About

About

What to Expect

We are a warm, friendly church that believes all are welcome in God’s house. Services tend to be about an hour long and include a time for gathering together, sharing updates and announcements, praying, singing, and hearing readings of scripture. Our Pastor will share a sermon, which is followed by communion. In our church, every Christian, whether you are a member of this church or not, is invited to share in communion at the Lord’s table. What is the worship…

What We Believe

Our Vision Our vision and our passion at Community Christian Church is to worship God our Creator; to educate and illuminate the path for those who are willing to walk in the ways of Jesus; to engage those inside the church and in the community by showing Christian care and concern; and to communicate, sharing the Gospel — the good news of Jesus the Christ. Our Beliefs We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.…

Our History

Our Beginnings On April 23, 1944, 36 women, men, and children, met in the Bois d’Arc Community Building to organize a Union Church. A gathering of Christians of various denominations, the Bois d’Arc Union Church was primarily comprised of people from Baptist and Christian Church traditions. Duane Hatfield, a student minister from Phillips University, served as the congregation’s first pastor. The church’s first elected elders were Lowell Brush, Russell Wallace, Fred Voelske, and Melvin Brannen. On January 14, 1945, the…

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

About the Disciples We are a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one Body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. Disciples Statement of Identity With more than 3,000 congregations in the United States and Canada, we are committed to sharing the limitless love of God throughout the world. Our Identity As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God…

Resources

Regional Christian Church Information Learning Resources Site Description Bible Gateway Searchable online Bible tool hosting more than 200 versions of the Bible in over 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. Chalice Press In these times rife with anger and division, the world is hungry for a message of God’s love, acceptance, and welcome for all. At Chalice Media Group, we work to grow and equip a community that is vibrant and energizing, a worldwide force…