Young Adults
Sisterhood: A Leadership ModelÂ
The 2026 National Convocation took place last month in Dallas, Texas. NBA staff were on hand to take part in the biannual gathering, attending worship services, interacting with attendees, and being present at a justice rally featuring local activists and Bishop William…
Read MoreMaking a Meaningful Impact in Plymouth
Adrienne Wren noticed that people in her community were facing financial hardships that made it difficult to supply basic household items for themselves and their families. “I began to realize…
Read MoreTalanoa at the Table: A/PI Stories of Belonging
By Taulau Tupua, A/PI Young Adults Peer Group cohort member Seattle felt like a family reunion. Not the kind where you already know everyone, but the kind where you meet…
Read MoreNBA Launches New Vodcast on Social Media and Addiction Among Young Adults
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…
Read MoreHighlighting Diverse Voices: How a Young Adult Leadership Development Grant From NBA Helped Launch A Community-Centered Book ClubÂ
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…
Read MoreCommunity & Communion
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…
Read MoreA True Sense of Accompaniment
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…
Read MoreLiving Well While Managing Your Money: A Q&A on NBA Co-Hosted Financial Literacy Webinar Series for Youth and Young Adults
Talking about money can be stressful, difficult, and frustrating, especially for youth and young adults. “Many of the youth and young adults in my life are navigating money without a…
Read MoreMutuality in Sisterhood: Mentorships for Black Women
Mentorships have a profound and lasting impact in general, but for Black women they can potentially become something even stronger: a sisterhood. This was one of the topics covered during…
Read MoreNBA’s Black Women Leadership Experience: A Communal Space
When I was younger I participated in a lot of teen leadership programs. My life was enriched by all of these experiences, especially ones that gave me access to parts…
Read MoreThe Black Women’s Leadership Experience Launches
This past summer, a young adult Black woman and a Black women Disciples leader gathered together with NBA staff in Washington, D.C. to launch the inaugural cohort of the Black Women’s…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Fall 2022 Mission & Ministry Grantees
The National Benevolent Association is proud to announce its Fall 2022 Mission & Ministry Grantees. In this cycle, NBA’s Mission & Ministry Grants program provided a total of $192,500 to 33 Disciples…
Read MoreNBA Invites Three New Organizations to Become Incubate Partners
The National Benevolent Association’s Social Entrepreneurship program is proud to welcome three new social enterprises to our lineup of Incubate Partners. Like all NBA Incubate partners, these organizations are Disciples-related health and social…
Read MoreWellness, Rhythm & Balance: A Retreat for Peer Groups
The NBA resumed travel and hosting in-person events in March, beginning with a combined group retreat for three of our Peer Learning & Wellness Group cohorts. The gathering took place in…
Read MorePeer Learning & Wellness Groups Create a Place to Connect, Be Seen and Heard
In January 2021, when the NBA Community Engagement program was established, it was done to intentionally create spaces for justice and healing, particularly for communities of color. Our continued commitment is to…
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