Stories & News

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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.

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.

Across Generations: An elder’s reflection on her work with a budding project

JoAnne Kagiwada | April 10, 2018

Bringing together folks who’ve struggled to work on their own, and sharing visions for reaching peace for all people, is a good thing to be a part of.

2017-18 NBA XPLOR Resident Ingrid Cedeno

Crece donde estás plantado (Grow where you are planted)

Ingrid Cedeno | April 04, 2018

For 10 months, NBA XPLOR Residents live away from their homes and families. But that doesn't mean they forget where they come from or who they are.

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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