Doctrine and Philosophy of Ministry
This questionnaire should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. The purpose is just to get a general gauge of what you believe. We understand that most are multiple choice questions and may not fully represent what you believe, so just choose the best answer. Don't over think things or try to put the answer you think we are looking for. Know that our current staff would not all have the same answers.
Your Name and Position you are applying for:
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What would you consider to be your top 3 Spiritual Gifts? Please list in order
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What best describes your view of Spiritual Gifts?
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All charismatic and sign gifts have ceased after the close of the NT canon.
Some Spiritual Gifts remain, but Sign Gifts (Tongues, Prophecy, Miracles and Healing) have ceased.
Spiritual Gifts remain, and while I wouldn't say Sign Gifts have ceased, they have decreased in frequency and changed in function.
All NT Spiritual Gifts are still active and should be used equally and for the edification of the church.
If I don't see a good amount of Sign gifts, I question if the church is really Spirit filled.
My approach to use of alcohol:
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Consuming any alcohol is a sin
I think it's important that all Christians completely abstain from any and all alcohol, but I'm not sure I would go as far as calling it a sin.
Having a drink at a party, or wine with dinner is ok. Because our culture has abused alcohol, Christians need to be careful when and where they drink as to not be a stumbling block to others. This may even result in abstaining from alcohol even though it's desired or there is the freedom to consume it.
"Everything is Permissible" Getting drunk is clearly a sin, but it's a Christian's freedom to consume alcohol and enjoy it. Not necessary to over think who will see me and how it might affect them.
Arminianism and Calvinism are two prevailing theological views within the evangelical church. Which "side" do you tend to be on?
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I lean towards Calvinism
I lean towards Arminianism
To me honest, I'm not sure!
You understand baptisms of the Spirit to be:
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An event that happens after conversion which results in an increased empowerment of the Holy Spirit to witness, overcome sin, speak in tongues, or perform miracles
Happens at conversion when a person is indwelled and sealed by the Holy Spirit
You believe water baptism is:
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To be practiced after a faith commitment to Christ, and is necessary for true Regeneration.
To be practiced after a faith commitment to Christ, and is symbolic to what Christ has done in the person't mind, heart, and soul.
To be practiced on infants and children as a Covenantal sign.
The style of worship you best connect with is:
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Traditional Liturgical.
Every good church sings hymns.
Contemporary upbeat but not too loud.
Hey, why don't we have the electric guitar and drums today?
Which best describes your view on women in ministry?
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Women are not allowed to teach, preach, or lead (except to other women or children)
Women are not allowed to be Overseers/Elders or Lead Pastors, but women can serve under a male Overseer/Elder board as long as their title is just staff or director.
Women are not allowed to be Overseers/Elders or Lead Pastors, but can serve under a male Overseer/Elder board. They may even have the title Pastor, such as Worship Arts Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Children's Pastor.
Women can be Overseers/Elders, Pastors, and Lead Pastors
Your approach to homosexuality is:
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Homosexuality is a sin. It's so grievous that they should not be allowed into the church.
Homosexuality is a sin. If someone is not a Christian and is a Homosexual, they should be allowed to explore Christianity and be at church services. If they become a Christian though, they must acknowledge homosexual behavior as a sin and repent of it. Living a homosexual lifestyle isn't consistent with Christian living and those living this way would eventually be asked to leave the church if they don't repent and abstain from homosexual behavior.
Homosexuality is not a sin. Times have changed. Certain commands in Scripture no longer apply today. Whether instructions given in the Old Testament that were no longer followed in the early church, or things in the early church, like women covering their heads, that no longer apply today, homosexuality falls right in line. The church should be leading the way in the acceptance, support, and encouragement of those with different lifestyles.
Your approach to politics and religion is:
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The church should be directly involved in governmental politics. As long as it's done legally, they should inform people about moral positions and ideologies of the candidates and make suggestions of who to vote for/against.
The church should not be directly involved in politics. While moral and ethical topics that happen to be brought into politics (abortion, economics, war) should be discussed as they are studied in scripture, the pulpit and the church are not meant to be used as a platform for political persuasion.
When people go to church, it's important they:
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Dress in the nicest clothes they own.
At least dress in business casual. It's important to show some respect through our dress.
Dress like they normally do. If that's suits and dresses, that's cool. If that's jeans and a T-shirt, that's cool too.
You believe a healthy way to understand church growth is:
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A church should not grow beyond 200+ people. That tends to become superficial.
A church should never value itself by how many are attending/involved.
A healthy church will grow. The point is not to make sure numbers go up, but if it's not growing it's a sign something needs attention.
If you're not growing in numbers, what's the point? Not growing numerically = dying.
While there are many different biblical ways to govern a church, you prefer:
Full Congregationalism. Church Members direct and vote on the execution of the church mission and vision.
Presbyterian. Local Church Sessions, Committees, Regional Presbytery and General Assembly.
Pastor Lead / Single Elder.
Deacon led.
The Holy Spirit should lead the church, we'll just ask Him.
Check all that apply. You would consider yourself to be:
Premillennial
Postmillennial
Amillennial
You know, I'm not really sure, or at least not willing to put a firm stake in the ground.
Don't feel the need to persuade others if I am one or the other.
Its a major doctrine that affects a person's walk.
What do you believe the role of small groups can be within a local church today?
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