Where are the churches of Christ headquarters?

Due to a strict emphasis on following only the Bible (rather than a mixture of Scripture and tradition), the church of Christ differs from other religious groups. Often people are pleasantly surprised—even refreshed—to learn these differences.

On a number of occasions people ask, “Where are the headquarters of the church of Christ?” What they mean is, "In what city are your central offices?" etc.

They are surprised when we say, “We have no headquarters. Each congregation makes its own decisions based on the Bible.”

Since the head of the church is Christ, and since Christ is in heaven, then heaven must be the location of the headquarters (Colossians. 1:18, 24; 1 Peter. 3:22; Philippians. 3:20). No board hands down controversial decisions; no dues have to be sent in each month; no one decides (or has to approve) preacher relocations.

Some other interesting facts about the church of Christ include:

Founder:

• Christ (Matthew 16:18)

Place:

• Jerusalem (Isaiah 2:1-3, Acts 2:5)

Time:

• A.D. 33 (Daniel 2:44; Acts 2)

Head:

• Christ (Ephesians 1:22)

Organization:

• Christ as head (Ephesians 5:23)

• Elders oversee local church (Hebrews 13:17, Titus 1:5)

• Deacons as servants (Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13)

• Members compose body (Colossians 1:2)

Names of Group: Eph. 3:15

• Church of God (1 Corinthians 1:2)

• Body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23)

• Churches of Christ (Romans 16:16)

• Bride of Christ (Romans 7:4)

Names of Individuals:

Creed:

• Jesus and the Bible (Acts 8:37)

Rule of Faith & Practice: Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

• Worship (John 4:24)

• Sing (Ephesians 5:19)

• Pray (Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

• Teach (Acts 5:42)

• Communion (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

• Contribute (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)

Mission:

• Save Souls (1 Timothy 4:16)

Warning:

• Be Faithful (2 John 9)

We here at churchofChrist.info are not the leaders of the church of Christ. We merely try to provide a place for the world to learn about Christ and His church. To God be the glory in all things.