Manual of Doctrine and Government

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Since the beginnings of our church family (about 1778), the Brethren in Christ have produced numerous statements on doctrine, a constitution, and bylaws. In the preparation and approval of each successive statement, the desire of the church has been to have our life and practice based on the Word of God.
This 2010 edition of the Manual of Doctrine and Government of the Brethren in Christ Church follows the revisions of previous editions and incorporates the bylaw changes approved by the 2010 meeting of the General Conference.

The Constitution presents the basic outline of our purpose, belief, structure, and function. The Articles of Faith and Doctrine express our doctrinal stance.

The Bylaws provide guidelines for our life together in the Church.

This Manual of Doctrine and Government of the Brethren in Christ Church is intended to promote spirituality, unity, and cooperation in our quest for piety and obedience. United in our common purpose, we seek to follow Jesus Christ as Lord of the Church.

We shall continue to keep this manual relevant as we fulfill our purpose: “to foster a fellowship of believers whose objective is to worship and obey the triune God and to proclaim His gospel to all people.”