A summary of Word received for this season.
FAQ 007 IF GOD GIVES YOU AN UNMARRIED SPIRITUAL FATHER, WILL SUCH A FATHER BE ABLE TO GUIDE YOU IN MARITAL MATTERS? Spiritual Fathering, Biblical Wisdom, Marriage Counselling and Healthy Boundaries Marriage wisdom does not come from marital status alone. It comes from God, His Word, the Holy Spirit, mature character and tested wisdom. An …
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FAQ 002 CAN I REMAIN SUBMITTED TO A PASTOR WHO CONTINUES TO LIVE IN SIN? Biblical Submission, Accountability and Leadership Integrity Biblical submission to spiritual leadership is never intended to replace our obedience to Christ. Pastors and elders are called to lead by example, remain accountable to Scripture and demonstrate lives worthy of imitation. When …
FAQ 003 AS A PASTOR FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY, WHEN I VISIT ANOTHER PASTOR’S CHURCH, MUST I GIVE HIM MY TITHE? Tithing, Spiritual Fathering, the Storehouse and Kingdom Stewardship A visit to another congregation does not automatically transfer a believer’s established stewardship or spiritual relationships. Scripture teaches that giving belongs first to the Lord, that those …
FAQ 0123 WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A SET MAN IN THE DAVIDIC MODEL? God-Appointed • Familiar • Bread • Sent • Vision • Experienced • Passionate • Voice The Davidic model describes the set man not merely as the person occupying the leading position, but as a leader whose call, formation, vision, message, character …
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FAQ 0122 WHAT ARE THE FIVE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE CHURCH? Episcopal • Presbyterian • Congregational • Independent • Autonomous Church government describes how authority, oversight, decision-making, accountability, property and ministry responsibility are ordered within the church. Different traditions have developed different structures. This FAQ explains five common models and evaluates them through …
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FAQ 0121 BIBLICAL MINISTRY FRAMEWORK OF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT ARE THE PREROGATIVES OF THE SET MAN? Authority as Stewardship: Appointment, Networking, Gathering, Budget, Vision, Oversight, Sanction and Veto Based on Lesson 14 of the ABC Curriculum (source document supplied) Within the ABC Curriculum, the “set man” is the recognised leader entrusted with primary responsibility …
FAQ 006 WHEN A HUSBAND OR WIFE BECOMES A STUMBLING BLOCK IN CHURCH-RELATED DECISIONS, WHAT SHOULD WE DO? Marriage, Mutual Submission, Spiritual Responsibility and Kingdom Order Marriage is a covenant of one-flesh unity under Christ. When spouses disagree about church attendance, ministry involvement, giving, spiritual relationships or other faith-related decisions, the answer is neither domination …
FAQ 005 HOW CAN A PERSON’S FAMILY BECOME AN IDOL IN THEIR LIFE? Loving Family Deeply Without Placing Family Above God Family is one of God’s greatest gifts, but even a good gift can become disordered when it takes the place that belongs to God alone. Biblical discipleship teaches us to love our families faithfully …
FAQ 004 WHAT IS A TRUE SON? Can True Sonship Be Seen in a Person’s Actions? Likeness • Faithfulness • Service • Honour • Maturity 1. Introduction The language of spiritual fathers and sons appears throughout the New Testament. Paul called Timothy his beloved and faithful child in the Lord and described the father-son quality …
SHOULD A SPIRITUAL FATHER GIVE A WORK TESTIMONIAL FOR A DISOBEDIENT SON? A spiritual father must never use a testimonial to control a son, but neither should he give an endorsement that is untrue. Biblical fathering requires truth spoken in love, correction aimed at restoration, and grace that never compromises integrity. 1. Introduction A difficult …
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