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Date Posted: 09:02:48 09/23/02 Mon
Author: Gary Cummings
Subject: Re: Seekers are welcome here.
In reply to: Jean-Stephane Faubert 's message, "Re: Seekers are welcome here." on 20:30:21 09/22/02 Sun

>I want to start a home church here in Montreal, Canada!
>I also propose the creation of a newsletter that would
>contain Bible teachings, theological point of views,
>and news about NPC churches.
>
>By the way, how do you "ordain" leaders?
>
>Thanks and God bless you,
>
>Jean-Stephane Faubert
>Montreal, Canada
>
>>For those seeking a church home for the 21st century,
>>join us.
>>The NPC is 100% pro-life: no abortion, no war, no
>>executions, and no self-defense.
>>The NPC disciples are to give as we are convinced,
>>tithing is not required.
>>The NPC uses modern, Christ-honoring Bible
>>translation, such as the NIV, ESV, and God's Word
>>Translation. We do not use nor recommend the KJV.
>>The NPC believes that salvation is for those who have
>>faith in Jesus and persevere to the end of the lives.
>>(Mark 13:13). We do not believe in "once saved, always
>>saved".
>>The NPC teaches that the Church will go through all of
>>the tribulation until Jesus returns. The
>>pre-Tribulation rapture, held by many sincere
>>believers, is an errant doctrine.
>>Come worship and serve the Lord with us.
>>Start you own NPC house church or cell church.
>>We will ordain and train spiritual leaders.
>>Peace to all in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
>>
>>Gary Cummings
>>Founding Elder
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Dear Brother Jean-Stephane,

Glad to hear from you. I think it is time for Christians to leave churches which compromise Biblical truth, and to meet in our homes.

I did email you some attachments. These are all tentative and are open to revision and discussion.
Faith and I have been praying for direction, and we are commited to the goals of the NPC>

The first thing we do when a person wants to join with the NPC is to ask for a spiritual biography or "testimony",
and then we see if our basic beliefs are compatible. For fellowship and basic Christianity, we rely on the Apostle's
Creed.

I am not a pope, so I am open to correction and revision, as long as it is in line with the Gospel.

If a person is a born-again, water-baptized believer in Jesus Christ, and is commited to a life of discipleship and peace, then they are welcome in the NPC. If one want to become a minister, it is a two-step process:
(1) Licensure for one year as a probationary minister. This can happen immediately.
(2) Ordination as an elder or minister after that. This has to be done in person by the laying on of hands. Ordination is for life. The only cost is for paperwork, and materials.
(3) There is a reading course of six books to be completed within the year. The list is available upon request.

This is exciting. The Lord is moving among His people. His Church is truly a Church for all nations and peoples and races.

Peace in the Lord Jesus Christ,

Gary

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