4.01 We believe that Jesus Christ is Head of His body, the Church universal, and of each local church.

4.02 We believe that each church is in itself a complete church, and therefore, autonomous and possesses by the Holy Spirit all the rights and responsibilities of the church as set forth in the Holy Scriptures.

4.03 We believe that Jesus Christ exercises His authority in each local church by the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Scriptures.

 4.04 We believe that each local church is amenable only to Jesus Christ, and not to any association, conference, council, synod, or any other ecclesiastical body.

 4.05 We believe that it is proper and beneficial for each local church to seek fellowship and counsel of other local churches.