We Value…
- Our identity as Disciples of Christ, including our shared history and traditions.
- A spiritual life that is God-centered, Jesus-led, and Spirit-filled.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the new thing God is calling us to do and be.
- Diversity and inclusion in recognition of God’s love for and welcome of all people.
- Ministries of justice and compassion, both locally and globally.
- The practice of responsible stewardship of time, talent and treasure.
- The development of strong relationships and connections among individual believers, congregations, denominations and faith communities.
- Sustainability and excellence in our structures and practices.
The Two-fold Regional Church Mission
- To gather as a community of communities for the purpose of:
- Creating relationships and sharing gifts between congregations and leaders;
- Worshipping, praying together, and welcoming each other to the Table as Christ has welcomed us;
- Becoming an anti-racist, pro-reconciling church;
- Equipping, shaping, and sending leaders, both lay and ordained;
- Creating learning communities where we grow in faith and discipleship, including camps, conferences, retreats;
- And making real God’s beloved community through education, witness, stewardship, advocacy, and action.
- To undergird congregational life within a certain geography by:
- Nurturing, credentialing, ordaining, commissioning, and supporting ministers;
- Assisting in Search and Call;
- Providing Healthy Boundary and Anti-Racism Training for Clergy
- Nurturing and Receiving New Churches
- Accompanying stable and declining congregations and aiding those that decide to close
- Resourcing and supporting vital and transforming congregations seeking to share God’s good news with a fresh voice and a new song
- Providing guidance to congregations and pastors in times of transition and trouble
- Celebrating congregational milestones and life.