THE CHURCH

We teach that all who genuinely place their faith in Jesus Christ are placed by the Holy Spirit into one united spiritual body, the church {I Corinthians 12:12-13}, the bride of Christ {II Corinthians 11:2}, of which Christ is the head {Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 1:18}.

The Scripture calls believers to gather together to devote themselves to worship, prayer, teaching of the Word, observance of the ordinances, fellowship, service to the body, and outreach to the world {Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-42; Ephesians 4:12}

Wherever God’s people meet regularly in obedience to this command, there is the local expression of the church {Acts 20:17; Galatians 1:2; Hebrews 10:25}. The members of the body are to work together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ and making disciples of all nations {Matthew 28:18-20; John 17; Ephesians 3:21}.