<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HELM]]></title><description><![CDATA[HELM]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:05:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.helmdisciples.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2026-2027 Year One Leadership Fellow Cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[IZZY BATTS Hi, my name is Isabella Batts, and I go by Izzy for short! I have been a varsity basketball captain and served as the Commissioner of Sports on the board of my school’s Associated Student Body. Athletics have played a major role in my growth. As a varsity basketball captain, I have developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while learning how to motivate and support those around me. I also participated in track and field, where I further strengthened my ability to...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/meet-the-2026-2027-year-one-leadership-fellow-cohort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dd3f2cb0791383ec2e976</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:47:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_b8d98a61fa864267b132db89357d0238~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_250,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packing Starts with Unpacking - Rev. Lee Yates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shirts, pants, socks and unders – Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and deodorant – We start with the basics, for any trip, but some trips are different. As we prepare to take students out of their comfort zone to see what God is up to around the globe, we want to make sure our students are prepared which actually starts with unpacking. It is important when visiting someone’s home to be respectful and humble. It is important to understand the culture of the home you are visiting and not...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/packing-starts-with-unpacking-rev-lee-yates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b89df6bae3e800161baf38</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:19:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_94c19f09ae5845eeafc7ab4a85c504fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Leadership Journey by Rev. Lee Yates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, one of our HELM students asked me, “When did you first see yourself as a leader?” The question seemed simple enough but as I tried to answer I found myself wrestling with my memories and nuancing each attempted answer. To really put my finger on when I first saw myself as a leader required me to do some of the same honest reflection we ask of our participants.  When I was young, I thought I could lead. I was willing. I had some good role models. But looking back, I wanted acceptance...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/inside-the-leadership-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ce09ff1d815afdb2111c2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:21:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_05c8fcb2798445c396f413850bbce8f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recurring Giving a Simple Way to Support HELM ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making a monthly or annual recurring gift either through the HELM website with your credit card or through your bank’s online “bill pay” program is one of the simplest ways to support the HELM mission and our students. Marking “recurring” at https://www.helmdisciples.org/donate-today  allows you to automatically make a gift monthly or annually on your credit card. You would be surprised to see how even a $10 or $20 monthly gift adds up annually. Imagine the impact of making this gift monthly...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/recurring-giving-a-simple-way-to-support-helm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699cd3e89509a0da66f7f6f9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:28:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_6d565befe19b4a27998f46a262a8042f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSWR's Church in Society Committee Awards HELM with the Camile Church Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; 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 Leadership Fellows...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/camile-church-grant-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696fb1118979dee62790034e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:45:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_125ebda407cc4c5db313b7b3bd1fbbcd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Education &#38; Leadership Ministries: Embracing the New Year with Leadership Development Opportunities - Rev. Dr. Tamara Nichols Rodenberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Friends and Supporters of Higher Education &#38; 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 that students are...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/embracing-the-new-year-with-leadership-development-opportu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696dab697e738e6ca22eb5b6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:58:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_abc4a0a599924a0182abb14efd6b6040~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_175,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Who in You]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 American...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/exploring-the-who-in-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692087682ba86798346bf23e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:42:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_85987d450e9a4dfaac9990827345679f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2025-2026 Global Theological Fellows]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, and ABC...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/meet-the-2025-2026-global-theological-fellows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bf69b551377663b72ef97d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:24:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_18d64f78761e4285a5813e66968b9d8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt of the Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/salt-of-the-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bf63fb9bbd3d7fc28a165a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:24:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_e5754c9d70194d2eb5fa56edc6c061fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_175,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HELM Partners with the Center for Faith and Giving to Strengthen Leadership Training Programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM)  is excited to announce a new partnership with the Center for Faith and Giving , a key...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/helm-partners-with-the-center-for-faith-and-giving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c060712a90e3755a2e9d1b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:24:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_fa41b30fba4b4b76b4d0d5412bc225fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HELM Announces Rev. Lee Yates as Vice President of Scholarship and Leadership Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher Education &#38; Leadership Ministries (HELM) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rev. Lee Yates to Vice President of Scholarships...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/helm-announces-rev-lee-yates-as-vice-president-of-scholarship-and-leadership-programs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b87e16cbc92a7dd93f5867</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:44:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_5b587ce9b3934a67908529c27572bef8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Our New Leadership Fellow Mentor - Rev. Dr. Christy Newton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rev. Christy Newton, Ph.D., is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who has served Disciples of Christ and...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/introducing-our-new-leadership-fellow-mentor-rev-dr-christy-newton</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a2902a81e6ee2fae58f234</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:31:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_e1d00f9c577b4aa9ad5a3740158f1761~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_175,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2025-2026 Year One Leadership Fellow Cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/meet-the-2025-2026-year-one-leadership-fellow-cohort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a286e46aa481be492e4d32</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:16:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_b8d98a61fa864267b132db89357d0238~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_250,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Voices Make an Impact at General Assembly - How HELM Students are Leading the Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credit: Adam Frieberg The 2025 General Assembly was a powerful reminder that youth and young adults are not just the future of the...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/young-voices-make-an-impact-at-general-assembly-how-helm-students-are-leading-the-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689c8977000c3ce85f899fb8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_46a93337d1c04ce88a926ca08d6f2e14~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuukese Youth Creates Songbook to Uplift Her Community Through Faith and Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. 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Charles “Ed” Weber and his wife Alice devoted their lives to ministering in the Christian  Church (Disciples of Christ), and their...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/gift-annuity-provides-income-stream-back-to-donor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c1c8a7d12e91fd9b838ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_45a7b0bbc26b4b17b5ba831ecc098d3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you, Brazil - A Leadership Fellows Global Immersion Trip Reflection from Rev. Lee Yates]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late May 2025, the 10 students of the third-year cohort of HELM Leadership Fellows traveled to Brazil for a global immersion...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/thank-you-brazil-a-leadership-fellows-global-immersion-trip-reflection-from-rev-lee-yates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685bfaac49c117a17c72a2df</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership Fellows]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:44:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627440_b209af7d9a5a472e87c698b192d9024b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_506,h_379,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ezavala747</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillips Theological Seminary selects Rev. Gary Kidwell as interim president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary announces the appointment of the Rev. Gary W. Kidwell as interim president...]]></description><link>https://www.helmdisciples.org/post/phillips-theological-seminary-selects-rev-gary-kidwell-as-interim-president</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d98a6ebb19256df9f1498c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:29:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f6a68_f01b09e9a56e498fa83b6efef80d9639~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_576,h_778,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>intern9920</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 YLS Show &#38; Tell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graphic art is impacting mission and outreach. Youth are reorganizing for evangelism. 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