Structure and governing practices of the Church
We are a congregationally governed body. Our leadership, according to the Constitution and By-Laws, place the operational matters of the Church with the Board and Pastor/Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses and Trustees along with our full-time Pastor. 
 

Church Membership
Membership in Zearing Christian Church is very simple. It is inclusive of those persons who have accepted Jesus Christ by Faith, believe that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior and have been baptized.
 

Ministry
We believe that all Christians are ministers. According to 1 Corinthians Chapter 12, each person, young or old, have talents and abilities given by the Holy Spirit. Through the use of those gifts each and every member of the Church is a vital part of the ministry of the Church.
 

Missions
We believe that the Church should be a serving body of people. Jesus made it clear in both Matthew 28:19,20 and Acts 1:8 that a local Church is be involved in ministry which is not only local, but national and world wide in its scope. This process includes following the teaching of Matthew Chapter 28:19-20 in our total mission effort. Where we can not go personally, we believe in supporting those who are called to various fields of labor in our nation and world.
 

Stewardship
We believe and teach the principals of Christian Stewardship as Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21 (NIV). God expects wise management of our time, talents and money in both the personal and congregational life of His Church.

As such, we encourage all believers to share in the principal of tithing (ten percent) as the basic starting point in our physical giving. We understand further that everything we have and are belongs to the Lord our God.