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.
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)
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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.