The Bible is inspired by God's authority and sufficient for all doctrine. Every Christian has equal access to God and the same responsibility to minister in Christ's name. The Local Church is subject only to Christ . Faith in Jesus Christ cannot be coerced, there must be freedom of conscience in matters of religion. Baptism by Immersion symbolizes dying to sin and rising anew with Christ and gives testimony to the death, the burial, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baptism is essential to one's salvation.
All believers are joined together in common faith, love, purpose and express these through gathering for worship and service.