This page will be for resources for our Congregations, Clergy, and Lay Leaders.
If you identify as a person passionate about an area of ministry or mission or your congregation has quality mission in a particular area, please e-mail the Regional Minister, Rev. Marcus Leathers at: RM@ccccadisciples.org To access the Resources page for the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) go to: http://disciples.org/resources/
What's In This Toolbox:
(Just click on the topic below and it will jump to that section. Items in Bold Print are official Disciples of Christ or Christian Church Capital Area Region resources.)
+ Disciples Of Christ - Who Are We?
Disciples.org Identity Links - Explore and learn more about the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ)
Resources from Chalice Press on Disciples of Christ identity and history
To find out when the next Disciples History & Polity Course will be held in the Capital Area Region, e-mail the Regional Offices at mail@cccadisciples.org
To request your Regional Minister offer on of these workshops, please e-mail the Regional Minister, Rev. Marcus Leathers at: RM@ccccadisciples.org
"What Good Is A Region?" - Understanding the mission and ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) Capital Area Region and how your congregation is such an important partner with us.
"I Know The Apostles, But Who Are These Disciples?" - A short course on who the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) were historically, are now, and will be in the future to more fully live into the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 21st Century and beyond!
+ Congregations Yearning For Transformation
For existing congregations yearning for renewal, revitalization, and a new passion for mission
Resources from Disciples Home Mission on Congregational Transformation
To request your Regional Minister offer on of these workshops, please e-mail the Regional Minister, Rev. Marcus Leathers at: RM@ccccadisciples.org
"Reclaiming Mission First" - All-too-often the church has primarily focused its time and energy on those who are already inside it's walls. This workshop will begin a conversation about reimaging your mission and ministry to serve and inspire and engage those who live in your community.
"Ministry With The Rainbow Community" - What exactly do the letters LGBTQIA mean and how can a congregation understand, appreciate, honor, engage, and partner with God's diverse rainbow people to be faithful to Christ's call to "love your neighbor as you love yourself."
+ Churches Seeking Affiliation With The Disciples
For existing congregations seeking to affiliate with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
+ New Church Planting Assistance From New Church Ministry
For individuals and groups either seeking to nurture and give birth to new congregations and communities of faith, as well as resources for new congregations already started:
MissionGathering Church website - learn more about this Progressive Church Planting Movement of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Holy Places Grants from Disciples Church Extension Fund - the Holy Places Fund helps new Disciples congregations acquire a home.
Dinner Churches - There is a new movement in the Church called Dinner Churches. You can connect with Disciples Dinner Churches on Facebook here.
+ Local Missions:
For help with establishing new mission work in your community
Congregations doing vibrant mission: Check out the Mission Fest! from the 2019 General Assembly
Help with creating a 501(c)3 entity:
Connecting with related government services:
+ Global Missions:
For help with involvement in overseas ministries and mission
+ Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism
For help in building your own program in your congregation or institution or for help in understanding the need for PR/AR work
To find out when the next Capital Area Region Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism Training will be, contact the Regional office at mail@cccadisciples.org
Videos:
“The Unequal Opportunity Race” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX_Vzl-r8NY
“Explainer: Equity & Equality” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w3Tn-2cXZ4
“Equality and Equity” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uv2jeDGfMM
Books, Articles, Curriculum:
To schedule a visit with our Regional PR/AR Team click on this link.
+ Transformational Leadership
Demographics and Neighborhood Assessment
Creative Building Use
Resources from Disciples Church Extension Fund if your church or faith community is considering a new building or capital improvement project
Social Media
Social Media Sunday Facebook Page - Every year, usually on the last Sunday of September, congregations and faith communities are encouraged to promote a positive use of social media for outreach, evangelism, and spiritual growth.
To schedule your Regional Minister for one of the following social media topics e-mail Rev. Leathers at RM@ccccadisciples.org
"Social Media 101" - for newbies and "no-idea-at-all-bies" who want a simple introduction to the multitude of social media can enhance (or hinder) the Gospel of Jesus Christ
"The Resurrection Will Be Tweeted!" - to look at strategies and perspectives on how social media can spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the message of the church, and actually evangelizing new followers of Jesus Christ.
"Stewardship & Social Media" - offering some faithful 'best practices' in using digital giving and social media to undergird the ministry and mission of ministry of your church.
Online Giving
Church Finances:
Hope Partnership
+ Church Administration
Why and how your church should be officially incorporated
+ Campus Ministry
Existing Affiliated Ministries:
To learn more about Disciples of Christ and Campus Ministry, go to the Disciples HELM website.
For Campus Ministries To become affiliated with the Capital Area, contact the Regional Minister, Rev. Marcus Leathers at: RM@ccccadisciples.org.
+ Discerning & Sustaining A Call To Ministry
Discerning your call to ministry
If you would like to explore the possibility of ministry as a vocation, please contact the Regional Minister, Rev. Marcus Leathers at: RM@ccccadisciples.org.
Sustaining your call to ministry
The Well Fed Spirit website - A spiritual formation & wellness resources for clergy and lay-persons from the Christian tradition and our wider spiritual communities
For more information for Commissioned and Ordained Clergy, check out the “Disciples Clergy” tab above!
