IFCA REGIONAL LEADERS' HANDBOOK - IFCA International

VITAL SIGNS OF HEALTHY IFCA CHURCHES
DOCTRINAL PU RITY
A church that is committed to preserving, defending, and proclaiming the
historic, fundamental teachings of the Christian faith as set forth in the Word
of God, and a biblical world view as derived from its teachings.
HOLY LIVING
A church that is committed to pursuing and promoting godly character that
begins with the renewing of the mind and motivates biblically moral and
ethical conduct resulting in personal integrity.
FERVENT PRAYER
A church that is committed to the practice and promotion of both private and
corporate prayer.
EXPOSITORY PREACHING
A church that is committed to effective communication in preaching that
emphasizes sound exegesis; historical, grammatical, literal interpretation;
with relevant application.
RELEVANT TEACHING
A church that is committed to accuracy and appropriate creativity in the
teaching of God's Word enabling people to understand and apply God's
truth, and to develop a consistent world view.
SERVANT LEADE RSHIP
A church that is committed to the development of leaders who reflect the
selflessness of Christ in the leadership of those to whom they minister.
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