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Who is the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)?
 The
Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) originated on the American Frontier during the
early 19th Century. Its first leaders were Barton Stone and Alexander
Campbell, Presbyterians who reacted against sectarian frontier
religion and urged a union of all Christians founded upon the
restoration of New Testament Christianity. They advocated adult
baptism by immersion, weekly observance of The Lord's Supper,
and autonomy of the local congregation.
Congregations
accept new members through a confession of faith and baptism or
by transfer of membership from other denominations. Worship styles
vary from congregation to congregation, but all observe communion
each Sunday. The communion table is open to all who confess Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior of their life. It is a place where we
come to experience the power of God's love and the grace of Jesus
Christ in the breaking of bread and the drinking of the cup. Our
gathering at the communion table is the central focus of our worship
experience.
D isciples advocate freedom and respect diversity. Creeds may be
used from time to time, but none is seen as the test of a true
believer. We hold true "Where the Bible speaks, we speak,
and where the Bible is silent, we are silent", which means
each person is challenged to study the scriptures and to seek
God's will for their life. The unity of all Christians continues
to be held before us as our "polar star." The Christian
Church has always served as a "bridge church" or a common
ground for people with diverse denominational backgrounds.
Week
of Compassion - the relief, refugee and development ministry fund
of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.
Who is Woodmont Christian Church?
 Woodmont
Christian Church was founded in 1943 through the vision of a number
of committed Christians from Vine Street Christian Church. The church
first met in Woodmont School, but came to this site within a year.
Dr. Frank Drowota was called as the first full time minister and served
this congregation for the first thirty years of its ministry.
Woodmont celebrated its 64th Anniversary July 2007, and has recommitted
itself to a growing ministry to Nashville and beyond. We see ourselves
as an open, loving, caring congregation that welcomes persons
from all walks of life. With over 1000 members, Woodmont is one
of the significant churches in Nashville and also a key church
in the denomination.
We would be pleased for you to discover more about Woodmont and
encourage you to consider making Woodmont your church home.
Woodmont's Mission Statement
 We
are Woodmont Christian Church, worshiping God as revealed through
Jesus Christ in an atmosphere of joy and reverence. Just as our
spire reaches toward heaven, we aspire to reach toward God. Finding
unity within our diversity and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek
to serve with excellence, both as a Church and as individuals,
through:
- compassionate ministries to people in need
- providing opportunities for spiritual growth
- careful stewardship of all our gifts and of God's creation
- bringing others to Christ by sharing the Gospel of faith,
hope and love in our words and actions
In all these things, Woodmont Christian Church builds upon the
firm foundation of our covenant and prays God's blessing on this,
our mission.
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