Affiliation
Open Bible Churches values an openness and joy toward fellowship with the body of Christ as a whole. We are internationally recognized as an evangelical and pentecostal movement with a historical identity and credibility.
Open Bible is a charter member of the National Association of Evangelicals and cooperates with its commissions and agencies. We are also a charter member of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of north America and the Pentecostal World Conference. Our leaders serve on the governing bodies of these organizations.
It is in this spirit of Spirit-filled distinctiveness while joyfully embracing our partnership with the greater body of Christ that Open Bible churches affiliate together, humbly but confidently determined to impact our world for our Lord.
These value-based, strategic priorities guide us:
|
P
|
|
| |
Our first priority. Nothing is more important. Everything in the kingdom of God that results in authentic transformation begins with prayer.
|
| |
|
|
L
|
eadership Development
|
| |
We have a mandate from our Lord to raise up the next generation(s) of leaders: "Pray (ask) the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers (workers)." |
| |
|
|
A
|
ffiliated Churches
|
| |
Local church health and church planting are two pillars which our future rests. |
| |
|
|
N
|
ations
|
| |
As we obey the Great Commission to reach the unreached, we recognize the peoples of the world reside in many nations, including America. To fulfill Matthew 24:14 and Acts 1:8, our fields of labor will include our USA ethnic neighbors and international ministries. |
| |
|
|
T
|
ogether
|
| |
Organizational mission alignment requires clarity of purpose and teamwork. Our strategy is to hold our family together, without holding it back. |
| |
|
