Nature of the Church
The church is the people of God in Christ, called out by the gospel and gathered for worship, holiness, witness, and mission.
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The doctrine of the church, its nature, mission, leadership, worship, ordinances, and discipline.
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The church is the people of God in Christ, called out by the gospel and gathered for worship, holiness, witness, and mission.
The gathered church worships God in reverence, joy, truth, prayer, song, word, and sacrament.
The church is sent to proclaim Christ, make disciples, embody holiness, and bear witness among the nations.
The church is the people of God gathered under Christ for worship, discipleship, witness, and mission.
Spiritual gifts function within the church for service, edification, order, and mission.