Our Church: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Samuel Robles Jr., M.Div. May 3, 2009

Rev. Samuel Robles Jr., M.Div.

May 3, 2009

History Barton W. Stone was a Presbyterian Minister Served a church in Cane Ridge, Kentucky Hosted the historic Cane Ridge Revival of 1801 He and others denounced all human creeds and appealed to the Bible as the only rule of faith and practice. They “dissolved their denominational ties” Called themselves, “Christians.”

Barton W. Stone was a Presbyterian Minister

Served a church in Cane Ridge, Kentucky

Hosted the historic Cane Ridge Revival of 1801

He and others denounced all human creeds and appealed to the Bible as the only rule of faith and practice.

They “dissolved their denominational ties”

Called themselves, “Christians.”

History Thomas Campbell was born in Ireland, and came to America in 1807. He refused to use Presbyterian creeds as terms of communion. (Pennsylvania) He and others were called “Reformers.” He and his son, Alexander, became part of a nearby Baptist Association. They differed on key issues, so they cut their ties, and became knows as “Disciples.”

Thomas Campbell was born in Ireland, and came to America in 1807.

He refused to use Presbyterian creeds as terms of communion. (Pennsylvania)

He and others were called “Reformers.”

He and his son, Alexander, became part of a nearby Baptist Association.

They differed on key issues, so they cut their ties, and became knows as “Disciples.”

History Alexander Campbell is the son of Thomas Campbell. He was a writer, and a debater. Was in the leadership of the “Disciples of Christ.” Founded Bethany College in 1840 (now West Virginia).

Alexander Campbell is the son of Thomas Campbell.

He was a writer, and a debater.

Was in the leadership of the “Disciples of Christ.”

Founded Bethany College in 1840 (now West Virginia).

History In 1832, the “Christians” and the “Disciples of Christ” agreed on basic beliefs and united with a handshake in Lexington, Kentucky. This created a new Christian movement on the American Frontier. Often referred to as the “Stone-Campbell movement.” This movement continued to grow and grow. In 1968, in Kansas City, an assembly meeting approved the design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and became a denomination.

In 1832, the “Christians” and the “Disciples of Christ” agreed on basic beliefs and united with a handshake in Lexington, Kentucky.

This created a new Christian movement on the American Frontier.

Often referred to as the “Stone-Campbell movement.”

This movement continued to grow and grow.

In 1968, in Kansas City, an assembly meeting approved the design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and became a denomination.

General Minister and President In 2005, the General Assembly voted Sharon Watkins as the first woman into the position of General Minister and President.

In 2005, the General Assembly voted Sharon Watkins as the first woman into the position of General Minister and President.

The Chalice The chalice points to the centrality of the Lord’s Supper in the life and worship of the Disciples. The Cross of St. Andrew, national cross of Scotland, focuses attention on the Presbyterian roots of the Disciples. St. Andrew has been identified with the laity and with evangelism. The color red signifies vitality, spirit and sacrifice.

The chalice points to the centrality of the Lord’s Supper in the life and worship of the Disciples.

The Cross of St. Andrew, national cross of Scotland, focuses attention on the Presbyterian roots of the Disciples.

St. Andrew has been identified with the laity and with evangelism.

The color red signifies vitality, spirit and sacrifice.

Obra Hispana The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada has been involved in Hispanic Ministries for over 100 years! In the late 1800s, the Church reached out and evangelized to Hispanics in Northern Mexico, Texas, and Puerto Rico. This helped propel the development of Hispanic and Bilingual congregations in the U.S. In the early 1900s, congregations were concentrated in Texas Mexican Christian Church in San Antonio - 1899 - first one Towards the mid-1900s, Hispanic Churches in the Northeast were organized. La Hermosa - 1939 - first Hispanic Disciples congregation in New York.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada has been involved in Hispanic Ministries for over 100 years!

In the late 1800s, the Church reached out and evangelized to Hispanics in Northern Mexico, Texas, and Puerto Rico.

This helped propel the development of Hispanic and Bilingual congregations in the U.S.

In the early 1900s, congregations were concentrated in Texas

Mexican Christian Church in San Antonio - 1899 - first one

Towards the mid-1900s, Hispanic Churches in the Northeast were organized.

La Hermosa - 1939 - first Hispanic Disciples congregation in New York.

“ Somos Uno” “ The Somos Uno logo expresses the goal of unity and growth that brought us to the creation of the National Hispanic and Bilingual Fellowship.”

“ The Somos Uno logo expresses the goal of unity and growth that brought us to the creation of the National Hispanic and Bilingual Fellowship.”

Hispanic National Pastor Rev. Dr. Huberto Pimentel

Rev. Dr. Huberto Pimentel

“We’re growing!” Over 200 Hispanic congregations in the United States and Canada. One of them is bilingual: Spanish and French. Many New Church Starts. Seminary students around the country. You are part of the growth! “ A Movement for Wholeness” Video

Over 200 Hispanic congregations in the United States and Canada.

One of them is bilingual: Spanish and French.

Many New Church Starts.

Seminary students around the country.

You are part of the growth!

“ A Movement for Wholeness” Video