Now live: our new Statement of Faith

Guests: Brad Eisenmann, Lynn Fiechter, Wayne Hartzler, Nick Gutwein, Ben Wiegand

Show notes:

• Arranged in 3 buckets.
• Update process evolved from 3 documents to one document.
• Not to be just a document used in counseling converts, but one that impacts every phase of our life.
• Onward Media to help put a discussion guide together.
• Emphasis on the document live on the website.
• Written by the Holy Spirit; also the work of men.
• SoF not perfect, but can be useful with the Holy Spirit's help
• Periodic review expected, similar to other documents.
• We want to be open to increasing clarity in what we believe.
• Plan for updating Walking in the Teachings document.
• SoF, Purpose Vision Mission Statement, Guiding Principles meant to work together.
• Helpful for every generation to examine what they really believe.
• Emphasis on the importance of Church and community in living out our faith.
• Praise God for enabling us to work through some initial trepidation and bring us to a settledness; with God leading, we don't need to fear.