Resources for Congregations
Online Forms
Regional Forms
- Congregational Leadership Information Form (updated 2016)
Youth and Children
Regional Links
General Church Ministries (numerous resources available)
- Ministries Across Generations: https://www.docfamiliesandchildren.org
Insurance (from Insurance Board)
- The Steward (Quarterly Resource Newsletter)
- Online Leaning (Free Webinars)
- Safety Resources (each section includes guides, sample policies, and templates)
The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), upon recommendation of its General Board, recognizes Insurance board as a recognized ministry partner. Through covenantal relationship, the Insurance Board seeks to be the insurance program of choice for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Read More about our partnership.
Stewardship & Financial Resources
Documents
- Handbook for Treasurers of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Congregations (updated 2016)
- Conditions that Foster Generosity – Presentation by Bruce Barkhauer of the Center for Faith and Giving: available for the Arizona Region upon request. Contact the Regional Office.
- Scripture and Stewardship – Presentation by Bruce Barkhauer of the Center for Faith and Giving: available for the Arizona Region upon request. Contact the Regional Office.
- Best Practices: Establishing a Culture of Generosity – Presentation by Bruce Barkhauer of the Center for Faith and Giving: available for the Arizona Region upon request. Contact the Regional Office.
General Church Ministries (numerous resources available)
Elders Resources
Website Resources
Free Hosting For Nonprofits (501c3 paperwork required)
- Dreamhost (main site: www.dreamhost.com; nonprofit instructions: http://wiki.dreamhost.com/Non-profit_Discount)
- Easy WordPress install
- Affordable domain registration
- Compatible with Google Apps for Nonprofits
- Wix (main site: www.wix.com; nonprofit instructions: http://www.wix.com/support/html5/article/free-premium-plan-for-charities-or-non-profit-organizations)
- 100’s of prebuilt sites
- Easy drag and drop updating (click for a short demo)
- Compatible with Google Apps for Nonprofits (Click for Instructions)
Photo Resources
- Photopin (www.photopin.com)
- Free Photos (when appropriately cited)
- Canva (www.canva.com)
- Create flyers, Facebook images, banners, postcards etc.
- Free and inexpensive paid service
- Free and inexpensive images/photos
Content Resources
- urbandictionary.com
- Use to check modern slang and colloquialisms (link includes strong language)
- bitly.com
- Use to shorten longer links (especial with social media)
Special Offerings
Visit Disciples Mission Fund anytime for more information about Special Offerings or additional resources.
- Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee, and development fund of the church.
- Easter Offering supports the General Ministries of the church. General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) support our denomination through ministries like the National Benevolent Association, Disciples Women, Disciples Home Missions, Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries, and many more. Additionally they support the Office of the General Minister and President which helps administer our denomination.
- Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. Half of this offering is received by New Church Ministry to support the recruitment, assessment, training and coaching of new church leaders at events like Leadership Academy. The other half comes back to support New Church Development right here in Arizona!
- Reconciliation Ministry leads the pro-reconciliation/anti-racism work of the Church. One half of this offering goes to the General Reconciliation Ministry administered by the Reconciliation Ministry Commission made up of volunteers from around our church body. The other half comes back to support Reconciliation right here in Arizona!
- Thanksgiving Offering benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries, and Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
- Christmas Offering offering supports the ministries of our Region. Find Arizona regional materials here.Your generous gifts make a difference in our shared ministries throughout the Region. Contact the Regional Office for more information. Additional Christmas Offering materials are available at Disciples Mission Fund.