New Church Ministry

When it comes to church, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads: “Church is judgmental." "Church is hypocritical." "They think they’re better than everyone else.” But now's the time for restoration. Rewind the tape by participating in the 2024 Pentecost Offering. Find resources below! #ccdoc

“Wherever you are on your journey with Jesus, whether you’re doubting or angry, the people at St. Martha's Chapel are always there to accompany you, not convert you. Even when you move away, that doesn’t change.” Learn how you can support this Canadian community of faith, and others like it, during the 2024 Pentecost Offering below. #makingdisciples #ccdoc #montreal

“Wherever you are on your journey with Jesus, whether you’re doubting or angry, the people at Chapelle Ste-Marthe are always there to accompany you, not convert you. Even when you move away, that doesn’t change.” Learn how you can support this Canada Disciples chapel during Pentecost below. #ccdoc

To access all the resources from our webinar last week on Contemplative Action, including justice conversation starters, the best places to connect, and one Disciples community of faith that you can learn from, head on over to the link below! #makingdisciples #ccdoc #contemplativeaction

The Connecting Grounds exemplifies the 2024 Pentecost Offering theme of the commons. This emerging congregation supports families as they work towards reunification, brings meals and emergency essentials to unsheltered folks, and gathers neighbors together for worship services every week. Learn what it takes to set up a community of faith that cares for those in need below. #ccdoc

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the mommas! We know that yesterday may have been difficult for some. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so make sure to take care of yourself by visiting the National Benevolent Association's Mental Health & Wellness page on their website. #mothersday #mentalhealth https://lnkd.in/gAWaEvSN

We know that we’re late to the trend, but our Creative Writer/Digital Media Specialist Nadine Compton couldn’t pass up filming Insta Reels with Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, Minister of New Church Strategies, while at the Florida Regional Assembly last weekend. Shout out to our admin partner Disciples Church Extension Fund for providing emotional (and financial) support! #ccdoc

This Pentecost, join Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, Minister of New Church Strategies, in exploring the selection of passages that we chose for this Special Day Offering (Acts 4:32-35) and learn how "The Believers Share Their Possessions" is still relevant today. #makingdisciples #ccdoc #newchurch

Asian and Pacific Islander Disciples have changed the face of our denomination. Click on the images below to learn about nine of them this AAPI Heritage Month (in the United States) / Asian Heritage Month (in Canada). (If you think we're missing someone, make sure to look at our past photos for those we may have included during Women's History Month!) #asianheritagemonth #ccdoc

“Believe it or not, many people of color who are LGBTQ+ don’t want to be a part of an LGBTQ+ church because they were told they would go to hell if they did." Learn how Rev. Dr. Dionne Boyice created a safe place of worship for her community, and how you can support it during the Pentecost Offering. #ccdoc