by Nadine Compton | Jun 25, 2020 | Stories
Superheroes: They are the flashy, caped crusaders who show up in the nick of time to save the day… Right? Not in the real world. Take Jim Michel for example. A soft-spoken professional with 35 years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying, Jim...
by DCEF | Apr 14, 2020 | News, Stories
On April 3, 2020, Rev. Kega Nasios, Program Director for the Glendale Mission & Ministry Center (GMMC) of Glendale, Arizona, received word that the center had been selected to receive a $2,000 grant from OneAZ Credit Union. In announcing the award Jason Kerrick,...
by Nadine Compton | Feb 10, 2020 | Featured, Stories
When you think of being eco-friendly, what images come to mind? Do you see solar panels and electric cars? What about an HVAC system? Well, that’s exactly what Hillside Christian Church (HCC) thought of when it decided to replace its 20-year-old, bandage-covered...
by DCEF | Nov 20, 2019 | Featured, Stories
“This church is doing an amazing revitalization of Camp Bedford. The God incidences are numerous and noteworthy.” That’s how Christie Sharpsteen, a Facilitator with Hope Partnership Services, describes First Christian Church of Bedford, Indiana — a congregation...
by DCEF | Nov 20, 2019 | Featured, Stories
In April of 2017, First Christian Church of Paris, Texas (FCCP), began working with Hope Partnership to dream about its future and discern what God was calling it to be in its community and beyond. After two all-church retreats, several members of the congregation...
by DCEF | Aug 30, 2019 | Stories
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Manhattan, Kansas, officially dedicated its new, hilltop facility at 3001 Grand Mere Parkway. Comprising nearly 18,000 square feet, the contemporary structure houses a sanctuary with a seating...