How the church is organized must be in compliance with the authority of Christ. We are not left at liberty to organize in any way that we want. Christ said “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18), which He died to establish (Ephesians 1:18-23). We must not assume for ourselves the authority which only belongs to our Lord and Savior, but rather, we must “abide in the doctrine of Christ” (1 John 1:9).

Our Head

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might  which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:18-23, NASB)

Our Elders

Every congregation is to have men serving as elders. In Scripture this role/office is described as an elder (1 Timothy 5:17; Titus 1:5). an overseer (Acts 20:28), a shepherd   (1 Peter 5:2-4), and a  pastor (Ephesians 4:11). These men must meet the Scriptural qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

Our Deacons

Deacons are special servants in the church who must also meet the qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Page updated 6/2017