THE CHURCH

 

We believe that the true Church, called in Scripture as the Body and Bride of Christ, teaches the establishment and continuance of redeemed individuals joined together for worship, instruction, fellowship, and service. The Church operates under the Lordship of Jesus Christ where each member is responsible and accountable to Jesus Christ. Its Scriptural officers are Ministers/Pastors, Elders, and Deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of Minster and Pastor is limited qualified men, as instructed in Scripture. The Church welcomes and includes all from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation; all peoples are welcomed.

 

(Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42, 2:47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23, 14:27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:17; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 16:1, 16:4; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:9; 3:16; 5:4-7; 5:13; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12:12-14; 2 Corinthians 1:1-2; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11, 3:21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; I Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-16; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; 21:2-3)