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WELCOME ABOARD
by Jim Powell, president, Church Extension
We hope you enjoy reading the first issue of "Mission Forward," Church Extension's e-newsletter containing the latest in news and items of interest from your partner in ministry. Click here to hear Jim Powell's welcome message.
And, feel free to "forward" this newsletter to your Disciples friends and family!
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CHURCH EXTENSION ON THE ROAD
Visit your Church Extension and New Church Ministry partners in June, July and August at Disciples Women's Quadrennial Assembly, Hispanic Assembly, National Convocation and North American Pacific/Asian Convocation. Go here for dates, locations, workshops and presenters.
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FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS
Relocation is "Menu" for Success
Oakland Christian Church had an old church building that was no longer meeting their needs and was depleting resources they wanted to use for their ministry. Find out how they worked with Church Extension to solve their dilemma.
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SERVICES CENTRAL
Matthew 13:32
Church Extension's newest fundraising service addresses the unique and distinct characteristics of many racial/ethnic (and some Anglo) congregations. For more information, go here to download a brochure; visit our workshops at the Hispanic Assembly, National Convocation and NAPAD Convocation; or contact
Eugene Randall, 800.274.1883, extension 2535.
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RESOURCES FOR MISSION
Church Extension and Ministry Partners Awarded Grants
Two recent Oreon E. Scott Foundation grants to Church Extension and ministry partners will benefit the church's future leaders. Read more about plans for these important resources.
Charitable Gift Annuities Keep Getting Better A Charitable Gift Annuity can benefit your family and help other Disciples through the ministry of Church Extension. And CGAs keep getting better! Click here for an update on this estate planning tool.
MORE NEWS ALONG THE JOURNEY
 New Church Ministry Leader Authors a Guide to Ministry Planning
A new book on ministry planning by Rick Morse, vice president for New Church Ministry and Mission Initiatives, has just been published. "From Our Doorsteps: Developing a Ministry Plan That Makes Sense" gives congregational leaders specific tools to use to develop ministries that truly serve their communities.
For ordering information, go to Chalice Press or Amazon.com.
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Church Extension Reports Improved Financial Position in 2009
Church Extension's 2009 annual report contains several positive financial highlights, thanks in great part to our investors, donors and borrowers who continue to be active and supportive partners in our ministry as we strive to serve and help congregations become and stay vital:
- Operating income was nearly $182,000.
- Gift and related investment income was more than $1.36 million, one of the best years for Church Extension.
- Outstanding Investment Note balances increased by more than $9.4 million and loan balances grew by more than $3.1 million.
- Unrealized and realized gains on investments were more than $1.44 million.
Click here to download Church Extension's annual report.
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 New Logo Invites You on a Journey
Church Extension's new logo reflects the missional journey we are traveling together into a spirit-filled future, filled with possibilities of hope and service. When you see it on soon to be redesigned newsletters, Web sites and resource materials, we hope you will connect with this bold and dynamic representation of Church Extension's ministry.
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New Directors Join Church Extension Board
Two new directors were elected to the Church Extension board at the board meeting in Indianapolis in March. Attending their first board meeting in July in Orange, Calif. will be Aaron Park, Glendale, Calif., associate minister at Saegil Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Burbank and adjunct professor at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America; and Priscilla Torres, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, attorney and legal advisor to the Christian Church in Puerto Rico.
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