Church Governance

The Lord was very clear in His Word about how He wishes His church on earth to be organised and managed. First, Christ is the head of the church and its supreme authority (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15; Colossians 1:18). Second, the local church is to be autonomous, free from any external authority or control, with the right of self-government and freedom from the interference of any hierarchy of individuals or organisations (Titus 1:5). Third, the church is to be governed by spiritual leadership consisting of two main offices, elders and deacons.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the pre-eminence.

Colossians 1:18

Our Beliefs

God has communicated His will and plan for man only through the Bible, comprising of 66 books (39 Old & 27 New Testament books).

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

The fundamental message of the Bible is the revelation of the eternal Son of God, incarnate in Jesus Christ for the salvation and eternal blessings of man, which is obtained only by personal faith in Jesus Christ the Lord.

(Romans 10:9-13)

As believers in the Lord Jesus, we wait for the imminent return of the Lord Jesus, just as He promised, when all believers will be raptured to be with Him eternally.

(I Thessalonians 4:16-17)

The doctrine and practices of this local church are in accordance to the Apostles teachings observed in the New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles and epistles.

We believe the Bible as originally given by God is divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy, and is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct, from which we can know that:

  1. There is one true eternal creator God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  2. God created all things, making man and woman in His own image and for relationship with Him.
  3. Sin entered into the world through human disobedience following the rebellion of Satan against God.
  4. The Son, Christ Jesus, was born of a virgin and lived as a sinless man. Out of the abundance of God’s love the Father gave His only Son, Jesus, to save all people from sin. Christ rose from the grave defeating the power of sin.
  5. The death and resurrection of Christ brings salvation by grace through faith to those who repent; seek forgiveness; and believe in Him.
  6. The Holy Spirit, following Jesus’ return to His Father in heaven, lives within those who have salvation as a comforter and guide; guaranteeing their eternal hope.
  7. Those who trust in Jesus as their Lord and Saviour are called to live a transformed life and, as such, have the responsibility to:
    • Encourage other Christians through meeting together for worship and fellowship;
    • Uphold moral directives and ethical values contained in the Bible as expressed within the context of their personal life, their marriage life (the covenantal relationship of one man and one woman), and their relationships with others;
    • Share the good news to all the world.
  8. Jesus is the only way to a relationship with God. Those who have received salvation have eternal life as joint heirs with Christ. Those who do not believe in Christ are separated from God for eternity.
  9. Christ will return as Lord to the earth and everyone will see him. There will be a new heaven and a new earth.