We believe that the church, which is the body and espoused bride of Christ, consists of the full number of the elect who have been, are, or will be gathered into one under Christ her head. (Eph. 1:10,22-23; 5:23,27,32; I Cor. 12:12-14; Col 1:18; Heb. 12:23)

We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27; 20:17,28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11)