Courageous Ancestors: Stories that call us toward faithful risk. The second set of studies in the series guides men through the lives of eight early followers of the Way, from Peter's impulsive courage to the quiet faithfulness of believers who carried the gospel into unfamiliar territory. Each lesson reveals how God calls ordinary people into extraordinary risk: confronting fear, crossing boundaries, and trusting the Spirit even when the outcome is unclear. Participants engage Scripture, honest conversation, and weekly action prompts to carry faith beyond the meeting space. Used by small groups or as a regional cohort, this study will help men discover what it means to follow Christ courageously in a world that often rewards caution over conviction.

Disciples Advocate Email Edition for July 2026 opens with a feature article from Danilo Zak of Church World Service and then contains all kinds of links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, advocacy toolkits to support your work, and link to the most recent weekly videos from Disciples Advocate Digest. Check it out and spread the word!

Disciples Advocate Email Edition for June 2026 opens with a feature article from Rev. Sekinah Hamlin and then contains all kinds of links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, advocacy toolkits to support your work, and link to the most recent weekly videos from Disciples Advocate Digest. Check it out and spread the word!

After the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Disciples Home Missions hosted a panel discussion on Voting Rights, Faith, and Democracy that features: Rev. Chris Dorsey, Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, and Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton; with Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray as facilitator.

The May Disciples Advocate Email Edition begins with a lead article from Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund reflecting on her experiences at Ecumenical Advocacy Days. It continues with DHM’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s recent decision that guts the Voting Rights Acts, links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, advocacy toolkits to support your work, and link to the most recent weekly videos from Disciples Advocate Digest. Check it out and spread the word!

On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that guts the Voting Rights Act. It is now significantly harder to challenge redistricting maps for racial discrimination. For decades, courts could assess the impact of those maps—regardless of intent. That standard has been overturned. Disciples Home Missions receives this decision with grief and resolve.

The April Disciples Advocate Email Edition begins with a lead article from Rev. Ryan Cullumber of Harbor Christian Church and Living Coast Ministry. Then it continues with an announcement about Ecumenical Advocacy Days, links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, advocacy toolkits to support your work, and a special word about the weekly videos from Disciples Advocate Digest.

DHM was a co-sponsor of the Faithful Response Ecumenical Immigration Gathering at Camp Christian in Ohio. The event was planned by Week of Compassion and Justice & Advocacy Ministries alongside partners from the United Church of Christ and the Church of the Brethren. This was a pilot project and we hope to bring similar events to other Regions. Contact Brian Frederick-Gray for more information.