Movement not a denomination
CCCVaT is a movement of like-minded local churches, from Christian Brethren heritage, that has united under a common vision and mission, set of core beliefs and values.

Leadership by influence
The leadership of CCCVaT is via relationship, trust, and influence rather than hierarchical authority and enforced compliance of organisational obligations, liturgy, leadership validation and behavioural expectations.

Autonomy of church affiliates
CCCVaT church affiliates are fully autonomous and self-governed.

Priesthood of all believers
CCCVaT churches celebrate and practice the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:4, 5:9, Revelation 1:6, 5:10). We believe that through Christ we have been given direct access to God (1 Timothy 2:5), God is equally accessible to all believers, and all followers of Christ have equal potential and validity to minister for God in all aspects of faith and church, according to the gifts God has given them (Romans 12:3-8, Corinthians 12:7-13)

Evangelism and discipleship focus
The CCCVaT movement is driven by the Great Commission of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20). We are committed to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people and provide a ministry of discipleship for each new believer, that they will become all that God has designed them to be.

Plurality of leadership
CCCVaT churches practice plurality of leadership, where each local church is led by a defined group of leaders with equal authority, with the pastor being viewed as one among equals.

Scriptural Foundation
CCCVaT is committed to the Bible as the foundation and final authority for life and ministry. We encourage all in our movement to study it diligently, apply it daily and teach its truth to others.

Prayer
The CCCVaT movement is committed to prayer as the means by which we communicate with God and He communicates with us. We view prayer as the ‘powerhouse’ of the Church and essential to effective ministry and mission. We are dedicated to praying for the salvation of the lost, the advancement of God’s Kingdom in the world, and for the empowerment of God’s Holy Spirit of all in our movement so that they may live by the commands and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Ordinances
Two ordinances are observed in the CCCVaT churches, full immersion baptism, and communion. We practice full immersion baptism as a public declaration and representation of a Christian’s spiritual union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection (Romans 6:3-8). We regularly celebrate communion in our local churches, usually weekly, following Christ’s instruction to do this to remember Him (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).