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NBA Disciples Mission Fund Resources for Easter Offering

By NBA Cares | April 11, 2025

Learn more about supporting general ministries through Disciples Mission Fund, and find materials and resources available for your congregation’s Special Day Offerings for Easter. The National Benevolent Association and our fellow general ministries are…

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Soulcare: Empowering Calm Amidst Change in the New Year

By NBA Cares | January 12, 2025

Through guided meditation, we will explore techniques to find calm amidst the changes and uncertainties that the new year may bring. We’ll also focus on cultivating a sense of renewed hope through discussion and reflection, empowering you to embrace new beginnings with confidence and peace.  

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Holiday SoulCare

By NBA Cares | December 16, 2024

NBA’s Mental Health & Wellness Director, Joselyn Spence, invites and encourages us to take a moment to pause, process, and care for ourselves this holiday season. We encourage you to explore the resources listed…

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Business 101 Definitions with Dr. Jennifer Madden

By NBA Cares | August 22, 2024

Dr. Jennifer Madden walks us through business and financial terms and how they relate to nonprofits and social entrepreneurship enterprises. This is a helpful resource for those in the beginning…

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Innovation Institute: Organizational Wellness Webinar

By NBA Cares | May 24, 2024

The NBA Non-Profit Innovation Institute is a series of educational webinars and workshops focused on providing relevant and tangible information to support the administrative and operational work of health and…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Overcoming Stigma & Increasing Support

By NBA Cares | May 15, 2024

The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all…

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Mental Health from the Sacred Desk: How Clergy and Leaders Can Address and Incorporate Mental Health in Their Work

By NBA Cares | March 13, 2024

The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all…

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Communal Mental Health: How We Care for Our Mental Health Together

By NBA Cares | March 7, 2024

The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all…

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SoulCare Moment: Let Us Breathe

By NBA Cares | March 7, 2024

This SoulCare Moment serves as an intentional time of care and compassion to care for our souls and our mental health. It was recorded during NBA’s 2024 Black History Month…

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SoulCare: A Guided Breathing Exercise

By NBA Cares | December 19, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Steward Your Self Care: A Self-Care Plan and Coloring Book

By NBA Cares | December 18, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Surviving the Holidays

By NBA Cares | December 18, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Visio Divina: A Mindfulness Practice

By NBA Cares | December 13, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Love is an Action Word: A Discussion on Reproductive Justice

By NBA Cares | November 16, 2023

Love is an Action Word: Reproductive Justice is a series created to engage the church in light of the reversal of Roe versus Wade. Over the course of several months,…

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The Corner: A BIPOC Clergy Retreat Model

By NBA Cares | August 24, 2023

The National Benevolent Association offers a resource for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Clergy in need of rest and respite. The content for this guide was created and gathered…

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Resourcing Congregations and Clergy on Spiritual Care for Older Adults

By NBA Cares | June 28, 2023

Resources for Individuals, Congregations and Organizations Welcome to this page for collaboration and expansion of ministries with older adults from the NBA Innovative Conversation Group on Older Adult Ministries! Since…

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Pride SoulCare

By NBA Cares | June 12, 2023

This Pride SoulCare Sunday was a collaboration between the National Benevolent Association and Disciples Alliance Q for an intentional time of care and compassion with our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Let us envision a…

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SoulCare: Lunch Break

By NBA Cares | May 24, 2023

The NBA Mental Health & Wellness presents SoulCare: Lunch Break, an intentional time for a midday pause and a chance to practice self-care. This SoulCare session was offered as part…

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Gun Violence and Mental Health

By NBA Cares | May 4, 2023

In the last few years, gun violence has increased at an alarming rate and has impacted our communities greatly. For Mental Health Awareness Month 2023, the National Benevolent Association’s Mental…

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Resources for Transgender Day of Visibility and Beyond

By NBA Cares | April 6, 2023

Each year, March 31 is recognized as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Founded in 2009, the day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender non-conforming…

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