Disciples of Christ: Our History

Journey of Faith Christian Church is part of a movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  In the 1800s, many in frontier America sought a new approach to faith and sought to move beyond denominational disagreements.  The founders envisioned a united church of Jesus Christ modeled on the New Testament.  

What we mean by being a “movement for wholeness.”

Each church chooses its own unique approach to expressing the will of God in furthering God's reign on earth.

We practice unity and inclusion at the Lord’s Table.  (That’s why we use a chalice as our logo.)

A person makes the choice to follow God’s call rather than the choice being made for them as an infant.  Baptism is a mark that every person is called to serve God – the idea of the “priesthood of all believers.”

We partner with other faith communities to work for bringing about wholeness – healing and justice – in the world.  

We study and read scripture for ourselves.  

We answer God’s call for justice particularly in the areas of care for the earth, the challenges for women and children, poverty and hunger and immigration.  

Learn more about the Disciples of Christ.  (Text taken from the Christian Church [Disciples of Christ] website.)