A Handbook for Today's Disciples, 5th EditionA revised edition of a Disciples classic, A Handbook for Today's Disciples (Fifth Edition) is an overview of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as the denomination approaches 2020. This handbook provides concise information on Disciples history, thought, worship, mission, and structure - a valuable resource for lifelong Disciples, newcomers to the Disciples' ministry of Christian unity, and those who simply want to know more about the church. Cummins, a noted Disciples historian, illustrates his summaries of Disciples traditions with excerpts from Disciples documents and scripture, bringing a major American religious movement into sharp focus. |
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Affirmations Alexander Campbell American ancient order apostles Assembly authority baptism Barton Stone believers Bible body of Christ Brush Run called Campbell’s Cane Ridge celebrated century Christ of faith Christian Church Disciples Christian Missionary Society Christian unity Church in Covenant Church of Christ clergy communion CORINTHIANS corporate ministry covenantal Dale Fiers Declaration and Address denominational DESIGN Scriptures Disciples of Christ divine earth ecumenical EPHESIANS expression Father fellowship gifts God’s grace heaven Hispanic Holy Spirit human Jesus individual choice International Convention Jesus Christ laity leadership Liturgical color live Lord Lord’s Supper meaning membership mission moral moral-ethical issues National Order of Ministry Ordination organization pastoral Paul Paul’s Policies and Criteria prayer Presbyterian proclaim reformers regions responsibility revealed sacraments social justice Springfield Presbytery Stone and Campbell Stone-Campbell Movement structure theologians theological Thomas Campbell thought total church Traditions two-fold plea union United Christian Missionary whole Word worship