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Where did the church of Christ come from?
Many churches trace their origin to a certain movement or person in history. What is different about the church of Christ is that it started less than two months after the crucifixion of Jesus. This is recorded in the Bible in Acts chapter two. Several years later, Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in Rome and sent this greeting, “All the churches of Christ greet you.” (Romans 16:16). The church of Christ has been around since the first century!
How is this church different from others?
We accept the Bible, and the Bible alone, as the word of God. It is our only source for authority to do our work. We strive to be the same church as the church of the New Testament. We work to be the same in doctrine, worship, organization and work. Our goal is to please God by following His will (1 John 5:3), and we try to do so without compromise.
How are we organized?
The Bible tells us everything we need to know about God’s design for the organization of the church. Christ is the head of the church (Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:15). His teaching is our only doctrine and creed (2 John 9) because God gave Him all authority (Matthew 28:18-20). Thus, we have no governing body or centralized office that dictates policy or doctrine.
The Scriptures teach us that each individual congregation is to appoint men with certain qualifications to serve as “elders” over that congregation (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1). These men are also called “pastors” and “bishops”. They lead the congregation and have authority to oversee the teaching of God’s word. Other men are appointed to serve as “deacons” (1 Timothy 3), and they perform work delegated to them by the elders so that the work of the church is done effectively.
What is Our Purpose?
The church is the institution designed by God to evangelize the world (Mt. 20:1-16; Eph. 3:10; Acts 13:1-9). We also are responsible to care for the needs of our members (Acts 2:43-45) and to edify one another (Hebrews 10:24-25; 3:12-14).
Our worship is very simple. On Sunday mornings we begin with some announcements, which are followed by singing. After a prayer and more singing we take the Lord’s Supper together (1 Corinthians. 11:17-34). The sermon is delivered next and after some closing songs worship is concluded in prayer. Sunday evenings are similar. Both worship services last about one hour.
Our Bible classes are also very relaxed. Classes meet Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Our teachers are well prepared to teach the truth and to make learning both interesting and worthwhile. We have classes for all ages and each one is focused on Bible study.
Every so often we have a Gospel meeting. During these meetings we have guest speakers who deliver sermons. If you visit during one our meetings we will also sing, pray and have some announcements.
Do you have other questions?
If you have any questions about us please contact us. We will get back with you as soon as possible.
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