Praise Fellowship ChurchIntroductions Class

Part of the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers (AFCM)

I. Our Mission and PurposeTo love God and people too and to make followers of Jesus

The Great Commandment – Matthew 22:36-40The Great Commission – Matthew 28:19-20

To love GodThrough worship and praiseThrough practice of the scriptures

To love people tooThrough sharing the gospelThrough community in the body

To make followers of JesusBy discipling othersBy training and equipping

II. Foundational Beliefs

The Bible is the inspired word of GodA revelation from God to manThe infallible rule of faith and conduct

The One True GodheadGod the FatherGod the Son – Jesus Christ – God manifest in the fleshGod the Holy Spirit

The Fall of ManMan was created in the image of GodMan, by voluntary sin, fell from his position of being right with GodMan’s only hope of reconciliation with God is through Jesus Christ

The Salvation of ManOn the cross, Jesus became the sin sacrifice for man paying the price for salvationBy grace we are saved through faithThe evidence of salvation• The inward witness of

the Holy Spirit• The fruit of repentance• Works that follow real

faith

Water BaptismAn outward expression of an inward experience of the grace of GodBelievers Baptism – following conversionMode – immersion

baptized into Jesus death

buried with him in baptism united with him in the likeness of his

death

united with him in the likeness of his resurrection

The Lord’s Supper – Communion

Celebration of the covenant made with Jesus’ bloodDone in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of JesusTo be partaken in a worthy manner

Baptism of the Holy SpiritA present day realityGiven for power for life and serviceResulting in manifestations of the fruit of the SpiritResulting in manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit

The ChurchThe body of ChristThe manifestation of Jesus in the world todayA dwelling of God in the SpiritCommissioned by God to go into all the world and make followers of Jesus

The Return of JesusJesus is coming back for his bride, the churchAll who receive salvation, making Jesus Lord and Savior will live with him for eternityHe will come to judge the living and the dead

Eternal JudgmentThe second death for all who do not accept Jesus as their Lord and SaviorAnyone whose name is not written in the Lamb’s book of life shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire, separated from God for eternity

The Word of FaithThe word is near you in your heart and in your mouthFaith in the promises of GodConfession of the promises of GodThe abundant life that Jesus came to give

III. Governing Structure of PFC

Theocracy – of God and for the peopleContrast to democracy – of the people and for the peopleJesus – the head of the churchPastors, Elders – receive a delegated authority from the Spirit of God to give oversight to the church

Jesus

Pastor RogerPFC Board

RogerMelanie

Dan GasslerAndy

Spurlin

AFCMJim

Kasemen

Jesus

Pastor RogerPFC Board

RogerMelanie

Dan GasslerAndy

Spurlin

AFCMJim

Kasemen

MinistryLeaders

Jesus

Pastor RogerPFC Board

RogerMelanie

Dan GasslerAndy

Spurlin

AFCMJim

Kasemen

MinistryLeaders

MinistryHelpers

Jesus

Pastor Roger

PFC BoardRoger

MelanieDan Gassler

Andy Spurlin

AFCMJim

Kasemen

MinistryLeaders

MinistryHelpers

…whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant

Following God’s delegated authorityHebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.Comes from an earned trust not a demanded submission

IV. Gift-Based Ministry Functions in the church body based on recognized gifts and seasons, not on elected termsGifts for equipping – Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-16

To prepare God’s people for works of serviceThe whole body held together by what every joint supplies

God’s placement – 1 Corinthians 12:14-18The body has many membersGod has placed each one as he desires

Employing gifts – 1 Peter 4:10Each one has received a special giftEmploy it serving one another as good stewards of the grace of God

Your field of assignment – 2 Corinthians 10:13 NIV

V. MembershipConnecting with the familyInvitation

Come join the familyIntroduction

Meet Father (God)Meet the rest of the family

InteractionJoin us in the family roomSmall group activities

Household choresFulfill your part in the family

Let’s invite the neighbors – making adjustment to Let’s serve the neighbors

Difference between members and attenders

Attenders – those who may or may not be in a relationship with the Lord, searching for their place – welcome here

God has placed the members as is pleases himHelping people find their placeTwo-way commitment

Members to the churchChurch to the members

Members commitmentTo have established a relationship of being reconciled to GodTo continue in the process of being made complete in Christ as a follower of JesusTo participate in the ministry of the church with the gifts that God has given youTo press for unity in the body and not stir strife• Walking in love• Dealing with offenses in a biblical

mannerTo support the church in tithes and offerings

Church’s commitmentTo provide a spiritual covering for its membersTo provide community where each person can find acceptance and can develop and growTo spiritually feed and nurture those that God has called hereTo equip each believer to become an able minister of the grace of Jesus ChristTo provide vision and direction so the body can work together