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| − | The Anabaptist Disciples of Christ (ADC) emerged in 2016, primarily from congregations formerly part of the Beachy Amish. These congregations sought more autonomy in congregational decision-making. ADC | + | The Anabaptist Disciples of Christ (ADC) emerged in 2016, primarily from congregations formerly part of the [[Beachy Amish Mennonite Fellowship|Beachy Amish]]. These congregations sought more autonomy in congregational decision-making. ADC encouraged careful use of media but, unlike the Beachy Amish, did not prohibit the use of [[Radio|radio]]. In 2023 ADC consisted of 18 congregations in 9 states. |
| − | ADC | + | ADC functioned to administer a network of autonomous congregations subscribing to a common statement of beliefs. Rather than operating as a governing body, ADC functioned to provide: (1) planning and administration of annual assemblies for pastoral fellowship, (2) pastoral networking for counsel and resources in local church leadership and administration, (3) inter-congregational collaboration in [[Evangelism|evangelization]] and [[Mission (Missiology)|missions]] and (4) pastoral training resources and events. |
| − | + | Anabaptist Disciples of Christ published a quarterly newsletter, ''The ADC Disciple''. Nate Yoder served as editor in 2023. | |
| − | ADC | + | ADC helds its annual assembly on the fourth Friday and Saturday of January. |
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Revision as of 14:24, 18 May 2023
The Anabaptist Disciples of Christ (ADC) emerged in 2016, primarily from congregations formerly part of the Beachy Amish. These congregations sought more autonomy in congregational decision-making. ADC encouraged careful use of media but, unlike the Beachy Amish, did not prohibit the use of radio. In 2023 ADC consisted of 18 congregations in 9 states.
ADC functioned to administer a network of autonomous congregations subscribing to a common statement of beliefs. Rather than operating as a governing body, ADC functioned to provide: (1) planning and administration of annual assemblies for pastoral fellowship, (2) pastoral networking for counsel and resources in local church leadership and administration, (3) inter-congregational collaboration in evangelization and missions and (4) pastoral training resources and events.
Anabaptist Disciples of Christ published a quarterly newsletter, The ADC Disciple. Nate Yoder served as editor in 2023.
ADC helds its annual assembly on the fourth Friday and Saturday of January.
| Congregation | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant Grace Fellowship | Harlan Park | Indiana |
| Abundant Life Christian Fellowship | Lancaster | Pennsylvania |
| Agape Christian Church | Berlin | Ohio |
| Anchor of Hope | Chuckey | Tennessee |
| Berea Christian Fellowship | Nappanee | Indiana |
| Faith Christian Fellowship | Catlett | Virginia |
| Fairhaven Mennonite Church | Goshen | Indiana |
| Followers of Christ Assembly | Louisville | Ohio |
| Gracepointe Church | Dover | Ohio |
| Harmony Christian Fellowship | Millington | Maryland |
| Harvest Mennonite Church | Fortuna | Missouri |
| Haven Fellowship | Plain City | Ohio |
| Lake Grace Mennonite Church | Jesup | Georgia |
| Living Hope Mennonite Fellowship | Florence | Colorado |
| New Covenant Fellowship | Dundee | Ohio |
| Shalom Christian Fellowship | Fredericksburg | Ohio |
| Way of Jesus Fellowship | Lancaster | Pennsylvania |
| Woodlawn Church | Goshen | Indiana |
Bibliography
Anabaptist Disciples of Christ: An affiliation of Conservative Anabaptist Churches. Web. 18 May 2023. https://anabaptistdisciplesofchrist.org/
Additional Information
Address: P.O. Box 55 Walnut Creek, OH 44687
E-mail: janate3@frontier.com (editor, The ADC Disciple)
| Author(s) | Kenneth Sensenig |
|---|---|
| Date Published | May 2023 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Sensenig, Kenneth. "Anabaptist Disciples of Christ." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2023. Web. 30 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Anabaptist_Disciples_of_Christ&oldid=175519.
APA style
Sensenig, Kenneth. (May 2023). Anabaptist Disciples of Christ. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 30 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Anabaptist_Disciples_of_Christ&oldid=175519.
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