Stories & News

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

The theme for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2018 was Responding to Migrants, Refugees and Displaced People

XPLOR, STORIES

Yearning to Feel Protected

Ingrid Cedeno | June 20, 2018

NBA XPLOR Resident Ingrid Cedeno shares what it was like to advocate for policy changes that will address the issues faced by displaced communities.

NBA XPLOR Residents Mary Taylor and Ian Pollard on their way to Capitol Hill for "Lobby Day," where they would speak with their respective state and district Representatives and Senators

XPLOR, STORIES

Becoming a Voice for Social Justice

Mary Taylor | June 13, 2018

NBA XPLOR Resident Mary Taylor shares what her first experience in advocacy was like, and how it’s galvanized her to stand up for the voiceless.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days brings together faith advocates to mobilize for action and to make a public witness on Capitol Hill.

XPLOR, STORIES

Privilege

Savanna Phillips | June 06, 2018

In her reflection on Ecumenical Advocacy Days, 2017-18 NBA XPLOR Resident Savanna Phillips shares how incomprehensible and dangerous privilege can be.

INCUBATE, STORIES

Hallowed Placemaking: Part 2

Rev. Helms Jarrell | June 05, 2018

In part 2 of the Hallowed Placemaking series, Rev. Helms explores issues of displacement, development, and a place-based practice of resurrection.

XPLOR

Fighting for Social Justice

Melissa Peralez | May 30, 2018

Melissa Peralez shares her experience learning how migration and displacement not only affects her life back home, but at her NBA XPLOR host-site too.

Events

LEARNING / TRAINING

Webinar: Fundraising IS Ministry: Changing the way we think about fundraising and learning the basics

June 28, 2018

Join us as we explore the basics of fundraising and creating a plan for your organization. Hosted by NBA Connect Ministries and Incubate Initiative.

People

Rebecca Hale

Executive Vice President

Partners

CHILDREN / YOUTH / FAMILY, ADVOCACY

Christian Services for Children in Alabama

Selma, AL

Christian Services for Children in Alabama shows the love of Christ by providing counseling and other related services to children and their families.