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Counseling Philosophy and Strategy

Our Presuppositions

The following are presuppositions that drive us to be purposeful and intentional in counseling that is thoroughly biblical in both doctrine and practice at Maranatha Bible Church.  It is these assumptions that compel us to action in our counseling efforts.

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Baptism and Church Membership

Introduction

 

Recently the elders of MBC have been wrestling with the issue of whether or not members of Maranatha should be baptized by immersion in order to be received as members. Prior to this, baptism has not been a requirement for church membership at Maranatha. However, as the elders wrestled with this issue, we came to the conclusion that this should be necessary for becoming a member at MBC. As we have discussed this issue, we have concluded that believer’s baptism and church membership should not be separated as if they were two unrelated events, rather, they are intimately connected with believer’s baptism serving as a necessary prerequisite for church membership. The following is a defense of this position.

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Global Outreach Philosophy and Strategy

Our Presuppositions

The following are presuppositions that drive us to be purposeful and intentional in seeking to spread the Gospel and win people to Christ in the local area around Maranatha Bible Church.  It is these assumptions that compel us to action in our evangelistic efforts.

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Local Outreach Philosophy and Strategy

Our Presuppositions

The following are presuppositions that drive us to be purposeful and intentional in seeking to spread the Gospel and win people to Christ in the local area around Maranatha Bible Church.  It is these assumptions that compel us to action in our evangelistic efforts.

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