Stories & News

Stay up-to-date with the latest from your Disciples health and social service ministries!

How to Plan a Retreat That’s Really Restful

Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins | April 24, 2018

Even while the world around us seems to be racing itself from one sensational, tragic, amazing thing to the next, perhaps a retreat is what we need.

NBA XPLOR Residency Takes A Disciples Village…

Rev. Dr. Ben Bohren | April 18, 2018

Where did NBA XPLOR originate and how did it happen? The story shows how Disciples partnerships are one of the best things for our present and future.

Hallowed Placemaking

Rev. Helms Jarrell | April 17, 2018

The Christian practice of making sacred space isn’t a new concept, but perhaps we can approach it with fresh perspective.

STORIES, NEWS, DISCIPLES HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICE MINISTRIES, XPLOR, INCUBATE, MENTAL HEALTH, PRISON AND JAIL

NBA + OGMP On the Road: Connecting Communities of Compassion and Care

NBA | April 12, 2018

With stops in Texas, Ohio, and California, we traveled with Rev. Terri Hord Owens for a variety of partner visits, special events, and conversations.

2017 NBA XPLOR Residents in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis House Visits Bedford

NBA XPLOR St. Louis House | April 11, 2018

We are grateful for the relationships between NBA XPLOR Residents and Disciples churches, for their host congregations and the ones they came from.

Events

Webinar: Building a Congregation-Based Mental Health Ministry

April 26, 2018

Across the church, faith-filled Disciples are desiring to build mental health ministries in their local congregations. However, mental health and wellness is a broad, multilayered, and complex topic to address in the church. Often, passionate people are left feeling overwhelmed and unclear how to pull it off. Join us as our presenters share the practical realities of starting such a ministry, their discernment process, and what’s next on the journey!

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