Disciples Church Extension Fund

09/04/2026

“I need help!” That was the line included in a message Pastor Jesse Kearns sent us last year. His congregation, First Christian Church [Disciples of Christ] Chico, CA was a stable one, but its building had security and property issues. 🏚 Read our story to learn how we helped the faith community raise money for facility.

By partnering with DCEF, First Christian Church of Chico is now back to serving its neighborhood—without having to worry about its building.

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Join us for the Christian Church in Ohio's Regional Assembly! We will gather at Camp Christian on October 10 and celebrate the completion of the construction of the new pool, pool house, and picnic pavilion, as well as meet new regional staff, thanks to the If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who? capital campaign.

2026 Christian Church in Ohio Regional AssemblySaturday, October 10th ~ 10am-4pmat Camp ChristianListening For God In A Noisy World: Listen. See. Do.

08/31/2026

Tall Oaks was founded in the 1950s and it opened to the public in 1964. Today, guests can enjoy various activities from fishing to volleyball to hiking. Learn how we helped it rebuild after disaster to ensure that it can provide a safe space for personal growth, leadership formation, and learning for years to come.

08/27/2026

The person serving in this position will leverage these insights to help us develop a revised New Church Ministry framework that delivers structured, measurable impact across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. Consider applying today or sharing it with someone who you think will be qualified!

At Disciples Church Extension Fund, we empower congregations to build vibrant, impactful ministries by providing financial resources and expertise. As a general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, we are committed to serving with integrity, excelle...

08/26/2026

Register now for the live Blessed Tomorrow Climate Ambassador Training on Saturday, September 26 with breakouts by faith tradition. This free, interactive training will equip you with trusted resources, effective communication strategies, and practical steps you can take in your congregation and community.

We are called by our faith to care for all that is sacred which includes the earth and all creatures great and small. This Climate + Faith Training with Blessed Tomorrow equips you with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and take action on climate change in your home, neighbo...

08/25/2026

Every faith community has a story. Every leader carries a piece of the vision. Every ministry holds a part of what God is doing in neighborhoods across Indiana. When we bring those pieces together, something greater takes shape. Join us as we gather with Indiana Disciples for their regional assembly October 2-3.

Join the Christian Church in Indiana (Disciples of Christ) for the 2026 Regional Assembly, a two-day gathering to reconnect, celebrate our shared ministry, and be inspired as we continue Building Together in Love.

08/24/2026

One way that regions strengthen congregational life is by developing leaders. This is especially evident for Canada Disciples! We just returned from the All-Canada Convention, which celebrated not only numerous clergy members assuming new roles but also lay people as well, including our very own Creative Writer/Digital Media Specialist Nadine Compton, who is their Executive Council's new Secretary. 🇨🇦

08/18/2026

This month's issue of our Mission Forward newsletter just dropped! 📰 In it, we're sharing a story about our partnership with First Christian Church of Smithville, Missouri, info about investments, and all the details you need to join our webinar with Insurance Board. Read the August issue today!

08/17/2026

Was your faith community's building flooded by the recent rains? 🌧 If so, please contact us so that we can assist your leadership with insurance and construction next steps. In partnership with Week of Compassion, our ministry will work with your team to assess any challenges, secure your facilities, and more.

When a natural disaster, such as a tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake or fire, hits your faith community facilities, we are there to help you deal with the damage.