Living into a New Model of Ministry

NBA Full-Time and Contract Staff, December 2016

NBA Full-Time and Contract Staff, December 2016

Today, the NBA no longer owns and operates direct-care facilities. In its report, the Blue Ribbon Panel recommended that “the general church not engage in direct services and instead assume a role of catalyst and facilitator in order to empower congregations, regions and groups within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to engage in ministries of mercy and advocacy at their doorsteps and within their communities.”

Now, as the church’s health and social services general ministry, the NBA continues in relationship with direct-care providers–in NBA’s historical core areas of ministry with older adults, children and families, and people with disabilities, as well as across emerging needs evolving in today’s society, including mental health and wellness, addiction recovery, prison ministry and resources for returning citizens, affordable housing, hunger and food security, peace and justice advocacy, community and economic empowerment, and more. Learn more about Disciples-related health and social service ministries in relationship with NBA through our Partner Directory. >>

While continuing to have an established office presence in St. Louis, the NBA also lives into a new organizational model of hiring deployed and contract/consultant staff. This model allows the NBA to be more collaborative and diverse in its leadership, while attracting and retaining top talent across the country and life of the church. Along with a passion for health, social service, and justice work, the clergy and laypersons on the NBA staff bring meaningful gifts and experience across myriad areas, ministries, and disciplines. Meet the NBA team here! >>