Simple New Testament Christianity

The Newburgh Church of Christ is an independent congregation of Christians striving to follow Jesus Christ according to the New Testament, from which our faith and worship are drawn. As a congregation, we believe we possess no church authority beyond the Bible, as well as that all Christians are members of the one body of Christ (making spiritual unity achievable when we return to Biblical teachings). Again, our goal is that we are to be Christians only, while recognizing that we are not the only Christians. Synonymously, our church family considers itself as part of a larger fellowship of New Testament congregations, grown from the 19th century US Restoration Movement. Like others in this movement, we seek to "speak where the Bible speaks; remain silent where the Bible is silent," practice "in matters of faith, unity," "matters of opinion, liberty; and in all things, charity."

Each Sunday, we meet to remember Jesus through the Lord's Supper, prayer, song and Biblical messages. A commitment to two practices of the First Century Church throughout our worship, beliefs, and practices distinguish us from some groups of Believers today. 1) A cappella singing is used exclusively in worship, and 2) adult immersion in water for the forgiveness of sins is considered the Believer's response to the gracious work of God. In addition, according to the qualifications expressed by Scripture, our congregation chooses each of its leaders.