II. THE LOCAL CHURCH

We teach that the following concerning the Scriptural view of the organization of the local church: they have multiple elders who are leaders, an elder is involved in overseeing and shepherding (although I believe pastor is a spiritual gift - Eph. 4:11, and that at least one of the elders should have the gift of pastor/teacher (1Tim. 5:17).), the elders must qualify for that position according to 1 Tim. and Titus.
In the N.T., Deacons were servants who relieved church leaders from tasks that kept them from spiritual ministries. Our deacons are involved in helping the elders/pastor in any area they need assistance and we encourage them to utilize their spiritual gifts within the church. Our deacons are also valuable councilors when decisions are made.
Note - regarding church polity, we realize that many sound fundamental churches come to a different conclusion than we have regarding church polity. We would never separate over this issue.
We teach that the following ordinances are for the church today: the Lord's Supper, 1 Cor. 11:23-26, and baptism.

II. THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

We teach that the Scripture clearly reveals a universal church (Matt. 16:18; Eph. 3:10. The Lord Jesus was the maker and foundation (1 Pet.2:4-8) of the Universal Church. We teach that the Church started at Pentecost because spirit baptism was necessary to place believers into the Body of Christ (Acts 1:5; 11:15). We teach that the following are figures of the Church: "Shepherd and sheep, Jn.10; Vine and branches, Jn.15; Corner Stone and stones, Eph. 2; High Priest and kingdom of priest, 1 Pet. 2; Head of the body, 1 Cor. 12; Last Adam and new creation, Rom. 5; Bridegroom and bride, Eph. 5." We teach that the Church age will end at the time of the Rapture ,2 Thes. 2. {See also section on eschatology.}