April Special Offering: General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The Easter Offering supports several of the general ministries of the Christian Church. Your gift supports college students in leadership development programs, global mission partners, health and social service ministries, the formation of new congregations, support for pastors and chaplains, and so much more. We will receive gifts for the Easter Offering throughout the month of April.
General Ministries that receive support from the Easter Offering include:
- Center for Faith and Giving
- Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries (Obra Hispana)
- Communication Ministries
- Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry
- Disciples of Christ Historical Society
- Disciples Home Missions
- Disciples Women
- Division of Overseas Ministries (Global Ministries)
- Higher Education and Leadership Ministries
- National Benevolent Association
- National Convocation
- New Church Ministry
- North American Pacific / Asian Disciples
- Office of the General Minister and President
- Treasury Services
Imagine what God can do when we share our gifts. The Easter offering reaches deep and wide with the limitless power of the risen Christ by
- developing Disciples,
- forming new faith communities,
- connecting with ministry partners around the world,
- serving God’s people in need.
Deep….
- leadership development programs for college and seminary students
- Bible studies that challenge and inspire
- opportunities for clergy to gather in prayer
- spiritual care for those in prison
- resources for mental health and trauma care
- visionary leadership that calls the church to imagine new ways to witness to God’s love
and wide …
- global ministry partners who work for justice, reconciliation, and peace
- colleges, universities, an theological institutions that nurture Christian leaders who are transforming church, society, and world
- volunteers who help in the aftermath of disasters
- new congregations who worship in a variety of languages and worship styles
- ministry grants for congregational service ministries that serve hungry neighbors
Thank you for giving generously to this year’s Easter Offering.