Requirements and Discipline

Among the qualities expected of every participant in the ministry of the Pentecostal Church (John 14:6) are the following:

• Total surrender to Jesus Christ as Savior of your life.
• Perseverance in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Maturity and a good testimony inside and outside the church.
• Conduct yourself in integrity with God and with your fellow human beings.
• It is required to be a worshiper. (Matthew 4:10)
• Maintain a solid family life.
• Be consistent in church activities.
• Be knowledgeable and demonstrate fidelity to the doctrine, principles, and philosophy of the church and its interests.
• Be an example to the congregation in your financial responsibilities by fulfilling your tithes and offerings.
• Participate in all activities and programs for spiritual outreach and church growth.
• Availability of time to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to you.
• Participate in all leadership training and development.
• Participate in the Lord’s Supper; failure to do so is questionable.
• Put your privileges and local activities before any other activity unrelated to our ministry. Total submission to the liturgical and doctrinal system of the church. Every church program must conform to the general work plan and must be submitted in advance to the senior pastor for approval.
• Funds for all groups will be channeled through the church administration.
• Characteristics of Service: (1 Titus 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9)
• They must have good conduct, spirituality, and intellectual ability. (Acts 6:3-5)
• They must serve with thankfulness, fear, and reverence. (Hebrews 12:28)
• They must serve with good will, as if they were serving the Lord and not men. (Ephesians 6:7, 8)
• They must serve only the Lord. (Matthew 4:10)
• Each member of the John 14:6 Ministry must be willing to learn and discipline themselves in their general conduct as individuals, and to act with all discretion to develop healthily in the teaching
• God gives us. (I Timothy 4:11,12, Titus 2:7).

• The functions of each element in the Ministry (John 14:6) require constant obedience to the Lord, as well as to those delegated by the pastor. Titus 3:11; 1 Thess. 5:12-13
• When we talk about discipline, we speak of rules and regulations and adherence to them, taking into account that we are part of the body of Christ and have a specific role in the Lord’s work, to minister to the Lord and to be examples for the congregation.

• Temporary or permanent suspension from ministry or assigned responsibility.
• Disqualification from serving in roles such as leading, witnessing, or participating in any other spiritual or ministerial capacity.
• Withdrawal from membership in the event of a repeat offense.

• Temporary or permanent suspension from ministry or assigned responsibility.
• Disqualification from serving in roles such as leading, witnessing, or participating in any other spiritual or ministerial capacity.
• Withdrawal from membership in the event of a repeat offense.

• In every disciplinary measure, the following steps will be sought:
• Repentance and forgiveness. Acts 3:19
• Counseling for restoration.
• Measures applied to the particular situation.
• Demonstration of repentance and change. Matthew 3:8

Note: Repeat offenders who show no interest in overcoming their condition will be withdrawn from membership and permanently removed from their positions and privileges, as appropriate.

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe” (Heb. 12:28)