Local churches, however, through their pastors and their interpretation and application of Scripture, should be the sole judges of the measure and method of their cooperation (Acts 15:19–31; 20:28; 1 Cor. 5:4–7,13; 1 Pet. 5:1–4).
Ang mga lokal na iglesya, samantala, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga pastor at kanilang pagpapakahulugan at pagsasagawa ng Kasulatan, ang marapat na maging tanging tagapaghatol sa lawak at paraan ng kanilang pakikipagtulungan (Mga Gawa 15:19–31; 20:28; 1 Corinto 5:4–7,13; 1 Pedro 5:1–4).