Who We Are

Our vision is to make known the love of God

God’s love is what describes and defines who Jesus is. God’s love is the most powerful force in the world. God’s love is what brings transformation in our lives, community and world. We want others to know about and live in God’s love. We believe it will change people’s lives for the better.

OUR HISTORY

Davis Memorial Christian Church is a congregation of the Disciples of Christ and was founded in 1852. It has operated at multiple locations throughout its existence, touching thousands of lives with God’s love through worship, Sunday School, men’s groups, women’s groups, bible study, and countless outreach minstries to Taylorville and the world. We are grateful to be a part of God’s work today.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to live as disciples' and lead others to Jesus Christ. After our baptism we are expected to nurture our faith and service to God. We can grow in our discipleship through prayer, study of the bible and other spiritual materials, fellowship, worship and service to others. Through these practices we learn how to live as Jesus’ disciples more and more.

What We Believe

JESUS

We believe that Jesus Christ is our personal Lord and Savior and the Son of God.  Jesus is central to who we are as Jesus’ disciples and what we do as a congregation.

FREEDOM OF BELIEF

Disciples are called together around belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  People are free to follow their conscience guided by the Bible, prayer, study, the Holy Spirit and serving others.  We respect and celebrate each person’s unique faith in Christ.

BAPTISM BY IMMERSION

In baptism the old life is set aside, and the new life in God begins.  Although most Disciples of Christ congregations practice baptisms 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 find ways to work together in showing God’s love through witness and service.  We hear a special calling to make visible the unity of all Christians.  In our diversity we belong to one another because we commonly belong to Christ.

THE MINISTRY OF ALL BELIEVERS

Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth. We affirm the priesthood of all believers, rejoicing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit—which includes the gift of leadership—that has been given for the common good.

Core Values

Deepening our faith in Christ

Knowing the love of Christ is an ongoing process. We have to constantly foster our relationship with Jesus. Having an active prayer life, reading of scripture, engaging in worship, conversing with Christians and serving others informs our faith in Jesus. Faith more than believes; we are also required to live at all times as Jesus’ disciples.

Uplifting those who are suffering & struggling

God’s love is not a concept, but a way of life. God’s love uplifts those whose lives are filled with pain or feel out of control.  In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches that when we care for the least of these we are caring for him. We reach out to those who suffer and struggle because we want to care for Jesus, and because we are grateful for his care of us.

Spreading the Great News of Jesus

The news Jesus brought to the world is exciting. The love of Jesus is not a secret but one for all to know and experience. We are committed to humbly share Jesus Great News of Love to those who are outcast, lonely, frightened and hated.