Peer Learning & Wellness Groups

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The Peer Learning and Wellness groups cultivate practices of radical care that nourish the soul, ignite the spirit, and fuel inspired leadership. Our vision of a future where no leader walks alone but is upheld by the compassionate presence of peers drives our efforts every day. By transforming isolation into belonging, we are empowering prophetic voices to lead with wisdom, courage, and hope. NBA Peer Learning and Wellness Groups:

Create sacred spaces for peer support, horizontal accompaniment, mutual dialogue, spiritual renewal, and peer-to-peer learning for Disciples of Christ leaders around common areas of ministry and/or professional roles.

Support leaders of Disciples-related health and social service and justice ministries and connect them and their work across the life of the church.

Create collaborative relationships between the NBA, our nonprofit partners, Disciples Ethnic Ministries, Congregations, Regions, General Ministries, and Ecumenical Partners.

Current Peer Learning and Wellness Groups

Prison and Jails Ministries Peer Learning and Wellness Group

A 2-year hybrid Peer Learning and Wellness Group for leaders engaged in spiritual care and advocacy ministries with those who are incarcerated (prisons, jails, and immigration detention centers), individuals formerly incarcerated (returning citizens), and families and communities impacted by crime and incarceration.

Eligibility:

Ministry leaders providing spiritual care, community support, and/or advocacy ministries with those currently incarcerated, individuals previously incarcerated, and families and communities impacted by crime and incarceration. Participants must commit to monthly online meetings and three in-person gatherings over the 2-year journey. Online meetings are typically up to two hours.

Executive Leaders Peer Learning and Wellness Group

A 2-year hybrid Peer Learning and Wellness Group for Executive Leaders of health and social service ministries affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This group will focus on faith-based nonprofit leadership, organizational development, church and community relationships, and formation of a healthy work/life balance.

Eligibility:

Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors, and other Executive level leaders of health and social service ministries within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Participants must commit to monthly online meetings and three in-person gatherings over the 2-year journey. Online meetings are typically up to two hours.

Asian Pacific Islander (API) Young Adult Leaders Peer Learning and Wellness Group

A 2-year hybrid Peer Learning and Wellness Group for Disciples-affiliated Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Young Adult leaders ages 21-30, serving various roles within NAPAD communities and the wider Church. Together, the members of this group will create a community of support and development by focusing on identity, culture, leadership development, wellness, and transformation of their communities.

Eligibility/Focus: Young Adult (21-30 years of age) leaders of API descent affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and/or NAPAD congregations. Participants must commit to monthly online meetings and three in-person gatherings over the 2-year journey. Online meetings are typically up to two hours.

Chaplains Peer Learning and Wellness Group

A 2-year hybrid Peer Learning & Wellness Group connecting individuals serving in various forms of chaplaincy across the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This group will give attention to secondary trauma, mental health and wellness, personal spiritual practices, and the formation of a healthy work/life balance.

Eligibility/Focus: Chaplains serving in various forms of institutional chaplaincy (hospital, hospice, military, corporate settings, etc.) who are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Participants must commit to monthly online meetings and three in-person gatherings over the 2-year journey. Online meetings are typically up to two hours.

Young Adult in Social Services Peer Learning and Wellness Group

The Young Adults in Social Services Peer Learning & Wellness Group (YASS PL&WG) is a 24-month hybrid group for Young Adults who are interested in social service ministries. Together, the members of this group will create a community of support and development by focusing on identity, vocation and discernment, leadership, and transformation of our communities.  

Eligibility: This group is intended for Disciples-affiliated young adults 21-30 years old who work or plan to work in social services (e.g. housing, healthcare, mental health, social justice, community work, social work, food security, etc). Participants must be willing to commit to monthly 90-minute online meetings and three in-person retreats over the course of the two-year journey.