Half of all Blessing Box giving goes to support the mission of the whole church through the Disciples Mission Fund. But what about the other half that supports Disciples Women’s ministries? The following will give you an idea of the far reaching effects of
your over-and-above giving and how your blessings in turn bless others:
- leadership training for regional and constituency representatives;
- Just Women magazine and other study materials;
- Wisdom of Women DVD series and study guides;
- participation and leadership by IDWM officers and ODW staff at
- women’s retreats around the country;
- support of New Church Starts in developing women’s ministries;
- support of ethnic constituency groups in development of womenspecific ministry and leadership education;
- funding for women’s participation with ecumenical entities such as
- Bread for the World, Church Women United, UCC/DOC partnership, Faith Trust Institute, and USA World Day of Prayer;
- development of materials and resources in support of social advocacy at the congregational level; and so much more.
- In short, the funds become available for the Disciples Women Executive Committee to disperse, as needed, across all areas of women’s ministry.
