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August 2023 New Church Ministry’s Coaching Program Part II: A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
Coaches help us live into the mission and vision The skillset of a movement initiator, formerly known as a church planter, will rely heavily on experience, training, and knowledge. However, one of the most life-giving and necessary skillsets is one’s ability to grow, pivot, and adapt amid unforeseen changes, challenges, and new ways of doing things. A coach is there to remind you that your peace, health, and wellbeing are not separate from the mission and vision Rather, they are a part of what God is up to and doing in and through your new movement, and vital to its success. Want to read all of Rev. Ronnie’s takeaways? Visit our blog. – Pastor Ronnie Taylor, Movement Initiator, Life Ministries, Los Angeles, CA |
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Thank you for gathering with us in Louisville, KY
Can you believe that the 2023 General Assembly is over? Now that the dust has (mostly) settled, we’d like to express our gratitude to the Disciples that made this experience memorable, including exhibit booth visitors who stopped by to pick up swag and learn more about our programs; workshop attendees who explored DisciplesNEXT, a new paradigm for creating new faith communities, alongside Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, Minister of New Church Strategies (pictured in image); partners who we haven’t seen in-person for four years; and of course, our hard-working colleagues who did a fantastic job of putting everything together. We’d also like to express our excitement with the launch of DisciplesNEXT, which heralds a new era in Disciples faith formation, one focused on contemplative action, prophetic advocacy, and faith-rooted organizing. Are you excited too? Visit our DiscipleNEXT page to learn more. |
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Gain a fresh perspective on how to counter Christian nationalism
“Christian nationalism flies in the face of that by demanding a privilege placed for a select few,” he says. “I am passionate about combating Christian nationalism because I want the U.S. to live up to the high ideals established in our founding documents.” “BJC is a voice to listen to in this fight because of our commitment to faith freedom for all. And when we say for all, we mean it,” he explains. “Regardless of the faith you have (if you have a religious tradition at all), we all have the right and responsibility to engage and contribute constructively to the public square.” |
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Mark your calendars!
Whether you’re initiating a new faith movement in your community or serving an established congregation, there’s always something you can discover to improve your leadership. At its annual Leadership Academy, New Church Ministry offers various ways for you to grow, from group sessions with peers at the same stage of the movement initiation process, to interactive workshops on a wide range of missional topics, to platforms for church leaders to share their wisdom. So, join your peers in Kansas City, MO or online and get the tools you need to strengthen your leadership and your ministry. |
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Job hunting? DCEF may be the place for you!
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| Where We're Going 8/23 - Political Heresy: Addressing and Countering Christian Nationalism webinar 9/5 – Water the Plants prayer call 9/15 – Water the Plants prayer call What We're Thinking About Love is an Action Word: Reproductive Justice series Week of Compassion response to Hawai’i fires Becoming Antiracist Arizona Disciples Border Initiative |
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