The Gathering
Worship, then the message, then the business of the church. The church is elder-led, and all who come and worship the Lord are the church — we keep no membership roll.
Order of service: worship, then the message, then the business of the church — tithing, baptism, the Supper, and the rest.
What we do
Membership. We have none, and we find no requirement for one in Scripture. All who come and worship the Lord are the church, because the church is the body of believers in Christ gathered in His name.
Governance. New Faith Church is elder-led. The elders govern the church and serve as its board of directors. Because we have no formal membership, there is no defined body to hold a congregational vote, and we do not pretend otherwise.
Scripture References
- Matthew 18:20“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
- Hebrews 10:24–25“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together”
- Acts 20:28“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God”
- Titus 1:5“appoint elders in every city as I commanded you”
Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.