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.
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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 Church Christian
Minister and Extension Church
President Foundation
Overseas Historical Council on
Ministries Society Christian Unity

Home Missions Higher National

Education and Benevolent
Leadership Association
Ministries
Pension Fund Church Finance Others
Council
 Regional Ministries
33 Regions support 3,777 congregations

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Congregation

YAF, CYF, MEN &

Pastoral Support WOMEN’S GROUPS
 Higher Education Ministries
• 7 Seminaries/Divinity Houses

• 14 Colleges/Universities
 Global Ministry Partners
94 Partners Middle Latin
East & America &
Europe Caribbean
5 Regions
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

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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