Here is where you can find more information about the disciples as a denomination and links to our national website and regional website.

 

 

Some Key Beliefs of the Disciples

 

 

Open Communion

• Communion is a celebration practiced at least weekly in Disciples churches.  

• All who believe in Jesus Christ are invited to the Lord's table.  

Freedom of belief

• The disciples have a well known saying in or denomination, "No creed but Christ"

• Our tradition allows for the formation of ones own beliefs guided by the Bible and Prayer

• One is to respect the beliefs developed by others and through conversations and study together our beliefs will grow and develop as individuals and as a church  

Baptism by Immersion

• Baptism is not done in the disciples tradition until one is able to understand how they are committing to Christ by being baptized and can make the decision to be baptized on their own

• Our infants are dedicated and welcomed into the church family

• Other forms of baptism are recognized by the church

Belief in the Oneness of Church

• All Christians are called to act as Jesus did on earth and look for opportunities for witness and service

The Ministry of believers

• The minister and parishioners both have an active role in leading worship and service/spiritual growth of the church

 

These belief were adopted from the Discover the disciples brochure

 

 

 

 

 

"A Movement for Wholeness" video takes a look at the beliefs and practices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as told through its members. The 9-minute video also explains the Church's identity statement and its four priorities of witness and work. Produced by Communication Ministries and sponsored in part by the Disciples Mission Fund and the Oreon E. Scott Foundation."  Taken from http://www.disciples.org/Video/tabid/422/Default.aspx