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A grant created by a closed California Disciples of Christ congregation will provide $4,000 to benefit youth leadership programs in 2026. Rev. Dr. Tamara Rodenberg, president of Higher Education & Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), said the grant was given by the Church in Society Committee of the Pacific Southwest Region. “We are grateful for these funds that will allow us to strengthen both our Youth Leadership Symposium and our historic Le

Dear Friends and Supporters of Higher Education & Leadership Ministries (HELM), As we stand on the cusp of a New Year, we find ourselves reflecting on the successes of the past and looking forward to the future with renewed enthusiasm. The landscape of education and leadership development continues to evolve, offering fresh opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students to grow and thrive. At HELM, we are committed to nurturing these opportunities and ensuring

I was recently asked a question that I was too tired to evaluate in the moment, and that caught me so off guard by its honesty and relevance that I simply spoke my own truth in response. Before I tell you the question, I need to give some context.   “For surely, I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.” - Jeremiah 29:11-12 In our

MICHELLE BEECH Michelle Beech is a visionary leader, brand strategist, and faith pioneer whose work bridges the worlds of business innovation and spiritual transformation. With three decades of experience in marketing, organizational strategy, and leadership development, Michelle brings a rare blend of professional expertise and deep spiritual insight to everything she does. Michelle’s early career began in broadcast journalism, where she held leadership roles with CBS, NBC,

On this beautiful September morning, as the heat begins to give way to crisp fall air, I am reminded of God's call in our lives to stay...

Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM)  is excited to announce a new partnership with the Center for Faith and Giving , a key...

Higher Education & Leadership Ministries (HELM) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rev. Lee Yates to Vice President of Scholarships...

Rev. Christy Newton, Ph.D., is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who has served Disciples of Christ and...

SAMUEL DOLAN Hi, my name is Sam Dolan, and I am thrilled to be a HELM Leadership Fellow this year. The Leadership Fellows program piqued...

Photo credit: Adam Frieberg The 2025 General Assembly was a powerful reminder that youth and young adults are not just the future of the...

Oriann Soichy, a youth participant in the HELM (Higher Education and Leadership Ministries) Youth Leadership Symposium from the Salem Chuukese Fellowship Church of Christ, recently completed a special project for her community. She created a songbook written in Chuukese, the local language spoken in her church and by many Chuukese people around the world.

Rev. Charles “Ed” Weber and his wife Alice devoted their lives to ministering in the Christian  Church (Disciples of Christ), and their...

In late May 2025, the 10 students of the third-year cohort of HELM Leadership Fellows traveled to Brazil for a global immersion...

The Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary announces the appointment of the Rev. Gary W. Kidwell as interim president...

Graphic art is impacting mission and outreach. Youth are reorganizing for evangelism. Parking lots can be the front door to the Church....

We have the opportunity to turn mere money into life-changing, and life-giving, ministry, recognizing the value of education in the...

Hiram College is pleased to announce the appointment of two key leaders in academic affairs and development who will be instrumental in...

The Fish Interfaith Center is proud to announce that Rev. Jack Veatch will become the Director of Church Relations at Chapman University,...

Continue your growth in the Compassion Practice with Cultivating Compassion Level 2. In this course, we will integrate this spiritual...

We all like to know that our charitable gifts make an impact. Whether gifting to the Church, the local food bank, a program for victims...