Adhere to this practice: Ecclesia reformata semper reformanda est – A Reformed church must ever be reforming itself in accordance with the word of God

Follow Scripture alone (“sola Scriptura”) as the only rule of faith and practice and stress the unique authority and sole sufficiency of the Word of God

Believe that Christ is the head (universal bishop) of the church, that church officers (ministers, elders and deacons) are to represent Christ in their actions and decisions

Accept the three historic creeds of Christianity (the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed) along with several doctrinal statements called “confessions.” Among them are the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of the Synod of Dor,and the Belhar Confession.

Follow liturgies (forms and orders of worship) which focus on the praise and worship of God and which emphasize the transforming power of the Word of God

Celebrate two sacraments: baptism and the Lord’s supper

Emphasize the importance of personal piety – a  personal experience of God linked to a passionate devotion to God – which shapes all aspects of the believer’s life