NBA Mark D. Anderson Fund

The National Benevolent Association is pleased to announce that Jasmine Sanchez joined as an Administrative Associate – Project Support.

We’re excited to introduce Kristy Vaughan, NBA’s Director of Marketing!

As New Communion’s time as an Incubate Partner came to an end, we spoke with David Harrison to learn more about the organization, how it’s changed throughout its partnership with NBA, and what it has meant to have the support of the organization over the last several years.

We are excited to announce the newest member of our staff and the justice work they'll be involved in.

It’s soup season! Warm up with this green chile stew recipe from Dr. Chad Vickers.

Mental Health Equity Cohort Member Rev. RJ Robles shares a poem of holiday blessings.

As the busy holiday season presses on, Carolina Fuentes, a member of our Mental Health Equity Cohort shares tips for navigating and making space for grief during the busy holiday season.

Each year, we offer a mental health and wellness holiday resources to encourage you to prioritize holistic wellness during the wintertime and the holidays. This year, our round up of holiday wellness resources is brought to you by NBA’s Mental Health Equity Cohort.

We are pleased to announce our Fall 2023 Mission & Ministry Grant recipients!

The Board of Trustees of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) met November 9 – 11 at Community Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri.

NBA’s Mental Health & Wellness program brought together therapists from across the country for our first in person conference exclusively designed for mental health professionals.

In 2022, Galileo Christian Church established Finn’s Place, a community center where trans and gender-diverse people gather, grow, and flourish.

Recently, Social Entrepreneur Program Coordinator Rev. Ashley Mayham and NBA trustee Wanda Scott visited Camp Sunflower in Wichita, Kansas to observe how the ministry has grown since they first engaged with NBA in 2019.

Miss us at this summer’s CCDOC General Assembly? We’re sharing the highlights!

We are excited to introduce our two new Incubate Partners joining us this year.

Meet our newest group of Mission & Ministry Grantees.

We are thrilled to share an update to our work with young adults!

We’re so excited for what’s next in our young adult program and proud to introduce Dr. Tene Davis, NBA’s new Director of Young Adult Leadership Development.

NBA's Board of Trustees gather in St. Louis for it's biannual in person meeting.

Mission & Ministry grantee uses funds to support and encourage young Black women.

We’re excited to introduce Jerell DeCaille, NBA’s Health and Social Service Partner Program Coordinator!

This east side Indianapolis congregation is leading with love and on a mission to be in ministry that mimics Jesus’ time on Earth.

When Countryside Christian Church realized the older adults in their congregation were feeling particularly isolated, they turned to NBA for support.

In 2020, Beloved Christian Church began its Compassion Practice+ program, which teaches the Compassion Practice (CP) to adults over 50.

The Older Adult Ministries of Mid-America held a day-long seminar with seniors in Missouri to brainstorm how to address feelings of isolation.

The STEM field is notoriously homogenous. To combat this, Mission & Ministry Grantee Unleashing Potential developed Experience STEM.

The wake up call that lead to a ministry that supports those recovering from addition.

First Christian Church in Texas City, Texas used their Mission & Ministry grant to partner with Blue Theology to teach youth in the Galveston Bay area the importance of ‘being blue’ and taking care of the ocean and natural water sources in their community.

Meet our third group of individuals and the ministries they’re building.

Seven years ago, Lauren Frato embarked on a 10-month experience with NBA that served at the catalyst for her career.