NBA Rev. Dr. Ben Bohren Leadership Fund

NBA Holds 2nd Annual Hybrid Mental Health Professionals Conference.

The National Benevolent Association is pleased to announce the addition of Cameron Cunningham as the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator on October 1, 2024. 

This fall NBA launched four new Peer Learning & Wellness Group cohorts simultaneously for Chaplains, Executive Leaders, Prison & Jail Ministry and the initial cohort of the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Young Adults.

This past summer, three young adult Black women and three Black women Disciples leaders gathered together with NBA staff in Washington, D.C. to launch the inaugural cohort of the Black Women’s Leadership Experience (BWLE) residency program.

The experience that eight justice ministries associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, together as the Disciples Justice Ministries Group (DJMG), had at our recent retreat could very well be classified as a “blue flag signal” amid our droughts, challenges, and weariness in the affirmation of peace, justice, and reconciliation.

This is a helpful resource for those in the beginning stages of envisioning or creating their organization.

The NBA Social Entrepreneurship team is excited about the launch of our pilot imPACT Fellowship, onboarding two exceptional fellows dedicated to advancing social entrepreneurship within historically marginalized or under-resourced communities in the United States.

As the NBA reflects on how we live out our values across all aspects of our work, we have embarked on the Strategic Asset Management (SAM) Process.

We’re excited to introduce Britt DeTienne, NBA’s Senior Marketing Associate!

The Board of Trustees of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) met June 6th – 8th, 2024 at Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Prioritizing wellness within organizations is essential for creating environments where both employees and the communities they serve can thrive. This webinar equips you with practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance wellness within your organization by exploring key elements of organizational wellness such as holistic wellness, assessment, and strategies to integrate a more structured wellness approach in your non-profit. 

This webinar features guest panelists giving key information on mental health topics not always discussed or understood such as suicide, the usage of medication, and ways we all can be aware of the mental health needs of our congregations and communities.  

We are pleased to announce our Fall 2024 Mission & Ministry Grant recipients!

The National Benevolent Association is pleased to announce that Jasmine Sanchez joined as an Administrative Associate – Project Support.

We’re excited to introduce Kristy Vaughan, NBA’s Director of Marketing!

Statistics show that clergy are often the first point of contact when congregants are facing mental health concerns, therefore it's important for leaders to know ways to reduce stigma, normalize receiving mental health care, and incorporate wellness practices in what they teach and how they lead.

Take a moment to pause, process, and breathe.

As New Communion’s time as an Incubate Partner came to an end, we spoke with David Harrison to learn more about the organization, how it’s changed throughout its partnership with NBA, and what it has meant to have the support of the organization over the last several years.

We are excited to announce the newest member of our staff and the justice work they'll be involved in.

Join Director of Mental Health & Wellness Joselyn Spence as she walks you through a guided breathing meditation.

There is never a bad time to start (or update) your self-care practice. Start creating yours with the help of this guide!

Wes Parks, a Licensed Professional Counselor shares his tips for maintaining boundaries and mental wellness during the holidays.

It’s soup season! Warm up with this green chile stew recipe from Dr. Chad Vickers.

Mental Health Equity Cohort Member Rev. RJ Robles shares a poem of holiday blessings.

Zaemelys Ramos-Rodriguez, a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student, Research Assistant, walks viewers through Visio Divina (Latin for "Divine Seeing”) a method of praying with images and other media.

As the busy holiday season presses on, Carolina Fuentes, a member of our Mental Health Equity Cohort shares tips for navigating and making space for grief during the busy holiday season.

Each year, we offer a mental health and wellness holiday resources to encourage you to prioritize holistic wellness during the wintertime and the holidays. This year, our round up of holiday wellness resources is brought to you by NBA’s Mental Health Equity Cohort.

We are pleased to announce our Fall 2023 Mission & Ministry Grant recipients!