The Starkville Church of Christ is a Christ-centered, Bible-based family, striving to be like Jesus and committed to sharing Him with others.

Bible as our Sole Authority

We believe “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16,17). We echo the Psalmist who said God’s Word was “a lamp to his feet and a light to his path” (Psalm 119:105). We have discovered through following and living out God’s Word that it is indeed “living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, and that it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).  We encourage Bible study, daily reading of God’s Word, memorizing His Word, and applying His Word in our daily lives. Our beliefs, teachings, and practices are based solely upon the Bible.

Autonomy of the Church

“He is the head of the body the church…” (Col. 1:18). Since Christ is the head of the church we look only to him for guidance. We have no headquarters, there is no person or group of persons who tell us what to believe or practice. We allow God to lead us by looking to His revealed Word for what is true and right.  Jesus is the example we all can follow and when we focus on him we know we are on the path to true life.

Undenominational Christianity

“and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch” (Acts 11:26).  The early followers were simply called Christians because they followed and devoted themselves to Christ. If we today are obedient to the good news of Jesus, we are also Christ followers, disciples, Christians—nothing more, nothing less.  If you were to ask those in the early church what they were spiritually or religiously, they would have responded “a Christian.” We do the same today.

Baptism by Immersion

 "For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ …." (Colossians 2:12). We practice baptism by immersion under water—the only way scripture presents and the very meaning of the word baptism. In Romans 6:1-4, Paul describes baptism as a death, burial, and a rising up to newness of life—we believe the same.

Lord's Supper (Communion) Weekly

The early church partook of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday (Acts 20:7; I Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:20-26). We partake of the unleavened bread which represents Jesus’ body. By partaking of the bread we are reminded of Jesus’ incarnate life, his teaching, ministry, and work—all he was and all he did. We also partake of the fruit of the vine which represents the blood of Christ, which was shed for the salvation of the world.

Sharing our Faith

We have good news to share. Peter says to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for hope that you have” (I Peter 3:15). We share in all gentleness and respect for others.  We share with those who are seeking and those who God gives us contact with on a daily basis. We practice personal sharing about Christ and inviting our friends and family to church.