Registration is open for the 23rd NAPAD Convocation

Join the vibrant NAPAD community and fellow Disciples from across the United States and Canada at the 2024 NAPAD Convocation at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, July 17-20.

The theme for this Convocation, inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” - is “Revive and Renew.” This theme invites Disciples to a transformative and transcendent faith experience in individual and communal ways through an expansive in-person gathering in Salt Lake City.

NAPAD Ministry Week & Kagiwada Sunday

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) celebrates the second week of September as NAPAD Ministry Week, commencing with Kagiwada Sunday. In the current year, 2023, we honor Kagiwada Sunday on September 10th and extend the NAPAD Ministry Week from September 10th to September 16th. David Kagiwada was a passionate advocate for fostering unity and reconciliation across diverse cultures and communities. We deeply appreciate his valuable contributions and enduring legacy of peace. We extend a warm invitation to join us in thoughtful contemplation and prayer for the NAPAD community and its ministry.

2023 General Assembly: Kindom of God Within Us, Among Us

Three thousand disciples gathered in Louisville, KY, from July 29 to August 1 for the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It was the first time in four years the church, as a whole, had gathered in person. The theme was "Kindom of God Within Us, Among Us" which was based on three scriptures: Luke 17:20- 21, Genesis 11:1-9, and 2 Peter 1:3.

The event proved to be a blessing for everyone, featuring powerful preaching, uplifting music, the sharing of the Lord's Supper, engaging workshops, enlightening Bible studies, and much more. A crucial role in making this event a success was played by NAPAD. NAPAD contributed significantly to the diverse experiences and unity achieved within our community. The gathering offered an excellent opportunity to forge new connections with fellow disciples and reconnect with old friends, fostering a sense of camaraderie among attendees.

Overall, the General Assembly of the Christian Church proved to be a spiritually enriching and transformative event, impacting all those who participated. With many memorable moments, it exemplified the strength and power of the KINDOM rooted in Christ's love for all God's children.

Also, NAPAD invites you to the 23rd NAPAD Biennial Convocation in Salt Lake City, UT, July 17-20, 2024. We will see you all again!

22nd NAPAD Convocation (September 24, 2022)

On September 22nd, 2022, NAPAD had its 22nd biennial convocation under the theme of Renewed Covenant & New Hope (Revelation 7:9-17). More than 60 people gathered together virtually via Zoom.

The convocation started with a pre-convocation workshop, the Covenant Project Town hall, which was led by General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens. The Covenant Project is an initiative of the Governance Committee at the direction of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to change how we gather and how we make decisions as a church so that more people are included in shaping the priorities of the church. The town hall aimed to provide education about proposed changes, foster conversation, and create opportunities for feedback.

Here is the full recorded meeting of the pre-convocation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sxae96gtn20wtbp/Preconvocation%20workshop.mp4?dl=0

The main session consisted of the business meeting and the worship service. In the business meeting, NAPAD elected four new board of directors (Jeffrey Ilagan, Aiono Kalala, KJ Kim, and Kikuo Yere). Also, NAPAD appointed moderate-elect Neomai Uesi. GMP Rev. Terri Hord Owens blessed and prayed for the entire board of directors. We also recognized and blessed four board members who were rotating off from the board, including Gethsemane Tagaloa, Nerleb Likisap, Jae Young Rhee, and Jennie Huang.

The virtual worship service was graceful and lively. During the worship service, the praise team of First Filipino Disciples Christian Church, LA. and Bethel Christian Church, IN, and University Christian Church, MD, offered inspiring music.

Wonderful messages were delivered by Rev. Marco Cable, President of Overseas Ministries and Co-Executive of Global Ministries. Executive Director of Week of Compassion, and Yunkyong Lee Hill, the moderate of the NAPAD board, through the sermon and the invitation to communion.

Watch the full virtual worship here:

We give thanks for all the wonderful times.