- Matthew 16:15-19, 18:15-20
- Acts 2:41-42,47, 5:11-14, 6:3-6, 14:23, 20:28
- Romans 1:7
- 1 Corinthians 1:2
- Ephesians 1:22-23
- Philippians 1:1
- Colossians 1:18
- 1 Timothy 2:9-14, 3:1-15, 4:14
- Hebrews 13:17
- 1 Peter 5:1-4
The Church is the local congregation of believers in Jesus Christ
We believe a New Testament church is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant for the purpose of evangelizing the world, equipping the saved, and exalting the Savior. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Though God has called every believer to be a minister, God has called pastors to lead His church. We also believe in a universal church, which includes all those who have been saved throughout history, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.