Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches
|
| gptkbp:annualEvent |
gptkb:General_Assembly
Youth events Men’s events Women’s events Regional assemblies |
| gptkbp:doctrine |
Freedom of belief
Scripture as the basis of faith Unity_of_all_Christians |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Seminaries
Disciples of Christ colleges |
| gptkbp:founded |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Thomas_Campbell
gptkb:Alexander_Campbell |
| gptkbp:global_presence |
Countries worldwide
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Formation in 1809
Merger in 1968 Participation in Civil Rights Movement Establishment of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society Involvement_in_World_War_II_efforts |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
|
| gptkbp:membership |
approximately 700,000
|
| gptkbp:minister |
approximately 3,700
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Disaster relief efforts
Health and wellness programs Community service initiatives Advocacy for peace and justice Domestic and international missions |
| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Stone-Campbell_Movement
Restoration Movement |
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Walter_Scott
gptkb:D._William_Faupel gptkb:Sharon_Watkins Eugene E. McGowan |
| gptkbp:publishes |
The Christian Century
|
| gptkbp:religion |
Baptism by immersion
Inclusivity and diversity Communion as a central practice Autonomy of local congregations |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights
Environmental stewardship Progressive social justice |
| gptkbp:worship_style |
Liturgical
Contemporary |
| gptkbp:youth_development |
Disciples Youth
Disciples Men Disciples Women |