What do we believe? What is our Mission as the Michigan Region and as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)? What are our ministries, history and vision as the body of Christ in today’s world? Use the pages and links below to explore more about our mission and how it fits your search for a living faith community.
About Us
”We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.
Our Mission and Vision
The Mission of the Christian Church Michigan Region
Our mission is to nurture and support congregations, encourage initiatives of Christian stewardship, promote ecumenical activities, and provide resources for ministry, outreach and education.
Our Vision
As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region, we imagine ourselves as
- CALLED into service by a loving God, inspired by Jesus Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit
- COMMITTED to using our resources to spread the love of God as we seek to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world
- GIFTED to support each other in the tasks we share and cannot do alone
- CREATED as a community among our churches to encourage one another in our individual and unique ministries
- ENGAGED in equipping the saints for service to our neighbors near and far
The Priorities of the Michigan Region
- Refresh, Renew, Revitalize, Transform our congregations:
Actively strengthening our leadership through the commissions of the region and Regional Elders. - Resource congregations and pastors for Conflict Management.
- Endeavor to build unity while understanding and respecting our diversity.
- Resource congregations to be missional.
- Commit tp training, mentorship and educational opportunities focused on our youth as our future and current church and denominational leaders.
Mission Imperatives of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), led and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we believe God calls us to strengthen congregational life for this mission.
To accomplish this, we shall:
Become the Good News
- nurturing faith
- teaching discipleship
- fostering Disciples identity
Share the Good News
- emphasizing ministry with children, youth, young adults and families
- doing evangelism
- establishing new congregations
Serve from “our doorsteps to the end of the earth”
- engaging in outreach ministries
- showing compassion
- embodying unity and justice
In accepting these imperatives, we affirm our need to strengthen relationships among congregational, regional, institutional and general ministries. We also affirm our need to share mutually and more fully our gifts, testimonies, and life in Christ, across the boundaries of our racially and culturally diverse church family, and with our ecumenical friends and global partners.
