Mission Statement

The Young Adult Commission's purpose is to connect and empower young adults to engage in the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Young Adult Commission mission statement, adopted February 22, 2009

The Commission's Charge

The commision is charged with:

  • Connecting young adults across our denomination;
  • Planning young adult events before and during general assemblies;
  • Planning young adult events on local, regional and general levels;
  • Working with all manifestations of the Chrisitan Church (Disciples of Christ) to strengthen young adult leadership;
  • Providing resources to start and strengthen local and regional young adult groups; and
  • Responding to the requests of our denomination, specifically its young adults, to improve young adult ministries.

Join the Commission

The Young Adult Commission is accepting applications for the term beginning January 2010. The deadline to submit your application is October 1, 2009.

Members of the Young Adult Commission are expected to:

  • Show a passion for young adult ministries and the greater ministries of the Chrisitan Church(Disciples of Christ) on a local and/or regional/general level;
  • Serve a three year term;
  • Offer your resources, passions, viewpoints, time and ideas in helping to strengthen and carry out the goals of the Young Adult Commission;
  • Participate regularly in online conversations with the rest of the commission, using an e-mail list serve;
  • Participate in regularly schedule conference calls approximately every other month;
  • Attend one planning meeting per year at DHM’s expense; and
  • Attend General Assembly and other young adult events at your own expense, if possible.

Application requirements:

  • Active member of a congregation affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ);
  • Provide at least two references from non-family members whom you have known for at least one year; and
  • Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2008.

Click here to fill out application online, or Click here to download the application. For more information, contact Tod Iseminger at (888) 346-2631.