Jesus Christ is the sole authority over His ekklesia and every believer in it. This is our highest value. His ekklesia cannot exist, nor can anyone claim to be a part, without first confessing that He is the Christ, Son of the Living God. Jesus Christ is the only head of His ekklesia. He alone is building His ekklesia and we submit to Him as Lord. Leaders (i.e. elders, deacons and ministry gifts) who serve the ekklesia, must minister in complete obedience to Him.