We are a local church.  Structurally, we are independent of the general and
regional units; however, we are in covenant with them spiritually, ethically, and
financially bound to shared ministry and mission.
Our local church is governed by an Administrative board whose members have been
elected by the congregation.  The Board meets every other month on the second
Tuesday to handle the affairs of the congregation.  This elected body is responsible
for the programming and ministry of the congregation.

There are seven divisions on the board in addition to ten committees.  The divisions
are:  1) Board of Trustees 2) Christian Education 3) Church in Society/World
Outreach 4) Evangelism/Membership 5) Stewardship 6) Worship 7) Christian
Women's Fellowship.

On going programs of the church include:
Youth Programs
A variety of activities are scheduled for youth ages 10 - 18.  They include
opportunities to plan worship services, select local service projects,
studies for young people and plan special events.  Training our youth is
an important part of our church.  Mission trips have taken them to Kansas
City and Los Fresnos, Texas.
Christian Women's Fellowship
CWF involves every woman of the church with worship experiences,
mission studies, fellowship opportunites and sponsored service projects.  
A day and a night group meet once a month on the first Thursday.  
Create for fellowship and a special event are held on the second and
third Thursdays with the executive board meeting on the last Thursday of
the month.
Music Programs
Each Wednesday the bell choir meets at 5:30 and the chancel choir
practice follows at 6:45.  Participants of all ages are welcome to come
share the joy of creating music and enhancing the worship services.  
During the summer, the choir practices at 10 am on Sunday morning.
Sunday School Classes
Classes meet at 9:15 on Sunday morning to discuss a variety of topics
from Bible study to current books and events.  Both adult classes meet
on the first floor in the Education wing.  The classes for the youth are
held on the second floor east of the Sanctuary.  The nursery is on the
first floor.
Gooodtimers
Goodtimers is a fellowship of retired people.  They meet on the second
Tuesday at the dining hall at Green Country Village for lunch and
fellowship.  
First Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ)
Bartlesville, Oklahoma