Mission Imperative
of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
In our quest to embody Christian
unity, led and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we believe God calls
us:
OUR VISION
To be a faithful,
growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep spirituality
and a passion for justice.
(Micah 6:8)
OUR MISSION
To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving
and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth."
(Acts 1:8)
OUR IMPERATIVE
To strengthen congregational life for this mission. (Ephesians 4:11-13,
15-16)
To accomplish this, we shall:
*Nurturing faith
*Practicing and teaching the spiritual disciplines
*Fostering Disciples identity
*Renewing congregational life
*Developing leaders
*Emphasizing ministry with children, youth, young adults and families
*Doing evangelism
*Establishing new congregations
*Creating ministries with older adults
- Serve from "our doorsteps to the
ends of the earth":
*Engaging in ministries of reconciliation,
compassion, unity and justice.
OUR COVENANT
In accepting our Vision, Mission and Imperative, we affirm
our need to: be an anti-racist/pro-reconciliation church, strengthen
relationships among all manifestations of the church, share mutually
and more fully the stewardship of God's gifts of our life in Christ,
encourage our growing diversity within our church family and community,
work with our many ecumenical and global partners to heal the brokenness
of the body of Christ and the human community.
