Anchored

Anchored

A statement of faith — and the evidence behind every statement of it.

  1. The Head of the Church I acknowledge Jesus as the only head of the church.
  2. The New Testament Pattern I model all we do on the life, teachings, and example of Jesus as found in the New Testament.
  3. Christians Only I exclude sectarian names, using the title of Christian only.
  4. Faith for All I believe faith is available to anyone who chooses to believe.
  5. Character, Not Creeds Christian character is the only real test of membership and fellowship.
  6. Believers' Baptism I practice believers' baptism.
  7. The Weekly Lord's Supper I observe the Lord's Supper weekly.
  8. Congregational Government I establish congregational government, with a plurality of elders, the rights of lay leaders to lead, and congregational cooperation and support.
  9. The Unity of All Believers I work towards the union of all followers of Christ, so that the world will believe.

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