ABOUT US
NAME
This body located at London, UK will be known as Living Praise Chapel and uses facilities at Whitton, Richmond borough.
MISSION, VISION, & VALUES
Mission
Our mission is to make passionately devoted followers of Jesus Christ. And to make them candidates for heaven. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Vision
Our vision is to credibly present Jesus Christ to spiritual seekers. And build an Army of Worshipers (1 Corinthians 9:19-23) (Joel 2:11)
VALUES
A Passion for Jesus Christ
Foremost in the life of our church is a passion for Jesus Christ manifested by an adherence to God’s Word and a dependence on the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence. (John 14:23-26)
Witnessing to the Good News of Jesus Christ
Flowing out of God’s love for the world is our commitment to lovingly witness the good news of Jesus Christ to our family, friends, and other seekers. (John 3:16-17)
Christian Community
We value as essential establishing and nurturing a Christian community united in love for Jesus Christ and one another. (John 13:34-35)
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Discipleship
We are dedicated to helping Christians become passionate in their devotion for the person, mission and lifestyle of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:16-20)
The Ministry of Grace
Having received and benefited from God’s unconditional love, our desire is to minister His grace to others. (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Beliefs
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the basis for any statement of faith.
Relationships
We are governed by Jesus Christ, who is the head of the church. This church is subject to no other ecclesiastical body. Although Living Praise Chapel is autonomous, it is our church’s intention to cooperate with and support, for the purposes of doing ministry and mission, other Christian organizations it deems appropriate.
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS ADOPTED 09/02/12
Organization
Living Praise Chapel, is characterized by an organizational structure that is consistent with scripture and, therefore, historic belief. The beginning point for this organizational structure is the Old Testament teaching where Moses father-in-law told him how the body of God’s people should be governed and God added His to it. And also the New Testament teaches that the church is to be an autonomous self-governing body. Therefore, ultimate authority for the church’s direction resides with the church body. Spiritual, administrative and legal authority is delegated, as occurred in the New Testament, to trusted and spiritually mature members of the church body to enhance the church’s ministry and increase potential for growth. Respectively, the Elders, Deacons, and Corporate Officers have been entrusted with the spiritual, administrative, and legal oversight of the church.
Church Body
Ultimate decision-making authority for Living Praise Chapel’s direction rests with the church body. The church decides the following by church-wide vote: call of the Senior Pastor; call of Pastors; call of Ministers; election of Elders, Deacons and Corporate Officers; approval and modification of the budget; the disposition of assets of the church; the acquisition of real property and related indebtedness; amendments to the articles of incorporation; changes to the Constitution and Bylaws of the church; and other matters as specified by the Bylaws.
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Elders
The Elders give spiritual direction to Living Praise Chapel in order that the church may accomplish and fulfill its stated mission, vision, and values. The Elders are comprised of the Senior Pastor, Pastors, and elected Elders, who are members of Living Praise Chapel and are elected by the church body (according to Article IV, Section 4). The Elders may choose to create such ministry or task groups as needed to fulfill their purpose.
Deacons
The Deacons provide administrative guidance in finance, personnel and other areas as needed by Living Praise Chapel. To accomplish its mission, the Deacons serve under the direction of the Elders. The Deacons may choose to create such ministry or task groups as needed to fulfill their purpose.
Ministry Team
The Ministry Team assists the church in accomplishing its mission and vision by providing leadership and support for the church’s overall ministry. The Ministry Team is comprised of the Senior Pastor, Pastors, and Ministers. The Ministry Team serves under the direction of the Elders. The Senior Pastor serves as leader of the Ministry Team.
Corporate Officers
Corporate Officers execute all legal papers as directed by the church through a church-wide vote. The Corporate Officers of the church consist of the Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee. The Corporate Officers represent the church in all matters of legal responsibility.
Support Staff
The Support Staff consists of administrative, maintenance, and other personnel employed in positions designated non-ministry related. The Deacons are responsible for selection and dismissal of the Support Staff, with recommendation of the Senior Pastor, supervising Pastor or Minister.
LIVING PRAISE CHAPEL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ADOPTED 09/02/12
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MEMBERSHIP
Members
This church is comprised of persons who have expressed their personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, have been baptized as believers according to the New Testament, and are actively following Jesus Christ in discipleship through involvement in the life of Living Praise Chapel.
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