Our Vision
- Challenge
Denomination Traditions
- Help
Struggling Churches
- Address
Social Needs
- Nurture
Worship Environments
- Generate
Independent Institutions
- Educate,
Equip, Evangelize
Challenge
Denominational Traditions
The challenge is to be biblical rather than traditional.
As we investigate the Truths of Scripture, we
embrace the Full Gospel and recognize that God
has ordained this Movement. We believe
that Baptists have the “Right to
Choose” to operate in the Gifts of the
Holy Spirit. Additionally, because the Holy
Spirit offers these gifts to the believer
without regard to gender, the Full Gospel
Baptist Church Fellowship affirms the role of Women
in Ministry. These roles include women as pastors,
preacher, elder, teachers, prophets and bishops.
Help Struggling Churches
The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship is
committed to assisting Churches, which are in
need of restoration upon request. In addition to
financial assistance, we may offer organizational
advice and Christian Education to rebuild
congregations and a sound Christian Foundation.
Address Social Needs
The community depends upon the leadership and
foresight of the Church. The Full Gospel Baptist
Church Fellowship is committed to assisting
socially disenfranchised individuals. As we enter the
21st century we are giving ourselves a
hand-up by continuing to build strong communities.
Nurture Worship Environment
The commitment to a worship environment,
which allows the Holy Spirit to flow in its fullness,
is a passion of the Movement. Praise
and Worship lead us to the very throne of God
where healing, deliverance, and life-changing
power are available. Through Corporate
Praise we experience the jubilation of being one
with the Body of Christ. Corporate
Worship allows the believer to enter into the
“Holy of Holies” to personally
commune with our Most High God.
Generate Independent Institutions
The commitment of the Movement is not
just to be financially independent, but our goal is
to cultivate businesses ordained by God and
supported by the Full Gospel Baptist Church
Fellowship. Other projects include, but are
not limited to: Senior Citizen Housing,
Homes for At-risk Youth, After School Community
Centers, Rehabilitation Facilities, Home for Unwed
Mothers, Private Christian Schools and Post Secondary
Colleges.
Educate, Equip, Evangelize
The Vision to Educate, Equip, and
Evangelize involves every aspect of our Movement.
During our Annual International and Local District
Meetings, Christian Education classes are held
for all attendees to obtain the knowledge to become
equipped to do the work of the ministry.
The local church will grow only if every member is
equipped to exercise his or her Spiritual Gifts so
that the Body functions as one with Christ
as the Head. As the church grows, it must
be actively engaged in the Ministry of Evangelism
to win the lost to the Good News of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ. As a Movement,
creative ways of reaching the lost include utilizing
the innovation of the Internet as well as
capitalizing upon other media technological advances.
STATEMENT
OF BELIEFS
The
New Joshua Full Gospel Church International Statement
of Beliefs is an explanation of the foundation upon
which this ministry is built, as well as information
concerning what is being taught from the pulpit.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and
that He was crucified, died and was then buried. On
the third day, He arose from the dead, and ascended
on high where He took His seat at the right hand of
God, the Father Almighty until His enemies become His
footstool.
We believe in the rapture, that the dead in Christ
will rise first and that those who are alive and
remain shall be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.
We believe that after death eternal life begins
either in heaven or in hell and where one spends
eternity is based on the decision to live according
to God’s Word and commandments, or on the
decision to rebel and deny His Word and commandment.
We believe in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and
baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of
speaking in tongues.
We believe that the Bible is the written Word of God
– inspired by God. We believe that faith
is acting out on the Word of God.
We believe in divine healing (which is the
restoration of health to one who believes and acts
out on God’s Word), and that Jesus is the
Healer. We further believe that faith is acting
out on the Word of God.
We believe in tithing and bringing offerings into the
local church. We also believe in giving alms,
and caring for the poor, sick, homeless and otherwise
unfortunate.
We believe in water baptism in the name of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in the
name of Jesus, and the authority invested in that
name.
