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All humans are wired for social connections, which are essential to our wellbeing. This helps explain why those who are lacking social connection are so impacted by loneliness and not…
Elizabeth Barton faithfully attended church, read her Bible every day, and prayed often. She loved her congregation and contributed to its ministry through her sense of humor and her dedicated…
In faith communities, the act of stewardship is part of our spiritual practices. When we give to others, we imitate God’s generosity (Ephesians 5:1-2).1 This faithful practice of generosity, we…
By Mark D. Anderson, NBA President & CEO NBA has been on a journey – one that has included prayerful discernment and conversations, courageous reflections, profound hope, and with much intention to state who and what…
How is technology designed to keep us scrolling through our social media feeds? Can digital community truly meet our need for connection, or does it isolate us? What does psychology…
Leadership development, healing spaces, and empowerment for Black men, women and girls of African American, Indigenous, and diasporic descent; access to sensory-centered STEM opportunities and products designed for hard of…
Allison Nash noticed an increasing number of books being banned from libraries in the schools she worked for in Missouri and Indiana. While the quantity itself was alarming, she also noticed a trend. Several of the banned books didn’t contain explicit…
As communities continue to navigate shifting economic, social, and health needs, nonprofit leaders should be rethinking how they design and deliver programs. Things that worked five years ago may not…
By Lauren Jones, HSS Program Coordinator Many leaders are struggling with burnout, turnover, and recruiting qualified staff—especially in social services. As organizations continue to navigate high community needs with limited resources,…
Over the last three years, NBA’s Health & Social Service (HSS) Leadership Development Grants have opened opportunities for leaders to expand their knowledge base and skillset. For Woodhaven Learning Center,…
This article is featured in the January/February 2026 issue of the Older Adult Ministries e-newsletter. To have this e-newsletter delivered to your email inbox click here. Faith formation ministries that…
The National Benevolent Association’s Board of Trustees gathered November 6–8, 2025, for a milestone hybrid meeting—welcoming both in-person and virtual participants to Dallas, Texas, and the historic Juliette Fowler Communities.…
Addressing food insecurity through a community garden; offering educational, emotional, and programmatic support to youth transitioning out of foster care; and providing counseling and wellness resources to older adults. These…
As part of our year-end justice campaign, we’re highlighting how NBA brings justice to life every day—through presence, healing, and the transformative work of chaplaincy, among other initiatives that foster…
What does justice mean for our communities today? At NBA, our commitment to equity and healing calls us to reimagine justice- not as retribution, but as restoration. Restorative Justice (RJ)…
The holidays are often associated with feelings of joy, excitement, celebration, and gratitude. However, for individuals who are in a season of grieving, it can be an entirely different experience…
By Rev. Awit Marcelino, A/PI Young Adults Peer Group facilitator In October, NBA hosted a weekend retreat in Seattle, Washington for the Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) Young Adults Peer Learning and…
As part of our year-end giving campaign this year, we’re looking at ways that NBA brings justice to life every day, through clarity, courage, and creativity. Between now and the end of…
As part of our year-end giving campaign this year, we’re looking at ways that NBA brings justice to life every day, through clarity, courage, and creativity. Between now and the…
Contributed by Rev. Angel Luis Rivera-Agosto, NBA’s Community Engagement Senior Coordinator for Justice Initiatives Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 Justice issues today are especially urgent…