Beliefs & Governing Policies

Discipline

The discipline of the church is entrusted to the Council of Elders and will be exercised according to the principle of Christian love, and as outlined in Galatians 6:1 - "Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted." All discipline must be conducted in Christian meekness and love with a desire to remove offenses and to restore offenders.

  1. Personal grievances between members shall be reconciled according to the scriptural rule in Matthew 18:15-17.

  2. Cases not settled by the rule of Matthew 18:15-17 shall be brought to the Council of Elders which will endeavor to resolve the problem with disciplinary procedures in the spirit of the Word of God.

  3. The Council of Elders shall endeavor to resolve any grievance by, or unbecoming conduct on the part of, any member of this church, and shall have the authority to call members into conference when there is evidence that any member is no longer in accord with the doctrinal statement, as set forth in this Governing Policies.

  4. If any member, thus having been dealt with, persists in his or her sinful course, it shall be the responsibility of the Council of Elders to carry out appropriate disciplinary action.

  5. Dismissal from church membership shall be communicated to the church membership.