Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Logo: The chalice with the Cross of St Andrew |
Classification | Protestant |
Orientation | Mainline |
Polity | Congregational |
Associations | Churches Uniting in Christ, Christian Churches Together, National Council of Churches, World Council of Churches, World Convention of Churches of Christ |
Geographical area | The United States and Canada with partner churches worldwide |
Founder | Barton W. Stone, Thomas and Alexander Campbell, Walter Scott |
Origin | The American Frontier: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (now West Virginia) |
Congregations | 3,754 |
Members | 691,160 |
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a Mainline Protestant denomination in North America. It is often referred to as The Christian Church, The Disciples of Christ, or more simply as The Disciples. It has made significant contributions to worldwide Christianity through the evangelistic work of its missionary societies and through its participation in the ecumenical dialogue of the 20th century. The Christian Church was a charter participant in the formation of both the World Council of Churches and the Federal Council of Churches (now the National Council of Churches), and it continues to be engaged in ecumenical conversations.
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