First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), San Benito As members of the Christian Church, We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. - The Preamble to The Design of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mission Statement The purpose of our church shall be to operate an institution for religious worship, to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to convert all who hear, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; to help all who believe to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ; and to engage in the common task of building the Kingdom of God.