What does the conference believe theologically?
As an evangelical body, CMC believes in (1) the infallibility and authority of the Scriptures, both Old Testament and New Testament, (2) the full divinity and full humanity of Jesus Christ, (3) the need of salvation because of human rebelliousness and self-will, (4) salvation by divine grace through faith in the sacrifice of the shed blood of Jesus Christ, (5) the necessity of preaching Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation, (7) and the personal return of Jesus Christ, followed by eternal punishment for the lost and eternal bliss for the saved. As an Anabaptist fellowship of churches, CMC believes in (1) the New Testament as fulfilling and succeeding the Old Testament as the authoritative guide for God’s people today, (2) the church as the body of Christ, redeemed by Jesus Christ and visibly consisting of committed disciples, (3) voluntary baptism and church membership, (4) separation of church and state, (5) the way of love in human relations, including refraining from participati
