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Disciples of Christ in Community
(DOCC) is an adult
education program which provides an experience in building Christian
community while encouraging individual spiritual growth. It began in
1975 at Trinity Church, New Orleans, under the leadership of Rev. John
Stone Jenkins. It is now under the auspices of the School of
Theology Programs Center To begin a DOCC program a team of
clergy and lay- persons
are trained at the DOCC Summer Conference in Sewanee or one of the
off-site conferences held at various locations around the country. A
team consists of a presenter and two or more group facilitators.
Clergy or theologically trained laypersons serve as presenters. At
each of the 21 sessions, a 30 minute presentation is given. After
which, the participants gather in small groups of about ten to discuss the
significance of the presentation to their lives.
The specific goals are to help individual: |
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Learn the
basics of the faith
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Develop a
greater
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Experience being a part of a caring community |
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Feel
challenged to exercise a
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Learn to enhance particular skills, such as active listening
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of the University of the
South
In an accepting and
caring atmosphere, group members can grow in awareness of the purpose and
potential of the Church, and discover and define personal ministry.
The fee for the program is $75 per participant for the entire
session. The DOCC Year One course consists of 21 sessions, but it
can be expanded or reduced to fit the needs of the congregation.
Experience
a deeper spiritual life
commitment
to Jesus Christ
ministry
within the Church
and beyond, appropriate to the call given