Disciples Origin...

The story began on the American frontier in the early 1800s when Americans were searching for simplicity and unity.  They hoped for a new approach to religion that would free them from European church structures, which didn't meet America needs.  As individuals, Americans felt they could read and interpret the Bible for themselves and build faith on reason.

Its founders were Alexander Campbell in western Pennsylvania and Virginia and Barton W. Stone in Kentucky, both Presbyterian ministers.  In 1832, the Christian Church, "Disciples of Christ",  joined together with a formal handshake and agreed on basic beliefs and principles.

TODAY...the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is ONE OF THE LARGEST CHURCHES founded on American soil.  More than 1.1 million members in nearly 4,300 congregations across the U.S. and Canada.

• Each congregation is self-governing and calls its own pastor.
• Worship services may be formal or informal, and include lay women and men in leadership.
• Open discussion of issues is encouraged. Diversity of opinion is common
• We are growing in racial and ethnic diversity.

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Last Updated:  November 21, 2011