About the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is the first Protestant movement founded on American soil. It was born out of a backlash against rigid Presbyterian dogma and sectarianism in the 1800s. From those beginnings, the Christian Church has grown through the years to over 900,000 members, and continues to be one of the most open, informal, and diverse Protestant denominations. The Disciples have no official church doctrine. Membership is granted after a simple statement of belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and communion is open to all. Lay persons play a large role in the daily operations of the Church. Working in partnership with ordained ministers, lay persons often preside over the Lord's supper, preach, and perform other pastoral duties. Relevant Links
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