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Silver Chalice Ministry Member Congregation Highlight: Senior Connections Lunch and Learn Program
Contributed by Rev. Kimberly Weir, Older Adult Ministries Innovative Conversations Group Riverside Avenue Christian Church in Jacksonville, FL embraced Silver Chalice as a pilot church earlier this year, and formed…
Read MoreMental Health & Identity — A Recap of the 2025 NBA Mental Health Professionals Conference
Over the first weekend of October the National Benevolent Association’s Mental Health and Wellness Program hosted its annual hybrid Mental Health Professionals Conference in Denver and virtually for online attendees,…
Read MoreMeet NBA’s Newest HSS Partner, Restore Clergy!
NBA is excited to welcome Restore Clergy and its Executive Director, Rev. Kinsie Tate, as one of our newest HSS Partners. Restore Clergy is a transformative organization dedicated to the…
Read MoreTech for Good: How NBA is Empowering Nonprofits Through Digital Transformation
What if your nonprofit had a CTO for a day? What could be possible? For many smaller nonprofits, technology often falls to the bottom of a very important to-do list.…
Read More2025 SENT Seminar: Embodying God’s Dream For Justice, Belonging, and Flourishing
NBA’s Social Entrepreneurship program recently hosted the 2025 SENT Seminar. This year’s theme was “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Building Impactful Futures.” Throughout the two-week event a variety of experts discussed challenges…
Read MoreNBA Launches First-Ever National Recovery Month Programming
For the first time in its history, NBA is offering dedicated content and programming for National Recovery Month—an important step in our ongoing commitment to mental health and wellness. Observed…
Read MoreBeing Part of the Vision: Highlights from 2025 NBA Giving Week
What does combating injustice, technology and a garden all have in common? They are all elements mentioned during our recent Giving Week that illustrate how NBA works to nurture communities…
Read MoreNBA’s Older Adult Ministries Initiative Supports NEW Silver Chalice Ministry
NBA’s collaborative partner, the Older Adult Ministries team, evolved over two years to conceive of and create the Silver Chalice Ministry. Resolution GA-2513, supporting Disciples congregations receiving Silver Chalice designations,…
Read MoreNBA at 2025 Disciples General Assembly Recap
Earlier this month, the National Benevolent Association showed up to General Assembly 2025 with joy, bold visions, and dreams! We were so honored to celebrate and uplift the voices of our partners…
Read MoreNBA Board of Trustees June Meeting Highlights Bold Leadership, Program Growth, and New Appointments
The National Benevolent Association’s Board of Trustees gathered virtually on June 12, 2025, for its summer meeting, where trustees celebrated programmatic milestones, affirmed strategic leadership transitions, and welcomed new board…
Read MoreNBA Welcomes Two Social Entrepreneur Cohort Members as Incubate Partners
The National Benevolent Association’s Social Entrepreneurship program is pleased to announce the addition of two new social enterprises to our Incubate Partners, the Creative Spaces Cultural Arts Center (CSCA) and…
Read MoreNBA Announces Awarding of Spring 2025 Mission & Ministry Grants
The National Benevolent Association is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2025 Mission & Ministry Grants. The program provided a total of $176,600 in grants to 31 Disciples…
Read MoreNBA’s A/PI Initiative Team Holds First Gathering
By Yunkyong Lee, A/PI Community Liaison This past March, NBA’s Asian and Pacific Islander (A/PI) Initiative Team held a special gathering in Los Angeles for members of the A/PI community.…
Read MoreNBA to Host, Participate in 2025 General Assembly Events
The 2025 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) General Assembly is taking place July 12-15 in Memphis, Tennessee, and NBA will once again be onsite and taking part in several activities…
Read MoreStatement on the Tornadoes That Hit Missouri and Kentucky
By Mark Anderson, NBA President & CEO Dear Friends, As you may have heard, a devastating storm system swept through St. Louis and parts of Kentucky late Thursday night into…
Read MoreNBA to Host Multiple Events for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Team will be hosting several events throughout the month. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for…
Read MoreNBA Launches Refreshed Website
By Mark D. Anderson, NBA President & CEO Spring and Easter greetings, NBA friends! I’m excited to share some good news. The NBA has launched a new and refreshed website!…
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