Highlights

Ministry Post-Pandemic Checklist: A Pause in the Dissonance

Tuesday, 29 September, 2020 19:41

This week, Ask the Advisors welcomes guest blogger Gilberto Collazo, Vice President of Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) and Lead for Hope Partnership Services. Much of the conversation around post COVID-19 focuses on how to observe all of the social distancing guidelines suggested by the Centers for Disease Control.

Are we the Church God is calling us to be? Are we the Church the world needs us to be?

Tuesday, 23 June, 2020 19:55

This week, Ask the Advisors welcomes guest blogger Gilberto Collazo, Vice President of Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) and Lead for Hope Partnership Services. In his role he has walked alongside Disciples congregations, witnessing the transforming impact of vision.

New Church Hacks is back!

Friday, 22 November, 2019 16:08

After taking a break for the fall, New Church Hacks returns for its second season. Hosted by Pastor Terrell L. McTyer, Minister of New Church Strategies, New Church Ministry‘s webinar series provides practical (and sometimes peculiar) prompts for churches from start to restart. Why only do something new or better when you can do both?!

First Christian Church of Paris, Texas: Building Bridges with Kindness

Tuesday, 19 November, 2019 22:38

In April of 2017, First Christian Church of Paris, Texas (FCCP), began working with Hope Partnership to dream about its future and discern what God was calling it to be in its community and beyond. After two all-church retreats, several members of the congregation were chosen as the local Hope team.

First Christian Church of Bedford: Sharing God’s Abundance

Tuesday, 19 November, 2019 21:37

“This church is doing an amazing revitalization of Camp Bedford. The God incidences are numerous and noteworthy.” That’s how Christie Sharpsteen, a Facilitator with Hope Partnership Services, describes First Christian Church of Bedford, Indiana — a congregation she’s worked with since early 2018 when they began the Epiphany process.

Why I am grateful for pastors

Friday, 25 October, 2019 15:16

During the month of October, we have an opportunity to honor the ones we so often take for granted.

Learn from the best at Leadership Academy

Tuesday, 10 September, 2019 20:52

October 7 – 11, 2019 Wingate by Windham Hotel, Indianapolis Airport – 5797 Rockville Rd. This interactive learning experience, presented by New Church Ministry, brings together Disciples from throughout North America to share leadership experiences, wisdom, and training.

What it means to be free: a conversation with womanist preachers

Friday, 06 September, 2019 13:24

Women’s Equality Day was observed in the US on August 26 to commemorate the passing of the 19th amendment, which prohibits states from denying the right to vote to any citizen based on sex.

A Glimpse of the 20/20 Vision from a Regional Perspective

Thursday, 20 June, 2019 13:25

The new church movement of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is alive and well thanks to the dedication of church planters and the 32 Regions and Areas throughout the United States and Canada that support their efforts in various ways.

Moments for Mission

Wednesday, 12 June, 2019 14:29

New Church Planting Takes Root with Missiongathering To take root, our new church movement relies on the nurturing of people like you . . . and church planters like Rev. Rich McCullen.

MNCC: Founded on Service, Inclusivity and ‘Standing Together’

Wednesday, 12 June, 2019 14:09

Multi Nation Christian Church (MNCC) of Kansas City, Missouri, a Haitian-American congregation, was started back in February, 2017 by three pastors looking to make a difference.

Beloved of San Diego: Celebrating Grace, Inclusion and Compassion

Wednesday, 12 June, 2019 13:57

Beloved of San Diego, a progressive ‘and contemplative’ Disciples community in southern California, is unique – in vision, focus and, certainly, origin. It started in 2014 out of the concern of its founding pastor, Dale Suggs, for people who had left two nearby congregations during periods of conflict and never again found a church home.

Anew Church: Welcoming All to a New Worship Experience

Wednesday, 12 June, 2019 13:48

Sometimes a name says it all. But, sometimes, it only hints at all there is to know. Anew Church is a Chicago-based Disciples ministry serving the residents of the Roseland, Woodlawn, West Pullman, Chatham and South Shore neighborhoods.

Coaching Academy prepares church leaders for congregational transformation

Thursday, 31 May, 2018 13:34

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 31, 2018) — Church leaders gathered in Indianapolis May 17-19 for the first annual Coaching Academy hosted by Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation’s ecumenical services.

Hope Partnership launches innovative, shared business model with mainline Protestant denominations

Thursday, 15 February, 2018 17:44

Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation, a general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that develops transformational leaders through innovative approaches that transform congregations and communities, announces an innovative, ecumenical shared business model with the church extension funds of mainline Protestant denominations.

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