Initiate

The NBA initiates ministries designed to establish and grow partnerships with health and social service supporters and providers.

NBA XPLOR

NBA XPLOR partners young adults with Disciples congregations and the communities in which those congregations serve. We seek to nurture “a heart for service” with young adult leaders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), who work to address social justice issues and concerns, including the health and well-being of various communities across the country. The XPLOR Residency provides 10-months of leadership development and vocational discernment for 21- to 30-year-olds to live simply in community and engage in direct service and justice work.

• Hands-On Service/Justice Work – Residents are placed in nonprofit community agencies four days a week (up to 30 hours per week) – in and among neighborhoods to empower local mission efforts while confronting systems of injustice.
• Simple Living in Community – Residents learn and practice faithful, intentionally simple, and culturally competent communal living.
• Spiritual Discernment on Vocation – With the assistance of a Spiritual Companion, Residents strive through spiritual practices to discern the purpose for which their souls are made.
• Disciples Leadership Development – Through weekly sessions, including Community Engagement Site mentor presentations and conversations, Residents live out their Disciples identity and unleash their leadership capacity.