DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES (1 of 4)

JIL DOCTRINAL AND MINISTERIAL DISTINCTIVE
The JIL Church adheres to the evangelical, full-gospel (Pentecostal-charismatic) distinctives in doctrine, ministry and experience. We affirm the Laussane Covenant of 1974, the Manila Manifesto of 1989 and the historic creeds of Christianity especially the apostles’ and Nicene Creed.

THE CHURCH AS AGENT OF EVANGELISM AND TRANSFORMATION
We hold that the Church is central in God’s redemptive plan on this earth and it is God’s agent for evangelism and transformation. The JIL Church recognizes the urgency of this task and is committed to take the whole Gospel to the whole world until the Great Commission is fulfilled.

DISCIPLESHIP AND TRAINING
The Church is called upon not only to evangelize the lost but also to disciple and equip believers for effective and fruitful service. JIL Church shall provide various training programs where by the Spirit, through the Word, and the five-fold ascension gifts in Ephesians 4, the members are prepared to function in their grace and giftings.

PRIORITY OF WORSHIP
JIL Church recognizes worship as the priority ministry of all believers and through the life – nourishing power of worship flows out evangelism and other ministries. Therefore, JIL Church shall equip its members to live a lifestyle of worship.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE
The Bible is God’s Word and we acknowledge its absolute authority upon our lives and the Church. JIL Church shall endeavor to pattern all its conduct, practices and ministries according to Scriptural principles.________________________________________________________ Next