“As people of faith, we understand that no one person can help everyone — we are called to act together for the care and well-being of all humanity.”
- Mark D. Anderson, NBA President and CEO
Serving as the health and social services general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the National Benevolent Association partners with congregations, regions, general ministries, and a variety of Disciples-related health and social service providers to create communities of compassion and care. Our shared work advances care for and with others in our communities and raises awareness of needs that are often overlooked and forgotten—needs such as affordable housing; spiritual care for the incarcerated; children and family services; programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; care and advocacy for older adults; hunger and food security initiatives; and other efforts responding to human need in its many expressions.
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Where We Work
How We Work
Incubate
The NBA incubates new ministries, empowering Disciples-led health and social service projects to focus on their growth, strengthen their impact, and work toward sustainability.
Initiate
The NBA initiates ministries designed to establish and grow partnerships with health and social service supporters and providers.
Connect
The NBA connects service providers and mission partners—connections that empower them to learn, collaborate, and grow stronger.