1.  The assembly shall not be subject to any outside ecclesiastical authority, but to Christ alone as the Head of His Church (Col. 1:18, Eph. 1:22, 23).

2.  In keeping with our belief in the oneness of the Body of Christ, the Lord's people, as such, should accept the names only, which are given them in Scripture, such as Christians (Acts 11:26), saints (I Corinthians 1:2), believers (Acts 5:14), and brethren (Heb. 2:11).

3.  The guidance of Bethel Bible Chapel and teaching of doctrine will be the responsibility of the elders of the assembly (Hebrews 13:17). Matters that can be delegated will be subject to the spiritual discernment of the elders.

4.  The elders of the assembly are men who are spiritually mature and who exhibit in their lives the qualities listed in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.  The Holy Spirit gives these characteristics so that the assembly, fellow elders and the individual can recognize their appointment.  All groups and individuals in the assembly are accountable to the elders, who are accountable to the Lord (I Peter 5:1-5, Acts 20:28-35, Heb. 13:17).

5.  The public ministry is the responsibility of the elders.  Pulpit ministry is not confined to one man.  Instead, a number of spiritually gifted men provide a ministry rich in scope and depth (Ephesians 4:11, I Corinthians 12:29-30).

6.  All physical and financial business of the assembly is the responsibility of the Business Committee as delegated by the elders.  The spiritual qualifications for deacons are very high and remarkably similar to those required of elders (I Tim. 3:8-13).  The elders appoint members to the Business Committee.