We strive to follow the New Testament as our only guide and authority. Our aim is to speak where the Bible speaks, and to be silent where the Bible is silent. We propose to call Bible things by Bible names, and to do Bible things in Bible ways.

The New Testament is our rule of faith and practice in matters regarding the church, her organization, her worship, and the plan of salvation.

Members of the church of Christ contend that the church was established on the first Pentecost following the resurrection of Christ, in A.D. 33, in the city of Jerusalem. The term “church of Christ” is not used as a denominational name. It is simply a descriptive term indicating the fact that the church is the possession of Christ; i.e. the Church belongs to Christ. The New Testament refers to the church as the church of Christ (Romans 16:16), the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27) and the church of God (Acts 20:28), as well as other descriptive names. The church of Christ has no earthly headquarters. Each congregation is autonomous or “self-ruled,” and is independent of every other congregation. Christ’s church is united as each congregation respects the authority of Jesus and follows His Will. Cf. John 12:48

The State College Blvd. Church of Christ is overseen by a plurality of elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; Acts 14:23). We are served by preachers (1 Timothy 2:7), ministers (1 Timothy 4:6) and evangelists (2 Timothy 4:5) who serve under the direction of the elders.

Our worship consists of singing (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), praying (Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 2:8), partaking of the Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 10:16; 11:23-28), preaching (Acts 2:42, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Matthew 28:18-20), giving (1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 9:6-8) and encouraging one another (Hebrews 10:24-25).

We preach the gospel plan of salvation that is revealed in the New Testament:

“How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?” (Romans 10:14)

“And, without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent.” (Acts 17:30)

“As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” (Acts 8:36-37)

“Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38)

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:1-4

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)