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⦁    God - We Believe in the Holy Trinity, One God Eternally Existent, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and Redeemer of Mankind. Manifested in three Divine Persons; God the Almighty Father, God the Divine Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
             (Gen. 1:1-5, John 1:1, 4:24, 5:7, Matt. 10:20, Eph. 4:4-6, II Corinthians 3:17-18, I John 5:78)
⦁    The Bible - We Believe in the Holy Bible as the Inspired, Infallible, Written Word of God. Inerrant in the original autographs, the only rule of Faith, guide for practice and indisputable and ultimate authority. And the complete the Revelation of Gods will for the Salvation for mankind. His Will and His Way.
            (Psalms 19:7-11, John 1:1, II Peter 1:16-21, II Timothy 3:16-17)
⦁    Jesus Christ - We Believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, the incarnation of the Father, born of a virgin, True God and True Man, the Savior of the World from sin.
             (Matthew 1:21-23, 1 John 1:1-10, 2:2, 4:1, 5:20)
⦁    We Believe in the substitutionary atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, that he.. By the Grace of God, tasted death for the sins of every man, and all must be born again through faith in him, or will be forever lost. Redemption is accomplished by the cross and the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. By Grace through Faith, believing in the heart that God has raised him from the dead. Salvation is by nothing other than Jesus Christ; for God has exalted him and given him a name above all names, and at the Name of Jesus every  knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.
             (John 3:1-18, 6:44-49, Romans 3:23-24, 10:9, Eph. 2:8, Phil. 2:9-11)
⦁    We Believe in the physical resurrection of the Lord Jesus Church and that he ascended to Heaven, and is now at the right hand of the Father as our Mediator, High Priest and Advocate.
             (John 20, Acts 3:13-26, 7:55-56, Eph. 1:20, Hebrews 9:24, 1 Corinthians 15:12-28)
⦁    Holy Spirit - We Believe Ministry of the Holy Spirit during this Present age, is to convict man of sin, regenerate the unbelieving sinner, to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service. We Believe that our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
              (John 14:26, John 16: 13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, 6:19)
⦁    We Believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit , with indication of talking in unknown tongues. We furthermore Believe that after being Filled with the Holy Spirit every Believer’s life should bare the fruits of the Spirit according to Galatians 5:22 and and have the gifts of the Holy Spirit present in daily life and ministry
             (Acts 2:1-4, 19:6, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corin. 12:8-10,  Galatians 5:22, 1 Peter 4:11)
⦁    We Believe in Jesus Christ as the baptizer with the Holy Spirit, who brings men and women at salvation into relationship with Himself and His Body, the Church. We further believe that it is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that places one into the body of Christ. All Believers have been baptized by Christ with the Holy Spirit.
             (Matthew 3:11, John 1:33, 1 Corinthians 12:13)
⦁    We Believe in the Spirit-Filled Life as desirable, valuable, and an issue of obedience for all Believers who are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit. We acknowledge that within the Body of Christ, the term “filled with the Holy Spirit” is often used interchangeably with the term, “Baptism of the Holy Spirit”. When referring to the controlling presence and power of the Holy Spirit, as a result of the submissive will and desire of the Believer, we allow such alternations of terms. We believe it is the will and command of God that every believer be “filled”, walk in”, “be led by”, and “live in” the power of the Holy Spirit.
               (Eph. 5:18, Galatians 5:16-18,25)
⦁    Salvation - We Believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ by faith are born of Holy Spirit and thus become children of God.
              (Romans 3:23-24, 5:8, John 3:16-17)
⦁    We Believe by confessing with you mouth the Lord Jesus and Believing in your heart, that God has raised Him from the dead, thou shall be saved.
              (Roman 10:9-10)
⦁    Baptism & Communion - We Believe in Water Baptism by immersion & Holy Communion– “The Lord’s Supper” soon after accepting Christ, as Holy Ordinances of the Church to be observed as a public declaration of Salvation through Jesus Christ and the commemoration of his death, burial and resurrection in victory over satan, death and the grave. All true believers and only believers should share in these Ordinances. 
              (Matthew 3:11-17, Luke 22:15-23, Eph. 4:5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25)
⦁    Man - We Believe man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and therefore is lost, only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and a spiritual life be obtained.
              (Genesis 1:26-31, Romans 3:23-26)
⦁    Marriage – We believe marriage is a Divine Institution between One Man and One Woman. This fellowship will not marry people of the same sex.
(Genesis 1:27-28, 2:24, Prov. 18:22, Eph. 5:22-24)
⦁    Return of Jesus - We Believe in the Blessed Hope, the Rapture of the Church, the personal, visible, imminent, pre-millennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ for his saints and with his saints to reign in victory.
             (Luke 24:6-8 Titus 2:13. 1 Thes. 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, 50-55, Rev.19:19-20, 20:1-6)
⦁    Future Events - We Believe there will be a resurrection of all the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness with the Lord, and to the unbeliever to judgement and everlasting conscious punishment.

 

Full Gospel Distinctives

 

I. We Believe the Full Gospel includes: (A) the proclamation of both eternal power of Calvary and the potential power of Pentecost; (B) the baptizing power of Jesus Christ for salvation because of Calvary, and © the filling controlling power of the Holy Spirit for service and Holy Victorious Living because of Pentecost. (Eph. 5:18, Acts 20:27)

II. We Believe in the perpetual and continuing ecclesiastical value of all spiritual gifts for the edification of the body of Christ until the end of the Church Age, which will be consummated by the return of our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Romans 12)

III. We Believe in the Divine personhood of the Holy Spirit and His present-day ministry to Believers, including sovereign distribution of spiritual gifts, which empowers believers for service in the contemporary church. (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)

IV. We Believe in Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Giver of spiritual gifts to the church. We further believe spiritual gifts are given without regard of ethnicity, social class or gender. (Eph. 4:7-12, Galatians 3:26-28)

V. We Believe in the full autonomy of the local church as an independent entity under the Lordship of Christ, through pastoral authority, with regards to (A) government, polity and operations. (Titus 1:5, Acts 15:1-35), (B) discipline (1 Corinthians 5:5, Matthew 18:15-17, 2 Thes. 3:6, 14-15) and (C ) with added value of the Episcopacy as a covering. (Titus 1:5, Acts 15:1-35)

VI. We Believe in the value of biblical terminology for leadership Bishop, Overseer, Pastor, Minister, Elder and Deacon. We Believe all of these are designations for servant-leaders. (Jeremiah 3:15, Acts 20:28, 1Corinthians 2:13 ,2 Corinthians 6:4)

The New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International does embrace the terminology Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Teacher, (Eph. 4:11-16) and Missionary as leadership in the church.

VII. We Believe in the formal intentional praise and worship of Almighty God as a proper, spirit-led, corporate acknowledgement and response to His person and work. (Psalms 46-50, John 4:23-24)

VIII. We Believe in Jesus Christ as the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, who brings men and women at salvation into relationship with Himself and His Body, the Church. We further believe that it is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that places one into the Body of Christ. All believers have been baptized by Christ with the Holy Spirit. (Matthew3:11, John 1:33, 1 Corinthians 12:13)

IX. We Believe in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit for all Believers and that the Holy Spirit verifies and validates the Believer as part of the Body of Christ. (Roman 8:9)

X. We Believe in the Spirit-Filled Life as desirable, valuable, and an issue of obedience for all Believers who are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit. We acknowledge that within the body of Christ, the term “Filled with the Holy Spirit” is often used interchangeably with the term “Baptism of the Holy Spirit or Baptized with Fire”. When referring to the controlling presence and power of the Holy Spirit, as a result of the submissive will and desire of the Believer, we allow such alternations of terms. We believe it is the will and command of God that every Believer be “filled”, “walk in”, “be led by” and “live in” the power of the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 5:18, Galatians 5:16-18,25) 
XI. We Believe that it is God’s desire that all Believers live under the “Divine Direction” of the Holy Spirit. We Believe that the filling of the Holy Spirit is an ongoing ministry of the Spirit in the life of the Believer, that enables the Believer to live a life of Power, Victory and Glory to God. (Acts 1:8, 2:4, 4:8, 4:31)
XII. We Believe the Holy Ghost fills empowers Believer for service in the Kingdom of God. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the result of continuing submission to Divine power and control. (Acts 1:8, Eph. 5:18)
XIII. We Believe all Believers are baptizes with the Holy Spirit and all Believers should be filled with the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13, Eph. 5:18)
Compendium on Distinctives VIII and X
We Believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Filling of the Holy Spirit are distinct,
Separate, valid, and valuable ministries of the Holy Spirit which may occur simultaneously at Salvation

A) Being filled with the Holy Spirit may and should occur subsequent to Salvation in obedience to biblical exhortation.

B) The Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs once and for all at Salvation.

C) Being filled with the Holy Spirit should not only be a continuous reality, but an ongoing characteristic of the Believer’s consecrated holiness. (Matt. 3:11, John 1:33, 1 Corinthians 12:13)

D) We Believe in speaking in unknown tongues, as our heavenly language that builds us up in our most holy faith. Tongues are an indicator, not a qualifier. (Jude 20. Acts 19:2-6, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:14-15)

"CHANGE"
Challenge Denominational Traditions
Help Struggling Churches
Address Social Needs
Networking and Nurture Worship Environments
Generate Independent Institutions
Education, Equip, Evangelize

*Challenge Denominational Traditions
The challenge is to be Biblical rather than traditional. As we investigate the Truths of Scripture, we embrace the Full Gospel, and recognize that God has ordained this Movement. We believe that Baptists and other non-Pentecostals (Holiness)  have the ―Right to Choose to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, because the Holy Spirit offers these gifts to the believer... without regard to gender … New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International affirms the role of Women in Ministry. These roles include women as Pastors, Ministers, Elders, Teachers, Apostles & Bishops.

 

*Help Struggling Churches
The New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International is committed to assisting Covenant Fellowship Churches, which are in need of restoration, upon request. In addition to financial assistance, we may offer organizational advice and Christian Education to rebuild congregations and a sound Christian Foundation.

 

*Address Social Needs
The community depends upon the leadership and foresight of the Church. The New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International is committed to assisting socially disenfranchised individuals. As we enter the 21st Century we are giving ourselves a hand-up by continuing to build strong communities.

 

*Nurture Worship Environments
The commitment to a workshop environment, which allows The Holy Spirit to flow in its Fullness, is a passion of this Movement. Praise and Worship lead us to the very throne of God, where healing, deliverance, and life-changing power are available. Through Corporate Praise we experience the jubilation of being one with the Body of Christ. Corporate Worship allows the believer to enter into the ―Holiest of Holies…to personally commune with our Most High God!

 

*Generate Independent Institutions
The commitment of this Movement is ... not just to be financially independent ... but our goal is to cultivate businesses ordained by God, and supported by the New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International. Other projects include, but are not limited to: Senior Citizen Housing, Homes for At-Risk Youth, After School Community Centers, Rehabilitation, Facilities, Homes for Unwed Mothers, Private Christian Schools, and Post Secondary Colleges.

 

*Educate, Equip, Evangelize
The Vision to Educate, Equip and Evangelize involves every aspect of our Movement. During our Annual International and Local District Meetings Christian Education classes are held for all attendees to obtain the knowledge to become equipped to do the work of the ministry. The local church will grow only if every member is equipped to exercise his or her Spiritual Gifts, in order that the Body functions as one with Christ as the Head. As the church grows, it must be actively engaged in the Ministry of Evangelism … to win the lost to the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a Movement, creative ways of reaching the lost include utilizing the innovation of the Internet, as well as, capitalizing upon other media technological advances.

Full Gospel Flavor
Within the Local Church, the Vision of C.H.A.N.G.E of the New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International is also expressed through this acrostic -“FLAVOR”- to assist Pastors in implementing essential Full Gospel Distinctives.

 

*First Class
New Dimension Covenant Fellowship Ministries must be committed to Excellence in Ministry. From the Pastor to the Member, our Ministry should be the best that it can BE. 
 

*Loyalty to Fellowship
New Dimension Covenant Fellowship Pastors and Leaders should be excited about the Fellowship. The Vision of the New Dimension Covenant Fellowship International, should be articulated to the membership and other leaders as well.

 

*Assimilate Full Gospel Distinctives
New Dimension Covenant Fellowship Leaders must know and embrace the Doctrine and Distinctives of this Fellowship. Leaders should allow the Holy Spirit to be in control of the Ministry.

 

*Vibrant Worship Atmosphere
New Dimension Covenant Fellowship Ministries must be an exciting place to Worship! All should foster vitality in Praise and Worship. Moreover, teach sound Doctrine.

 

*Orderly Flow
New Dimension Covenant Fellowship Ministries must have an orderly flow. Services should begin on time, flow with the Holy Spirit, and have a structured spontaneity. Everything is done decently and in order.

 

*Redemptive Atmosphere
New Dimension Covenant Fellowship Ministries should have the Evidence of God’s Presence with “People Getting Saved” If God is there, the church is alive, and growing.