Around the District: October 2020
EVENTS
District & Prayer Conference: October 5-7, 2020
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in-person for this year’s District and Prayer Conference in the fall! Visit our events page for more information.
REGIONAL NEWS
Dream Incentive Grant (DIG)
What is your dream for your church’s impact for Jesus Christ on your community? Is there something that you believe may result in people coming to know Jesus, but you simply don’t have the resources? The National Office of the C&MA is once again providing grants of up to $30,000 to churches with a 300 average weekend worship attendance and under. All applications will go to our District Superintendent and the National Office for review and approval. We can’t wait to hear the dreams that the Lord is stirring in your hearts!
For: Churches with a 300 average weekend worship attendance and under
Due: September 15, 2020
Awarded: December 15, 2020 Apply Now!
Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS)
While on-campus courses have been taught for more than 60 years, within the last decade we have been building a robust roster of online classes as well. Considering the restrictions on travel, online courses at Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS) offer a convenient solution to earning a degree—whether prospective seminarians live across our nation or around the world. In addition to being convenient and undisruptive to the demands of other obligations, ATS degree programs are affordable. Think of the countless needs in society that extend beyond the current medical crisis. I’m sure you’ll agree that a holistic seminary education that combines faith and learning with spiritual formation is needed in our leaders now more than ever! We make that kind of experience accessible by offering a 50 percent tuition discount to all licensed Alliance workers and members of good standing in a C&MA church. This means that both your staff members and congregants are eligible to receive this financial support while completing an accredited degree at the ATS online campus. Are you ready to take the next step to fulfill God’s call on their lives? We would love to share how being a part of the ATS community can be a life-changing experience with benefits to our students personally as well as for those they will serve. To begin the application process, click here. For further information, please email Jessica Mitchell in the C&MA’s Admissions Office at jessica.mitchell@nyack.edu or call (845) 376-2898. We look forward to supporting all who are eager to advance God’s Kingdom. Be safe and steadfast in the work of the Lord!
International Workers
To view a prayer update for the International Workers in the North Central District, visit the Missions Mobilization page and download the Monthly Prayer Update.
Bible Quizzing
For more information, please visit the NCD Bible Quizzing website here.