Wellness, Rhythm & Balance: A Retreat for Peer Groups
In the spring, NBA brought together members of our Peer Learning and Wellness Groups for a weekend of fellowship, reflection, and healing.
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NBA Welcomes New Staff to Development and Operations Teams
We’ve got some new faces on staff! Get to know them.
Staying Connected: Kansas Christian Home Uses Technology to Help Older Adults Socialize During Pandemic
For 60 years, Kansas Christian Home has provided social and health services to meet the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of seniors. They continue to do this by using new technologies like the iN2L.
NBA Trustees Meet Virtually to Deepen Equity Work, Celebrate Outgoing Trustees
In June, NBA Trustees met virtually to deepen their equity work with the organization, review program updates, and celebrate outgoing trustees.
NBA Announces Spring 2022 Mission & Ministry Grants
We are pleased to announce our Spring 2022 Mission & Ministry Grantees! Our grant program granted a total of $203,000 to 28 Disciples projects working with older adults, children, and youth.
Webinar: How Congregations Can Practice Restorative Justice in Their Communities
Restorative Justice encourages the humanization of those who have caused harm and provides better alternatives than our current incarceration system.
Mission & Ministry Grants Provide Support for Spiritual Deepening and Emotional Care
Templo Cristiano Central has supported clergy interested in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) since 2019. Receiving a Mission & Ministry Grant last year, allowed their CPE program to partner with a local senior housing facility in impactful ways.
Supporting Sustainability: Invested Faith Seeds $10,000 into NBA Social Entrepreneurs
In 2021, we launched our first Social Entrepreneur Cohort with the goal to intentionally and sustainably support up-and-coming social enterprises. Since then, cohort members have gone on to launch and grow their organizations and receive funding from other CC(DOC) partners, including Invested Faith.
Virtual Reality Headsets Help Neurodiverse Youth Soar
Research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder can benefit from experiences offered through virtual reality headsets like the Oculus. Learn how Woodhaven used its Mission & Ministry grant to impact the lives of its students.
A Career of Service and Care: Gary Zimmerman’s 34 years at NBA
In 1987 Gary Zimmerman joined the NBA during a huge turning point for the organization. He worked his way up to CFO and after 34 years, Gary retired at the end of January.
