The Disciple Center

The DiscipleCenter calls itself "a Judeo-Christian Community of Faith." It was formed by Christians committed to the unity of Messianic Jews and Gentiles. The community draws on the traditions of both Judaism and Christianity. It holds ties to the Southern Baptist Convention and to the Messianic Movement. Part of its aim is helping denominational churches understand the calling of the Messianic Movement within the larger Jewish community.

The congregation rejects the view that the Church has replaced Israel. It holds that believing Gentiles are grafted into the root and belong to the commonwealth of Israel. Jewish believers are to remain Jews, a light to the nations through their observance of Torah. Gentile disciples remain Gentiles. The two are "One" in the Messiah but not the same. Salvation, it teaches, has always been by grace through faith. Teaching of the Law and fitting obedience should continue until all is fulfilled.

Worship follows a liturgy modeled on the Tabernacle and Temple, with elements of Jewish and Christian prayer. Members lead the readings, prayers and songs. Before the sermon, the Torah scroll and a Gospel codex are carried from the Ark across the sanctuary. Children go to their own classes during the teaching. The community describes itself as private and does not publish its address. Visitors contact the congregation first and are paired with a member host.