The purpose of this organization shall be for religious worship in accordance with the tenets, faith, and practices of an independent ecclesiastical ministry. Established in Virginia in 1952, to organize churches, missions, outreach programs, educational institutions, and homes for the aged, according to and consistent with its doctrine; to spread the doctrine: of Jesus Christ throughout the worl
d; to operate Christian child care centers according to the needs of the communities. To deepen the spiritual life of others as well as self, thereby enabling us to relate the Christian experience in this life; to develop fivefold ministries; to ordain and sanction Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Elders, Deacons, and Missionaries, and to establish Teachers for the perfecting of the saints and administering of the ordinances of the ministry as administered by Christ Himself and practiced by the Holy Apostles; to perform marriage ceremonies, burying of the dead, control of the church and its affairs; to extend charity and stimulate education; to fight vice and wickedness; and, for the uplifting of mankind, to go and win souls for Christ.
