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Polity Flashcards

1
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What was the most influential factor in the life of Aimee Semple McPherson?

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Holy Spirit [also, Robert Semple, William Durham (her first Pentecostal pastor), Methodist church (Arminian doctrine), time in China as a missionary]

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How can that same factor affect your ministry today?

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It can win souls and transform lives.

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How did faith play a role in the life and ministry of Aimee?

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In her traveling years, she would wander with no plan or budget and simply rely on HS to guide her.

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What different means of Christian education did Sister McPherson use? Can we do the same kinds of things today?

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Most of her education done on the field, as she just dove into the deep end.

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What do you believe is meant by “inter-denominational and world wide evangelism” as stated on the cornerstone of Angelus Temple?

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Encouraged ministers of various denominations to be part of what was happening, placed focus on training people to reach the lost.

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Briefly explain the role of Echo Park Evangelistic and Missionary Training Institue/LIFE Bible College in the first 50 years of Foursquare. What changes have been made to include more people? How does this affect your ministry in Foursquare today?

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The institute trained most pastors of first Foursquare churches; has since grown and added more colleges and changed how pastors are assigned.

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7
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What do the colors of the stripes in the Foursquare flag represent?

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Red (blood of Jesus), Gold (fire of HS), Blue (divine healing), Purple (royalty)

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What do the cross, dove cup, and crown represent

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Cross - Jesus is our Savior
Dove - Jesus is our Baptizer in the Holy Spirit
Cup - Jesus is our Healer
Crown - Jesus is our soon coming king

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What is the proper order of the symbols? Why is the order important?

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Cross, Dove, Cup, Crown

or if in a square it is as follows:
Cross Cup

Dove Crown

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How are various local Foursquare churches in relationship?

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Divided into districts, churches within districts traditionally fellowship and meet together on occasion.

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According to the bylaws, what are the responsibilities of the district supervisor and how does that affect your ministry?

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Divides districts into divisions, appoints heads of divisions, ability to hire and fire pastors

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What are the requirements of every Foursquare church?

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  • Displaying Hebrews 13:8 in main auditorium
  • Receiving monthly tithes
  • Tithing to denomination
  • Missions offering
  • Monthly financial reports
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What is the difference between Episcopal, Presbyterian, and congregational forms of government?

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Episcopal - authority is placed on individual (Presbyter or in our case a district supervisor)
Presbyterian - authority placed on a certain group of people (board or committee)
Congregational - whole group has collective authority (votes)

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What are two ways that the Foursquare church has “modified” the Episcopal form of government?

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Individuals (district supervisors or presbyters) have limited authority, we’ve added councils (similar to Presbyterian committee), and we’ve given congregation opportunities to vote during budget meetings and property transactions

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In what three offices does the Foursquare church give authority to individuals?

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President, District Supervisor, Pastor

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What are the main governing functions of each of the following: convention body, board of directors, church council?

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Convention body - approves bylaws, ratifies, elects, audits

Board of directors - writes policy, audit, appoints district supervisors

Church council - audit, approves financial transactions and ability to hire

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Who selects a pastor for a local Foursquare church?

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District supervisor

18
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Why is ICFG a corporation?

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Legal covering

Releases us to operate effectively with various governmental and commercial and take advantage of full benefits accorded to non-profits and its ministers

19
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What is the relationship between ICFG and a Charter church?

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Charters are subordinates of ICFG. Foursquare typically owns land of charter churches, as they provide financial backing for loans taken out for property.

20
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What are the three major branches of ICFG that are arranged under the direct oversight of the president?

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Administration, National Church Office, Foursquare Missions International (FMI)

21
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What are some distinctives about the structure of ICFG?

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Charter churches are subordinate units, while covenant churches are separate entities

Charter church properties are in ICFG name (ICFG provides financial backing and this ensure properties will be used for ministry purposes in future)

Appointment and license are interdependent (you need one to have the other)

22
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What is the first step involved in a property transaction of a charter church?

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Discussing vision with district supervisor

23
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What are the purposes of becoming a licensed minister?

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Endorsement - you represent Foursquare and you can have appointment

Authorization - can perform ceremonies and weddings

Tax Benefits - housing allowance

24
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What are the responsibilities of being a licensed minister?

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Living as a disciple of Christ

Be in good standing and in compliance with the articles, bylaws, Declaration of Faith, and Minister’s Code of Ethics

25
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What is the relationship between licensing and appointment?

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They are interdependent, which means you need one in order to have the other.

26
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What legal issues may a church encounter and what should a pastor do if such issues arise?

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Immigration, child safety, insurance, and pastoral care

Contact district supervisor

27
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What is unique about the Foursquare family?

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It is a network that acts as a family

Accountability

Move of the Holy Spirit

28
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How is Foursquare Missions International fulfilling the Foursquare mission of “World-Wide Evangelism”?

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Helping with network resources, building relationships, and giving missions leadership where needed

29
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How does the corporate ownership of all charter church properties and equipment protect and benefit Foursquare congregations?

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It ensures they are used for Foursquare ministry purposes

Benefits congregations by giving them increased borrowing/leasing power because of backing of ICFG

30
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What is the highest body of responsibility in the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel? Why?

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Convention Body

Responsible for approving changes and amendments to the bylaws and electing the president and members of the board of directors

31
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Why should we have a child safety program in our church?

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We want to protect our children and make sure they and their parents feel safe.

32
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What is the best process to follow in developing a child safety program?

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  • Support from leaders
  • Develop a policy statement
  • Develop a screening process
  • Confidentiality
  • Keeping up with and distributing child abuse stats and info
  • Develop procedures for reporting
  • Communicate to workers
33
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Who is responsible to report to the authorities when abuse has been reported to the children’s workers at the church?

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Mandatory reporters (clergy, health care professionals, counselors, teachers, day care workers)

34
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How have the ministers of the Foursquare movement chosen to fund the various ministries, services, and departments of ICFG?

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Extension tithe fund

35
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Upon what is the amount of a Foursquare church’s extension tithe based?

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10% of tithes and non-designated offerings

36
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Why do the Foursquare bylaws authorize the board of directors to establish special funds?

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For the achievement of the corporation’s objectives and purposes

37
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What are the stewardship requirements, and what are the practical consequences?

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  • Extension tithe
  • Foursquare monthly church report
  • General Foursquare missions giving
  • Accounts payable

These determine transaction approval decisions

38
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For what period of time is stewardship measured?

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Previous 12 months

39
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Why does ICFG believe that stewardship is important?

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Relationship responsibility to adhere to standards, faithful in the little will be faithful in much

40
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What resources are available to a church to assist with the practical steps of stewardship?

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The HUB - provides what is called a Foursquare Church Stewardship Report (FCSR). Will print a report of whatever 12 month period is requested.

41
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Please explain each of the six Global Distinctives of the Foursquare Church.

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  • Kingdom Partnerships (work alongside, cooperative)
  • Sound doctrine
  • Empowering leadership
  • Family relationships
  • Spirit empowerment (minister baptism of HS, encourage expression of gifts)
  • Share mission (multiplying disciples, leaders, churches and national movements)

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