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You can help with one of the special gifts the Ministry Innovation Commission will give to Rev. Dr. Kennebrew. More information will be forthcoming.

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CLAIM YOUR SCHOLARSHIP!

Applications are being accepted for the two-day, YOUR LEADERSHIP EDGE workshops - available in-person and online this year.

You and a partner from your congregation are invited to take your leadership skills to a whole new level, build confidence, become part of a growing local network of leaders that are improving their churches and communities.

First thirty applicants who apply and register will get the required course books free as a gift from our Region!

NEW!

The Kansas Leadership Center has added 30 additional scholarships

for KC Disciples in 2023!

(Total value for 60 scholarships: $23,940!)

Apply here!

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Remind & Renew 2023: Transforming Justice

January 25 - 27, 2023

Phillips Theological Seminary / Tulsa, OK

We are called to be seekers and doers of justice to transform our families and communities into places of just living. Remind & Renew 2023 will focus on the ways our social justice efforts can be transformative for society.

Join us online or in-person as explore the theme of Transforming Community.

Join dynamic Disciples preachers Katie Hays, Xose Escamilla, and Eddie Anderson for a 90-minute preaching workshop on January 20.Preachers will offer brief sermons on the theme scriptures for General Assembly 2023, as well reflect on the task and craft of preaching. You'll also have an opportunity to connect with other Disciples in breakout groups.

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Get back to basics and join National Benevolent Association for our first webinar of the year! On January 26 we'll be talking about self-care and wellness for clergy and leaders.

The Office of General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is exploring opportunities to better equip and empower Disciples preachers to proclaim the good news. We've designed a survey for Disciples preachers to provide feedback on the practice of preaching, in order to help us discern needs and shape appropriate supports. The survey is available in Korean, Spanish, and English

Survey - Spanish

Survey - English

The Center for Indigenous Ministries invites you to Winter Talk 2023: Indigenous Religious Spheres: Incursions, Resistance, and Integration. Winter Talk is a three day conversation at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Christian Doctrine of Discovery (DOD) and its influence on Christian theology and polity. Winter Talk is also available virtually if you cannot make it in-person!

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