Dominion Christian Church (DCC) will be a non-traditional church governed by the Holy Scriptures, with God as the head of Christ, Christ as the head of the church through the Senior Pastor, led by the Holy Spirit.

The Godhead

“For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” — Colossians 2:9

We believe that there is but one true and living God, everlasting, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness; Maker and Preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. We are convinced that in the unity of the Godhead there are three Persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

The Word of God

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God
may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. The Bible is our one and only rule of faith and practice. Whatsoever authority, tradition, prophecy, revelation, or experience is subject to agreement with the Holy Scriptures.

The Church Government

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: — Colossians 2:10

We believe in a Theocratic Church Government. Theocracy means rule of God under God, and thus through His chosen leader as guided by the Holy Spirit. “Theos” means God and “Kratien” means rule, thus Theocracy means God-rule. This is to say that it is God who chooses, calls and equips certain persons to lead His people.

Theocracy is the rule of God directly through his chosen, appointed and anointed authorities. Throughout the Holy Scriptures, God raised up leaders to perform His will and exercise His rule, acting as His delegated authorities. These chosen people operate under Divine direction and wisdom in total dependence upon God. These delegated authorities must meet the qualifications outlined in the Holy Scriptures.

The Leadership Structure

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. — Colossians 1:18

Christ the Head of the Church

We believe that God is the head of Christ and Christ is the head of the church. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Chief Shepherd, and the Bishop of our souls. He is the fullness of the Godhead bodily. All the divine nature, character, glory, attributes, grace and gifts are in Him in divine perfection. He is the head of the church the church is His body.

The Office of Pastor

The Greek word for Pastor is “Poimen,” which means the shepherd, presiding officer, manager, director, or overseer of an assembly. We believe that the Pastor is Christ’s Under Shepherd—chosen, appointed and anointed authority on which Christ has placed a mantle of leadership to instruct, lead and feed the people of God in the local church. The office of Pastor and its qualifications are outlined in the Holy Scriptures in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

The Office of Elder

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for Elder is “Zagen” translated aged or old man and woman, elder, eldest. In the New Testament, the Greek word for Elder is “Presbuteros” translated an older man or woman, patriarchs, or to the officially consecrated leaders and clergy.

Elders directly assist the Pastor in his ministry of shepherding the people of God. Elders do not have authority over the church, but they have delegated authority within the church. Elders should have the people of God at heart, to serve and bless them. The qualifications of an Elder are outlined in the Holy Scriptures in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

The Office of Deacon

The office of a Deacon is rooted in the New Testament. The Greek word for Deacon is “Diakonos” which means servant of the people, attendant, server or “Diakonia” which means a service or ministry to the people.

Deacons are under the authority of the Pastor and the Elders. Deacons serve and handle the temporal affairs of the church. Their authority is delegated and comes by appointment. Deacons should have the people of God at heart—to serve and bless them. The qualifications of a Deacon are outlined in the Holy Scriptures in 1 Timothy 3.

This diagram depicts the leadership structure

The Economy of Stewardship

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,
or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. — 2 Corinthians 9:7

We believe our faithfulness in stewardship ultimately flows out of the recognition that everything we are and everything we have belongs to the Lord (1 Chronicles 29:11-16; Romans 14:7-9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We are here as stewards of God’s manifold grace. All we are and have—talents, time, and treasures—are trusts given to us by God. We are to invest for God’s kingdom and glory (1 Peter 1:17; 2:11; 4:10-11; Luke 19:11-26) for the furtherance of the work of Christ, the needs of the local church, and aid to those in need.

For this reason we believe that “Tithing,” a tenth of our talents, time, and treasures is the Old Testament concept of investing in God’s Kingdom. However, we believe “Giving” is an Old Testament and New Testament concept of presenting our talents, time, and treasures to God. It is clear in both the Old and New Testaments that there is to be a response to God, for His goodness and His grace, through the giving of our talents, time, and treasures.

Tithing is the standard God expects, however, the New Testament teaches us that giving for the church age is proportionate. Proportionate giving is giving in proportion to God’s spiritual and material blessings, as a steward who willingly and cheerfully wants to invest his life in heavenly treasures. In proportionate giving:

- OUR MOTIVE for giving is God’s spiritual blessing, to increase fruitfulness and bring glory to God and His Kingdom (2 Corinthians 9:8-15).

- OUR MEASURE for giving is God’s material blessing (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). As He’s given unto to us, accordingly, we must give back to Him.

Illustration of Proportionate Giving Treasures - Believer A has an income of $20,000 per year and he gives ten percent, which is $2,000. Believer B has an income of $50,000 per year and he gives ten percent, which is $5,000. Believer B has given $3,000 more per year but this is not proportionately more because Believer A has $18,000 left to live on and Believer B still has $45,000 left, over twice as much. Believer B could possibly give 20 percent ($10,000) and still have $40,000 left to live on which is still over twice as much as Believer A. Believer B would then be giving not only more, but proportionately more as well. This clearly illustrates the method of tithing and proportionate giving.

Salvation

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life
in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” — Romans 8:1-2

We believe salvation denotes deliverance, preservation, and safety from sin. The Greek word “Soteria,” means salvation. To be saved means one is saved from the penalty, power, and presence of sin. The evidence of this type of salvation is a changed life and a regenerated spirit. The Holy Scriptures teach salvation from sin through three stages:

First, we have been saved from the PENALTY (past tense) of sin. In this tense the salvation of the believer is complete as a work finished in the past. Secondly, we are being saved from the POWER (present tense) of sin. In the present tense of salvation believers are being saved through the progressive work of the indwelling Spirit of God from the power of sin that can hinder the new life. Thirdly, we shall be saved from the PRESENCE (future tense) of sin. This tense of salvation takes place in the resurrection of those who sleep in Christ and in the rapture of those in Christ who are alive at His coming in the air.

The Lord’s Supper

“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying,
this is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, this cup is the new
testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” — Luke 22:19-20

We believe that the Lord’s Supper is not just an exercise, but it is a commandment from God. It is a time in which we remember Jesus Christ’s death and undying love for us.

“Do this in remembrance of me,” this act of worship is done in remembrance of Christ. It is His desire that we regularly partake of these elements as they speak of the offering of His life. The bread symbolically represents Christ’s body, which was given for us. The wine symbolically represents His blood, which was shed for the remission of our sins. The Lord’s Supper is a reminder of our present fellowship with Christ and of His presence with us and is the proclamation of the death of the risen Lord who is present in the church today.

Water Baptism

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” — Matthew 28:19

We believe Water Baptism by immersion (being fully covered by water) is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for all believers. It is an outward reflection of an inward experience. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with and faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Membership In the Local Church

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — John 3:16

We believe that the local church maintains open membership to all people irregardless of their ethnicity and the doors of the church are open and remain open. One becomes a member of the local church in the following ways:

- By First-time confession (receiving salvation)
- By Water Baptism,
- By Letter of Transfer from another church for membership
- By Letter of Transfer from another church for membership under Watch care

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