If you've ever wondered, "What exactly is the Church of Christ?" — you're not alone. It's a great question, and we're glad you're asking. Here's a straightforward look at who we are, what we believe, and why we do things the way we do.
Churches of Christ are not a denomination. We don't have a headquarters, a creed written by men, or a governing body outside the local congregation. Instead, we simply strive to be the church you read about in the New Testament — nothing more, nothing less.
We believe that if we follow the Bible's teaching and pattern for the church, we can be today what Christians were in the first century. That means:
Our worship is simple, reverent, and guided by the New Testament pattern. You won't find anything flashy or theatrical — just honest, heartfelt worship to God. Here's what that looks like:
When we sing, we sing without instrumental accompaniment. This isn't because we don't like instruments — it's because we want to worship as the early church did. The New Testament instructs Christians to sing and make melody in their hearts (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Every voice joins together, and the result is beautiful, participatory worship.
We pray together as a congregation, lifting up our thanks, our concerns, and our needs to God. Prayer is a vital part of our worship and our daily lives (1 Timothy 2:1–2; Philippians 4:6).
We observe communion every first day of the week, just as the early church did (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). The unleavened bread represents Christ's body, and the fruit of the vine represents His blood. This weekly memorial keeps the sacrifice of Jesus at the center of our worship.
Our sermons and lessons come directly from Scripture. We believe the gospel is "the power of God for salvation" (Romans 1:16), and we want every message to be grounded in God's Word — not opinions or trends.
Each Sunday, our members give freely and cheerfully as they have been prospered (1 Corinthians 16:1–2; 2 Corinthians 9:7). Visitors are never expected or pressured to give.
The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God, made possible by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe the New Testament teaches the following plan of salvation:
We believe baptism is immersion in water, just as the New Testament describes (Acts 8:38–39; Romans 6:3–4), and that it is the point at which God forgives sins and adds us to the church (Acts 2:41; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21).
People often ask how Churches of Christ differ from other churches. Here are a few key distinctions:
That said, we don't claim to be the only Christians. We simply strive to be Christians only — faithful to what the New Testament teaches.
We'd love to talk with you. Whether you're curious about what we believe, wondering about baptism, or just want to visit — reach out anytime.