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With the support of community, we know that wholeness, wellness, and the bold vision for a liberated world is indeed possible.
Your generosity allows us to continue our mission of creating communities of compassion and care, rooted in the love of Christ.
With NBA’s mission to advocate for the well-being of humanity, we are committed to nurturing spaces and places for community to emerge. Now more than ever, your continued support fuels Disciples ministries and organizations and liberates communities by empowering leaders and supporting innovative organizations.
In a world that often feels divided, your giving enables us to be a beacon of hope and unity. In the spirit of a loving God, who calls us to foster connections, nurture community, and help construct healthy systems for people and ministries, thank you for joining us in this work!
Ways to Give
Send your gift by mail
National Benevolent Association
ATTN: Development
733 Union Boulevard, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Critical Care for Caregivers
We continue to support clergy and leaders of health and social services through NBA Peer Learning & Wellness Groups that include Disciples of Christ chaplains, mental health and wellness professionals, prison and jail ministry clergy and advocates, Hispanic/Latin@ clergy leaders, and activists/advocates working on justice issues. We have enhanced our support through $500 wellness grants, regularly scheduled small group check-ins, as well as opportunities for retreat and continuing education. Our hope is to provide a constellation of support for those leaders who make it a priority to care for others each and every day.
Donate to a Named Fund
NBA Mark D. Anderson Fund
As the NBA, we celebrate and honor 10 years of service and leadership of our President and CEO, Mark D. Anderson!
NBA Rev. Dr. Ben Bohren Leadership Fund
Rev. Dr. Ben Bohren’s longtime service with NBA ministries can be seen in the numerous programs and initiatives that he has led.
NBA Jackie Compton Bunch Fund
From meeting tables to communion tables, Jackie Compton Bunch has presided and offered faithful leadership across the church.
NBA Dr. Mark E. Poindexter Wellness Fund
Disciples Pastor Mark Poindexter believes that “the church needs to be a place, where people can safely and appropriately share their story and experience an expression of welcome.” His hope is to “break the stigma associated with mental illness.”
Help us provide critical support to communities in need
In these days of a global health pandemic, we remain committed to a vision of creating communities of compassion and care. Your gift today supports our work of providing grants to communities in need, resources for mental health and wellness, tools for advocacy, and critical care for caregivers. Thank you!
In 2020, the NBA granted more than $1 million to support 117 Disciples-related ministries working locally in response to the crisis—food supplies for distribution centers, support for meals for those living through job loss, community counseling services, to name only a few of the grant recipients.
Additional Information
Donor Bill of Rights
We support and abide by the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by leading philanthropy organizations AFP, AHP, CASE, and the Giving Institute.
NBA Impact Report
This year, we are living into a new NBA strategic plan, which will guide our work for the coming years. Read more in our 2023 Ministry Impact Report.