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Jesus Christ is the only Head of Church and has the pre-eminence in all things
pertaining to His Church which is His Body. We have Elders who are called of
God and recongnized and set in office by the existing Elders. The Elders seek the
Holy Spirit in prayer concerning the matters of the Church. They work on the
principle of unanimity. There must be complete agreement before a major
decision is made. We believe the Holy Spirit still speaks and guides the Church
in this way. We are a New Covenant Church. Not governed by the Old Testament
law but led by the Holy Spirit. We believe that God sets members in the Body
as it pleases Him. Therefore, all ministries are based on a call and appointment
to it. We discourage any and all self-ambition. All ministry should be
“as to the Lord”. We look for humility and a desire to serve in acknowledging
ministry. We do not have a formal membership. All those who are members of
His Body are our brothers and sisters and are accepted into full fellowship.
We recongnize and fellowship with all those who call upon the Name of our
Lord Jesus Christ in Sincerity and Truth.