Disciples of Christ
Overview
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a communion within the Stone-Campbell / Restoration Movement.
History
It developed in nineteenth-century North America and has organised national and regional church structures.
Beliefs and emphases
It commonly emphasises Christian unity, open communion, baptism, Scripture, mission, and service, while allowing significant theological diversity.
Worship and practice
Worship commonly centres on Word and Table, with frequent communion and ecumenical openness.
Organisation and life
It is organised through congregations, regions, general ministries, and assemblies rather than a central episcopate.
Relationships
Broader traditions
Sources and further reading
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)