AL 35211
There are many ways that members of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ minister
to one another, to their communities and to the world.
We consider our congregations to be “mission stations.” They minister to the needy, the
hurting and those who are seeking God. They work for justice in their communities. They
help build houses and churches. Th ey invite persons into their church communities to share
and nourish life in Christ.
Disciples regions support congregations and their pastors. Regional ministers provide
spiritual leadership. Regions help congregations find pastors. Regional staff members help
congregations through periods of change, and sometimes through conflict. Disciples’ general
and regional ministries assist in starting and revitalizing congregations.
General ministries help the whole church to live toward a vision. They play a key role in
equipping missionaries to serve around the world. They serve the elderly. They serve the
disabled, the abused and victims of natural disaster and war. They organize people from
many congregations to carry out mission projects in North America and abroad. They work
for Christian unity and help the church communicate with itself and the world. They help
finance church building, provide for retirement and help people support the whole church
with financial gifts. They remember church history, educate young adults and train lay and
ordained pastoral leaders.
Disciples believe that all persons, lay and ordained are called to be ministers of the Gospel
and ministers to one another.



















