Resolution #4 - Commitment To World Evangelism
WHEREAS, The Assemblies of God is a Pentecostal expression of the church of Jesus Christ, embracing the workings, priorities, and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, and
WHEREAS, The giving of the Holy Spirit was primarily to facilitate spreading the gospel to fulfill the Great Commission, and
WHEREAS, The Assemblies of God’s formation was primarily a commitment to the greatest expression of evangelism the world had ever seen, and
WHEREAS, Evangelism on a local level and worldwide is still a priority for our Fellowship, and
WHEREAS, Credentialed ministers within the Assemblies of God pledge themselves to voluntary cooperation within the Fellowship, and
WHEREAS, Credentialed ministers within the Assemblies of God are required to complete an annual renewal form committing themselves to financial support of the General Council and the district council in which they minister, be willing to abide by the constitution and bylaws of said organizations, fully subscribe to the Statement of Fundamental Truths, and publicly proclaim the standard of fundamental doctrine, and
WHEREAS, A commitment to the original purpose for formation and the original commissioning of our Lord Jesus Christ for His church would seem to be a critical aspect of a person’s voluntary cooperative fellowship; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That a response mechanism indicating a credentialed minister’s commitment and involvement in Assemblies of God world ministries should be added to the minister’s credential renewal form, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a study committee be assigned by the general superintendent to present a strategy for implementation. The committee should address the various situations and conditions that might apply to ministers who are not serving as pastors of a local church. The committee would also outline procedures to be taken upon a minister’s failure to comply with the expectation of the Fellowship. Said committee would report its findings and recommendations to the next General Presbytery in session, 2006.
Sponsor: Lewis R. Shelton
Mark Lehmann
