By: Rev. Christopher B. Morton

Can you tell your church’s story? What is it? Truly, I want to know. Would you describe your church as vital? Does it feed your soul? Does it nurture your faith? Does it challenge your beliefs? Does it provide comfort when you are hurting? 

What does it look like when your church is being vital? Does it always have to look like that to be an important part of your life? 

Or, would you suggest that your church is stagnant? Do you feel stuck, going nowhere? If so, where would like the church to go? And how would you suggest the church get started moving in that direction? How can you help the church to adapt to the realities that it’s facing and explore a new approach, new ministries, new ways of being church?

Those are the kinds of questions that the Christian Church In Nebraska, in partnership with the Christian Churches in Kansas and Greater Kansas City, will explore with you through the Tri-Regional Partnership. Whether we are successful in securing a grant from the Lily Endowment’s Thriving Congregations’ Initiative, or not, the TRPI is committed to listening to each of you and your thoughts on church vitality. 

Today, on June 21^st, we submit a request to the Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations’ Initiative to further the work that the TRPI began in August 2020. Instead of “telling” churches what you need to do to thrive and be vital, we hope to provide you with places to learn new ways of being church, of engaging with one another in the church, and learning from our failed attempts at vitality. Yes, you read that right – learning from our failed attempts.

In the meantime, if you’d like to learn more about becoming an adaptive culture, and access training in adaptive leadership, please visit the Regional Church’s website --- we have scholarships available right now for you to go to training, on-line or in-person, with the Kansas Leadership Center. We’d love to support a group of 3, or 4, or 5 of you from the church where you worship and serve to attend together and become your own learning cohort within your church.

Disciple Women Meeting in July

When: July 11th @ 7 p.m.

Where: Virtual via Zoom

Zoom Meeting ID: 819 8619 9527

Zoom Passcode: 958231

**Email Teresa Olberding w/ Questions**

teresadwm@yahoo.com

Not sure what this 'Church Narrative Project' is all about? Want to know more?

If you’d like to learn more about the Church Narrative Project, please contact Rev. Chris Morton and/or Rev. Daryl Lauber or Pastor Mike Njus

As the church prepares to gather for the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville on July 29-August 1, the whole church is invited to pray for the gathering...

Join leaders from across the church for a time of prayer every week leading up to General Assembly on Thursdays at 6pm CST,

 live-streaming on Facebook and YouTube

Do you know anyone whom you think would make a good Regional Minister? Anyone who has expressed a sense of calling to regional ministry? Please let them know of the ministry announcement below. And, if you are feeling called, or even a nudge or wondering, please let me know. 

There are currently 8 Regional Ministry positions open!



Application Deadline: June 30th, 2023

Disciples Church Extension Fund is Hiring!

Do you want to work for a ministry that inspires and empowers congregations to create Holy Places where people connect with God, each other, and the community? If so, then join Disciples Church Extension Fund!

DCEF is searching for a Chief Financial Officer, Director of Investments, and Director of Lending.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Alabama-Northwest Florida is seeking to call its next Regional Minister to lead and guide us as a regional church. We are a diverse group of fifty-three congregations in Alabama, the Florida panhandle, and Meridian, Mississippi.  

We are looking for an ordained minister within our denomination who values diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to finding ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in this day and time. We are looking for someone who feels called to regional ministry and who will be responsive to congregations and their clergy, helping both in their quest to be faithful, healthy, and vibrant in these challenging times. We are looking for a leader who values the covenant we share as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)—general, regional, and congregational—and who is   committed to excellence in ministry and a willingness to use their gifts and abilities in light of God’s grace.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2023

Brite Divinity School seeks a full-time Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning, which is being developed as a hub of innovative theological imagination and training available via a variety of models to enhance theological and spiritual formation, as well as engagement in wholistic ministry. This person will provide leadership for the Center, and will plan, implement, evaluate and envision current and future Lifelong Learning offerings at Brite with enthusiasm for Brite’s values of academic excellence, inclusive justice and life-giving practice. Programming responsibilities include the Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity, Flourishing in Ministry, Prosperando en el Ministerio, Summer Hispanic Institute, an annual Ministry conference, Soul Repair Center offerings, and other occasional programs. Brite seeks candidates who possess knowledge of current biblical and theological scholarship, appreciation for the tasks of graduate theological education, an understanding of the current social and religious landscape, strong commitment to the church, collegial and administrative skills, and a willingness to embrace new technologies for teaching and learning. Minimum qualification is a Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent degree with a Doctoral degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a welcome competence. Brite Divinity School is an EEO employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. Brite Divinity School requires administrative employees to work full-time on campus.

Just Say Know

"Created To Be Me" is a tightly designed ecumenical camping program focused on spirituality and sexuality. It is presented by Just Say Know trained Keynote/Workshop Leaders under the governance of the Board of Directors of Just Say Know Ministry. Maintaining the integrity of this program has been essential in ensuring a consistent experience year-to-year and place-to-place.