Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)in Indiana
Benefits of contributing to Disciples Mission Fund:
As a Disciple, you may be asking, "Why should I give through Disciples Mission Fund?
There are thousands of non-profit organizations in the U.S.A and Canada. What do I gain by giving through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)?
By giving through Disciples Mission Fund, you make a statement of faith in God, who provides abundantly so that all may live in healthy and just communities.
You are supporting:
* The outreach mission of an organization with more than 175 years of experience in receiving, caring, and participating in faithful stewardship.
* A global network of mission partners composed of 3,000 congregations in the U.S.A. and Canada, with mission partners in more than 60 countries.
* The mission of an organization that supports justice and peace for all humanity.
* A community of faith that seeks to help those in need of spiritual and material resources, while recognizing we, too, need the gifts others bring.
You are giving through a community of faith that:
* Places a premium on education as a toolfor freedom. Disciples network consists of 21 institutions of higher education including seminaries.
* Has a history of solid financial management.
* Believes God provides enough for all to be fed, housed, clothed and live with dignity.
Most importantly, God uses your gifts to change lives, yours and others.
Disciples Mission Fund contributions. These Special Offerings are received for particular ministries in support of our vision and include:
* Easter for general ministries implementation of Disciples Mission Imperative to strengthen congregationsfor mission;
* Pentecost for new church development and is divided equally between the New Church Ministries Office and the region in which it was contributed;
* Thanksgiving for higher education in support of leader development; and
* Christmas for regional ministries remains in the region where it is contributed to also support the Mission Imperative.
In addition to these four offerings, Week of Compassion and Reconciliation Mission offerings will be received to fund specified Disciples ministries for disaster relief and for becoming an anti-racist/pro-reconciling church.