How We're Structured
Unlike traditional or hybrid models of Christian organizations, we are solely digital. What's more, we use a very open and robust platform to handle our day-to-day engagement with you. This means that our structure has to reflect these realities.
So, we want you to help you to know just how that works...
The Chasing Christ Community
Before you dive in, please take a moment to read through our Rules and Guidelines page. We want everyone to have a great time here, and following our rules helps create a positive environment for everyone.
Now, while we have our list of rules and guidelines, we also want to emphasize that we are an ecumenical community of believers dedicated to the growth of all those who profess Christ as Lord and God. Our aim is to support, provide resources, and simply do life with one another as best we are able, according to Scripture.
To enable this growth in Christ, and what it means to be followers of Jesus, we want to partner not only spiritually but practically. Part of that is in making sure you know who's who and what we as a ministry are convinced of.
Our Structure
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Now, because there are varying stages of spiritual maturity in our community, we would ask that you please review the following two lists to better understand how we determine who is able to address what and to what degree:
Spiritual Authority
These are the people who have shown themselves approved and have been given permission to speak authoritatively on spiritual matters (they are the ones who offer sound and biblically grounded guidance as questions are asked and explored).
@Leadership
@Pastor
@Group Leader
Moderation Authority
These are the people who monitor and correct rule breaks. When it comes to the rules, what they say goes.
@Leadership
@Administrator
@Moderator
@Pastor
@Group Leader
Our Convictions
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The Word of God
We are convinced that the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
(Hebrews 4:2; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Timothy 3:16)
The Trinity
We are convinced that there is one God in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(John 14:16; Mark 1:10-11; Matthew 28:19)
One Way
We are convinced that Jesus Christ gave His life on the cross to redeem mankind from the sin nature we are born into and give eternal life; no one comes to the Father except through His Son, Jesus Christ. Salvation is a free gift for all who confess to the Lord Jesus with their mouth, believe in the resurrection of Christ, and repent from their sin.
(James 5:16; John 3:16; Romans 10:9; John 14:6; Acts 4:12)
Christ Our Healer
We are convinced that Christ can bring healing and hope to every situation in life by the power of the Holy Spirit.
(Isaiah 53:5; Psalm 147:3; Exodus 15:26)
The Same
We are convinced that Jesus Christ is Lord and that He is the same yesterday, today and forever. What He did 2,000 years ago, He is still doing today through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit operating through those who believe in Him.
(Hebrews 13:8; John 14:12)
The Normal Christian Life
We are convinced that full devotion and extravagant affection for Jesus Christ and His cause should be the norm for every believer.
(John 12:1-11; Luke 9:23-24; Matthew 16:24-25; Luke 12:31)
The Disciplines
We are convinced that the believer will grow towards God when the discipline of prayer is coupled with worship and the reading, memorizing and meditation on the Word of God.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:11; Psalm 1:1-3)
Prayer
We are convinced that prayer is a two-way communication between God and the believer, and the fervent heartfelt prayer of a righteous man or woman avails much.
(Acts 22:14; James 5:16)
Labels & Divisions
We are convinced that God does not dwell with a particular denomination or style. The body of Christ has many different looks, but everyone who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is a part of the same body.
(John 17:23; Romans 15:5-6; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:13)
This Generation
We are convinced that God has a passion for all peoples. He has a plan and a calling for them, and they are set apart for righteousness. God is rising up an army of on-fire, God-loving people who are going to raise a standard of Godliness up before their peers and the world.
(Psalm 7:17; Acts 2:17-18; Jeremiah 29:11)
Biblical Lifestyle
We are convinced that within the recognition that God's grace is sufficient in our weakness lies the truth that we are responsible for our actions and that a love for Jesus will produce the fruit of righteous obedience and the rejection of sinfulness to the end of a moral lifestyle as outlined in Scripture.
(Gal. 5:19-26; Gal 6:12-20)
Humanity
We are convinced that God created human beings - male and female - in His image. "Gender" is an intentional and good part of God's creation, and human sexuality is a precious gift designed to be shared exclusively in a monogamous marriage between one man born male and one woman born female. The Bible also regards singleness as sacred, teaching that some glorify God with their sexuality by living a life of celibacy.
(Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:4-6; Matt. 19:10-11)