Frequently Asked Questions

Membership in the church means that we are an active part of a community of faith. While the church is universal, we believe it is also local — God desires each church to have elders in each city (Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5). The elders are the shepherds and overseers of the flock (Acts 20:17-34; 1 Peter 5:1-5), helping members develop, mature, and practice ministry (Ephesians 4:11-16), and members respect and support these leaders (Hebrews 13:17).

Members attend faithfully (Hebrews 10:22-25). Just as Jesus went to the synagogue every Sabbath, we know the assembly is necessary for encouragement and spiritual growth (Luke 4:14-16). When we come together we do not merely observe worship — we participate in it, singing, praying, listening, and sharing communion each week (Ephesians 5:19-20; Colossians 3:16-18; Acts 20:7). Because the church needs support to continue its ministry, we give each week (1 Corinthians 16:1-3).

Finally, members submit to Christ and extend His ministry through the Spirit. Jesus is the head of the church, which is His body — our only head and authority (Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 1:18). He has given leadership gifts to elders, deacons, ministers, teachers, and other workers (Acts 6:1-6; Philippians 1:1) who help members serve the world through mercy, service, and preaching the gospel (Ephesians 2:10; Titus 2:14; 3:8).

Members of the Broken Bow church of Christ are, simply, Christians. We turn from sin, are baptized into Jesus by being born of water and Spirit (John 3:1-6), and we continue daily to resist the devil and become more like Jesus (James 4:7). We love all people, share the good news of Jesus, and practice acts of mercy and love for all men, women, and children.

No. We are not a denomination and we do not answer to any earthly headquarters. We seek to simply be the church we read about in the New Testament — Christians only, wearing the name of Christ. We aim to speak where the Bible speaks and remain silent where the Bible is silent.

Our singing is a cappella — voices only. We sing this way because it is the pattern of worship we find in the New Testament, where Christians are instructed to sing and make melody in their hearts to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).

Come just as you are — you will be welcomed warmly. Visitors are our honored guests; you will not be asked to give, and you will never be put on the spot. Simply worship with us and enjoy the fellowship of the congregation.