We believe that a New Testament church is a voluntary
association of baptized believers in Christ who have
covenanted (joined) themselves together (1 Corinthians
12:12–27; Acts 9:31) to follow the teachings of the Bible in
doctrine, worship, and practice (Acts 2:41–47).
We believe that the church has been given two
ordinances to observe: baptism (Matthew 28:18–20) and
the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23–24). We believe
that only those who are committed to Jesus Christ as
Lord and Savior are scriptural candidates for baptism,
and that immersion is the only biblical mode of
baptism.
We believe that the Lord’s Supper is a memorial and
reminder of the Lord’s sacrificial death (1 Corinthians
11:23–24; Matthew 26:26–29). The bread symbolizes His
body, which was broken and given for us. The fruit of
the vine symbolizes His blood, which was shed for the
forgiveness of our sins (Luke 22:14–20).
We believe the church is served by two biblical offices:
Pastors (1 Timothy 2:1–7; Titus 1:5–9) and Deacons (Acts
6:1–7; 1 Timothy 3:8–13).
