New Church Ministry

06/01/2026

Meet Disciples of the Way, a justice-oriented faith community in Hephzibah, GA. We were blessed to witness them receive their Church in Formation Certificate at the Christian Church DOC in Georgia's Regional Assembly. We look forward to meeting new congregations as we participate in more regional assemblies!

05/28/2026

Join the Disciples Palestine Solidarity Movement for "Christian Zionism & Disciples." This online gathering will take place on May 31 at 5 pm EST and will include a small group discussion about how Christian Zionism is present in our congregations and how we can counter it with better theology. Register below!

Join Disciples Palestine Solidarity Movement in a conversation about Christian Zionism – what it is, how it manifests in our congregations and shared faith, and how to counter it with faithful theology.

05/27/2026

We can't wait for National Convocation - Disciples's 29th Biennial Session in Dallas, TX, where we will be revived, reset, inspired, and equipped to resist! Make sure to sign up today so that you can join us, Disciples Church Extension Fund, and many of our partners June 11 to 14.

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

05/26/2026

From putting up posters to sharing your stories to making gifts, we have been grateful to witness your support of the Pentecost Offering. While most communities of faith have already received this Special Day Offering, you can easily give throughout the year online! Thank you for your ongoing support.

Give to Disciples Mission FundThank you for your support of Disciples Mission Fund! Your gift is an important investment in the future of our Church, and will fund ministry and mission across the United States and Canada, and beyond. Giving online is easy, secure and the quickest way to share your g...

05/25/2026

It's been a busy spring for us! Not only did we gather with partners, pastors, and Church leaders at the New Church Summit, but we wrapped up the Pentecost Offering and are working toward receiving a Lilly Grant. Learn more from Minister of New Church Strategies Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez below.

We are just coming off the New Church Summit. We discussed how to help empower regions to start sustainable new congregations.

05/22/2026

When you make a gift to the Pentecost Offering, regions are able to provide safe harbors for emerging and affiliating communities of faith and their leaders. That's what the Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Greater Kansas City has done by creating a low barrier system to get pastors started on their journey.

As the Associate Regional Minister of New Church in Greater Kansas City, Rev. Amy is passionate about supporting new congregations.

05/21/2026

05/15/2026

What a great time it has been so far at the New Church Summit! Special thanks go to General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Disciples Church Extension Fund CEO and President Rev. Dr. Courtney Stange-Tregear, and Dean of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie for joining us.