Membership Guide Radiant Leadership

Pastor Pastor Ron Poore

Ministry Leaders

Reitha McCabe Pastoral Assistant/Family Ministries Coordinator Howard Adams Small Group Leader Linda Cline Small Group Leader Mary Taylor Small Group Leader Randy Rutherford Worship Ministry Steve Patterson Small Group Leader Jenni Potter Intercessory Prayer

Area Coordinators

Nursery Amy Pettis Kid’s Church Traci Flowers Facilities Dan McCabe Hospitality Diane Goff First Impressions Howard Adams (Ushers/Greeters/Communion)

Church Council

Dan McCabe, Angie Patterson, Randy Rutherford, and Jake Pettis The Mission, , and Values of Radiant Church

VISION = WHERE ARE WE GOING

Vision Statement Encounter Christ Embrace a loving people and a loving God Engage in the corporate and personal mission in the power of The . Embark on your ministry toward your destiny

Slogan ENCOUNTER. ENGAGE. EMBRACE. EMBARK.

MISSION = WHAT WILL WE DO

T.R.U.T.H. ; We will… Tell everyone we can about Christ. (Col 4:5) ; Bring up God in day to day conversation, be ready with an explanation of why salvation is necessary. Also, write and share your testimony. Connect everything we do to a soul Respond to the needs of others, in love. (1 Pet. 4:10) Ministry; Where are some places you can help in the church? Outside the church? Unite in His name. (Rom. 12:5) Fellowship; You meet here on Sundays and Wednesdays . Is there anywhere else you can build relationships with other friends that are believers? How can you include Pre-Christians? Train in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Discipleship; Again, We gather on Sundays and Wednesdays to learn more about and how we can be more like Him. We base our view of God and life upon scripture (Learn from wisdom, not consequences). Not simply to act, but to act wisely and skillfully. Honor God with our whole lives. (Mk. 12:30) Worship; To honor God with your whole lives is very broad. Because it is not just music, it can include all of the above.

VALUES = CHARACTERISTICS EVIDENCED ALONG THE JOURNEY

G rowing- Into Action-oriented, Christ-centered disciples through Biblical teaching in mentoring relationships. R elationships- Pursuing and accepting others in a gracious, loving, healthy way. This includes ministry, we do “Church” as a team. A uthenticity- Real people, being real with each other and living what they believe. C ompassion- Meeting the needs of those across the street and around the world. E mpowering- Releasing others to do the impossible through the power of The Holy Spirit. Radiant Church Distinctives

•We are a Pentecostal church. We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and in the pursuit and use of those gifts in the life of the believer and in our ministries. We encourage everyone to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) and to use all of His gifts, including (1 Corinthians 14:5).

•Our theology is Pentecostal. Our style is Charismatic. Our worship is expressive and Spirit-led, yet orderly. We clap and raise our hands as a sign of praise and surrender to God. Our music and songs are contemporary, although we often include traditional favorites. Our practice is to explain to the congregation anything out of the ordinary – , a word in tongues, a song of the Lord.

•We hold to a traditional biblical position on moral values and personal conduct.

o We strive for personal integrity that demonstrates the holiness and love of God in all our conduct. o We believe that marriage was designed by God to be between one man and one woman. o We stand against premarital sex, infidelity in marriage, pornography, promiscuity, perversions, and all other forms of sexual misuse and abuse. o We take a biblical stand against the practice of homosexual behavior. We believe that God set the sexual boundaries for men and women at creation and does not confuse those boundaries. We believe that man's fallen condition and the results of in our society have bred sexual confusion but that God offers love, healing, and restoration to ALL who seek Him. o We stand for the protection of all unborn children. We believe that abortion kills a human life and is a sin. We also believe that God offers grace to all who ask and will forgive and restore anyone who repents. o We offer love, compassion, and God's promise of forgiveness to all who seek freedom and wholeness. If you want freedom, we will help you.

•The , along with the need of the dying world in which we live, calls for all the , His sons and daughters, to engage the harvest using whatever gifts He has entrusted to them. Since women are redeemed, anointed, gifted, called and loved by God in exactly the same way as men, we categorically affirm that women should be fully released to exercise their gifts for every facet of ministry in His church.

•We do not emphasize a particular view or theory of the “End Times,” except the imminent and personal return of Christ to judge the living and the dead.

•We believe that a biblical worldview will affect every area of a Christian's life, including for what or whom they vote. We do not believe, however, that Sunday morning is the best place for partisan politics. Most important to us is our citizenship in the Kingdom of Heaven – not our membership in a political party. We may offer support to campaigns that work for or against specific legislation or that affect the moral and social health of our community and nation. An Abbreviated Declaration of Faith

THE HOLY SCRIPTURES We believe the is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17).

THE ETERNAL GODHEAD We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).

THE FALL OF MAN We believe that man was created in the , but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12).

THE PLAN OF SALVATION We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).

SALVATION THROUGH GRACE We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).

REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (I John 1:9).

THE NEW BIRTH We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).

DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).

BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER We believe that by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine (I Corinthians 11:24, 25).

BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days (Acts 2:4).

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily (Ephesians 4:30-32).

THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22). MODERATION We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism (Philippians 4:5).

DIVINE HEALING We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (I Thessalonians 4:16, 17).

CHURCH RELATIONSHIP We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).

CIVIL GOVERNMENT We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).

THE FINAL JUDGMENT We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death (2 Corinthians 5:10).

HEAVEN We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).

HELL We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).

EVANGELISM We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church (James 5:20).

TITHES AND OFFERINGS We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7). The History of

Officially named the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, is a Pentecostal denomination that resulted from the dynamic evangelistic ministry of Aimee Semple McPherson, who opened the historic in 1923. It was not intended o be a denomination, but as the church flourished new believers desire to be trained to serve and so Sister Aimee started what is now known as Life Pacific Bible College and as students graduated they were sent out to plant churches.

Foursquare Gospel The term "Foursquare Gospel" came about during an intense revival in the city of Oakland, Calif., in July 1922. To a crowd of thousands, Aimee Semple McPherson explained Ezekiel's vision in the , chapter one. Ezekiel saw God revealed as a being with four different faces: a man, a lion, an ox and an eagle. To Sister McPherson, those four faces were like the four phases of of Jesus Christ. In the face of the man, she saw Jesus our Savior. In the face of the lion, she saw Jesus the mighty Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and fire. In the face of the ox, she saw Jesus the Great Burden-Bearer, who took our infirmities and carried our sicknesses. In the face of the eagle, she saw Jesus the Coming King, who will return in power and victory for the church.

It was a perfect, complete Gospel. It was a Gospel that faces squarely in every direction; it was the “Foursquare Gospel.”

Leadership Jack Hayford (2004-2009). Glenn Burris Jr., was elected president by the convention voting body in June 2010, and is now serving his first term as president.

Currently The Foursquare Church has 1,865 U.S. churches; globally, The Foursquare Church has more than 64,000 churches and meeting places in 140 countries.

Radiant Church aka Newport Foursquare Church This congregation was started by Greg Romine in 1976 as New Life Center. The name was deemed confusing as many called looking for help with pregnancy issues.

Radiant Church has had eight pastors. Our current Pastor Ron Poore and his wife Janet are from Lincoln City.

Our immediate overseer is our Divisional Superintendent Pastor Charles Adams who is also the pastor of Toledo Foursquare Church. Foursquare Distinctives

Government §The Board of Directors has the governing power to direct and manage the corporate affairs of the International Foursquare Church. The Convention Body, consisting of all Foursquare pastors and delegates from the local churches, together with the Board, has the power to make or amend the Bylaws of the Corporation. Our national president is Pastor Jack Hayford, and his offices are located in .

Churches §Each local church is a subordinate unit of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. The pastor is appointed by the Board of Directors and is responsible for the spiritual and physical welfare of the church. To assist him there is a church council that is elected by the local church membership.

Properties §All Foursquare Church properties are in the name of the International Church and are held secure “in perpetuity” for the local congregation. Properties are bought and sold or debt is incurred only after a local congregational vote and approval from the International Board.

Tithes §Each local Foursquare church tithes from the tithes they receive for the support of the corporate ministries and for church planting in their District. They also contribute regularly to Foursquare Missions.

Accountability §The strength of the Foursquare family is the open and honest relationships among the pastors. That relationship includes defined lines of accountability that give a greater degree of security to both the Foursquare pastors and the congregations they care for. §Each local Foursquare church submits a monthly financial and ministry report to the International and District offices.

Miscellaneous Information §Each pastor and congregation is free to develop the philosophy and style of ministry that is unique to their calling and anointing. §There is an annual international convention and an annual District conference for Foursquare pastors and delegates.

The Mission of the Foursquare Church

The Foursquare Church exists to glorify God and advance His kingdom. Jesus Christ's command is to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19). Therefore, we are "Dedicated unto the cause of inter-denominational and worldwide evangelism." These words express our spirit and our focus.

Our call is to preach Jesus Christ, God's Son, as the Savior, Healer, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and coming King. Our assignment is to develop healthy, growing churches. Our commitment is to plant national churches around the world, led by loving servants of Jesus Christ. Churches developed in this manner will reproduce again and again. This makes possible the spread of the gospel to those who have not heard or accepted the message of God's Son. Core Values of the Foursquare Church

Christ-Centered Worship • We prioritize joyous worship, honoring the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as we extol the life and love of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). • We hold to the asserting Jesus as God’s virgin-born Son--His sinless life, atoning death and literal resurrection providing salvation (Acts 4:12). • We focus a Christ-honoring, grace-based preaching and teaching ministry rooted in the authority of God’s eternal Word, the Holy Bible (2 Timothy 3:16).

Church Health and Biblical Balance • We prioritize a personal and church lifestyle of vital joy and hope as Christ and His kingdom are described in John 10:10, Romans 14:17 and 15:13. • We promote creative personal and church ministry that spreads the Gospel, meets human need, and multiplies life-begetting ministries (Phil. 1:9-11). • We prioritize passion with order in worship; biblical grace with obedience in lifestyle; with liberty, wisdom and charity in all things (1 Corinthians 13:13; 14:40). • We embrace all who love Christ, pursuing our distinct sense of mission and values, while affirming the whole church beyond our ranks (Philippians 2:1-10).

Spirit-Filled Discipleship • We prioritize the apostolic plan for discipleship as in Acts 8:14-17; 19:1-6, calling believers to decisively open to the Holy Spirit’s fullness and fruit. • We acknowledge the distinct and ongoing gift-giving ministry of the Spirit and instruct in how to in His power to Christ’s glory (1 Corinthians 12-14). • We pursue faith-filled prayer, intercession, and spiritual warfare with Holy Spirit- enabled power and discernment as in Ephesians 6:10-20 and 1 Timothy 2:1-6.

Global Evangelism • We prioritize the apostolic convictions in 2 Corinthians 5:14, 15; being constrained by the love of Christ, knowing eternal souls are at risk, and commissioned by the grace of God since all who believe may be saved. • We are constant to our founding call to worldwide, interdenominational evangelism, proclaiming to all that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, Healer, and Soon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).

Fellowship and Ministry • We prioritize planting and growing local churches as in Acts 9:31 and Ephesians 3:14-19, that believers may be grown, nurtured, and equipped for ministry. • We cultivate every-member ministry as in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Christ’s will being that His church be the living evidence of His love and power to the world. • We honor the Holy Spirit’s call to and giftings of church leaders under Christ’s commission and lordship, irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity (Acts 2:17-18).

Social Conscience • We prioritize the Gospel of Jesus Christ as God’s power unto salvation for all, begetting works of compassion, justice, and human aid (Matthew 5:13-16). • We place high value on the sanctity of human life, of biblical marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isaiah 56:7; Philippians 2:15-16). • We accept the timeless purpose of God through his ancient people Israel, and reject anti- Semitism and all ethnic discrimination (Romans 11:11-27; Acts 17:26).

The Foursquare Church Around The World

From its very inception, the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel has been dedicated to the cause of worldwide evangelism. It is what we were born to do; it is in our spiritual DNA. We evangelize, we plant churches, and we raise up leaders who will evangelize and plant more churches. By 1949, the number of churches had increased from 355 to 521 and two states were added, from 33 to 35. Today, there is a Foursquare church in every state of the union and over 141 countries around the world. FMI exists to help network resources, build relationships and give missions leadership where needed.

We do missions because it pleases the heart of God and fulfills His command! Take Foursquare missionaries Ted and Sou Olbrich, for example. In 1999 they made a commitment to go to Cambodia where there was one Foursquare church. Because of their willingness to be used by the Holy Spirit, fruitfulness resulted and grew into over 800 churches by 2003.

Why Foursquare Missions? Because our work will be multiplied as our Foursquare family works together! It's a well-known fact that as people work together, their individual efforts have a greater effect. Evangelism teams, for example, have lasting results when new believers are incorporated into a local church or church plant, where they are nurtured. So, working together with people all over the world maximizes the effectiveness of the gospel into bearing more fruit - fruit that will last for many generations in any culture.

"I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last" (John 15:16). The Structure of the Foursquare Church

A study was made of the various models of Church Government. A structure based on the "modified Episcopal" form of organization was embraced. This style of government has provided definition and direction in maintaining a solid and balanced relationship between local congregations and denominational leadership.

This balance has freed local leaders to minister with a minimum of concern for physical matters, but with a maximum of counsel and care regarding major business matters. The corporate structure gives every local Foursquare church added health and strength.

Corporate Government

Official business of the Foursquare Church is conducted by the president, the board of directors, the Foursquare cabinet, and the Foursquare executive council. According to the bylaws, the president is elected for a 5-year term and may be re-elected for an additional 5-year term. The president is the "pastor" of the denomination, giving spiritual and administrative oversight.

The board of directors comprises the president, vice president, general supervisor, director of missions, and members appointed by the president. In addition, several ministers and laymen are elected to the board and represent nine voting regions throughout the . The board of directors meets four or five times each year and is responsible for the philosophy and overall ministry of the corporation. An executive staff committee of the board meets weekly to handle the business matters that demand immediate attention.

The Foursquare cabinet comprises the board of directors, a representative group of district supervisors, and ministerial representatives who are selected from the various voting regions throughout the United States. The Foursquare cabinet meets for one week each year to receive reports, give counsel concerning the overall ministry of the Foursquare Church, and to act as a nominating committee in the selection of a president.

The executive council comprises the Foursquare cabinet as well as the divisional superintendents. The council convenes at least once a year to approve the business to be presented to the annual Foursquare convention, which takes place immediately following Memorial Day each year.

In order to encourage, serve, and facilitate the ministry Foursquare churches throughout the United States the Foursquare corporate offices in Los Angeles, , comprise three divisions: the executive office, the national church office, and the missions office. The executive office is responsible for the legal and financial business of the church, as well as communications and other ministries that handle the administrative aspects of the church. The Foursquare president oversees the executive office.

The national church office is responsible for the expansion and health of the ministry of the Foursquare Church in the United States. The general supervisor, who works with district supervisors throughout the United States, oversees the national church office. The national church office includes departments such as Christian education, youth, women's ministries, cross-cultural ministries, and church resources.

The missions office, Foursquare Missions International, extends to 141 countries and represents over 36,000 churches and meeting places. FMI works with leadership in each of those countries to see that the gospel is spread around the globe. It is responsible for the sending and supporting of Foursquare missionary personnel.

Regional and District Offices

Each Foursquare church in the United States is part of a district. Each district is under the leadership of a district supervisor who works directly with the general supervisor. A supervisor’s role is to provide care and nurture to the churches under his or her care and to accelerate district growth. Each district supervisor is bi-vocational, which means that he or she performs other pastoral ministries in addition to supervisory tasks. Each supervisor is assisted by divisional superintendents, according to the number of churches in the district.

Administrative Resource Centers (ARCs) operate in three strategic locations in the United States: Southern California, Colorado, and North Carolina. Each ARC is overseen by an administrator and serves several districts. The ARCs process reports, loan requests, insurance documents, and other business items for churches. Final decision-making, however, is left to the respective district supervisor and the Foursquare board of directors. This specialization process provides efficiency and expediency in the business details required of district offices. Pastors deal directly with their district supervisors who then process the business through the regional offices.

Local Churches

Each congregation is led by a pastor and a church council. Foursquare pastors are appointed by the District Supervisor with approval of the Board of Directors and in consultation with local church councils. In this sense, Foursquare pastors are "sent ones" and "gifts" to local bodies of believers (Eph. 4:8,11,12). Consideration is given to the suitability of an individual pastor in relation to the present needs of the congregation.

Foursquare members have the privilege of electing church council members who will work with the pastor in the ongoing business matters of the church. Church related legal matters such as applying for a loan, or buying or selling property require a vote of the membership before being presented to the District Supervisor and the denomination's Board of Directors for approval.

Church properties are held in and protected by the name of the corporate Foursquare organization, with any major decisions regarding such properties made by the local congregation, District Supervisor, and the Board of Directors. Each church is also expected to contribute monthly to home and oversees missionary work.

Both men and women are allowed to minister on all levels of Foursquare church leadership. This includes pastor, church staff, church council, and deaconesses, and elders. The Value of Membership

Some Christians today believe that it is possible to be a “good Christian” without joining (or in some cases even attending) a church. They are resistant to join anything and have not seen the value of committing to a local congregation. God, however, wants believers to commit to one another in a bond of love in order to carry out His purposes together.

• It helps identify a person as a genuine believer (Romans 12:5; Ephesians 2:19). • It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage believers in their walk with Christ (Galatians 6:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25). • It gives the believer a place to discover and use his/her gifts in ministry (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). • It places the believer under the spiritual protection of godly leaders (Acts 20:28-29; Hebrews 13:17). • It gives believers the accountability they need to grow (Ephesians 5:21). How Do I Become A Member?

Foursquare's Membership Requirements (from ICFG Bylaws)

In order to be entitled to membership in a Foursquare Gospel Church, a person shall satisfy the following requirements:

A. Show evidence of a born-again experience and a Christian life; B. Have been baptized in water by immersion; C. Be nine years of age or over; D. Subscribe and adhere to the “Declaration of Faith,” compiled by Aimee Semple McPherson

A person desiring to become a member of a Foursquare Gospel Church shall:

A. Fill out and sign the church membership application form prescribed by the Board; B. Meet the requirements set forth in the above section; C. Be approved by the pastors; and D. Be accepted into the church membership at a church service.

In order to be considered active and in “good standing” and entitled to vote, a member in the current year shall have prior to voting:

A. Signed the membership roll; B. Regularly contributed to the support of the church; and C. Regularly attended church services, if they were physically able.

A member, following a hearing before the Church Council and concurrence of the District Supervisor, may be dismissed from membership by written notice from the Church Council if found to be in violation of any of the following:

A. Willful or negligent failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of the “Declaration of Faith”. B. Willful or negligent unchristian or unscriptural conduct; C. Acting contrary to the best interests of the church; or D. Causing dissension or conspiring to divide the church. Radiant Church Membership

Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior, having been baptized, and being in agreement with Radiant Church’s mission, values, vision, and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Radiant Church family and to accept the call to service. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to other members to do the following::

1. I will protect the unity of my church -by acting in love toward others -by refusing to gossip -by following the leaders

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Romans 14:19

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:17

2. I will share the responsibility of my church -by praying for its growth -by inviting unbelievers to attend -by warmly welcoming those who visit

To the church of the Thessalonians in and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2

“Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:23

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7

3. I will serve the ministry of my church -by discovering my gifts and talents -by being equipped to serve -by developing a servant’s heart

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:3-7

4. I will support the testimony of my church -by attending faithfully -by living a godly life -by giving regularly

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel. Philippians 1:27

On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. 1 Corinthians 16:2

A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. Leviticus 27:30 Creedal Statement WE BELIEVE: 1. In the verbal inspiration of the original Scriptures. 2. In the absolute of the eternal God-head. 3. In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ. 4. In the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit. 5. In the reality and personality of the devil. 6. In the natural depravity of the human race. 7. In the substitutionary atonement. 8. In the propitiation for sin only by the blood of Christ. 9. In the full salvation by grace through faith and not of works. 10. In Divine Healing through the atonement. 11. In the anointing of oil and prayer for the sick. 12. In the personal Baptism of the Holy Ghost as received by the apostles. 13. In the necessity of the new birth. 14. In water baptism by immersion at an age of accountability. 15. In the one and only true church composed of all blood-washed believers. 16. In the evangelization of the heathen and the nations of the world. 17. In a middle-of-the-road policy in public worship, between extreme fanaticism and ultra-ritualism. 18. In obedience to civil government. 19. In divorce only on scriptural grounds. 20. In church government, loyalty and obedience to those in authority over us in the Lord. 21. In tithing as God’s financial plan. 22. In restitution for past wrongs whenever possible. 23. In the open table at the Lord’s supper. 24. In the free moral will power of man, who can backslide, apostatize, and be lost. 25. In the maintenance of and holy living. 26. In the victorious life over sin, self, and bad habits by Bible study and an incessant prayer life. 27. In and holiness, through absolute surrender and . 28. In Christian modesty in the matter of dress, wearing apparel, and jewelry. 29. In the keeping of the Lord’s day as a matter of privilege rather than law. 30. As regards recreation — liberty of conscience and a Godly example to the world. 31. In the immortality and conscious existence of the soul. 32. In the resurrection of our literal bodies, the just and the unjust. 33. In a literal heaven and life everlasting for all true believers. 34. In a final day of judgment for the incorrigible wicked. 35. In the everlasting punishment of the impenitent. 36. In the personal, literal, bodily pre-millennial coming of Jesus Christ. 37. In a future, literal, one thousand years reign of Christ on earth with all His . 38. In the judgment seat of Christ where the saints will be finally. 39. In Christian tolerance to all denominations of the Christian faith. 40. “In essentials — unity; in non-essentials — liberty; in all things — charity.” General Statement of Belief 1. That Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God, and the only Savior from Sin. 2. That Jesus Christ is the Great Physician and the Healer of the body through the atonement. 3. That Jesus Christ is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit today, just as He was on the Day of Pentecost. 4. That Jesus Christ is the Soon Coming King, coming back to Earth again as the only hope for a dying world. 5. That Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

General Rules of Conduct 1. By avoiding every kind of evil, such as profanity, drunkenness, harmful world pleasures, dishonesty, immorality, and all sinful habits. 2. By seeking to do good to both the bodies and souls of men. Feeding, clothing, and visiting those in need as the opportunity presents itself. 3. By being faithful to the known ordinances such as regular , the of the Lord’s Supper, consistent Bible study, daily family prayers, and private devotion. 4. By faithfully supporting the local church through God’s financial plan of Tithing and Offerings, and by contributing, according to ability, to the various Missionary Programs of the Church. 5. By laboring at all times for the conversion and the salvation of pre-Christians through prayer, and personal testimony, and by inviting them to the Church, with a desire to lead them to Christ. 6. By working together in harmony and unity with the pastor and the membership for the advancement and growth of the visible church, and being loyal at all times to the church, it’s pastor, and its policies in all things showing forth an attitude of Christian love until Jesus comes.

Resources

• www.radiantchurchnewport.com -- Our Website • www.foursquare.org – Foursquare Website

What’s next?

§Pray and ask God if it is His desire to have you make Radiant Church your home church.

§Fill out and sign your membership application and return it to Pastor or Reitha McCabe, Church Administrator.

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I have read, understand, and subscribe to the Creedal Statement, General Statement of Belief, and General Rules of Conduct and commit to support the church with tithes and offerings.

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