July 18, 2016
Reminder
Register for ĦMissionworks! by Aug. 5 

Bishop Munib Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Younan will be delivering a keynote on the importance of protecting Christian communities in the Holy Land, and share ideas on how American Christians can share in the important advocacy work being done. Rev. Johnson Mbillah of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa will be presenting on the current situation of Christian-Muslim relationships in Africa and sharing how the Christian communities in Kenya and Nigeria have responded in the aftermath of violence to work towards reconciliation. Find out more
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NBA Incubate SENT Seminar
Equipping Social ENTrepreneurs for Leadership and Change
Sept. 14-17, 2016
Marillac Center, Leavenworth, KS (Kansas City area)
 
Calling all Disciples with a vision for a new health or social service ministry! This four-day seminar is designed for Disciples and their leadership teams who are starting new health and social services ministries. The SENT Seminar will cover the basics of nonprofit ministry startups, as well as skills for leadership and change in our global and faith communities. We invite Disciple Social Entrepreneurs with a budding health or social service ministry, or a solid idea for one, to apply. Download flyer   
 
The application deadline is Aug. 8, 2016. To apply, complete the form at www.nbacares.org/incubate and mark the checkbox for the SENT Seminar! For more information, please contact Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins at awatkins@nbacares.org. 
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Come to learn and share. Leave empowered to lead.

Don't miss the chance to register for Hope Partnership's annual Leadership Academy, scheduled for Sept.19-23 in Indianapolis! At this year's Academy, clergy and lay leaders in both new congregations and transforming congregations will experience a high-energy, highly interactive week filled with great ideas, practical ministry tools, peer support and camaraderie, and guidance from inspiring thought leaders who are successful planters and redevelopment church leaders from around the country. Read about Academy presenters

 
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Events, resources & continuing education
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Acts of Reconciliation
A new resource page is available on disciples.org with ideas and resources for your congregation as you are a movement for wholeness in the wake of the shootings earlier this month. We are also taking suggestions for additions by e-mail at news@disciples.org

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Use July's 5th Sunday for a special General Assembly emphasis!
Wear your chalice gear or just wear a lot of red. Take a a congregational selfie and post on social media with the hashtag #DOCWeAreOne. Worship materials and more are available on the event website. Other suggested promotion Sundays are Oct. 30, Jan. 29 and April 30. Assembly polos will be available for order the first two weeks of October and every month January through July 2017.

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Interfaith Alliance's
Guide for Houses of Worship
in Election Years

Circle of Protection's presidential candidate videos on poverty  |  Study guide

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Challenged by trying to explain Disciples Mission Fund?
 
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How Your Offerings to DMF Support Mission in the Church
How Your Offerings to DMF Support Mission in the Church