A Handbook for Today's Disciples in the

This updated edition, now in a more readable format, offers concise information on Disciples heritage, thought, worship, mission, and structure, making it a valuable resource for church members and members-to-be, and for those who simply want to know more about the church.

D. Duane Cummins is visiting scholar in history at Johns Hopkins University.

Introduction

viii

1. The Disciples: A Historical Sketch

1

(16)

2. Disciples and Christian Thought

17

(12)

The Scriptures

17

(3)

God

20

(2)

Jesus Christ

22

(3)

The Holy Spirit

25

(4)

3. Disciples and the Sacraments

29

(6)

Baptism

29

(3)

The Lord's Supper

32

(3)

4. Disciples at Worship

35

(7)

Worship

35

(3)

Prayer

38

(2)

Seasons

40

(2)

5. Disciples and Mission

42

(8)

Search for Unity

42

(4)

Global Mission

46

(4)

6. Disciples and Moral-Ethical Issues

50

(6)

7. Disciples and Church Structure

56

(13)

The Ministry

56

(4)

The Laity

60

(2)

The Design

62

(7)

8. Disciples as Church Members

69

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A Handbook for Today's Disciples in the Christian Church

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials