People affiliate with others through common interests and pursuits.
Beta Sigma Psi exists in order that college men might be able to gather around a common faith and a common pursuit of faithful living. Founded upon the traditions of the Lutheran church, the Fraternity seeks to maintain such traditions as a foundation for community and individual identity. A Christian church is recognized by the preaching of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments. Although the Gospel is conveyed by word and deed among the brothers of Beta Sigma Psi, the sacraments rightly have their place among the whole people of God, of which Beta Sigma Psi is only a section. Therefore, Beta Sigma Psi is not a church.