 ATM is first and foremost a relationship-based ministry. We are, first, related to the Lord and His Word. Second, we recognize that we are related to all that honor His Name. Third, we are related in a very practical, functional way with all who choose to join with us in our sphere of labors and doctrinal convictions-the ATM network or family of churches.
We are also a vision-driven ministry. We passionately believe that Jesus' last command must be our first concern. That last command finds its fullest expression in what has become known throughout church history as the Great Commission:
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 Purpose:
We of ATM believe our primary reason for existing is to love the Lord with all of our being. Our love is expressed in our obedience to Him (John 14:15).
Vision:
Driving our sense of purpose at ATM is the vision that consumes our hearts. That vision may be defined in the following manner:
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 As we look at the great strides in world outreach made in the last 100 years, we must pause to glorify God. Much has been accomplished. For the first time in history, Christianity is truly a universal faith. This is certainly a tribute to countless multitudes of missionaries, mission societies, denominations, and missionary evangelists.
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 THE BIBLE
We believe that the Bible, canonized as the sixty-six books of Scripture, is the Word of God. Holy men of God wrote the Word of God under the guidance, influence, and inspiration of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 14:26; II Peter 1:20,21). The holy Scriptures, every word of which is pure (see Psalms 19:7,8 with Proverbs 30:5), are the righteous standard for instructing us
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 "As we at this time understand the meaning of Scripture..."
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Governance in the Local Church
We believe that under Christ the Chief Shepherd, the governance of the local church resides with the eldership team or council and not the congregation.
The final seat of authority is not vested in the democratic rule of
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