The movement began in frontier America in the early 1800s. Today more than 1.2 million people are members of Disciples churches in North America alone. Original Disciples came from Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and other backgrounds with a desire to do away with divisive creeds and practices.
Disciples strive to be unified as a body without being uniform.
The Disciples were found on the belief that God is revealed to all persons through the word of the Bible and the ongoing revelation of the Holy Spirit. First Christian offers itself as a loving community of people who share in a common journey of faith towards the knowledge of God. Like most Christians, Disciples affirm that Jesus is the Christ, son of the Living God, and offers grace to all. Each person is free to determine individual belief guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study, and prayer. Open Communion The Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion, is celebrated weekly.