Who is CKCC?
Central Kitsap Christian Church is a Nondenominational fellowship of believers who have no creed but Christ, no book but the Bible, and wear no name but Christian.
Statement of Faith
We believe that Christ is the head of His Church and therefore every Christian is a part of that body.
We do not believe that we are the only Christians, but earnestly strive to be Christians only.
We seek to speak where the Bible speaks and remain silent where the Bible is silent.
We take the Bible and the Bible alone as our rule of faith and practice.
The original Church that we read about in the Bible was a church where salvation made you a member, so we at Cenrtal Kitsap follow that pattern.
We refuse to impose upon people more than the Word of God asks to become a Christian or to require less than the Word states. Therefore, membership here requires that one believe in Jesus Christ as God's Son and be obedient in Christian Baptism, which scripturally is burial of a penitent believer by immersion in water.
Philosophy of Ministry
Our Commission:
Central Kitsap Christian Churchs purpose is to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples. Jesus Christ has commanded us to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit and to teach them to obey everything He commanded us in Scripture. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Definition of a Disciple:
A disciple is one who is developing the attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, habits and priorities which we find in the New Testament. We see them in four phases:
1. A disciple in the Discovery phase is one who has a desire to know more about God. At the completion of this phase they will have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and been buried with Christ through baptism.
2. A disciple in the Explorer phase is an immersed believer who intends to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
3. A disciple in the Endeavour phase is sure of their calling and trusts Christ to fulfill that calling.
4. A disciple in the Challenger phase desires to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). They realize the dangers involved but their mind is set on accomplishing the tasks to which the Holy Spirit has called them and they are willing to lose their life for the sake of the Gospel.
{For more information see our expanded Definition of a Disciple.}
Worship:
Will proclaim, remember, re-enact, and celebrate the gospel of Christ.
Will be accessible and understandable to visitors, as well as challenging and encouraging to believers.
Will be done in a fitting and orderly manner focusing on prayer, Communion, biblical teaching, praising and giving back to God, and fellowship.
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs):
Will provide lessons to help us apply Gods word in our daily struggles.
Will provide opportunities for outreach.
Will provide opportunities for integration within the congregation.
Will provide fellowship and encouragement.
Will provide time for prayer.
Will provide opportunities for service.
Will meet in groups of 17 to 70 on a weekly basis.
Small Groups:
Will provide relevant Bible study, caring relationships, and outreach which leads to prayer, personal accountability, service and discipleship.
Will be targeted to meet the needs of specific ministry phases:
1. Discovery Groups are open groups which introduce people to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Explorer Accountability Groups help immersed believers grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
3. Endeavor Accountability Groups are on-going groups helping graduates of the Explorer Groups continue to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Meet in groups of 7 to 17 on a weekly basis.
Member
Is an immersed believer in Jesus Christ.
Desires to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Agrees with the Central Kitsap Christian Church Statement of Belief and Philosophy of Ministry.
Supports, and is supported by, the CKCC family, leadership and ministries.
Ministry Community
Casts vision and trains leaders.
Develops leadership skills by placing individuals in apprenticeship roles with leaders.
Members of the Ministry Community are participating in an accountability group.
Is a member of Central Kitsap Christian Church.
Ministry Leader
Keeps the vision of disciplemaking.
Models discipleship.
Has completed an Explorer Accountability Group.
Utilizes his/her spiritual gifts in an appropriate ministry. (The types of ministry a person engages in should be consistent with his or her giftedness.)
Is a member of the Ministry Community.
Is a member of Central Kitsap Christian Church.
Elders*
Keep the vision of disciplemaking before all the people.
Are members of Central Kitsap Christian Church.
Model discipleship.
Provide supervision, direction, nurture and spiritual leadership to the entire body.
Have served in a ministry.
Participate in an Endeavor Accountability Group or are leading an accountability group.
Pastoral Staff (Associate Pastor, Youth Minister, etc.)
Keep the vision of disciplemaking before all people.
Model discipleship.
Are responsible for specific ministries.
Encourage, support, direct and empower leaders for their ministries.
Participate in an Endeavor Accountability Group or are leading an accountability group.
Are members of the Ministry Community.
Senior Minister/Pastor
Keeps the vision of disciplemaking before all people.
Models discipleship.
Encourages, supports, directs and empowers leaders for ministry (Leads Ministry Community).
Teaches the Word.
Is the on-site administrator.
Leads the Ministry Community
Additional Principles:
We are Christs disciples. He has called us to make disciples of all peoples. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Members will be equipped to be examples of Christ in all aspects of their lives.
All ministries will be biblically sound and focused on making disciples for Christ.
We will create an atmosphere where all are welcomed and encouraged to grow in their knowledge and love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our ministry is about people not programs, facilities, and/or other resources.
*Elders who have served in other churches may go straight into an Endeavor group. However, they will be encouraged to start in an Explorer Group.
This philosophy of ministry was written for Central Kitsap Christian Church to assist us in making disciples. It was written based on the structure of the church at that time. As CKCC grows it may become necessary to change our philosophy of ministry to allow us to develop new strategies so that our growth does not become stagnated. Changes to our philosophy of ministry may be made by the elders.
There is a grace period of 24 months following the adoption of this document by the congregation to allow leaders time to complete apprenticeships and small groups.
Approved: 22 October,2006