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 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 …
Kingdom Focus: Moving Beyond Church-Centred Christianity Kingdom Focus is about more than attending services or maintaining church activity. It is a call to live out God’s rule, character, and purpose in everyday life so that faith produces visible transformation in homes, communities, and society. Instead of limiting Christianity to what happens inside a building, this …
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POLYCARP OF SMYRNA – AN APOSTOLIC FATHER AND WITNESS UNTO DEATH Over the last two weeks the Lord has been challenging me regarding the commitment of us as believers and the church at large. The question that resounded in my heart was the question…. ARE YOU WILLING TO PHYSICALLY DIE FOR ME? I have been …
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Introduction The subject of prosperity vs materialism has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in the Body of Christ today. While the Bible undeniably teaches prosperity as part of God’s covenant blessing upon His people, much of what is preached today as the “prosperity gospel” has drifted from its apostolic foundation and …