Supporting Congregations in Mission in North Central Texas
Thank you for visiting Heart of Texas Mission Center website. We are an association of nine congregations of Community of Christ in north Texas.
Use this website to stay up-to-date on announcements and our calendar of events, to locate a congregation, or contact mission center leadership or congregational pastors.
Click here to learn more about the Community of Christ.
World Church News
Statement of Worth:
Community of Christ affirms that every person is of inestimable and equal worth in the sight of God. The pastors and members of the ten congregations of Community of Christ in north Texas stand ready to welcome visitors to worship, educational, and fellowship activities. Click here to find the Community of Christ congregation nearest you.
Statement of Worth:
Community of Christ affirms that every person is of inestimable and equal worth in the sight of God. The pastors and members of the ten congregations of Community of Christ in north Texas stand ready to welcome visitors to worship, educational, and fellowship activities. Click here to find the Community of Christ congregation nearest you.
Visit the World Church Website for Mission Stories, Worship Helps and many other resources at CofChrist.org
Recommended guidelines for the health & safety of each other as we reopen our church buildings.
World Church Letter & Reopening Guidelines
Implementation Checklist
Cleaning Checklist
Plan for Reopening
Participant Tracking
For other questions contact Joe at jpostnikoff@postnikofflaw.com
Mission Center News & Information
Mission Center Communion Worship:
Each First Sunday of the Month on Zoom! Reach out to your local congregation or Mission Center for more info!
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Registered Child & Youth Worker Online Training:
The Mission Center has a well-qualified group of volunteers who serve as our course instructors. Plans for training events are scheduled periodically. Contact David Watson with questions for the next session at davidwatson1976@live.com
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Beyond the Walls Choir Resources:
Ray Stanton has updated the video library to include the full menu of Beyond the Walls Choir hymns. You can access the collection here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KWs5PcmiuT_20eb-I3H9iU99sSnc_Tbl?usp=sharing
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Giving Tuesday is November 29! A generous matching contribution of $250,000 USD has been pledged to world church for this special event. For example, a $25.00 contribution to Worldwide Mission Tithes becomes $50.00. We will share Giving Tuesday contribution updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on November 29 and 30. There are plenty of available options for contributions:
eTithing
Visit https://app.securegive.com/cofchrist
Visit our Facebook page, click Donate under our cover photo, and follow the instructions.
Mail
Send checks to Community of Christ International Headquarters, Presiding Bishopric, 1001 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO 64050. Mark the check Giving Tuesday.
Text
Type GIVE to 844-964-1444 and follow the instructions.
App
Download the SecureApp in the Apple App Store or Google Play and follow the instructions, using your eTithing login information if you have one.
Work Parties @ Camp Sionito:
We need volunteers of all ages and skill levels.
Dates for upcoming work parties in 2022 are:
December 9-11
Questions? Contact Mike Thrutchley at 214-251-2306.
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World Conference 2023:
The 2023 World Conference will convene Saturday, April 22, 2023 and HTMC has an allocation of 19 delegates and 19 alternates to be selected at the fall mission center conference. It's not too early to start making plans to attend and serve as a delegate.
If you'd like to add your name to the delegate ballot, please email Joe Postnikoff @ jpostnikoff@postnikofflaw.com __________________________________________________________
CIMM Online Classes: The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) through Graceland University and the Community of Christ Seminary announces upcoming online classes. Along with Ministry and Priesthood classes, we offer the first “Christian Ministry Certificate” course (similar to past “MEADS” courses).
The following classes are now open for a limited enrollment:
Spring A Session:
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Introduction to Pastor Ministry: 8-weeks, Jan. 9 – March 4 - $25
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Ministry of the Disciple: 8-weeks, Jan. 9 – March 4 - $25
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Christian Ministry Certificate Course:
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Introduction to Christian Theology: Dr. David N. Anderson, DMin – Jan. 9 – March 4 – mix of online and one live session per week - $100
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CIMM offers non-credit bearing continuing education units (CEU’s) that focus on priesthood development, leadership development, and theological education. These CEU’s do not lead to a degree. To enroll or view the schedule of upcoming classes, go to our website: www.graceland.edu/CIMM.
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