Titus 1:6-9 NIV

6. An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

7. Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.

8. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.

9. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

While we take our legal name from Romans 16:16, the church of Christ is a group of Christians striving to follow after Christ (Matt 16:24). We model ourselves after the teachings of Christ and his apostles (2 Thessalonians 2:15).

We believe the Bible is the word of God because it claims to be His word (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We also believe it is the word of God because of its reliable nature, possessing everything pertaining to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).

Becoming a part of the Lord’s body is clearly outlined for us in Scripture. Belief in Jesus is the beginning, as confirmed in Acts 16:30-33. This faith is made manifest by confessing Christ as our savior (Romans 10:8-9), repent of your sins (1 John 1:9), and be baptized (Acts 2:37-39).

To be baptized literally means to be immursed, in this case, water. This definition is made clear by examples in Scripture. In Acts 8:34-38’s case, the men had to go all the way down into the water for their baptism. The waters themselves are not sacred, but the obedience and submission is what connects us to Christ’s sacrifice (1 Peter 3:20-21).

We take Communion every Sunday in imitation of the pattern set in Scripture. In Acts 20:6-7, we are told that Paul gathered on the first day of the week (Sunday) to break bread, on of the names used to speak about Communion. Notice how Paul delayed his departure to worship with the brethren in Troas.

Christ is the head of His church (Eph 5:23). His word, the Bible, is the ultimate authority.Under our own part of Christ’s kingdom, we follow the pattern of Scripture once again by appointing and following elders (1 Peters 5:1-4).

Because we worship in Spirit and Truth (John 4:23-24). We seek to share God’s love, compassion, salvation, and glory with one another, recognizing we are all equal partakers of His honor (1 Cor. 12:26-27).

Jesus is the Christ, the appointed savior by God (Matt 16:15-17). He is God Himself (John 10:29-33), bringing salvation for all (1 Tim 1:15).

The Holy Spirit intercedes for us today (Romans 8:26-27). He also lives within us upon receiving our salvation (Acts 2:38-39; 1 Cor. 6:18-19). The Holy Spirit also acts as our seal of salvation, the promise to what is to come (Eph. 1:13-14).

Women, like men, are to live a life pleasing to God for we are all the same in the eyes of our Creator (1 Cor 15:58; Gal. 3:26-29). We believe God tasked man with leading corporate worship, but in no way is such an assignment meant to devalue or belittle a sister in Christ (1 Tim. 2:11-12).

While tithing is a function of the Old Law and not present under the new promise of Christ, we do see both commands and examples of Christian benevolence collected through their local body of worship (2 Cor. 9:6-7; 1 Cor. 16:1-2). We are to use our means here on earth now to store up treasure in heaven (1 Tim 6:17-19).

We do our best to imitate the pattern set forth in Scripture, in which in the new testament only mentions the use of vocal singing, (Matt 26:30; James 5:13). The point of praising God in song is to build one another up and submit ourselves to God (Eph 5:18-21)