This Constitution and these Bylaws are established to preserve and secure the principles of our faith, and to govern the body of believers in an orderly manner. They will also preserve the liberties of each individual church member and the freedom of action of this body in its relation to other church and denominational organizations. This Constitution and these Bylaws are not Scripture; however, they are man’s best effort of interpretation of Scripture as to whom we are, what we are about, our basic beliefs, and how the affairs of the Church should be conducted decently and in order.