Disciples Church Extension Fund

06/02/2026

If you're the pastor or a member of a congregation in formation, make sure that you visit our booth at your regional assembly. We would love to meet you and let you know how our building and capital planning services can help your community of faith!

06/01/2026

What are our denomination's ministry priorities, spaces of congregational vitality and vision, and our “growing edges?" Learn all about them and more in the State of the Church 2026 address from General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, given at the Spring General Board meeting in April.

General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, reflects on ...

05/28/2026

This summer, strengthen one of the most critical areas of congregational life: financial ministry. The Center for Faith and Giving's "Faithful Financial Leadership for Congregations" webinar series will have participants gaining tools for budgeting systems, strengthening internal controls, and more.

Strengthen your church’s financial ministry with these practical 4 summer sessions for pastors, treasurers, and other lay leaders.

05/27/2026

Imagine hauling 8,000 lbs. of food a week through basement windows. That’s what Isaiah 58 Ministries in St. Louis, MO was doing for years. But with our help, it will soon be able to meet the needs of low-income individuals from a facility that’s a better fit for its staff, services—and most importantly—its clients.

Imagine hauling 8,000 pounds of food a week through basement windows. That’s what Isaiah 58 Ministries in St. Louis, MO used to do.

05/26/2026

This was our CEO and President Rev. Dr. Courtney Stange-Tregear's first New Church Summit. From discussing how to empower regional ministries so that they can start fiscally resilient, sustainable communities of faith to hearing from Church leaders—what an introduction to how New Church is shaping the denomination!

05/25/2026

How is it already the last week of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month in the United States and Canada? 🥲 There's still time to learn more about the API leaders in our Church who are faithfully serving their communities and welcoming all to the Lord's table! Just review New Church Ministry's post below.

05/22/2026

Church camp just isn't the same if you can't swim with your friends. With the construction of a pool—funded by the "If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?” campaign—the Christian Church in Ohio is working to secure the future of Camp Christian. It was a blessing to join our partners at their pool construction blessing!

05/21/2026

05/15/2026

Every two years members and friends of National Convocation - Disciples gather together for worship, learning, fellowship, and fun. Its upcoming Biennial Session will take place June 11 to 14 in Dallas, TX. And we'll be there as a sponsor and exhibitor! Register to join us for this blessed experience.

Get tickets online for 2026 Biennial Session of the National Convocation here.

05/14/2026

This Sunday, May 17 is the first day that this year's Pentecost Offering will be received by most congregations! If your community of faith needs worship materials—anything from an opening prayer to a benediction to sermon helps—then head on over to the Disciples Mission Fund website, where these resources are available.