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Mission StatementVision StatementGeneral Statement of FaithBiblical Resolution Management
Our mission is to reach out to those who are seeking a deeper walk with the Lord and who believe by faith that God can truly meet their needs. To equip people for a lifestyle of discipleship, for the purpose of winning others to Him. Top
To build a work for God that would understand the need to reach the next generation by equipping this generation through faith, fellowship, commitment to God and a Spirit of Unity and Love. To call out young men and women to a life of service in the Army of God. Top
We believe:
In one God manifest in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit.
In the inspiration of all the Scriptures by the Holy Spirit as originally
given, and that they are the inerrant and final authority for our faith
and practice.
In the incarnation and virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, who by His
shed blood, substitutionary death, and bodily resurrection paid the
redemptive price for all my sins and for the sins of the whole world.
In the Scriptural teaching that all people are born with the sinful nature
and are separated from the life of God and can be saved only through the
atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In the eternal salvation of all who trust the Lord Jesus Christ and the
eternal punishment of all who reject Him.
In the work of God's Spirit in the new birth, indwelling the believer,
causing them to grow into the likeness of Christ and filling them with
power to live a godly life and to witness to Jesus Christ.
In the union of all true believers as one body in Christ.
In the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to the earth bodily to claim
His own people, to vindicate Himself and to set all things in order.
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Covenant - In obedience to God's Holy Word and commitment to practicing Biblical Resolution Management, I promise to follow the Principles of Priorities. That is, my priorities are to glorify God, build harmony in the church, and avoid conflict. First Step - I will do as Matthew 18 admonishes - go to one who has offended me, "first alone". I will not first share the offense with another person. I am committed to reconciliation in the relationship, rather than exposing anything to others that pertains to the offense. Second Step - If going to a person "first alone" does not resolve our differences, I promise to seek a neutral and mature individual who will listen to each of our perspectives of the problem. This person will hopefully be able to shed light on one or both of our blind spots or areas of needed growth in order to glorify God. I recognize that the "witness" may reveal or say things I won't like, but I will believe God is using him or her to resolve the conflict, rather than take sides. (The witness must be an individual with deep spiritual wisdom and highly respected by all those involved.) Third Step - If resolution of the conflict has not been achieved by the exercise of step on or two, I will ask for the ministry team to hear the offense and how steps toward resolution have been ineffective. I will seek to abide by the counsel then provided by the ministry team. Warning - I will not seek to find others who have also been offended, nor share my concerns with potential "witness" prior to the meeting with my offending brother. the purpose of having a witness is not to validate my hurt but rather to open my heart and mind to the possible needs I may have regarding my relationship with others. I realize my friends may naturally listen to my concerns, but also take up my offense. I will, therefore, not cause them to become a party to a possible division and disharmony because of our friendship. Whenever, I feel an urge to share the offense with my friends, I will pray and commune with God about my hurt. Confronting Ministry Leaders - I believe in the scriptural admonition to not rebuke a spiritual leader (other than in grave matters of misconduct and open sin (1 Timothy 5:19)). I will earnestly pray for and follow those God has placed in leadership over me. I will not allow anyone to criticize them with following the principles in Matthew 18 and without the specific person present. I have a problem with my ministry leader, I will go "first alone" to them. I will not share my concern with anyone. I will listen and try to understand their perspective of the problem. If I am not satisfied with their explanation and continue to have animosity, I will ask their permission and counsel to find a "witness" who will listen to our conflict. If the "witness" fins I have misunderstood the situation and should continue no further, I will trust God to complete His work in my life by casting my burden on the Lord and leaving it there. If the "witness" agrees with my concern and finds the ministry leader wrong and the leader refuses to hear the "witness", we will then ask the current Ministry Team to hear the matter. I will seek to abide by the counsel of the Ministry Team. Serious Step - If I continue to find fault with a ministry leader and cannot worship in "spirit and truth," I will seek to join another ministry rather than cause any conflict and disharmony. I am committed to pleasing God through resolving my conflict, even if it means separating myself from the source of my irritations. Ultimate Goal - I commit myself to be spiritual rather than "normal" and supernatural rather than "natural" when it come to solving my problems with others. I want God's will and way to resolve my conflicts and will do as the Holy Bible teaches, regardless of my normal and natural feelings. MY ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO GLORIFY GOD THROUGH BEARING MUCH FRUIT, GETTING INVOLVED IN MINISTRY, AND AVOIDING AND RESOLVING CONFLICTS. Top |
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