Communications Team
The Communications Team oversees the production of Herald magazine and other print and digital resources, manages the Community of Christ brand and visual identity standards, and provides communications support to mission centers and congregations.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Council of Twelve Apostles
Members of the Council of Twelve Apostles are high priests called and ordained to be special missionary witnesses.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 2226
Email:
Estate Giving
Trained Mission Funding specialists can help members and friends create a personal estate plan that can preserve wealth, distribute assets to your heirs, and help support Christ’s mission. These professional services are available at no charge.
Office: +1 (800) 884-7526
Email:
Events Support
Events Support is responsible for organizing and executing events held at International Headquarters in Independence, Missouri, USA.
First Presidency
The First Presidency provides primary leadership to Community of Christ and is its highest-ranking priesthood quorum, consisting of the President of the church and two counselors.
Fiscal Services
Fiscal Services provides oversight of accounting and business services, including the Fiscal Services Desk and Affiliate Investment Pools (AIP).
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 1391
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Formation Ministries Team
The Formation Ministries Team supports disciple and priesthood formation through resource development, training opportunities, and holistic spiritual formation.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 2393
Email:
Formation resources: HeraldHouse.org
Leader and priesthood resources: OurMinitryTools.org
Herald House
Herald Publishing House partners with Community of Christ in planning, creating, and producing resources specific to denominational needs and the needs of the global community.
Office: +1 (816) 521-3015
Office: +1 (800) 767-8181
Email:
Human Resource Ministries
Human Resource Ministries supports employees in all employment matters with the church.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000
Email:
Staff resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Information Technology
Information Technology provides technological support, such as security, Shelby, and operating systems, to Community of Christ staff and volunteers.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 1234
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Library and Archives
The Library and Archives are located at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA, and provide research materials to members, staff, and scholars.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 2399
Email:
Membership Records
Membership Records produces priesthood cards and baby blessing, baptism, and confirmation certificates. They also manage Shelby, our membership record database, and provide training and support to congregational recorders.
Office: +1 (816) 521-3077
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Mission Funding
Mission Funding supports the Presiding Bishopric in coordinating the Generosity Cycle, Giving Tuesday, and eTithing as well as helping families with estate planning and other ways to connect generosity with their passion for mission.
Office: +1 (816) 884-7526
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel is composed of lawyers and paralegals who provide legal assistance, resources, and advice to leaders in all areas of ministry within the church.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 2221
Office After-hours: +1 (816) 521-3040
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Peacebuilding Ministries
Peacebuilding Ministries offers trainings and services to help people live in peaceful relationships.
Presidents of Seventy
Seventies are ministers specifically focused on inviting and witnessing to people seeking to commit their lives to Christ.
Email:
Priesthood resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Presiding Bishopric
The Presiding Bishopric is responsible for looking after the finances and properties of the church.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 3038
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Presiding Evangelist
The Presiding Evangelist serves as a spiritual companion, counselor, and guide to the church and its leaders.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 3006
Email:
Priesthood resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Quorum of High Priests
High Priests are called to be ministries of vision for Community of Christ.
Office: +1 (503) 970-7959
Email:
Priesthood resources: OurMinistryTools.org
Risk Management
Risk Management helps identify and evaluate ways the church is potentially affected by risk. This includes implementing techniques to better protect the church and methods to avoid or transfer risk as well as overseeing our insurance program.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000 ext. 3057
Office: +1 (800) 825-2806
Office After-hours: +1 (816) 853-0012
Email:
Leader resources: OurMinistryTools.org
The Center for Living Water
The Center for Living Water offers unique opportunities for personal and community formation from the Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA. It is a ministry of Community of Christ.
Translations Team
The Translations Team translates print and digital resources and provides live translations at events and meetings.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000
Email:
Visitor Services
Due the COVID-19 pandemic, the Temple and Auditorium are closed to tours until 1 June 2022. Advanced reservations for tours after this date are required.
Web Team
Web Team manages www.CofChrist.org and www.OurCofChrist.org.
Office: +1 (816) 833-1000
Email:
World Church Secretary
This role serves as assistant to the First Presidency, carrying out a wide-range of projects on their behalf.
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