On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the corner of Highway 59 and Keller Road in Foley, Ala., a sign read: “South Baldwin Christian Church 1/2 mile W.” When Hurricane Sally made landfall that day, Foley – and the sign – stood directly in the path. Sally’s winds ripped...
While a natural disaster can bring devastating results, there’s a silver lining in the storm clouds for Disciples congregations: Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)’s complimentary Building Disaster Response Service. Jim Michel, the Building and Capital Services...
One Sunday, gentle rain may fall on a sanctuary roof. The following Sunday, torrential storm waters can cover the sanctuary floor. Welcome to ministry in a climate-change context. For almost 10 years, Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) has anticipated the growing...
