Ordination Study Guide – Flashcards
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1) Scriptures Inspired
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WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind. 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:21
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2) The One True God
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WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God-revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22
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3) Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
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WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine. Acts 2:22; 1 Peter 2:22
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4) The Fall of Man
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WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin-ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world. Genesis 1:26; 3:6
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5) The Salvation of Man
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WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation' (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG] Ephesians 2:8; 4:24
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6) Ordinances of the Church
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WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation. Romans 6:4; 2 Peter 1:4
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7) Baptism in the Holy Spirit
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WE BELIEVE...the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG] Acts 1:4; Luke 24:49
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8) Initial Physical Evidence
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WE BELIEVE...The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is 'Speaking in Tongues,' as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles. Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:28
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9) Sanctification
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WE BELIEVE...Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike. Romans 6:13; 8:13
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10) Church and it's Mission
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WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:22; Acts 1:8
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11) A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church
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WE BELIEVE...A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, to build up or edify the body of believers-the Church and to Meet human need with ministries of love and compassion. John 4:23; Ephesians 4:11
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12) Divine Healing
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WE BELIEVE...Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG] Matthew 8:16; James 5:14-16
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13) Blessed Hope
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WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG] Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13
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14) Millennial Reign of Christ
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WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace. Matthew 24:27; Romans 11:27
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15) FInal Judgement
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WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire. Revelation 19:20; 20:11
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16) New Heavens and New Earth
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WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the Lord!' 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22
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Church Membership
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-Born Again - Been/Seeking Baptism Holy Spirit - Baptized in Water - Believe in the inspiration of scriptures as the word of God with Final authority - Members should set themselves apart as holy - Abstain from Tobacco/Alchohol - Seeking Christ's return - Subscribe to tenants of faith - Cooperate in work of church - 18 years old
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General Council Nondiscrimination Policy
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lose credentials by... 1. initiative of minister- lapse of resign 2. initiative of District- inactive or not renewed 3. Affiliated with another church organization
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AG Purpose Distinctive
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-Evangelism -World Missions -Baptism in the Holy Spirit -Salvation -Divine Healing -Second Coming
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Sin and Salvation
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-Sin Separates us from God - Salvation requires us to repent and turn from sin
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Pre-millennialism
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Jesus will return with raptured saints for 1000 year reign
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Ministry Gifts
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Ephesians 4:11 Apostles-lay foundation/guide church Prophets- Speaks for God, visionary Evangelists- Explains gospel and calls for decision Pastors/Teachers- Guides and teaches
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Trinity
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God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit all exist as one
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Prophesy
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Message from God about current or future situations
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Evangelism
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Reaching out to people and sharing with them God's love. This can take many forms but always features God's words.
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Hermeneutics
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The Study of the Bible
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Apocryphal Books
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texts form Biblical times that were excluded from the Canon. AG does not recognize these books
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Ecumenism
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Greater cooperation among different religious denominations. Can be good or bad. Unity to win world or water down beliefs, generally against.
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Verbal Plenary Inspiration
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God Inspired many men to write the Bible the exact way he wanted it despite differences
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Justification
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Declaration someone is just or righteous. Legal term for releasing one from sin
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Holy Spirit Baptism and Gifts
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Happened on day of pentecost. The Spirit was poured out and gave spiritual power and boldness. Gifts- Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophesy, discernment, tongues, interpretation of tongues, administration, service
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Christology
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The study of Jesus Christ
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Infallibility of Scripture
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The Bible is the word of God and it is without error
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Sanctification
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Being made holy and set apart
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Ecclesiology
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The study of the church what and who it is. How we can develop and make an impact in the world for God
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Discipleship
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The process of teaching, training, and equipping the believers to serve God on a higher level.
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Bible Versions
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King James, NIV, NASB, Message, NKJV, All are translations and have possible error
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Inspiration
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Man was divinely inspired to write the Bible
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Rapture
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The belief that Christians will be taken up before the Tribulation
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Mission of the Church
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To fulfill the Great Commission Acts 1:8
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Agnosticism
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-The Idea of knowing/not knowing about God is impossible -We can not be sure if God exists or not
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Amillennialism
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Rejection of the idea that Christ will reign for 1000 years - The Millenium has begun, destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD -When Christ returns its all done
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Apostles, biblical and current roles
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-Served as leaders and teachers of the early church -Ground Breakers - Missionaries/Church builders writers of N/T - We don't recognize them today, but recognize work is still done.
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Atheism
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Belief God doesnt exist
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Homelitecs
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Study of creation and delivery of sermons
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Divine Revelation
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-God sharing his word/will with man - Through nature/text/miracles/people/etc
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Inerrancy of Scripture
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-The bible is free of error - Infallible means there can be no errors
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"Jesus Only" doctrine
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-Does not believe in trinity - It's just Jesus - Baptism in the name of Just Jesus
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Millennium
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Future 1000 year reign of Christ on earth after Armageddon
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Polytheism
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Belief in many gods
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Ordinances of the Church
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-Baptism in Water - Holy Communion
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Pentecost
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-A Holy Day -Giving Thanks to God - Day Spirit was poured out
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Calvinism
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Can not chose to accept Christ - Total Depravity - Unconditional Election - Limited Atonement - Irresistible Grace - Perseverance of Saints
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Immutable
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Unchangeable, remains the same
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Vicarious Atonement
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Jesus blood served as a sacrifice and payed for men's sins
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Canon of Scripture
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- Set of books that are regarded as Holy and inspired -Old and New Testament
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Sacraments
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A religious rite that provides saving graces
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Transcendence
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God is beyond and within this universe
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Dichtomism
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-Man is made up of two parts: body(material) soul spirit(non material) - At death these two seperate - Calvin believed this -AG (Trichotomy) believes soul is mind spirit is eternal
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Authority of Scripture
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2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
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Attributes of God
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Traits of God that he revealed to man through bible
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Illumination
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Unveiling of revelation the word or prayer
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Repentance
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Turning from sin and changing lifestyle
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Reconciliation
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Act of restoring to fellowship settling difference
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Deacons
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-Serves the pastor -Gives guidance - Assists in church affairs - Accountability for Pastor
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Autographs
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Word of God is authentic and inspired. We view the original autograph to be authentic, not man-made copies.
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modalism
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-One God that can manifest himself in 3 ways - Tends to be Jesus-only or God the Father -No trinity -One God
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Post-millennialism
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False teaching that millenium is extension of Church age
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Arianism
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-Jesus did not always exist and God is greater then Jesus -Created by Arius
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Deism
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-Deists believe God exists -No religion is correct -God created world and stepped aside -No interaction or super natural
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GC prerogatives
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-Encourage and promote evangelization of the world, worship of God edification of believers - Provide a basis of believers of like precious faith - Respond to human need with ministers of compassion - Establish and maintain department and instituions for the propagation of the world. -To approve scriptural teaching and practices -To dispose of property as needed for the prosecution of it's work
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IRS form 4361
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Social security tax form
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Ministry requirements for ordained minister
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-23 -show divine call -ministry licence 2 years - active in ministry - tithe $20 per month -15 times preaching a year
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Eschatology
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study of future and endtime events
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District council governance principles
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Each church can make its own choices unless governed by the District
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Civil Law
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We are not above civil law. We should respect it and those that make it, unless we have to deny Christ in the process.
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Annual Credential Renewal Process
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-Credentials end at every year, fill new form with financial obligations. -Ordained- $240, Licensed- $180, Certified-$90 -Tithe 85% to district
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AG World Missions
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-Process of evangelizing the world -Missionaries, MAPS, mission trips, medical, convoy of hope, STL, BGMC, Light for the lost
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AG US missions
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-Process of evangelizing our country - Chaplaincy, Chi Alpha, Church planting, US MAPS, Intercultural, Teen Challenge
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Membership in secret orders
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AG is against secret orders -false ideas of salvation -Time away from serving God -Loyal to society not God -Pastors not allowed, should discourage members
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Ministerial discipline for offenses
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-Discipline can be taken for certain actions (especially severe sins) - 2 year suspension and rehab program to be reinstated
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Conducting background screenings of workers
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-process is mandatory -we must take precautions to protect children and families -pastor should not place church in that dangerous position
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Social security taxes for ministers
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-A minister can file a form so they do not have to pay SS Tax -Have to be opposed on basis of religious convictions to public insurance benefits
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Clergy-penitent privileges
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Information is protected from court and can not be permitted if... - in confidence - to a minister -Acting in professional capacity as a spiritual advisor
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Confidentiality
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A counselor/pastor can not share information provided to them in a session accept for child abuse
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Local church governance
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Process of how the local church is governed and run
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District-affiliated church
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Churches that have not yet grown to the point that they can self govern. They are supported and watched by the district
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Financial obligation for ordained ministers to General/District council
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-Ordained- $240, Licensed- $180, Certified-$90 -Tithe 85% to district
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General Council affiliated churches
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Churches that have reached the point where they can self govern and make their own choices
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Housing allowance
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-Ministers are allowed a non-taxable housing allowance by the government. -Salary set aside in advance
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General council governance principles
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Churches can make their own choices as long as they agree with National and District constitution.
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Divorce and Remarriage
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Divorce should be avoided. Any pastor that had a divorce should have it before conversion for either individual in the marriage. Ok if former spouse is dead.
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Voluntary cooperative fellowships
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You join on your own, work together as group of churches
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Performing marriage ceremonies
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-No marriage for divorce unless oked by AG -No Same sex -Council the individuals looking for wedding
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Privileged information
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When you learn info in a confidential setting when being asked for advice
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Non profit corporate law
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-The church cannot turn a profit and keep the money -Does not pay taxes
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Call to ministry
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-An individual or a couple feel God speaking to them about a greater plan -God gives a very intentional call(ministry) to them -They have no choice but to obey
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Church governance documents
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Bylaws- Rules that regulate a churches internal affairs Constitution- Fundamental principals on which the church is governed Budget- How much in/how much out
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Dissolution clauses
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All property of any kind should revert to the parent body. After debts are paid off, the GC will be able to use the proceeds to further the work of the AG
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Ecclesiastical annulment
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-A church annulment of a marriage - A pastor goes though this if the divorce was because of fraud or deceit -Never a valid marriage
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Educational Requirements for AG ministers
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-4 year degree, wait 2 years once licensed -Global university/district school of ministry
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General council credential committee
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GC committee looks at the file from the district office and decides if the should grant approval
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GC official board of directors
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-Executive Presbytery is board of directors. 20 individuals -Superintendent -Assistant Sup -Gen Sec -Gen Treas -Director AGWM -Director AGUM -14 others
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GC Voting Constituency
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-Licensed -Ordained -Accredited delegates from affiliated churches
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Roberts Rules of order
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List of rules used to be the parliamentarian authority in a meeting
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Articles of Incorporation in a church
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Primary rules governing management of a corporation(church)
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Sabellianism
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No separation between three divine persons
