BYLAWS
with Constitution
and
Mission Statement
Constitution
This constitution is to secure the principles of our faith and to govern this fellowship in a Biblical manner.
We constitute this fellowship under the authority of Jesus Christ and the Word of God as revealed in the New and Old Testaments of the Holy Bible. (I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus)
1. The name of this fellowship shall be New Foundation Christian Fellowship.
2. This fellowship will be under the control of no other ecclesiastical(church) body.
3. The spiritual head of this fellowship is Christ and the physical Sheppard or leader of this fellowship is the Pastor.
Mission Statement
It is our mission to be a radically inclusive, interdenominational fellowship, sharing the good new of Christ with ALL! As a body of believers, we firmly adhere to our Lord's command to share His love with ALL. No matter who you are, where you come from, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. It is our mission to be a fellowship of people from many different (Christian) religious, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds who have come together to proclaim that Jesus is Lord.
By-Laws
Article I - Name
The name of this fellowship shall be New foundation Christian Fellowship.
Article II - Statement of Purpose
1. It shall be the purpose of New Foundation Christian Fellowship to strive to fulfill the command Christ left to "go into all the world and preach the Good news new ALL." Mark 16:15, and to share as a fellowship in the worship of God, and spreading the gospel to all.
2. To provide a place where ALL, may come together worship Jesus in spirit and truth, without fear of condemnation.
3. To be united as a fellowship of believers ready to share the good news of Christ with ALL. To be united together in love to "stand fast therefore in the liberty, wherewith Christ hath made us free, Gal. 5:1."
4. To instruct and encourage those who offer themselves to the teaching of this body.
Article III - Doctrine, Sacraments and Rites
A. Doctrine
We believe that the Holy Bible is the written Word of the one true God, who revealed Himself as the Father in creation, the Son in redemption and the Holy Ghost/Spirit as the comforter which dwells in us now. (Gen. 1:1-31, John 1:1)
We also believe that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God; that though the blood of Jesus all sins are forgiven. (Rom. 3:22-26)
We believe that the gifts of the Spirit are in operation the church today. (I Cor. 14).
We believe in and seek for the baptism of the Holy Ghost experienced by that apostles on the day of Pentecost.
We believe that holiness is not a matter of rule or regulation of man, but rather spiritual fruit that should be evident in our daily walk with our Lord and our fellow man. (Gal. 5:22-23 James 1:27)
B. Sacraments
The sacraments of this fellowship are Baptism by complete immersion in the name of Jesus Christ and Communion. Neither baptism nor Communion brings salvation or redemption in any form.
C. Rites
This fellowship will acknowledge the following rites:
1: The rite of Ordination. It is evidenced by laying on of hands by the Pastor of this fellowship and is recognized as a lifetime commitment.
2. Holy Matrimony. Civil Unions (where permitted by law) and Holy Unions, are the spiritual joining of two persons in a manner fitting and proper by an ordained minister of the fellowship.
