STATEMENT OF FAITH (along with Sponsorship Proposal & Cover Letter)

The Bible teaches that there is “one faith” which has been once for all delivered to the saints (Ephesians 4:5; Jude 3). The question is:  What is this One Faith? We recognize that all believers do not agree on every detail of doctrinal interpretation or every application of truth; yet Paul admonished us to all “speak the same thing” (1 Corinthians 1:10). This suggests that we must decide which doctrines we do agree on and commit ourselves to not sowing discord over those on which we do not agree. Eventually, it is hoped, we will all grow together into the “unity of the faith” (Ephesians 4:13). Based on this premise, we can confidently affirm that we do believe the following doctrines:

1. WE BELIEVE THAT the Bible in its original languages is uniquely the infallible, unchangeable, divinely inspired Word of God by which all believers are to order their lives. (2 Timothy 3:16; Proverbs 30:5-6; Psalm 119:89; Matthew 7:24-27).

2. WE BELIEVE THAT there is one God, who is Creator of all things and Lord over all creation; that He is an eternal, invisible, omnipresent, almighty Spirit; that He is holy; that He is merciful and good; and that He is the author and arbiter of all Truth; and that God is ONE. (Isaiah 45:5; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Revelation 4:11; Matthew 11:25; Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17; Jeremiah 23:24; Genesis 17:1; John 4:24; 1 Peter 1:16; Psalm 103:8; Psalm 145:9; Deuteronomy 32:4; 6:4).

3. WE BELIEVE THAT God was manifest in flesh as the Man, Jesus of Nazareth, who is the Son of God, the Christ, and our Savior; that in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and that the name JESUS is the only personal name of Deity given among men whereby we must be saved. (1 Timothy 3:16; Romans 1:3; Matthew 16:16; John 4:42; Colossians 2:9; John 5:43; Hebrews 1:4; Philippians 2:9; Acts 4:12).

4. WE BELIEVE THAT Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was fully human; that He was begotten of the Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, was crucified for our sins, rose bodily from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, poured out the Holy Spirit, gave ministerial gifts to the Church, and is coming again to reward all human beings according to their works. (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 2:16; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9-11; 2:1-4; Ephesians 4:7-11; Revelation 22:12).

5. WE BELIEVE THAT salvation was purchased for all by the blood of Jesus Christ, but is effective only in those who repent, believe, and obey. (2 Corinthians 5:14; Luke 13:3; Mark 1:15; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 5:9).

6. WE BELIEVE THAT salvation is based solely and entirely upon the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but that salvation is received through repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ, which must be expressed by baptism (full immersion) in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission (or forgiveness) of sins; and that those so doing are promised the gift of the Holy Spirit, which is initially evidenced by speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Acts 2:38; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:1-6; Acts 2:1-4).

7. WE BELIEVE THAT all believers must follow on to know the Lord, to keep His commandments, to perfect holiness, to love their neighbors as themselves, and to live in a manner that reflects a total commitment to the principles and standards of Christianity as set forth in the Bible—and that anything less than this will ultimately result in a departure from the faith, a falling away, and a fearful expectation of judgment. There is no unconditional eternal security. (Ezekiel 3:17-21; Hosea 6:3; 1 John 2:3; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Matthew 22:39; Titus 3:12; 1 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 6:4-6; Hebrews 10:26-27).

 

8. WE BELIEVE THAT there will be a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust; that all must appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that all who have been faithful will live forever with Jesus Christ; and that all who are unbelieving and unfaithful will be destroyed in the lake of fire, which God has prepared for the devil and his angels. (Daniel 12:2; Acts 24:15; Romans 14:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:12-15; Matthew 25:41).

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SAMPLE COVER LETTER FOR MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP

SAMPLE MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

OOW
2008-2013 & Beyond

The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. [Luke 10:2]

Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement

I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate from time to time in missions and/or in missionary instruction or training, hereinafter referred to as "Missions". (Initial: ______)

I am aware that Missions may be hazardous, involving risk of serious bodily injury, death, or property damage and I am voluntarily participating in these Missions with knowledge of the risks. I expressly assume the risk of these dangers including, but not limited to, hostage situations, kidnappings or abductions, slips, falls, objects or persons falling on persons, equipment failure, injury from pointed equipment, high altitude sickness and/or injury, improperly administered first aid, lightning strikes, hypothermia, and/or drowning. (Initial: ______)

As lawful consideration for being permitted by the group engaging in these Missions or any of its missionaries, ministers, officers, agents, servants, volunteers, leaders, activity participants, or employees, herein referred to as Releasees, to participate in these Missions and/or use their equipment, the undersigned does for him/herself, his/her heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, guardians, distributees, and assigns, collectively referred to as Releasors, hereby release, waive, discharge, and relinquish any action or causes of action for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death which may hereafter arise from the Missions or any pursuit incidental thereto wherever or however said pursuit may occur and for any period said Missions and pursuits may continue. (Initial: ______)

The undersigned further agrees that under no circumstances will Releasors prosecute or present any claim against Releasees for any causes of action, for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, whether the same shall arise by the negligence or non- intentional conduct of any of said Releasees from the Missions or any pursuit incidental thereto. (Initial: ______)

The undersigned and the remaining Releasors hereby agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost (including attorney fees) which Releasees may incur as a result of injury, death, or property damage to the undersigned, or from suit from such personal injury, death, and/or property damage to the undersigned. (Initial: ______)

This Agreement is intended to be as broad as is permissible under the law of the State of Barbados and this Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Barbados. (Initial: ______)

If any portion of this Agreement is invalid and/or is declared to be invalid by a Court of Law, it is agreed that the balance of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. (Initial: ______)

The undersigned has read and voluntarily signs the release and waiver of liability and indemnity Agreement and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing written Agreement have been made. (Initial: ______)

I will be personally responsible for my own safety during these Missions and assume all risks and accept full and complete responsibility for any and all damages and personal injury of any kind, including death. This Agreement must be signed by all trip participants as a condition for participation, which in my opinion makes this Agreement a reasonable contract. (Initial: ______)

The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has read the foregoing paragraphs and is completely aware of the potential dangers incident to engaging in these Missions, and is fully aware of the legal consequences of signing the within instrument. (Initial: ______)

Printed Name: ____________________________________ Age: ________________

Specify Destination(s) and Dates of Travel: ____________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _______________

Parent or Guardian Signature (if applicable): __________________________ 
                                        Date: __________________________



Luke 9:23-24

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. 24 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.

OOW
2008

POINTS TO REMEMBER ON THE EVANGELISTIC & MISSIONARY TRAIL

Owing to the strenuous nature of missionary tours, involving but not limited to: door-to-door, street, and market-place evangelism, as well as in-house ministry, which may involve long periods of walking, mountain climbing, driving, sailing and or flying, it is therefore required that all missionaries be at an acceptable level of fitness. If you are unaccustomed to any form of physically taxing exercise, this tour of duty is for…



Please carry an adequate supply of drinking water and dress appropriately for various forms of community outdoor/indoor evangelism to ensure the minimum of discomfort. Let’s make this yet another safe and spiritually rewarding missionary tour of duty for all involved.

DOs & DON’Ts

DO: 

✓ Carry an adequate supply of water, a minimum of one litre per person (if required).

✓ Take along snacks that will boost your energy levels, like fruits, granola bars, other health/sports bars etc.

✓ Wear a good sunscreen to avoid sunburn and mosquito repellent (if required).

✓ Wear loose fitting cotton clothing that covers your body (no bare midriffs or strapless garments): a loose cotton T-shirt and long pants (possibly jeans) are encouraged as we may be in grass and bushes.

✓ Wear a hat to minimize sun fatigue.

✓ Wear laced up sports shoes or hiking boots with double socks (if necessary), a smooth soft pair under a rough pair, this helps to avoid blisters from chafing (rubbing), as the socks will rub against each other rather than your feet.

✓ Carry any asthma or allergy related medications on your person along with a face mask if needed (to minimise exposure to pollutants in the atmosphere) and let the missionary leader know at the beginning if you have any health challenges.

✓ Always stay close to your missionary partner(s) or missionary leader (especially during outdoor community evangelism).

✓ Remember that flashlights may be required for outdoor evangelism.

DON’T:

✓ Over burden yourself with unnecessary baggage, like huge shoulder or hand bags and heavy haversacks. Take only the bare necessities.

✓ Eat food that will lead to tiredness or dehydration, like too many salty snacks, etc.

✓ Wear sandals or shoes you know are too tight or uncomfortable. Acquire appropriate footwear before leaving for the missionary tour of duty, especially if you know the type of terrain you will be travelling through (e.g., swamp, forest, mountain, sandy, or rocky ground, etc.)

✓ Allow stipulations/regulations/rules/laws governing a specific style of dress or diet, especially in a foreign culture or country, to hinder the spread of the gospel of Christ. Consider Paul’s counsel to the churches in Rome and Corinth (Rom.14; 1Cor.8; 1Cor.9:19-23; 1Cor.11:1-16).

It is expected that missionaries will obey the missionary leaders and be cooperative at all times. It only takes one person to ruin a good time and one divinely inspired change-maker to facilitate a glorious outcome for all.



OOW
2008

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: BIBLE STUDY COORDINATOR

BIBLE STUDY COORDINATOR

The primary objective is to encourage the consistent personal and group study of the Bible in UCCF. Bible Study (BS) must be seen as equally important as prayer, thus calling UCCFers to develop and practise a balanced biblical lifestyle.

Qualifications

✓    Is a growing disciple of Jesus Christ.

✓    Is committed to God’s ministry through UCCF on campus.

✓    Is a serious student of God’s Word as evident by their lifestyle.

✓    Has led Bible Study (BS) before and has received training in the various methods of BS.

✓    Is spiritually gifted as a teacher and an evangelist (Rom.12:6-8, 1Cor.12:4-11, 28-31, Eph4:7, 11-16, Jm.3:1, 1Pet.4:10-11).

✓    Is an experienced small group discussion leader.

✓    Has the discipline to maintain a good academic standard during their term of office.

Relationship with Steering Committee (SC)

• Instills in each SC member the need for daily personal BS.

• Keeps before the SC the vision and importance of systematic BS.

• Liaise with the Cell Group Leaders, Prayer and Counselling Coordinator and the Vice President of Discipleship to share on the climate of BS in these departments.

• Evaluates plans for BS in UCCF and makes the necessary changes.

Relationship with UCCF

☑    Educates UCCF on the centrality of BS as an essential component for Christian growth.

☑    Encourages maximum participation of members of BS.

☑    Encourages members to have a daily BS as part of their personal meeting with God.

☑    Schedules training events in BS methods.

☑    Recruits and trains BS leaders.

☑    Promotes literature, books and resources that enhance the priority of BS.

☑    Regularly attends LGM’s.

General Oversight

Ω    Is responsible for the Weekly BS discussion forum, which promotes systematic BS and allows for fruitful discussion.

Ω    Helps to recruit and train the new Bible Study Coordinator.

OOW
2008

Emergency checklist for missionary tours

Emergency checklist for missionary tours

First Aid Kit: smelling salts, rubbing alcohol, band aids / plasters, bandages, pair of scissors, Alcolado / Limacol, antibiotic ointment, hand sanitizer, Panadol (paracetamol / acetaminophen), Betadine (povidone-iodine), latex gloves, etc.

Water boots (galoshes)

Multivitamins (including 1000mg of Vitamin C)

Dry goods: biscuits, granola bars, cereal, nuts, dried fruits etc. (observe food allergens)

Bottled water

Flashlight and extra packs of batteries

All prescribed medication

Blanket

Raincoat

Long-sleeved shirts/blouses and long skirts/trousers (e.g. jeans)

Tracksuit (esp. bottom)

Appropriate church and casual clothing

Mosquito net (preferably one with the smallest holes)

Adequate supply of mosquito repellent (pure citronella oil)

One (1) Megaslim stainless steel liquid flask

Sports shoes and or rugged terrain footwear

One (1) pair of multipurpose dress shoes

Bathroom slippers

Several pairs of socks

Sun block (if desired) and sun glasses

Broad brimmed hat/cap

Adequate top-up of cell phone time/phone cards

Adequate supply of personal care products (toiletries)

Adherence to travel & health regulations:

• Any additional supplies not listed may be included. Please be advised that airline security and safety regulators rigorously enforce weight limits for all luggage, including limits on the quantity and nature (type) of supplies in carry-on luggage.

• Pack your luggage sensibly and within stipulated weight limit. If in doubt, weigh your luggage before leaving for the airport to ensure that you have not violated the weight limit.

• There are no contingency plans in place to assist those who violate the stipulated weight policy. You may have to incur all penalties at your own expense during both the pre (departure) and post (return) trips.

• You may be required to have a vaccination, including but not limited to influenza (flu), yellow fever, hepatitis B, tetanus, polio, malaria—along with appropriate malaria tablets where necessary—as a stipulated health requirement prior to travelling.

• Allergic reactions to various medications, foods, outdoor or environmental allergens or a combination of these may occur. Please give early notice of any adverse health conditions to your missionary leader(s) as it relates to the aforementioned health requirements so that the matter can be addressed in as timely and appropriate a manner as circumstances permit.

• Medical insurance and or extra spending money for emergency purposes may be necessary. This does not negate the fact that the missionary’s first line of defense and source of assistance is the Lord God Almighty. For He has promised, "I am with you always even unto the end of the world" (Mat.28:20). Moreover, "¹⁷ And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; ¹⁸ they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." (Mk.16:17-18 NIV).

• You may be required to have a visa (non-immigrant type) when travelling to or using "in transit" destinations where such travel requirements are rigorously enforced.

• Notwithstanding the inherent dangers involved in missions, divine wisdom along with adherence to security and health requirements or advisories, particularly in the host country, are taken into consideration prior to travelling to said destination(s) or while in the host country, as it may be necessary, and where possible, to make an emergency exit from the particular missionary area and or host country. See, an attempt on Paul’s life in Acts 23:12-31.

• Remember: 'to obey is better than sacrifice' (1Sam.15:22)

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, any additional supplies or considerations deemed necessary may be included.

OOW
2008

TEMPERAMENT TEST

OBJECTIVE:    To help you identify your basic strengths and weaknesses. To bring more of God’s "fruit" to your life. To further understand your strengths in order to maximize your potential. Moreover, to enhance your ability to understand and communicate with others.

DEFINITIONS

CHARACTER:   "The real you. The hidden man / woman of the heart." It is the sum total of your training, education, attitudes, beliefs, principles and motivation. It is that which flows out of the "spirit being."

TEMPERAMENT:   The combination of inborn traits that subconsciously affect human behaviour. It provides each human being with distinguishing qualities of uniqueness that makes him / her individually different from his / her fellow being. It includes both strengths and weaknesses.

PERSONALITY:   The outward expression of ourselves. This may or may not be like character, depending on how genuine we are. It is the "face" we show others. A well-developed, godly personality will be the true expression of a solid character combined with a temperament "tempered" with the "fruit of the Holy Spirit" (Galatians 5:22-23).

KEY POINTS

1)    No person is a single temperament. Usually a person is predominately one temperament. However, there are varying degrees of temperaments.

 

2)    The idea of presenting the four types of temperaments is NOT to analyze others. This can be very demoralizing.

 

3)    This study is designed for self-analysis ONLY, and to help us become more understanding of the natural strengths and weaknesses of others.

THE FOUR BASIC TEMPERAMENTS

 

THE EXTROVERTS:

1.      Sanguine

2.      Choleric

 

THE INTROVERTS:

3.      Phlegmatic

4.      Melancholic

 

THE EXTROVERT
Somebody who is sociable, self-confident, and uninhibited when with other people.

                         

THE INTROVERT
Somebody who tends to be more interested in his or her own feelings and thoughts than in other people and the outside world.

There are twelve major combinations of temperaments one can have:

TEMPERAMENT TEST − KNOW YOURSELF

Below is an inventory of 80 statements which are clustered in pairs. Please select the number next to the statement which is most typical of you. There are no wrong answers. Make your choice as spontaneous as possible. Remember, only ONE item of each pair is to be selected so that you should have forty (40) items checked at the conclusion of the test.

Select appropriate check box þ below.

	1.    People say I am very friendly.
	2.    I like to lead people.

	3.    I have only a few close friends.
	4.    Life is a pleasant experience.

	5.    I am a natural born leader.
	6.    I don’t give easily.

	7.    I don’t share my possessions easily.
	8.    I make friends easily.

	9.    I enjoy life!
	10.  It’s hard for me to make close friends.

	11.   I am a perfectionist.
	12.   I express my anger easily.

	13.     I am moody (sometimes high, sometimes low).
	14.     Decisions make me nervous.

	15.      I find it easy to criticize people.
	16.      I sometimes add to the facts when telling a story.

	17.      I have an explosive temper.
	18.      I like things done right.

	19.      I find it hard to make decisions.
	20.      I don’t sympathize easily with others.

	21.      I am easy-going.
	22.      I have ups and downs a lot.

	23.      I tend to exaggerate a lot.
	24.      I don’t easily loose my cool.

	25.      I am not very dependable.
	26.      I make decisions quickly.

	27.   I have a lot of self-discipline.
	28.   I sometimes seek revenge.

	29.    I have a tendency to be cold and unsympathetic.
	30.    People don’t depend on me for much.

	31.    I am decisive.
	32.    Sometimes people don’t understand my jokes.

	33.  I have a dry sense of humour.
	34.  I am not good at planning my time.

	35.  I tend to be lazy.
	36.  I accomplish a lot.

	37.   I am disorganized.
	38.   I see faults in others right away.

	39.   I tend to be a spectator.
	40.   I am very meticulous.

	41.   I find it hard to be forgiving.
	42.   I tend to see the negative sides of everything.

	43.  I am very productive.
	44.  People sometimes ask me to lower my voice.

	45.   Sometimes I am told I speak too loudly.
	46.   I am not highly motivated.

	47.   I tend to be negative and pessimistic.
	48.   I like to watch sports but seldom get involved.

	49.     I don’t have lots of drive.
	50.     Talking is as natural as breathing for me.

	51.   I have lots of patience.
	52.   I am a brave person.

	53.    I love to talk.
	54.    I like sharing my opinion.

	55.     I don’t really enjoy parties.
	56.     I go about things optimistic.

	57. I am an enthusiastic person.
	58. I don’t like crowds.

	59.    People tell me I have great courage.
	60.    I tend to lack motivation.

	61.  I am very opinionated.
	62.  Making friends is a real challenge.

	63. I require lots of sleep.
	64. I enjoy creative arts and craft.

	65.   I tend to domineer.
	66.   I rarely find something I don’t like.

	67.   I don’t make friends easily.
	68.   I like to feel in control of things.

	69. I am good at music, art or some other craft.
	70. I don’t mind waiting for things.

	71.   I love almost everybody.
	72.   I don’t do well when I’m tired.

	73.  I am very confident.
	74.  I don’t have much energy.

	75.   I often think people are against me.
	76.   I like to give every chance I get.

	77.     I am generous with my money.
	78.     I feel confident in front of a crowd.

	79.   I often feel tired.
	80.   I feel like people don’t like me sometimes.

INSTRUCTIONS:

I.   Select the number you have chosen in the paired items above from the corresponding check boxes below. Each selected item has been recorded on the four (4) scales reproduced below. In other words, if items 1, 4, 6, and 9 have been selected above, the same numbers on the four scales should be checked below.

II.  N.B. In the text box following each temperament, write the total number of checked boxes for each category. Maximum = 20 for any one category. The number of checked boxes for each category indicates the varying degrees of temperament strengths and weaknesses per person, i.e. from the strongest to the weakest temperament(s).

     

1	4	8	9	16	23	25	30	34	37
44	45	50	53	56	57	66	71	76	77

Sanguine = enter total number of individual checked boxes here                                     

2	5	12	17	20	26	28	29	31	36
41	43	52	54	59	61	65	68	73	78

Choleric = enter total number of individual checked boxes here 

 

6	7	14	19	21	24	32	33	35	39
46	48	49	51	60	63	70	72	74	79

Phlegmatic = enter total number of individual checked boxes here

3	10	11	13	15	18	22	27	38	40
42	47	55	58	62	64	67	69	75	80

Melancholic = enter total number of individual checked boxes here

Which temperament(s) and spiritual gift(s)/abilities do you possess?

NINE STEPS TO ADJUSTING TO OTHER TEMPERAMENTS

1.     Admit to yourself that you are not perfect [Gal. 3: 3; Phil. 3: 9-12; 2Tim. 3: 16-17].

2.     Accept the fact that others have weaknesses [Rom. 3: 23; Matt. 6: 12-15; 18: 21-22].

3.     Concentrate on appreciating the strengths of others [1Cor. 12; Eph. 4].

4.     Pray for each other’s weaknesses [Rom. 14; 15: 1-8; Jm. 5: 13-16; 19-20; 1Thess. 5: 14-17].

5.     Apologize when you are wrong [Acts 22: 1-5; 26: 9-12; 1Tim. 1: 12-17].

6.     Verbalize your love [Jn. 13: 34-35; 1Jn. 3: 10; 14; 18-20; 4: 7-8; 16-21].

7.     Accept each other’s temperament(s) and work with it / them. "Esteem others as better than ourselves" [Phil. 2: 3; Gal. 6: 1-3].

8.     Expect God to change you and to change others [Eph. 4: 20-32; Gal. 5: 16-26; Col. 3: 5-17].

9.     Be open with God and with others (secrets have a power of their own, which can imprison your mind) [Rom. 2: 16; Heb. 4: 15-16; 1Pet. 5: 7].

CONCLUSION:
In short, man’s basic image of himself is a composite of attitudes that develop in his mind from his earliest days. His parents (caretakers) were his first source of knowledge about himself. The more loving and consistent their attitudes toward him, the more positive and stable his image(s) of himself became. If as a child, however, his physical, psychosocial (soul), and spiritual needs were met only minimally, if at all, the images of himself then, were unstable; fluctuating between self-hate and self-doubt on the one hand, and self-exaltation and self-aggrandizement on the other hand. Additionally, secrets have a power over your life, which can imprison you. The less you have to hide, the more you are free to disclose about yourself.

OOW

2007