Knox
Presbyterian Church,
We understand
the power of the gospel to be our only hope for renewal and the world's only
hope for change. By responding to God's grace, we can reinvigorate our
service to Christ and our commitment to the proclamation of His message.
Jesus Christ
has commissioned us to make effective disciples in all nations by spreading
His Good News to the ends of the earth (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark
The Knox World
Mission (“KWM”) Team is composed of mission-minded individuals who are
approved by the Session of Knox Church. There is no term of service. Members
are free to resign at any time by advising other KWM Team members. KWM team
members carry out the following programs and duties:
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publish a monthly prayer bulletin
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arrange periodic special meetings
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present minute-for-mission announcements
and/or ‘live' interviews with KWM workers during Sunday worship services
v
prepare a bulletin board which is updated
with current information concerning KWM workers
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maintain regular communication with supported
workers
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support short-term mission trips
v
make workers letters available for the
congregation
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keep the congregation updated via email and
web
v
national workers (those
serving locally and Canada-wide)
v
international workers
(those serving outside
v
mission projects
v
scholarship assistance
v
Phase 2 support
The KWM Team
consists of the following individuals:
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the Senior minister (ex-officio)
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8 to 12 members from the congregation with a
passion for missions, among whom will be at least one Session member and
from whom the following officers will be chosen:
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a chairperson
Ø
a secretary
Ø
a treasurer
New members may be
appointed by the KWM Team with the approval of Session. All KWM Team members
must be members or active adherents of
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Organizes meetings and provides an agenda to
all members before each meeting.
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Submits annual budget to session for approval
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Submits reports to the Annual General Meeting
or at other times as Session requires.
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Normally presides over meetings of the KWM
Team.
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Arranges for regular communication by
letter/email with KWM workers.
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Assists the Chairperson as required.
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Takes minutes at each meeting.
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Distributes copies of the minutes as soon as
possible to all KWM Team members. [Minutes are approved at the next
meeting.]
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Collaborates with the Chairperson in drawing up an annual budget prior to
the beginning of the new fiscal year. This proposed budget will be finalized
at a regular KWM Team meeting.
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Keeps accurate financial
accounts, which will be audited yearly and presented
at the Annual General Meeting
for congregational approval.
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Researches and evaluates the best means of
investing bequests and large donations made to the KWM Program and presents
these findings to the KWM Team for its decision.
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The KWM fiscal year runs
from January 1 to December 31.
The KWM Team
will normally meet monthly for responding to workers' requests, planning and
consideration of other business.
All bequests made to KWM will be used only as directed by the donor and/or
by his/her estate.
Undesignated bequests will be directed to the bequest account.
Interested persons may apply to become KWM workers [as supported or
tentmakers] if they meet the following criteria:
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They
feel called by God to serve in a mission outreach.
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They have been actively involved in the life and ministry of Knox
Church for a period of at least two years.
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They
have been involved in actual evangelical outreach.
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They
have been accepted (or are in the process of being accepted) by a
KWM-approved mission agency.
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They
have submitted the KWM application on
KWM website
and agree to the statement of faith
[below].
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They are
willing to provide monthly requests for the prayer bulletin.
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They are committed to keeping the KWM Team informed of their activities on a
quarterly basis.
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They
agree to submit yearly ministry reports to KWM
PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF A WORKER
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Complete the Application form at
www.knoxworldmission.ca
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sign and commit to the KWM Statement of
Faith.
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believe in Jesus Christ as their personal
Lord and Saviour.
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be a member or active
adherent of
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display appropriate special gifts and a call
to ministry.
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have been accepted (or are in the process)
for service under a mission board whose purpose, doctrine, practice and
methods are acceptable to Knox Session.
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commit to maintaining regular communication
with KWM as mandated by the Team.
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agree to notify the KWM Team in advance of
any change(s) in their appointment, status, ministry or state of financial
need.
KWM is committed to the value of short-term
workers
KWM Team may consider providing ongoing support to KWM workers who have served for more than 10 years, to allow them to continue ongoing ministry.
It may become necessary for
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the direction of funds secured from persons
associated with Knox to personal accounts or directly to mission agencies,
bypassing the channel of KWM.
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exerting undue pressure
upon anyone within or outside of the congregation of
Initial
communication to the worker of the issues regarding the termination of
support will be through a designated member of the KWM Team, either in
writing or in person. This initial communication shall be reported to the
KWM Team.
If the initial
action does not resolve the situation or if the offence is repeated or
continued, the worker(s) shall meet with the entire KWM Team. The outcome of
this KWM Team meeting shall be binding.
This meeting
may include other members of Knox Church–lay or staff. The worker(s) may
bring a non-family member to this meeting in order to facilitate
understanding and/or to provide him/her with support.
Should the
meeting result in the termination of support; the KWM Team will typically
continue regular support payments for up to three months after termination.
Exceptions to
this mission policy may be made but must be approved by the KWM Team and,
when necessary, by the Session.
This mission
policy will be reviewed from time to time as necessary. All revisions to
this mission policy must be approved by the KWM Team and Session prior to
being instituted.
I accept the central truths of Christianity, as revealed in Scripture,
including:
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The unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the Godhead.
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The sovereignty of God in creation, revelation, redemption and final
judgment.
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The divine inspiration and entire trustworthiness of Holy Scripture, as
originally given, and its supreme authority in all matters of faith and
conduct.
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The universal sinfulness and guilt of all humankind since the fall,
rendering them subject to God's wrath and condemnation.
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Redemption from the guilt, penalty, dominion and pollution of sin, solely
through the sacrificial death (as our representative and substitute) of the
Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God.
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The bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead and his
ascension to the right hand of God the Father.
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The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the work of regeneration.
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The justification of the sinner by the grace of God through faith alone.
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The indwelling and work of the Holy Spirit in the believer.
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The one holy universal Church which is the body of Christ and to which all
true believers belong.
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The expectation of the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Date
Signature
KWM committee as of
May 2015:
Sabrina Simmons, Jeff Bloom, Sherin Hanna, Carol
Herd,
Nancy Howard,
416-921-8993
Fax: 416-921-5918