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Webinar: Tending to Our Spiritual and Mental Wellbeing After Crisis and Trauma

By NBA Cares | July 14, 2021

Following a season of health pandemics, social isolation, economic instability caused by shutdowns, and the social unrest due to acts of violence and racism, there is a great need for…

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Empathy For All: Prayers for Mental Health by Rev. Lizzy Diop

By NBA Cares | May 3, 2021

Mental Health Blessing May the Holy Spirit be within you,When you areIrritableAnxiousDepressedManicSuicidalOr even just unsure of what you are feeling or where to go from here. May Christ Jesus be…

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Empathy for All: Seeing with Someone Else’s Eyes by Rev. Derek Penwell

By NBA Cares | May 3, 2021

Rev. Derek Penwell, Douglass Blvd. Christian Church Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8 When we were in Italy a few years ago, the night before Susan and the kids were scheduled to come…

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Empathy for All: Mental Health Sunday by Rev. Mark Poindexter

By NBA Cares | May 3, 2021

Rev. Mark Poindexter, West Side Christian Church Scripture: Psalm 31:9-12Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with…

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Empathy for All: A Word on Empathy by Rev. Jonah Koetke

By NBA Cares | May 3, 2021

Rev. Jonah Koetke I am walking down the street. To my right I see a homeless man, reaching a cup out, asking if I have any change. I avert my…

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Empathy for All: A Sermon on Empathy by Rev. Amie Vanderford

By NBA Cares | May 3, 2021
Rev. Amie Vanderford

Rev. Amie Vanderford, The LabOratory Church This sermon was first originally given in August 2020, and may be found on The LabOratory’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/DBa4sW9SeRY  Scripture:  Job 2:11-13When Job’s three…

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Empathy for All: A Mental Health Sermon Series

By NBA Cares | May 3, 2021

The Mental Health Initiative Task Team of the National Benevolent Association (NBA) along with former manager of the Mental Health and Wellness Initiative, Rev. Angela Whitenhill-Shields have created a very special project…

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Engaging in Equity: Introducing NBA’s Community Engagement Program

By NBA Cares | March 23, 2021

Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing a series of articles that tell the story of how and why our new Community Engagement program was created. This piece…

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Webinar: Cuidado Pastoral y Espiritual durante Desastres

By NBA Cares | December 11, 2020

As part of our Mental Health and Wellness Initiative to reach more of our Hispanic brothers and sisters, this webinar was hosted in Spanish. Please select the language you prefer…

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Sermon Series: For Such A Time As This

By NBA Cares | December 11, 2020

The National Benevolent Association presents “For Such a Time as This” our sermon series by prophetic voices from the NBA community that will inspire you to think critically and act…

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Liturgy for Immigration and Detention

By NBA Cares | December 11, 2020

Opening Prayer God of the citizen, God of the stranger,you love each person,and you are constantly at work to provide for all. You call us to peace and to oneness.We…

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SoulCare Moments

By NBA Cares | November 23, 2020

Our Mental Health & Wellness Initiative team invites you to join us for a moment to pause and process. The National Benevolent Association is hosting a series of SoulCare moments…

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Webinar: Spiritual Care in the Midst of Crisis

By NBA Cares | November 13, 2020

Come with us as we explore the psychological, emotional, and practical skills necessary to lead well during a time of crisis, with particular attention to the pandemic. Together we will…

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Voting Rights and Voter Registration Resources for Faith Communities

By NBA Cares | October 11, 2020

The National Benevolent Association offers two resources for communities of faith to learn about their voting rights and to take action by registering and voting in U.S. elections. Below, please…

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Webinar: Salvemos Vidas, Juntos Vamos a Prevenir el Suicidio

By NBA Cares | July 7, 2020

As part of our Mental Health and Wellness Initiative to reach more of our Hispanic siblings, this webinar was hosted in Spanish. Below, you will find the resources in Spanish…

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¿Cómo hacer frente durante momentos de Crisis o Trauma?

By NBA Cares | December 10, 2019

As part of our Mental Health and Wellness Initiative to reach more of our Hispanic siblings, this webinar was hosted in Spanish. Below, you will find the resources in Spanish…

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Webinar: Fe, Comunidad y Salud Mental

By NBA Cares | October 28, 2019

As part of our Mental Health and Wellness Initiative to reach more of our Hispanic brothers and sisters, this webinar was hosted in Spanish. Below, you will find the panelists…

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Self Care and Creative Contemplation

By NBA Cares | May 21, 2019

At the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),  we have found that social entrepreneurs, people who are starting health and social service ministries, do a great job…

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2018 NBA Impact Report

By NBA Cares | December 11, 2018

As the health and social services general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciplesof Christ), these words carry powerful meaning for us. As the NBA, and as people of faith, we…

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Webinar: Succession Planning and Executive Transitions 101

By NBA Cares | December 3, 2018

Times of leadership transition are complex moments for health and social service entities. It is essential that the Board, tasked with the responsibility of recruiting, supporting, and managing the chief…

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