CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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In this part of the Fellowship Mission, we are concerned with the proper overall CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (both Spiritually & Naturally) of the Children of GOD. Established within the Fellowship are particular Schools and Structures which are designed to meet the total needs of the Children of GOD and their offspring. It is important to meet the Outreach need as well when planning for the overall Fellowship Mission. There must be a system to meet the tasking of the Word of GOD and insuring that we have NOT neglected any of the Word. So our focus must be on these specific areas which must be taught and trained. Each individual must be assured that his/her needs are going to be met, as they apply themselves to know the things of GOD.
Our concern is NOT for outside of the Fellowship family, but in-house and their needs. Often we lose focus and try to do things, which entice the World or others to come unto us. It is NOT about us drawing anyone, but about us meeting the Children of GOD's need within this "Portion of the Body of CHRIST". Who then must we be concerned with as far as educating the Children of GOD? The question is NOT who but what levels or groups should we be concerned with. The identification of the levels are set according the different individuals which must be serviced by the House of GOD. Thus we pattern our CHRISTIAN EDUCATION System after those levels which are authorized by the Word. These levels are as follows:
1. Ministry
2. Education (Spiritual & Natural)
3. Administration
4. Leadership
5. Outreach
Every Operation within this Fellowship Structure will have the mission of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, regardless of the level of the Operation. It is essential that we understand this mission as a collective one, requiring our full cooperation. As we encourage one another to stay focused and apply themselves, our knowledge level increases Body wide. The Children of GOD, are the priority of our CHRISTIAN EDUCATION System and the core of its mission within the Fellowship family. We are seeking to insure we "Please GOD" in our effort to provide an EDUCATION System for the Fellowship family. We must insure that we are NOT found ignorant to the ways of the World, and nor be abused by this World.
Education will be reviewed in TWO (2) major efforts. The first will be directed to In-house CHRISTIAN EDUCATION through a Schools of Instruction. These Schools of Instruction, will focus solely on development, training and studies for the Children of GOD within T.O.D.F. It will also offer specific training to other Fellowships if they desire it. Certification and Verification will be through the issuance of Certificates.
The second will be handled through the T.O.D.F College of Divinity, which will be designed to obtain credit for the Religious Education gained. It will provide a Degree Program which will go from an Associates to a Doctorate. This will meet a portion of the need for natural EDUCATION, and redeeming the time spent working in the House of GOD.
It is through the Studies and Development Programs that the Student will press their way to maturity in the LORD. Every instructor is committed to this goal, NOT only for the Student, but for the Instructors' sake as well. In time Students will understand the importance of their Studies and the JOY of being ready to share. Guidance to being an effective witness is what the Children of GOD are pressing to be. It is essential that we promote the liberty received through the Grace of GOD, by CHRIST JESUS. Encouraging the Saints to walk in this freedom through knowledge and Faith in GOD.
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In this part of the Fellowship Mission, we are concerned with the proper overall CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (both Spiritually & Naturally) of the Children of GOD. Established within the Fellowship are particular Schools and Structures which are designed to meet the total needs of the Children of GOD and their offspring. It is important to meet the Outreach need as well when planning for the overall Fellowship Mission. There must be a system to meet the tasking of the Word of GOD and insuring that we have NOT neglected any of the Word. So our focus must be on these specific areas which must be taught and trained. Each individual must be assured that his/her needs are going to be met, as they apply themselves to know the things of GOD.
Our concern is NOT for outside of the Fellowship family, but in-house and their needs. Often we lose focus and try to do things, which entice the World or others to come unto us. It is NOT about us drawing anyone, but about us meeting the Children of GOD's need within this "Portion of the Body of CHRIST". Who then must we be concerned with as far as educating the Children of GOD? The question is NOT who but what levels or groups should we be concerned with. The identification of the levels are set according the different individuals which must be serviced by the House of GOD. Thus we pattern our CHRISTIAN EDUCATION System after those levels which are authorized by the Word. These levels are as follows:
1. Ministry
2. Education (Spiritual & Natural)
3. Administration
4. Leadership
5. Outreach
Every Operation within this Fellowship Structure will have the mission of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, regardless of the level of the Operation. It is essential that we understand this mission as a collective one, requiring our full cooperation. As we encourage one another to stay focused and apply themselves, our knowledge level increases Body wide. The Children of GOD, are the priority of our CHRISTIAN EDUCATION System and the core of its mission within the Fellowship family. We are seeking to insure we "Please GOD" in our effort to provide an EDUCATION System for the Fellowship family. We must insure that we are NOT found ignorant to the ways of the World, and nor be abused by this World.
Education will be reviewed in TWO (2) major efforts. The first will be directed to In-house CHRISTIAN EDUCATION through a Schools of Instruction. These Schools of Instruction, will focus solely on development, training and studies for the Children of GOD within T.O.D.F. It will also offer specific training to other Fellowships if they desire it. Certification and Verification will be through the issuance of Certificates.
The second will be handled through the T.O.D.F College of Divinity, which will be designed to obtain credit for the Religious Education gained. It will provide a Degree Program which will go from an Associates to a Doctorate. This will meet a portion of the need for natural EDUCATION, and redeeming the time spent working in the House of GOD.
It is through the Studies and Development Programs that the Student will press their way to maturity in the LORD. Every instructor is committed to this goal, NOT only for the Student, but for the Instructors' sake as well. In time Students will understand the importance of their Studies and the JOY of being ready to share. Guidance to being an effective witness is what the Children of GOD are pressing to be. It is essential that we promote the liberty received through the Grace of GOD, by CHRIST JESUS. Encouraging the Saints to walk in this freedom through knowledge and Faith in GOD.
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