The Bible is revered as the guide for daily Christian faith and living. The pastor preaches directly from the Bible in his pulpit ministry. The educational program of the church is likewise centered in the Bible and is designed to develop biblical values and standards by which to live. Sunday school teachers instruct from it. Teaching materials are based on it.
Youth programs utilize it.
In addition to the things already mentioned, there are four additional distinctives of biblically independent churches. All who are truly born-again are invited to remember the Lord at the communion table regardless of church membership. In a spirit of oneness, many independent churches are involved in a vast network of fellowship, such as IFCA International . Biblically independent churches strive to be loyal to Christ and His Word rather than to any organization. In accord with the New Testament pattern, IFCA International recognizes the independence and autonomy of the local body of believers, and upholds this principle, Churches in this fellowship are free from denominational control and the entangling alliances that often result.