WELCOME to First Christian

Crawfordsville, Indiana!

 

We are glad you stopped by for this electronic visit, and look forward to when we can meet you in person.

 

This congregation has been witnessing to Jesus Christ since the town was settled.  We take some pride that two of the founders of what is now known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Alexander Campbell and Barton Warren Stone both preached here. 

 

Regardless of the fact that we are over 175 years old, we are as new and fresh as today.  We rejoice in our mission of loving God, loving others and reaching out to with the love of God to people from this community to the ends of the earth.

 

This is a place where we work at living out the Kingdom of God in this place.

 

 

What Disciples Believe

Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:

  • Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God,
  • All persons are God's children

Beliefs and practices usually associated with Disciples include:

 

 Open Communion

The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Disciples congregations meet weekly to worship God and celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

 

Freedom of belief

Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.

 

Baptism by immersion

In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.

 

Belief in the oneness of the church

All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service. Disciples overseas ministries stretch around the world. With partner churches we tell the Good News, help dig wells, train pastors, immunize children and much more. We also help persons in times of natural disaster, economic upheaval and war.

 

The ministry of believers

Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.

In Disciples congregations, study and fellowship groups offer opportunities to ask honest questions, share opinions and discover ways to deal with life’s difficult issues and to grow in faith.