We should be striving to be a church that 1. Baptizes those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus alone to be saved; 2. Receives baptized converts into the membership of the church; 3. Teaches NT apostolic doctrine; we want to teach and affirm “sound doctrine”; 4. Live in fellowship; we emphasize the importance of partnership among people of like faith and practice. We want to be of one accord, of one mind. 5. Worships through teaching the Word, providing the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, emphasizing corporate prayer, and praising God. Every Christian ought to be a member of a church that follows that pattern. Read More ...