About NAPAD
Preamble
We, the members of the North American Pacific/Asian Disciples of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, affirm the cultures and heritages of Pacific/Asian peoples within the historic and living Christian faith.
As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we join with other Disciples in the total mission of the church, to recognize and promote the gifts and presence of North American Pacific/Asian Disciples in the life and work of the Church.
Name
The name of this organization will be the North American Pacific/Asian Disciples of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. The organization will be referred to in this document as the North American Pacific/Asian Disciples (NAPAD).
Purpose
- To participate in God's mission through the various expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
- To contribute to the wholeness and unity of the Chrstian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
- To advocate for Pacific/Asian Disciples within and outside the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
- To share the gifts and traditions of Pacific/Asian Disciples with the wider church.
(From NAPAD Bylaws)