STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Grace Temple Fellowship of Churches

Statement of Purpose

Grace Temple Fellowship of Churches (GTFOC) was organized to provide a connection for disenfranchised churches with like-minded doctrinal beliefs. While ministry to disconnected churches is the primary mission, we also embrace any church that is led to unite with us having a vision for love and strengthening ministry. We embrace basic common beliefs and agree to align on essential doctrinal points while allowing each congregation to remain autonomous. Each congregation is free to embrace their pastoral teaching, governance, and structure where it does not contradict GTFOC Fundamental Doctrinal Alignment, without debate and criticism.

Fundamental Doctrinal Alignment

1.    We are Holy Ghost filled believers

2.    We believe that salvation is obtained through faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ

3.    We are Sabbatarian and Biblical Feast observers

4.    We believe that converted believers strive diligently to line up with God's desire for man as expressed in His Law and total word

5.    We believe that adherence to God's Law is the proper response to the grace and deliverance God provides to us through Jesus Christ

Purpose

1.    To provide fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual strengthening to all associated pastors and members

2.    To provide Ministerial Credentialing and ethical accountability

3.    To assist associated pastors in leadership development, ministerial enhancement, and local minister's growth and development. This is accomplished through seminars, classes, etc.

4.    To provide shared doctrinal and study materials (Sabbath School Books, Doctrinal Position Papers, etc.)

5.    To provide assistance, upon request, to associated churches in administration and church structure