Church Governance and Policies
Mission Statement
The mission of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Independence, Missouri, with our long tradition of Christian service, is to reach out creatively to people in our community as servants of Jesus Christ; to compassionately meet the needs of all people on body, mind, and spirit; and to work together in unity while respecting our diversity.
The church believes strongly in congregational governance and leadership.
The 2017 congregational leaders are:
- Wayne Tibbetts (Moderator)
- Annette Carter (Vice Moderator)
- Dee Crowley (Secretary)
- Joan Justice (Treasurer)
Links to important church governance documents are provided here.
Church Bylaws (Amended and approved in 2008)
Rules of Procedure (Amended and approved in March 2013)
Long Range Plan (Adopted in 2012)
Annual Congregational Report (2012)
Annual Congregational Report (2014)