Section 1. 

We acknowledge no ecclesiastical authority other than our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the head of the church (Ephesians 5.23) and who directs the affairs of the church through elders chosen and ordained according to the precepts of Holy Scripture. The elders themselves at all times and in all their activities stand under the authority of Holy Scripture. 

Section 2. 

The church may cooperate with other like-minded churches in matters of mutual interest and concern. We may seek the assistance and counsel of other churches in matters of special concern to us, but the decision of no other church or group of churches shall at any time be acknowledged as binding on this church.