We believe that the Scriptures teach that the Church is a visible, local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant, faith, and fellowship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by His laws; exercising the gifts, rites, and privileges invested in Him by His Word; that its only scriptural offices are bishop, elders or pastors, and deacons, whose qualification, claims, and duties are defined in the epistles to Timothy and Titus.

We believe that the Scriptures teach the local New Testament church is the visible body of Christ and espoused Bride of Christ.