Who are the churches of Christ?

We are the non-denominational church of the Bible that Christ founded on the Day of Pentecost in the first century in the city of Jerusalem.  (Matthew 16:18; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 2:1-47; Ephesians 1:20-23)

How is the church governed?

Christ is the head of the church (Ephesians 1:20-23). Under Christ, individual congregations have a plurality of elders who must meet the qualifications found in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5. Under the elders serve deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13), evangelists (ministers) and teachers (Ephesians 4:11-12).  The only law governing the church is the Bible (Colossians 3:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

How does the church worship?

• Prayer through Christ (John 14:13; Acts 2:42)
• Non-instrumental music (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16)
• Preaching of the Word of God (Acts 2:42)
• The Lord’s Supper every week (Acts 20:7)
• Freewill giving as one has prospered each Sunday (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)
   

How does one become a member of the church so as to be saved?

• Believe in Jesus  (John 8:24;  Acts 16:31)
• Repent of sins (Acts 3:19; 17:30)
• Confess Jesus as Lord  (Romans 10:10)
• Be baptized (immersion into water) for remission of sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38)
• Christ then adds one to his church (Acts 2:47)
• Live a faithful Christian life (not once saved, always saved) (2 Peter 2:20-22; Revelation 2:10)