Philosophy of Ministry: Evangelism and Discipleship

Evangelism and discipleship are two distinct concepts that cannot be

separated. Evangelism is sowing the seed, and the harvest follows.
later, when the seed bears its fruit. We must sow the seed
constantly, and infect the other brothers with our enthusiasm. The
The process of harvesting the fruit is discipleship or following.

There are many methods of evangelism. Some of these methods we use

frequently; distributing brochures, studying the Bible in homes, the same friendship.
There are also many other methods that may not be used very often.
often, like Christian music, evangelistic illustrations, evangelism
outdoor, evangelistic campaigns, drama and mime, etc.

We must make use of many methods in the proclamation of the good

news of Jesus, and feel fully free to experiment with methods
that we have not implemented so far.

While evangelism has its expected effect and there are people who need to be
discipleship, the focus may at any given moment change temporarily, and
more time will have to be invested in discipleship.
Evangelism, however, must always remain central in the
purpose of the local body.

Although some brothers have the special ability to evangelize, they

It is understood that it is the responsibility of every believer, and especially important.
in the lives of the church leadership group.
Ministry Philosophy: Leadership in the Church

There are several biblical terms we use to describe a leader in the church.
The words 'leader', 'elder' and 'pastor' are among them. Also the word
"deacon" or "servant" is used in the New Testament for those who serve in the
local church.

The church's governance system is neither democratic nor autocratic but

theocratic. God, through men whom He has given divine wisdom,
Experience and intelligence guide the flock. They recognize that they are sub-shepherds.
under the direction of the great Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ himself (1 Peter 5:1-4).

The leadership of the church will follow the biblical pattern found in 1 Timothy.
3 and Tito 1. Leadership is primarily an opportunity to serve God and
to serve your church. It is not a position of power within the church, but a
recognition of spiritual attitudes and skills that are already being
carried out through a man in the local church.

We recognize that almost always a man gifted by God becomes the

main maestro in the local church, nurturing the work through his gift of
teaching. However, he must share his authority and leadership with others
men who also meet the requirements found in the
passages mentioned above. We seek a certain plurality of leadership,
shared among several 'servant-leader' men.
Youth Group:

Mexico is a very young country, so we should not be surprised if we see a

church with a very large percentage of young people. The youth ministry must
occupy a quite high position in our list of important ministries. Not
it is not an optional ministry, but one of the most dynamic ministries and
exciting that the church can have.

The salvation of youth and the building up and discipleship of Christian youth must
to always be the main focus of any youth ministry. The
The importance of social needs must also be taken very into account.
account.

A good youth leader is essential for the success of the ministry. For this reason,
the youth leader will be included in the leadership team (even if not
recognized as a deacon or elder), and will participate in church-level decisions.

As soon as there are two or three young people who have been reached, the group of young people
can start to work, focusing on the most intimate discipleship than a
group less number offers. The youth leader can take advantage of all the
activities and camps at the circuit and national level as the Lord sees fit
guide. Whether the number of young people in the group is 2 or 200, the priority is
spiritual discipleship. The church leadership along with the group leader of
young people should try to take care of the group so that it does not become simply a 'club'
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The church will recognize the distinctives of the youth group, and the youth leader.
he will have full freedom to lead the group as the Lord guided him, always and
when one recognizes the authority of the church leaders, and understands that the
a group of young people is not 'a church within another church' but rather a part
important of it. Young people must take an active role in the body
local.

The parents of the young people will be encouraged to have an active participation in the
group of young people, and their opinions and wishes will be respected by the leader of
young people regarding the time of departures and arrivals of activities, the time that they
young people would return to their homes after an activity etc... The testimony
Both the youth leader and the group itself are of supreme importance.
Philosophy of Ministry: The Sunday School
Proverbs 22:6 teaches us: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old...
the old man will not depart from him. The Bible places a lot of emphasis on education of
children from a tender age.

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 says: And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with
all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words that I command you today,
they will be upon your heart; and you shall repeat them to your children, and you shall talk of them while
in your house, and walking along the road, and when you lie down, and when you get up. And the
you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes; and the
You will write on the posts of your house, and on your doors.

Jesus Christ himself scolded his disciples when they wanted to stop the children.
that they should come to Him (Matthew 19:14).

Sunday school teachers must be brothers or sisters of good

testimony acknowledging the importance of their ministry to children before God.
They must have their lesson prepared, having studied with dedication and fidelity.
during the week.

Biblical doctrine materials will be used, not teachings taken out of context.
but of good interpretation and sound doctrine.

The Sunday school program will have a coordinator to facilitate the

preparation of materials and organize the other teachers.

It is also recommended that an offering be collected among them.

children to start teaching the importance of gratitude towards God.
Philosophy of Ministry: Ministry of Music

Music is one of the best vehicles to express our worship.

thankfulness, feelings, and even our confession to God. It is not
just a part of the service that links two more important elements,
but an integral, dynamic and important aspect of the worship service. For
which must be well thought out, well planned and, when possible, integrated into the
general theme of each service.

A worship director will be responsible for leading the music and coordinating the time.
of worship with teaching, seeking some consistency and agreement in
all the elements of the Sunday service. The group of musicians must rehearse
at least once before the Sunday service.

The health of the doctrine expressed and/or taught will be the most important factor.
in the use of a song or hymn in the church.

As a general principle, the church music will be half hymns from the hymnal.
Let us celebrate His glory and the half choirs and spiritual songs from sources
varied.

Choruses that repeat a lot will be sung in a limited way. Excellence in

Regarding the music and the lyrics of a song, it is very important. (Psalm 33:3).

Members of the same church will be encouraged to write new choruses and
songs for the edification of the body.

The use of a wide variety of both instruments and musical styles

it will be allowed, always remembering that the main purpose of music is the
exaltation of Jesus Christ.

As soon as possible, the church will purchase a projector and a system of

simple sound to facilitate the music ministry. The decision regarding the
possible use of amplified instruments will be made by the leadership, together with
any question of that nature.
Ministry Philosophy: Biblical Discipline in the Local Church

Church discipline practiced in a spirit of love and humility with

conviction and firmness is a biblical truth, and the church has the privilege and
obligation to exercise it.

The process of discipline is found in Matthew 18, where four steps are seen.
of restoring a brother who has fallen into sin. The focus and feeling of the
the process should always be the restoration of the brother. The vast majority of
Cases in the church are resolved after the first step: speaking alone.
with the brother who has offended someone. The concepts of forgiveness and grace
they must govern among the members of the body of Christ.

However, it must be acknowledged that there are situations in which the

the response from the church member is not very pleasant or positive, and not
show a Christian attitude of forgiveness or humility after the first three
steps. His resentment and pride are a cancer that must be eliminated. The Bible
it also informs us that sometimes there are wolves dressed as sheep who teach
false doctrines.

In these cases, in the same 'spirit of meekness' of Galatians 6, discipline

Biblical will be applied by the church leaders, and the assistant or member will leave.
from the church. The discipline will be in a public form.

Another passage perhaps less known that speaks of biblical discipline is Titus.
3:10-11. It says: "To the man who causes divisions, after one and another
rebuke him, knowing that he has been corrupted, and sins and is
condemned by his own judgment." The Bible acknowledges that there are very confrontational people.
who attends the church or enters the church from outside and causes divisions. Paul urges
to Tito, who warns the troublesome person one or two times, and if they do not respond
Well, you are asked to step away from the congregation.

There is no specific list of sins that deserve biblical discipline.

Any sin that persists manifesting itself in a constant form without
evidence of repentance from the believer can be the impetus for
start the process, but especially sins that damage the testimony of
body itself.
Non-Natural Growth
People from other churches seeking to join...

Any professing believer who wishes to attend and be part of the local body has
that you are willing to accept a period of observation. This period may
to be between 4 to 12 months or even longer, depending on various factors,
as if the believer comes recommended from another church, if the leadership feels that
there is a good disposition and attitude, the background of the person, the state of their
family and house, marital status etc... It will also be reported that the leadership
reserves the right to contact the leader/pastor of the church (if
there) where I used to attend.

During this observation period, the new assistant will be prohibited from being
involved in any type of leadership or teaching. His faithfulness and testimony
They will be observed. After the designated time, if it has turned out favorably
during the trial period, the person can enter a discipleship course, and they
consider a member of the church. During the discipleship course, possible
Differences in belief can be detected and corrected.

At the end of this process, the new member of the church will be officially accepted.
and publicly to the communion of the local church, and will be encouraged to exercise his
spiritual gifts according to their level of spiritual maturity and abilities.

The growth of the church in this way must never exceed growth
natural of new conversions.