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"We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and proclaim Him Lord and Savior of the world."  The Bible is at the center of our developing faith.  Christians are called to minister to those in need.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ, or DOC) is a mainstream bridge church with origins in both the Presbyterian and Baptist Churches in the United States.  One idea undergirding Discipleship theology is unity.  We demonstrate our Christian unity through the weekly observance of the Lord's Supper, which is open to all.

From its earliest beginnings Disciples have held to one central motto:  "No creed but Christ."  This statement reflects the Disciples understanding that a confession of faith in Jesus Christ was the way in which one becomes part of a church.  Although we have strong beliefs in common with one another, Disciples do not use creeds or doctrinal statements as tests of church membership.

Congregations accept members on a simple confession of belief in Jesus Christ.  Baptism follows.

Beliefs and practices usually associated with Disciples include:

Open communion:
Everyone is welcome at Christ's table

"At the table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and presence of Christ"

- From the Preamble of the Design for the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)

The Lord's Supper, sometimes called the Eucharist or Communion, is celebrated in weekly worship.  It is open to all believers in Jesus Christ. 

Freedom of belief:
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith:  belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, study, and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.

Baptism by immersion:
In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins.  Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored. 

Belief in the oneness of the church:
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.

The ministry of believers:
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.

While Disciples honor no manmade creed, the preamble to a document called The Design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) poetically and prayerfully expresses our shared affirmations in this way:

As members of the Christian Church, We confess that Jesus is Christ,
the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.

In Christ’s name and by his grace we accept our mission of witness and
service to all people.

We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love
which binds us to God and one another.

Through baptism into Christ we enter into newness of life and are made one
with the whole people of God.

In the communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in the discipleship
and in obedience to Christ.

At the table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts
and presence of Christ.

Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture.

In the bonds of Christian faith we yield ourselves to God that we may serve
the One whose kingdom has no end.

Blessing, glory and honor be to God forever.

Contact Us!

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Idaho
Phone: 208-468-8976
Fax: 208-468-8973