National Benevolent Association

There’s still time to register for the second annual hybrid Mental Health Professionals Conference! Taking place October 4-5 in New Orleans, this gathering is more than just a conference- it is a time for connection, care, rest, and encouragement as you continue to engage your work as a mental health and/or spiritual care provider. The event will feature speakers Rev. Dr. Zachary Moon, Lauren N. Jenkins, LCPC, Wes Parks, LPC, and NBA’s Director of Mental Health & Wellness Initiative, Joselyn Spence. Registrations for in-person attendance must be received by September 20. In-person registration is $185 and NBA covers hotel and all meals in the conference space on Friday and Saturday. Virtual registration is $70 which includes live access to keynote and workshop speakers as well as virtual breakout sessions. Register today at https://buff.ly/4dpNLGo. #NBACares #MentalHealth #CCDOC 

The September 2024 NBA e-newsletter is now available! Read more on the latest news and updates of the NBA at https://buff.ly/3XERfQ4. Sign up to receive the NBA e-newsletter in your inbox each month by visiting https://buff.ly/3pgk8PW. #CCDOC #NBACares

Today is Disciples Mission Fund (DMF) Day, which celebrates the work of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and its general ministries, including NBA, that are hard at work serving our neighbors and sharing God’s love in your congregation and around the world that are equipped by gifts from DMF.   Beginning September 12, 2024, join DMF on Facebook and YouTube to hear how the fund makes ministry happen and transforms lives. For more details and to make a gift to DMF go to https://lnkd.in/eVzZiWD. #DMFDay #CCDOC #CalledToCare 

Our first live keynote session of the 2024 SENT Seminar is TONIGHT! Join us on Facebook Live (https://lnkd.in/ghUwdD2i) or YouTube (https://buff.ly/3XlHBAA) at 6:00 p.m. CT to hear from keynote speakers Tony and LaMetra Chatman of Operation Bookbag, as well as our Week 1 speakers. There will be an opportunity for interactive Q&A and get to know other seminar attendees. Make sure you're registered for our SENT Seminar to get access to the rest of our seminar content. More information can be found at https://buff.ly/3SBhy6E. #NBACares #Entrepreneurship #CalledToCare

The NBA Older Adults Ministries Innovative Conversations Group is hosting the “Your Congregation CAN do Ministry with Older Adults: Models that Work!” webinar on Wednesday, October 2 at 11:00am CDT. The webinar will discuss several tested models of ministry for those seeking ideas and ways to minister with older adults and provide tools and steps to implement these models. There is no cost to attend the webinar. Sign up today by visiting https://buff.ly/47cR6Xg. #CCDOC #NBACares

Today for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we’re sharing some mental health resources that destigmatize the topic of suicide. It’s okay not to be okay and to ask for help. Learn more at https://buff.ly/4gneiq2. #NBACares #CalledtoCare

NBA is accepting applications for Fall 2024 Mission & Ministry Grants, which provide grant funding for projects serving older adults and educating youth and young adults. Applications are open through September 25. Go to https://buff.ly/2Yzsb0O for more information and to submit a Mission & Ministry Grant application. #NBACares #CCDOC 

Apply to be part of the NBA’s 2025 Social Entrepreneurship Cohort! This is a year-long journey where faith-rooted social entrepreneurs will be in an active process of formation and conversation. Cohort members will also have the opportunity to receive specialized coaching to help support and strengthen their social enterprise. Applications will be accepted through October 1. Submit your application to be part of the 2025 SENT Cohort by visiting https://buff.ly/4fwgpXR. #NBACares #CCDOC #SocialEntrepreneurship

The 2024 SENT Seminar kicks off next week! There is still time to register, and NBA’s Social Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator Rev. Ashley Mayham provides more details on the great content coming in this year’s series. There is no cost to participate; sign up today at https://buff.ly/3SBhy6E. #NBACares #CCDOC #SocialEntrepreneurs

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our “Hearing the Cry of Our People: Past, Present, and Future of NBA’s Quest for Justice" webinar! We enjoyed sharing about the justice issues NBA has been involved with both in the past and today, as well as providing details on further program development. If you weren’t able to attend the webinar you can view a replay at https://lnkd.in/gTYmSQ8D. #NBACares #CCDOC