The Prophetic Church Beliefs

ARTICLES OF THE PROPHETIC CHURCH:
(by John Mekdeci, Founder, propheticchurch.com; last updated 21 March, 2010):

CHURCH DOCTRINE:
The Prophetic Church will pursue, profess, and propagate the doctrine that:
1. We must seek righteousness: to desire it, to understand it, and to do it.
2. Understanding of righteousness is a progressive, rather than one-time, revelation.
  We are patient with others on different levels of revelation than us, even in our Church and families.
  The basic building block of understanding of righteousness will be [Ethics + Scripture/Prophecy], not one of them unless only one is available.
3. The Bible is not the complete Word of God but only a subset of an overall and continual relationship and Prophecy to which every Christian is privy.
  Our Holy Books include: The Bible, The Gospel of the Holy Twelve, and the Book of Jasher.
  We are open to discuss other Prophetic works but any conclusions arising thereof are not binding on the membership, but left to everyone's individual opinion.
4. Scripture/Prophecy, Ethics, and Discussion are all valid and recognized resources in finding and defining what is Right.
  Notwithstanding we adhere to the fundamentals of the Nicene Creed and the Ten Commandments as our minimal ethical and conceptual platform.
5. There is no remission of sin without both repentance and the Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  Water Baptism, in the Name of Jesus, is the preferable initiation where physically possible.
  Infant baptism is permitted at the discretion of the parents, preferably on the 8^th day after birth (Col 2:11–12; GH12:XC).
6. We must strive not only to be saved in the Lord Jesus, but to yield impact of positive change in the world.
7. Male and Female are of equal value and respectability.
8. Animals are included in our concern and respect.
9. The spread of the Gospel is not meant to fail.
10. Other things being equal, no one who rejects Jesus has more spiritual authority than one who follows Him (Acts 19:13-16).
CHURCH FUNCTION:
1. The Prophetic Church will strive to physically meet once a week in local groups.
2. Worship, Prayer, Scripture/HolyInstruction, Discussion, and Holy Communion will be the typical features of the regular meetings.
  Holy Communion is of essential spiritual significance.
3. Baptism and other forms of ministry will be available preferably through the Priests but also through other members.
4. External actions organized by the Church are optional but encouraged, and may be discussed in the regular meetings.
5. Marriages may be performed in accordance with local laws.
6. Permanent Church records will be kept of all baptisms, marriages, and funerals.
7. It is the right of any Priest or volunteer to refuse to perform any kind of ministry or service, so long as they give reasonable notice.
8. Although much ethics is left up to individual opinion, where a decision on ethics is required for Church direction or integrity, the Administrator in office will make that decision.
CHURCH ACTION:
1. Prophetic Church ethical concern must be broad and balanced over a wide range of topics.
2. Prophetic Church ethical and active concern cannot exclude evangelism (Matt 28:18-20), mercy (Matt25:34-40), and politics (Rev 19:16).
3. Organized actions may be broad or narrow in scope of issues, at the discretion of the administrator.
4. The Prophetic Church will not advocate illegal, violent, or immoral actions (Matt 10:16).
5. The first priority of ministry and action will always be to attend to the needs of Church members.
CHURCH SLOGAN: “Spirit and Truth”: representing exactly what style of worship God seeks (John 4:23), and the type of Christian approach we're on.
CHURCH SYMBOL: The symbol of the Prophetic Church will be a ladder-as-cross, symbolizing both our foundation on Jesus Christ and our progressive pursuit of Truth and Righteousness in Him.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION:
1. The Church is dedicated to God and will not be considered the property of any human except as is and where is legally necessary for its earthly administration.
2. God will always be consulted for all major Church decisions (Holy Lot or Prophecy), and considered the Church's ultimate Head (Eph 1:22, Eph 5:23, Col 1:18).
3. There will be one officer in charge of every major area of activism or church function.
4. When reasonably possible, every officer will have an assistant officer ready and able to take over if needbe.
5. The Administrator decides the appointment of Priestly, Knight, and Assistant Administration offices, though only with consultation of God and the officer in charge of that division.
6. The Founder of the Church at any time, and any subsequent Administrator in office, may veto any changes to Church construction or actions done in its name.
7. The Founder of the Church at any time, and any subsequent Administrator in office with agreement of at least 75% of the Priests, may alter the Articles of the Church.
8. The Founder of the Church and current Administrator have authority to discipline, decommission, or expel anyone from the Church, in consultation with the Priests, for misconduct with evidence. Issuance of a warning is preferred but not necessary.
9. No one will be appointed to office before they are reasonably ready in their heart.
CHURCH FINANCE:
1. Income:
  No minister of the Prophetic Church may charge a fee for ministry.
  Those who wish to give financially to the Prophetic Church will be provided a means of doing so; such donations will not be refused.
  Freewill offerings of food, transportation, lodging, and other expenses to priests are also gratefully accepted.
2. Taxation:
  The Prophetic Church will not pursue charitable tax-exempt status if this status carries with it any restrictions on what may be preached and done.
3. Salaries:
  The Prophetic Church will not pay anyone to minister or speak.
  However their expenses in doing so may be paid by the Prophetic Church, by prior arrangement.
4. Expenses:
  In as much as it has reasonable resources, and not barring donations, the Prophetic Church will support the expenses of its own meetings and actions, so that participation is free of charge.
  The Prophetic Church may hire employees for specific duties in accordance with local human law. However being a paid employee does not carry with it any spiritual authority.
5. Debt:
  The Prophetic Church itself may not borrow or otherwise put itself in debt, except against assets it does not reasonably need.
6. Reserves:
  The administrator will safeguard the Prophetic Church financial resources from falling below a reserve of at least 6 months operating expenses.
7. Life Insurance:
  The administrator and assistant administrator must have “key person” life insurance, of at least an accidental kind, of death benefit at least 5 times the average annual wage, paid by (ie. premiums) and payable to (ie. death benefit) the Prophetic Church (or to appropriate officers directly if Prophetic Church is not a corporation).
  Insurance of other officers is optional.
8. Last Will and Testament: The administrator shall have in place the legal requirements to transfer all Church accounts and operations to the assistant administrator in case of his/her death or incapacity.
9. Corporation:
  When practical, the Prophetic Church shall be established as a non-profit corporation, for its greatest independence, transferability, and ease of partnership.
10. Co-Support:
  Church members are encouraged to purchase goods and services preferentially from each other, and will be afforded some space outside of Church service to name their trade.
  Employers may also post open positions available for application.
CHURCH SECURITY:
1. The Prophetic Church will have safeguards against libel, slander, and other possible legal threats.
2. The Prophetic Church will pray regularly for the holy intent and integrity of its membership.
3. The Prophetic Church reserves the right to refuse membership and admittance of anyone the Administrator or his/her representatives feels is a threat to Church security or integrity.
CHURCH NEWS:
1. Secular news sources will not be as trusted as our own searching for Truth and awareness.
  The Church will always have a designated officer appointed to gather and report-back news in the world relevant to Christianity, including ethics. Emphasis will be slightly weighted towards local events over global.
CHURCH OFFICES: The following offices will be recognized:
1. Administrator, Assistant Administrator: The legal, spiritual, and practical overseers of all Church activity. (It may not be a paid role, although expenses may be paid.)
2. Priest: A spiritual activist representing the Word and spiritual Power of God, leading all forms of spiritual ministry and oversight. They report to God and humans (Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and High Priest (if any)).
  A priest supplements but does not replace, discourage, or own a person's individual relationship with God.
  Neither God nor priest shall be removed from recognition for any priestly work.
  Guidance by a Priest does not remove a person's individual accountability towards God.
  Typical priestly study includes: Scripture, Ethics, Prophecy, Deliverance, and Prayer.
3. Knight: A worldly activist leading projects oriented towards yielding positive impact. They report to the Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and the chief of their division (if any).
4. Member: A recognized supporter and/or participant of the Prophetic Church. They have minimal accountability to the Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and their representatives.
  Members must agree to the Church Articles and be baptized Christians for admission.
5. Adherent: Regular benevolent visitor.
6. Treasurer: An optional role to assist in bookkeeping and accounting. It is preferred as a volunteer role, but may be paid.
7. Legal Counsel: An optional role to assist with legal advice on human law. It is preferred as a volunteer role, but may be paid.
8. Employees: Paid positions of no spiritual significance.

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