Our Mission and Vision

The Mission of the Christian Church Michigan Region

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Michigan, called into existence by Jesus Christ, is the community of Disciples churches within our 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.

The Vision of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice.
 - Micah 6:8

The Mission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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

The Confession of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

As members of the Christian Church,
We confess that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of the living God,
and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
 - The Preamble to The Design of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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 ENDS 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.