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 Our Philosphy Of Ministry
In our desire to please the Lord and fulfill His purposes in the earth, we believe it is important not only to have proper ministry goals in view, but proper methods and attitudes as well. Thus we subscribe to the following Philosophy of Ministry: SERVANTHOOD: We will fail in our mission to see the life of Christ formed in others if we do not exemplify it ourselves. Perhaps nowhere does the nature and character of Christ shine in contrast to the spirit of this world than in his posture as a servant. If Deity can humble Himself to take the form of a bondslave (Phil.2: 7), can we as mere mortals dare to do anything less. Thus, as much as lies within us, we will endeavor to have this same mind that was in Christ Jesus (Phil. 2:5) and serve our brethren and humanity in humility and simplicity of spirit. EQUIPPING: We firmly believe that God's work is not to be done by a gifted few, but rather, the ascended Christ has given apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers that they might equip or prepare all of the Lord's people to do work of the ministry to the end that His Church would reach the fullness in quantity and quality which He intends (Eph. 4:11-13). Thus we reject such artificial distinctions as clergy/laity in God's people and secular/Christian in their work. TEAM MINISTRY: When Christ sent out His disciples by two's. He established a pattern of team ministry, which continued, after His Ascension. Thus we see in the Book of Acts extra-local ministry carried on by apostolic bands such as Peter & John and Paul & Barnabas while at the local level-elders in plurality were established to give guidance and care to each new community of believers. From Scripture and experience we have grown to appreciate the inherent wisdom and value of team ministry:
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