Roof. Windows. Foundation.
Where do we start?
by Katie Marlowe, Disciples Church Extension Fund
 Like any other building, a church facility requires maintenance and eventually repair and updating. But, where to start and, importantly, what comes after that...and after that? Disciples Church Extension Fund's new Building Evaluation service assesses the condition of a congregation's facilities and recommends a plan to address building condition, and maintenance issues and requirements. More information is available here or call 800.274.1883.
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VBS curriculum to help make the Middle East real
by Tom Morse, Global Ministries
 The cities of the Bible are brought to life in Global Ministries' new vacation bible school curriculum - Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Welcome, part of Global Ministries ongoing Middle East Initiative. Each of the 10 lessons introduce a story from the life of Jesus, the city where it took place, and introduces a child who lives there today, as well as crafts, activities, and games. Free download ________
From the GMP search committee
Thank you to all who participated in the survey.
At this time the Search Committee is completing the job description for General Minister and President. If you are considering recommending someone as the General Minister and President, please review the job description when it is available (around May 20.)
Contact the search committee by e-mail or USPS at GMP Search Committee, 7 W. Hoffecker Street, Middletown, DE 19709.
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Ecology, camp and mission all rolled up in one
 The Blue Theology Mission Station operates through The Christian Church of Pacific Grove, California with a simple mission statement: to provide learning/serving experiences in Ocean stewardship. With floor space for 30 air mattresses, two showers, four restrooms, plenary spaces, and a functional kitchen the program runs 8-10 youth groups per year through a 5-day program.
There are still a few opening for the Summer of 2016. Visit bluetheology.com for more information about bringing your youth group for a 5-day learning/serving experience or your adult/family group for a one- or two-day pilgrimage. ________
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Earth Sunday April 17 or 24
Care for God's Creatures
God told Job to go to animals for wisdom, "Ask the beasts, and let them teach you; and the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you" (12:7) and remonstrated Job with the details of how God created all that is (38-39). Jesus lifts up God's care for the birds of the air to demonstrate God's certain care for humans (Matthew 6:26-30). Perhaps humans were created last in Genesis and added last to the praise chorus in Psalm 148 to remind us, as Job was reminded, that we are not the center of the universe.
Creation Justice Ministries Earth Sunday 2016 Resource includes worship resources, Bible study material, and invitations to take action by creating habitats and getting loud on social media for animals.
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Events, resources & continuing education
- Disciples Men Sessions, July 8-10, Ft. Worth
- Hispanic Assembly, July14-16, 2016, Coral Gables, FL
- Association of Disciple Musicians 55th Anniversary Conference, July 17-22, 2016, Evansville, IN
- National Convocation Biennial Session, July 21-24, Overland Park, KS (Kansas City area - all Greater KC Disciples invited!)
- National Youth Event with United Church of Christ, July 26-30, Buena Vista, FL
- NAPAD Convocation, Aug. 3-6, Sunnyvale, CA
For more events, see the calendar hosted by Chalice Press. Also see the event listings in the weekly Disciples News Service e-letter.
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webinar from Lexington Theological Seminary, May 17
Online classes
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Featured Links
NAPAD opens search for executive
The successful candidate will serve as the North American Pacific/Asian Disciples (NAPAD) Interim Executive Pastor till the time of the NAPAD Convocation in 2018. At the conclusion of the IEP term, if approved by the BOD, the IEP has the option to apply for the position of Executive Pastor, unopposed, for ratification by the Convocation. To be eligible, a candidate must be an ordained minister with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples). The deadline for submitting required application materials is June 1, 2016. Details on the NAPAD website
For queries about the position, please contact the chair of the NAPAD IEP Search Committee, Tim Lee at napadsearch@gmail.com.
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Interfaith Alliance's
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General Ministries Several ministries offer e-letters. Use "subscribe" links to sign up. Racial/Ethnic Ministries Other resources |
DMin cohort begins in September
Lexington Theological Seminary offers a D. Min. in Leading Congregations in Adaptive Change. The next cohort will start in September, 2016 and applications are due by July 1. Candidates for the D. Min. will have an M. Div. from an ATS accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and three years of ministry experience after graduation. For more information, contact Erin Cash, director of admissions at ecash@lextheo.edu or (859) 280-1249.
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HELM Leadership Fellows applications available
Higher Education & Leadership Ministries is taking applications for the 16th class of HELM Leadership Fellows. The Leadership Fellows program is a unique opportunity for Disciples students to be in closer relationship with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), to network with each other, to encounter innovative and inspiring leaders, to prepare themselves for leadership in a rapidly and radically changing religious environment and to add additional value to their undergraduate educations. The postmark deadline for applications is April 15, 2016
This year the application is available electronically. Information about the program and the application process is available at www.helmdisciples.org/apply.
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