Where are the Disciples going in the first 20 years of the new millennium, and how will they get there?
In the 2020 Vision, Richard Hamm, the former General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), shares his vision for the denomination, lifting up three marks of a faithful church: true community, a deep Christian spirituality, and a passion for justice.
Embracing the perfect love that casts out fear, even fear of change, Hamm calls on each congregation, region, general unit, and related organization to consider, "How can the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) become a more faithful and growing church in the years ahead?"
A VISION for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Our Vision
To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. (Micah 6:8)
Our Mission
To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)
2020 Vision
1000 new congregations
1000 transformed congregations
The leadership development necessary to realize these new and re-newed congregations
All within a context of being an anti-racist/pro-reconciling church.
