We Follow & Celebrate Jesus of Nazareth
Trusting in God’s grace and power, and having chosen to follow Jesus of Nazareth, we are joined together as Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church of Austin, Texas. We are called to be servants in the world; to do the work of reconciliation; to stand for peace and justice; and to bring relief from hunger, poverty, and all conditions that jeopardize the safety, dignity, and well-being of our brothers and sisters in the human family. We rejoice in the unity of the church and in the diversity of its members. We affirm that men and women of all races, ages, vocations, and points of view comprise together the body of Christ. We pledge ourselves to mutual support and encouragement, and to the nurture and renewal of the entire Christian community. We resolve to place obedient discipleship above our concerns for comfort or security in whatever challenges life sets before us, seeking prayerful guidance in these matters through a continuing examination of our witness and mission.
As we navigate our fourth decade together, Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church continues to embrace the spirit of these words while striving to be an open, accepting church family that loves God and our neighbor as ourselves.
A Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Our denominational vision is shaped by the words of Micah 6:8,
“The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. You must be humble as you live in the sight of your God.”
The statement of identity for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) can be summarized by the phrase, “We are a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.”
The Disciples are known by many as the one mainline Christian denominations that were founded in the United States. We have been around since the early 1800s. Our churches are congregationally ruled, we practice baptism by immersion, and the Lord’s Supper or Communion is celebrated every week. The Table is open to all who are, or long to be, followers of Jesus Christ.
To learn more about the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) please refer to www.disciples.org.
Until we learn to love others as ourselves, it’s difficult to blame broken people who desperately try to affirm themselves when no one else will.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.
