Disciples confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and seek unity among all believers. Presbyterian ministers Thomas and Alexander Campbell, and Barton Stone set out to restore unity to the church by preaching and teaching New Testament practices. In 1832, after about a quarter of a century of separate development, the Campbell and Stone movements merged after discovering that they were proclaiming a similar message and vision for the church. The foundation of our life together is our confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Disciples hold no official doctrine.
Believers are free to determine individual belief guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, prayer and participation in the life of the church. The Lord's Supper is celebrated weekly and is open to all believers. Baptism is normally by immersion, but those baptized as infants are welcomed into membership and not rebaptized. Congregations are self-governed and in covenantal relationships with one another and with the regional and general church. Disciples are committed to ministries of reconciliation, justice, and unity in the world.