IFCA REGIONAL LEADERS' HANDBOOK - IFCA International

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STANDING FIRM DOES NOT MEAN STANDING ALONE! God has called independent local churches to stand firm in doctrinal purity and to be holy for His purposes. However this does not mean that the local body need stand alone. IFCA International exists to provide an arena for independent churches and organizations to participate in the common cause of advancing biblical Christianity. This mission is guided by these foundational principles: DOCTRINAL INTEGRITY IFCA International has a long history of standing firm for the fundamentals of the Christian faith. We are committed to preserving, defending and proclaiming the truth of the inerrant and all sufficient Word of God. The Bible adequately equips the believer and the church with a world view that understands the true nature and need of man. We provide a means of responding to the theological imprecision and carelessness of our day. INDEPENDENCE IFCA International values and preserves the independence of local churches. To be autonomous, however, must not be an expression of selfishness. Independence provides the liberty to be compliant with Scripture apart from outside control. An independent church uniquely fulfills the New Testament local church model with spiritual leadership which should be neither autocratic nor arrogant. Independence preserves the freedom to serve as the Spirit of God directs according to His sovereign plan and purpose, with dependence upon Christ as the Lord of the Church. INTERDEPENDENCE A deep sense of interdependence within IFCA International provides many opportunities to share ministry without sacrificing the local church’s autonomy. This trusted network of 2,000 churches, organizations, and Christian workers provides resources for the independent church and pastor. We are poised to help and offer a hand in ministry partnerships to all who share our doctrinal convictions and ministry vision. INTERNATIONAL IFCA International provides a unique partnership with local churches in worldwide fellowship, an immediate expansion of your local church ministry in connection with other like-minded local church fellowships across the globe. International connection affords many opportunities for joint participation with those of like precious faith and practice. This dynamic broadens the vision of 18 IFCA International Regional Leadership Handbook
your local church with an international network of trusted ministries that share biblical conviction and mutual concern. Missionaries plant churches and the national leaders organize into national fellowships. IFCA International is networked with those other national fellowships. 19 IFCA International Regional Leadership Handbook
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Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS IFCA Regional Pre
Page 5 and 6: Section 2 Regional Membership .....
Page 7 and 8: KANSAS Paul Wulff (Pat) 12002 W. 10
Page 9 and 10: ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY AND VALUES T
Page 11 and 12: VITAL SIGNS OF HEALTHY IFCA CHURCHE
Page 13 and 14: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION A church th
Page 15 and 16: to The Independent Fundamental Chur
Page 17: Dr. Al Platt (president emeritus of
Page 21 and 22: financially supported their own pas
Page 23 and 24: WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTAL
Page 25 and 26: the Scriptures, all who have truste
Page 27 and 28: Call or write the International Hea
Page 29 and 30: IFCA INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP by Dr
Page 31 and 32: BENEFITS OF IFCA INTERNATIONAL MEMB
Page 33 and 34: to assist in relief efforts through
Page 35 and 36: an arena for independent churches a
Page 37 and 38: ARTICLE XII - ADMISSION AND RENEWAL
Page 39 and 40: Regional have been invited. When po
Page 41 and 42: years when a President is to be ele
Page 43 and 44: REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEADERS
Page 45 and 46: PURPOSE OF IFCA INTERNATIONAL’S R
Page 47 and 48: me ask you: are you faithfully doin
Page 49 and 50: REGIONAL PURPOSE Underlying the act
Page 51 and 52: a. What sort of outreach ministries
Page 53 and 54: going to include power walking as p
Page 55 and 56: REGIONAL PRIORITIES In every Region
Page 57 and 58: Is the Regional abiding by its Cons
Page 59 and 60: REGIONAL MINISTRY MINISTRY -- now t
Page 61: MINISTRY EXAMPLES Meetings Breakfas

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