theCHURCH of Arizona

A Self-Governing and Interdependent Church.

“Christ is the head of his body, the church.” – Colossians 1:18

Christ is the recognized head of our church, not any person, group, or religious denomination. While recognizing the value of associating or cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe that every local church should be self-governing. 

We also recognize the value of interdependence among our campus locations. Depending upon one another is necessary for maintaining unity throughout our different locations. Staying true to what we believe and practice, sharing resources and support, making things work in different cultures and contexts, holding each other accountable, and working toward our common vision and mission means we need to depend on one another – while still being able to make our own decisions. This is at the heart of what it means to be a self-governing and interdependent church.