Autumn "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" now online
General Assembly is a lot of work, a lot of fun, and all ministry. HELM's focus on leadership led to the Shadowing a Disciples Leader program, our trademark presentation to the assemby, and testimonials about how HELM changes lives. Revisit General Assembly, take the Great Disciples Leadership Quiz, get an update on HELM's review of diversity and our audit, and see how HELM Leadership Fellows are answering the call to serve the church.
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Calling all seminarians!
Federal laws protecting student privacy make it tougher each year to identify Disciples seminarians. While many schools agree to pass along information to their students about Disciples programs, many seminarians will slip through the cracks. If you're a Disciples M.Div. student, sign up for the Seminarians list serv. If you know a Disciples seminarian, make sure that student knows about HELMÂ’s Seminarians list serv. ItÂ’s the easiest way to find out about the Seminarians Conference, the Ministerial Grant program, and other opportunities.
Tickets for AAR and SBL breakfasts
Chalice Press and Higher Education and Leadership Ministries will host breakfast receptions for Disciples attendees at both the American Academy of Religion annual meeting on November 8 in Montreal, Quebec, and the Society of Biblical Literature annual meeting on November 22 in New Orleans. All who teach or study at Disciples-affiliated colleges, universities and theological schools, plus all faculty members, students and other AAR or SBL attendees who are members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), regardless of institutional affiliation, are invited to come together for these times of fellowship. Tickets are free for students and $25 for non-students.
2009 General Assembly
 The 2009 General Assembly is over, but the work of raising new leaders for the church continues. Here is a collection of online articles featuring HELM's activities and other news that affects how our new leaders will be supported by Disciples:
Disciples News Service
Disciplesworld.com
 Five Disciples institutions
receive College/University Grants
Five diverse projects - enhancing leadership for the church, improving campus ministry and educational services, and raising awareness of worldwide challenges - will receive special funding from the College/University Grant fund, a program administered by Higher Education & Leadership Ministries (HELM).
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HELM is on Facebook and Twitter
Become a fan of HELM on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. Get updates on our ministry, events, and other HELM news through your Facebook feed. Student stories, news, and events will be posted here regularly. Join our online community!
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Get your "D.o.C. Campus Guide Brochure" here
 Starting your college search? Looking for a school that reflects your Christian values and dedication? Disciples of Christ have lots of colleges across the United States offering various programs, sizes and cost. Now it's easy to see side-by-side comparisons of our colleges with the newly created "D.o.C. Campus Guide Brochure." The brochure was created by Alexis Westerhausen, a freshman biochemistry major at Culver-Stockton College and a HELM Leadership Fellow, to help congregations promote the benefits of Disciples undergraduate institutions with their youth.
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With all the activities and opportunities offered to students, it's easy to go a week without leaving campus or seeing the world beyond a campus' informal boundaries. As she has settled into her freshman year at Rice University, Virginia White has stayed connected with that outside world during a vigil for victims of human trafficking and through a local Disciples congregation. How can you help college students stay connected with their church and their faith?
Katie Johnson loves the traditions that come with Christmas as much as the actual Christmas holiday itself. But Christmas 2009 will be different. Instead of candelight services and hymns and fellowship, Katie will spend Christmas with her sister in India. As the Christmas season nears, she is remembering that while tradition is important, celebrating Christ's birth is the true reason for the holiday, regardless of where you celebrate.
