Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after the Resurrection—not as a farewell, but as a promise. Ascension faith means trusting Christ’s presence, honoring his authority, knowing we are heard, and living out our mission here and now.
“Why do you stand looking into the sky?” —Acts 1:11

Commissioning, Ordination, and Standing

Within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the words Commissioning, Ordination, and Standing are more than procedural terms—they form the backbone of how we understand and authorize ministry. These three concepts are interwoven, each playing a distinct yet complementary role in a minister's life and calling….