God's Gift

Disciples Mission Fund • A process of whole church stewardship in support of Disciples God-given mission at home and around the world.

Disciples Mission Fund A common mission fund that allows Disciples to live our theological understanding of Christ’s prayer “that they all may be one.”

Disciples Mission Fund Allows Disciples to pool resources and accomplish greater ministry than one congregation may achieve alone.

Disciples Mission Fund Supports Mission: To be and share the good news of Jesus Christ from our doorsteps to the end of the earth. Mission Imperative: To strengthen congregations for mission.

Disciples Mission Fund Supports Disciples 2020 Vision

A faithful, growing church that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice.

Disciples Mission Fund Supports Disciples 2020 Vision Qualitative goals:

• 1,000 new congregations • 1,000 renewed congregations • 250 ordinations per year

Disciples Mission Fund Supports a network of general, regional and higher education ministries that make the Gospel of Jesus Christ a global reality.

General Educational

Regional

General Ministries General Minister and President

Church Extension

Christian Church Foundation

Overseas Ministries

Historical Society

Council on Christian Unity

Home Missions Higher Education and Leadership Ministries Pension Fund

National Benevolent Association

Church Finance Others Council

Regional Ministries 33 Regions support 3,777 congregations

Search & Call

Congregation

Pastoral Support

YAF, CYF, MEN & WOMEN’S GROUPS

Higher Education Ministries • 7 Seminaries/Divinity Houses • 14 Colleges/Universities

Global Ministry Partners 94 Partners

Middle East & Europe

5 Regions

Latin America & Caribbean

East Asia & Southern Pacific Asia Africa

Care for Children • • • • •

NBA Christian Services for Children – Ala. NBA Olive Branch NBA Woodhaven NBA Echo NBA Serra Center

Leadership Fellows • 37 Disciples Fellows • Undergraduate students • $2,000 scholarship per year Mandy Ogunnowo

Esther Lee Zech Wilson

New Church Ministries • 408 New Congregations

Regional Ministries • Camps, conferences, work trips

Regional Ministries • Equipping lay ministers and leaders

Why Should We Give? • Disciples believe faithful stewardship of all God’s gifts to us is foundational for Christian living. • To fulfill the biblical mandates to evangelize and to love. • Experience the joy of sharing the best of our God-given gifts with the world.

Why Should We Give? • To support the ministry of our region. • Disciples have more than 170 years of experience in ministry to the human family. • Disciples giving changes lives in the USA, Canada and 63 other countries. • Everyone has gifts to share for building the Reign of God here and now. • To strengthen Disciples congregations for mission.

How Can We Give? • Tithe to Disciples Mission Fund monthly • Support 4 Special offerings – Easter – general ministries – Pentecost – new church ministries (50:50) – Thanksgiving – higher education ministries – Christmas – regional ministry (100%)

How Can We Give? • Online for Special occasions

www.churchfinancecouncil.org

How Can We Give? Daily coin box giving Thanks Praise Joy Blessings Wellbeing

Benefits of Giving We share the love of God with the world.

Benefits of Giving We continue the legacy of the Gospel.

Thank You for Giving