Mark Copeland (1951-present) describes himself as "simply a Christian, a disciple of Jesus Christ, and member of the Lord's body, the church, as described in the New Testament". 

He has served as a minister of the gospel over forty years, working with churches made up of individuals who are likewise "simply Christians". With the New Testament as their authority in matters pertaining to the work, worship, and organization of the local church, they are independent, autonomous, and non-denominational. They have no written creed (other than the Bible), and constantly engage in Bible study (not creed rehearsal), fine-tuning their understanding and practice to what they learn from the Scriptures.