THE
COASTAL PLAINS AREA
More
than fifty congregations in the area outlined by
Port Arthur and El Campo on the South and Bryan to
Woodville on the North in relationship with
the Southwest Region of The Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) and with
The
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the
United States and Canada.
BELIEFS
AND PRACTICES USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH
DISCIPLES
Open Communion. The
Lord's Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly
worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus
Christ.
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.
The ministry of believers. Both
ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service
and spiritual growth.
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)