s communication resources at the 2021 Art of Church Communication workshops. This five-week workshop series will be Wednesday mornings, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in March. Both in-person and video options are available. In-person location […]
Tawakoni Camp Update
Where do we stand in the COVID-19, non-camp year? The Camp Steering Committee is working to analyze and prepare a list of future maintenance needs. The list currently includes two items in the kitchen to meet current health code requirements and replacing air conditioning condenser units. In addition, we are investigating a security system including […]
Greetings, KDM!
Disciples Men Corner By Luis Mendez, Kansas Disciples Men Cooordinator Greetings! My name is, Luis Mendez. I was born in Puerto Rico. When I was 11 months old, my mom, three brothers, and I moved to Gary, IN. I was a senior in high school when I started feeling a call to ministry, but it […]
Saying ‘Thank you’ to your pastor
Thoughts from your Regional Minister By: Ken Marston, Regional Minister October is designated as Pastor appreciation month – a time when we encourage congregations to say thank you to their pastors. More than any other year, I believe it is important to say thank you to pastors of congregations in some tangible way. You may […]