Our Mission and 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.

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)