Davidian Seventh-Day Adventist Association Philippines, Inc. Zone 6, Sitio Lonoy, Kananga, Leyte, Philippines
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"Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest." (Matt. 9:37, 38.)
"God never goes to the lazy or the idle when He needs men for His service. When God wants a worker He calls a worker. When He has work to be done He goes to those who are already at work. When God wants a great servant He calls a busy man, Scripture and history attest this truth.
Moses was busy with his flocks at Horeb.
Gideon was busy threshing wheat by the wine press.
Saul was busy searching for his father's lost beasts.
David was busy caring for his father's sheep.
Elisha was busy plowing with twelve yoke of oxen.
Nehemiah was busy bearing the king's wine cup.
Amos was busy following the flock.
Peter and Andrew were busy casting a net into the sea.
James and John were busy mending their nets.
Matthew was busy collecting customs.
Saul was busy persecuting the friends of Jesus.
William Carey was busy mending and making shoes. -- Unknown."
1SC No. 17 page 9
"Every worker should test his own qualifications by the Word of God. Have the men who are handling sacred things a clear understanding, a right perception, of things of eternal interest? Will they consent to yield to the working of the Holy Spirit or do they permit themselves to be controlled by their own hereditary and cultivated tendencies? It becomes all to examine themselves, whether they be in the faith. (LDSDA page 80)
"Those who occupy positions of trust in the work of God, should ever bear in mind that these positions involve great responsibility. The right performance of the solemn work for this time, and the salvation of the souls connected with us in any way, depend in a great degree upon our own spiritual condition. All should cultivate a vivid sense of their responsibility, for their own present well-being and their eternal destiny will be decided by the spirit they cherish. If self is woven into the work, it is as the offering of strange fire in the place of the sacred. Such workers incur the displeasure of the Lord. (LDSDA page 81)
If any man who will be put into office without honestly admitting that he is incapable of doing he must not in himself bear such responsibility without a candid personal evaluation if he is capable of doing such task.
Representing Christ (LDSDA 84)
"Brethren, treat men as men, not as servants, to be ordered about at your pleasure. He who indulges a harsh, overbearing spirit, might better become a tender of sheep, as did Moses, and thus learn what it means to be a true shepherd.
"Men in every position of trust need to take their place in the school of Christ, and heed the injunction of the Great Teacher: 'Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.' We have no excuse for manifesting one wrong trait of character. 'Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.' In your dealing with others, whatever you see or hear that needs to be corrected, first seek the Lord for wisdom and grace, that in trying to be faithful, you may not be rude. Ask Him to give you the gentleness of Christ: then you will be true to your duty, true to your position of trust, and true to God, a faithful steward, overcoming natural and acquired tendencies to evil.
"None but a whole-hearted Christian can be a perfect gentleman; but if Christ is abiding in the soul, His spirit will be revealed in the manner, the words, and the actions. Gentleness and love cherished in the heart, will appear in self-denial, in true courtesy. Such workers will be the light of the world." -- Testimonies to Ministers, pp. 259-264. (LDSDA 86)
This chapter will present the requirements of the Bible Workers to be qualified in the workforce in the missionary activities of the Visayan Branch of General Association of Davidian Seventh-day Adventist Association. It will also answer the question, How to measure a true gospel servant of God?
Must be a Card Holder.
All officers serving the Davidian Seventh-day Adventist Association …, should hold the Certificate of Fellowship. 5Ans. Q. 154, page 84
Must be a DLI Graduate.
"Young men in our ranks are watching to see in what spirit the ministers come to the investigation of the Scriptures; whether they have a teachable spirit, and are humble enough to accept evidence, and receive light from the messengers whom God chooses to send " -- Testimonies To Ministers, p. 109. (WHR 51)
Ability to present and teach the Fundamentals and Advance Prophetic Studies of SRod.
Undergone a self-supporting ministry and have shown a true missionary spirit.
Knowledgeable of the Leviticus of DSDA and understood them by heart.
Strong ability to communicate the SRod message, have the fruit of His Labor, and bring new converts (studying members/tithe payers) by following the right procedure. 5Ans 48
Know and understand the Parliamentary Procedure.
Ability to govern and rule His own family accordingly. 2SR232.1; 1Tim. 3:2-5; AA 463; LDSDA 80,81
Willingness to accept not higher than the Association can morally and financially afford to pay. HM 38
Willingness to be assigned anywhere and follow orders.
Men are more important than methods, more essential than plans and policies. The success of any organization or project is more dependent upon the human factor than upon the budget factor or any other factor. With the right kind of WORKERS in the association a field will grow and develop despite obstacles and problems.
God has called His servants in the 11th hour call (Mat. 20) and He wanted them to sigh and cry in the church first to sound the first trumpet (Joel 2:1) in gathering the 144,000 through the SRod message. Now anyone may respond to this call and be His Bible Worker and Minister. Let’s have a look at ourselves before we plunge into the field of duty.
A spiritual man makes Jesus is the pattern. From the Saviour he has learned the power of kindness and the power of understanding. Like His Master, the spiritual man approaches all of his problems in a spirit of love and Christlikeness.
Vision separates the men who do from those who do not. Vision is divine discontent. It is holy thing God plants deep in the heart of man that keeps him from becoming satisfied with achievements of the past.
God’s servants should search the scriptures to understand God’s will for them. They spent more time in prayer seeking for truth. When we are too busy to study, the fact is soon reflected in our preaching and in our life.
Like his great Examplar, is a humble man. He thinks only of others, willing for their sake to be made of no reputation.. The only superior among you is the one who serves the others. Christ one day told the multitudes.
Let every man be quick to listen but slow to use his tongue, and slow to lose his temper. James 1:19. Losing one’s temper and saying what one feels like saying under strain is a luxury no Christian worker can ever afford.
“Be kind to one another, be understanding” Eph. 4:32. “Have a reputation for gentleness, and never forget the nearness of year Lord” Phil. 4:5. Only Christ in the heart makes a servant of God kind and understanding.
Too much ease and avoiding responsibility have made weaklings and dwarfs of those who ought who ought to be responsible men of moral power and strong spiritual muscle. Accept year responsibility, get your bearings, and move forward with singleness of purpose.
“Men of stamina are wanted, men who will not wait to have their way smoothed and every obstacle removed, men who will inspire with fresh zeal the flagging efforts of dispirited workers, men whose hearts are warn with Christian love and whose hands are strong to do their Master’s work.”
Our only safety lies in staying off Satan’s enchanted ground.
Any man who is disloyal to the follow leaders and workers is unworthy of the position of trust which he holds. May God make us loyal God’s servant loyal to our God and loyal to our brethren!
This chapter will deal with the description, function, duties and responsibilities of the Bible Workers and Minister of the Visayan Division of General Association of Davidian Seventh-day Adventist.
The Bible Worker/Minister is responsible for the field planning and execution throughout the period where he was assigned to work, including nurturing, teaching and prioritizing interested persons for Bible studies, advanced prophetic studies encouraging old members to cooperate and participate in the hunting campaign and support to ensure member’s satisfaction in intrapersonal and interpersonal relationship goals are met. The Bible Worker’s and Minister’s job also includes ensuring that the new and old members are served which in turn maintain the supports the overall mission of the Association.
Know and understand your field - area of responsibility
Prepare a Missionary Plan/Strategic Plan.
Administer and execute the missionary plan/Strategic Plan.
A. Fellow Believers Management:
What the Bible Workers or Ministers do for the DSDA/Rod believers in his territorial assignment?
1. Must take the members’ profile (Form provided by the National Office) and compile them ACCORDINGLY.
a. New studying members
b. Tithe payer members
c. Card Holder members
2. Must facilitate the Personality/Spiritual Inventory (Form) of the members.
a. Personality Development (Temperaments)
b. Spiritual Gift Inventory
3. Must organize the area with set of officers based on the Inventory done for the specific ability of the members to perform assigned task.
a. Chairman
b. Secretary
c. Treasurer
4. Must have a scheduled monthly fellowship
5. Must organized the youth in the area
a. Chairman
b. Secretary
c. Treasurer
6. Teach and train members how to do the lay siege using the Hunter’s Manual.
a. The ministerial department (Bible Worker and Minister) will invite collaboration with the members to participate voluntarily in the siege program.
b. Things that need to be done in the siege are collect the address and telephone number, and also distribute the literatures.
c. If there is a large Revival, literatures distribution is a priority.
d. Look for information in the local church about the Revival to be held or activities that can be attended to find a new contact.
e. Addresses obtained from the siege will be submitted to the ministerial department or circulation department as soon as the siege is complete, or by putting it in the box provided.
f. Volunteers are advised to report souls who want to learn, so that they can work together with the ministerial department to serve these souls. So, that the ministerial department can provide a schedule of services with the worker.
7. Visiting the Old member
a. Give doctrine lessons to members according to their needs.
b. Enquire the members about their needs such as family problems, children's education problems, health problems, ect.
c. Provide information on natural herbal recipes that are simple and nutritious for members who need traditional medicine.
d. Provide recipes for healthy cooking if needed.
8. Facilitate a Livelihood program or teach the members how to earn a living.
9. Faithful Tithes payer and able to teach and remind the members to be faithful.
B. Field Management:
What the Bible Worker or Minister do for the SDA/non-believers in his territorial assignment?
1. Know and understand the SDA field area of responsibilities
a. Know how many churches are there in his territory or assigned area.
b. Know the location of the churches (mapping out the places of the field)
c. Identify the pastor/district leader of the area, elders in the churches.
d. Collect information about the key persons (influential people, rich people, prominent official in the local SDA churches, etc.) in the field
e. Must know the major and minor meetings (Congress, ASI meeting, Bi- annual, Sabbath School Congress, District Meetings, Fellowship Meetings, Federation Meetings, 1000 Missionary meeting, Elder’s Council meeting, Women’s Ministry Meeting, Care Group meetings, etc.).
f. Know the approximate number of SDA membership in your area.
2. Visit the churches and Adventist institutions (Schools, Colleges, University and Hospital) in your territory.
3. Establish and maintain a good relationship with the SDA brethren.
4. Share the message and conduct the seminar, lectures and Bible studies.
5. Engage in a missionary endeavor (funeral, counseling and others.
C. Projects and/or Events Management:
What the Bible Worker or Minister do when there is/are project/s or event/s that needed to be considered?
What to do According to the following:
Self-Initiated Plan/Program
This plan or program will be personally made and/or created by the Bible Worker or Minister in his area/field as a guide on how to do and what to do his duties and responsibilities in his territorial assignment.
a. Prepare a strategic plan for a year.
i. Monthly activities
ii. Weekly activities
iii. Every day routine
b. Determine the approximate expenses for the project or event to be made.
i. Travel expenses (appropriate an approximate expenditure)
ii. Material expenses (program invitation, Xerox copies, etc)
iii. Personal necessities (food, housing, load etc.)
c. Proposal of the Year plan to be submitted to Ministerial Department and BOT. This will be presented to the Annual Session for approval and recommendations.
Locally Initiated Plan
This plan or program will be initiated by the local area or field where the Bible Worker or Minister is assigned.
As his duty and responsibility demands, he must act:
a. To collaborate with the chairman of the area where he was assigned.
b. To remind the members of the plan or program of the area or field.
c. To assign the particular areas in the plan or program to be filled up.
d. To coordinate with the participants of the plan or program.
e. To supervise and facilitate the plan or program for its proper implementation.
National Initiated Plan
This plan or program will be initiated by the national delegation or scheduled by the Board of Trustees (BOT) to be participated by every member in the Association (delegation, corporate or individual)
As a Bible Worker or Minister, he should:
Coordinate with the BOT with regards to the following:
a. Schedule of the program.
b. Time of the program.
c. Participants of the program.
Assist in the formation of the plan or program.
a. Inform or remind the local members of the scheduled program.
b. Announce the schedule and time of the program to the field.
c. Assign participants for the national program.
Facilitate in the foregoing program to ensure proper order.
Propose any particular solution to the unexpected delay, failure or mistakes during the event.
Disseminate any information that is beneficial for the success of the national program.
Encourage everyone in your area to participate and cooperate with the program.
Study together the By Laws for the furtherance of the work.
Office Management
What the Bible Worker or Minister do in his office as assigned to his post of duty?
General Guidelines for an organized Bible Worker or Minister
Scheduling his activities
a. Make a calendar of events, activities, and program
b. Draft a daily report, weekly report and monthly report
c. Setting the dates and time for the events, activities and program.
Compilation of Teaching Tools, Materials and Instruments for the Lectures or Seminars.
a. Create a Portfolio where he can put his personal information.
b. Segregate the Teaching Tools. (Bible, Outlines and Charts)
c. Prepare the materials for the seminar, lecture or Bible Studies.
d. Gather all related files for further reference for documentation.
Collection of all the reports for further documentation and reference
a. Write the everyday routine (personal study, worship and missionary activities )
b. Put all your reports in one place so it will be easy for you to see and review.
c. Classify the reports according to daily, monthly (accomplishment), annual and financial report.
Specific Action Plans: Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepare and submit the following plan/reports to the Ministerial Department.
a. The Annual Missionary Plan for one year must be submitted to the Ministerial Department before the Annual Session - Meeting for input, approval, and recommendation.
b. The Monthly Comprehensive Plan must be submitted to the Ministerial Department to assist them in executing the activities in the field.
c. The Weekly Missionary Report will be submitted to the Ministerial Department every Sunday. (Form will be provided by the National Office).
d. The Accomplishment Report (A narrative of Testimony) must be submitted to the Ministerial Department on the first week of the month.
e. The Financial Report (form provided by the National Office) to be submitted to the Ministerial Department on the last week of the Month.
2. Monitor the monthly tithes of the area.
3. Send the information to the office as to the reason of the increase and decrease of the tithes collection of the field.
4. Submit pertinent reports to the National office when it is requested.
a. Profile report
b. Expenses (Travel, charitable, benevolence expenses)
c. Monitoring reports
d. Liquidation report
5. Call a meeting - inform the local area
a. Regular meeting
b. Time of necessity
Others:
1.Perform other related extra duties
a. requested from the Minister, BOT and others
b. value added services
In this chapter, the Bible Workers and the Minister will also be guided through the pen of inspiration and the rules in various aspects which had been set in this handbook.
I. General Guidance from the Pen of inspiration
These guidances should be embodied in the lifework of the Bible Worker, Ministers, Officers and members in the Association.
A. A Warning against Hypocrisy
In sharp contrast to the example of benevolence shown by the believers, was the conduct of Ananias and Sapphira, whose experience, traced by the pen of Inspiration, has left a dark stain upon the history of the early church. With others, these professed disciples had shared the privilege of hearing the gospel preached by the apostles. They had been present with other believers when, after the apostles had prayed, "the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost." Acts 4:31. Deep conviction had rested upon all present, and under the direct influence of the Spirit of God, Ananias and Sapphira had made a pledge to give to the Lord the proceeds from the sale of certain property. {AA 71.2}
B. God requires order and system
"God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints." 1 Corinthians 14:33. He requires that order and system be observed in the conduct of church affairs today no less than in the days of old. He desires His work to be carried forward with thoroughness and exactness so that He may place upon it the seal of His approval. Christian is to be united with Christian, church with church, the human instrumentality co-operating with the divine, every agency subordinate to the Holy Spirit, and all combined in giving to the world the good tidings of the grace of God. {AA 96.1}
C. Conduct pertains to the Spiritual Warfare
As an important factor in the spiritual growth of the new converts the apostles were careful to surround them with the safeguards of gospel order. Churches were duly organized in all places in Lycaonia and Pisidia where there were believers. Officers were appointed in each church, and proper order and system were established for the conduct of all the affairs pertaining to the spiritual welfare of the believers. {AA 185.2}
This was in harmony with the gospel plan of uniting in one body all believers in Christ, and this plan Paul was careful to follow throughout his ministry. Those who in any place were by his labor led to accept Christ as the Saviour were at the proper time organized into a church. Even when the believers were but few in number, this was done. The Christians were thus taught to help one another, remembering the promise, "Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20. {AA 185.3}
D. Prudent Conduct Towards the SDA/unbelievers
When Peter, at a later date, visited Antioch, he won the confidence of many by his prudent conduct toward the Gentile converts. For a time he acted in accordance with the light given from heaven. He so far overcame his natural prejudice as to sit at table with the Gentile converts… Gal. 2:13,14 {AA 197.3)
E. Great Heart of Sympathy acts a principle of conduct
His great heart of sympathy took in all classes. "I am debtor," he declared, "both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise." Romans 1:14. Love for the Lord of glory, whom he had so relentlessly persecuted in the person of His saints, was the actuating principle of his conduct, his motive power. If ever his ardor in the path of duty flagged, one glance at the cross and the amazing love there revealed, was enough to cause him to gird up the loins of his mind and press forward in the path of self-denial. {AA 246.1}
F. Putting aside all Personal Feelings
Then, putting aside all personal feelings over the course of those whose conduct revealed such strange perverseness, and keeping his soul stayed upon God, the apostle wrote to the church at Corinth one of the richest, most instructive, most powerful of all his letters. {AA 300.4}
G. Remarkable Clearness to deal with Various Questions
With remarkable clearness he proceeded to answer the various questions brought forward by the church, and to lay down general principles, which, if heeded, would lead them to a higher spiritual plane. They were in peril, and he could not bear the thought of failing at this critical time to reach their hearts. Faithfully he warned them of their dangers and reproved them for their sins. He pointed them again to Christ and sought to kindle anew the fervor of their early devotion. {AA 301.1}
H. All conduct must be in Harmony with the Teaching of the Truth
And they had endeavored to bring their conduct into harmony with their teaching, that the truth presented might commend itself to every man's conscience. {AA 330.1}
"We have this treasure," the apostle continued, "in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." God could have proclaimed His truth through sinless angels, but this is not His plan. He chooses human beings, men compassed with infirmity, as instruments in the working out of His designs. The priceless treasure is placed in earthen vessels. Through men His blessings are to be conveyed to the world. Through them His glory is to shine forth into the darkness of sin. In loving ministry they are to meet the sinful and the needy, and lead them to the cross. And in all their work they are to ascribe glory, honor, and praise to Him who is above all and over all. {AA 330.2}
I. Everything Should be for God’s glory
"All things are for your sakes," he said, "that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God." Not for self-aggrandizement did the apostles preach the gospel. It was the hope of saving souls that led them to devote their lives to this work. And it was this hope that kept them from ceasing their efforts because of threatened danger or actual suffering. {AA 332.1}
J. Earnestness and Evident Sincerity in all conduct
The apostle spoke with earnestness and evident sincerity, and his words carried with them a weight of conviction. Claudius Lysias, in his letter to Felix, had borne a similar testimony in regard to Paul's conduct… AA 421.3
K. In the midst of violence and cruelty conduct should found faultless
So violent and cruel had been the course of Felix that few had ever before dared even to intimate to him that his character and conduct were not faultless. But Paul had no fear of man. He plainly declared his faith in Christ, and the reasons for that faith, and was thus led to speak particularly of those virtues essential to Christian character, but of which the haughty pair before him were so strikingly destitute. {AA 423.2}
L. Deepest and Tenderness Feeling as Christian
The apostle well knew the severity which masters exercised toward their slaves, and he knew also that Philemon was greatly incensed because of the conduct of his servant. He tried to write to him in a way that would arouse his deepest and tenderest feelings as a Christian. The conversion of Onesimus had made him a brother in the faith, and any punishment inflicted on this new convert would be regarded by Paul as inflicted on himself. {AA 457.4}
M. Unerring Rules of Conduct for Christians
John was a teacher of holiness, and in his letters to the church he laid down unerring rules for the conduct of Christians. "Every man that hath this hope in him," he wrote, "purifieth himself, even as He is pure." "He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked." 1 John 3:3; 2:6. He taught that the Christian must be pure in heart and life. Never should he be satisfied with an empty profession. As God is holy in His sphere, so fallen man, through faith in Christ, is to be holy in his sphere. {AA 559.2}
N. Working in the Principle of Love
True sanctification comes through the working out of the principle of love. "God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him." 1 John 4:16. The life of him in whose heart Christ abides, will reveal practical godliness. The character will be purified, elevated, ennobled, and glorified. Pure doctrine will blend with works of righteousness; heavenly precepts will mingle with holy practices. {AA 560.1}
O. Entire Course of Conduct is Patterned to His Master
That the believer should recognize his body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, and that therefore he should clothe that body in neat, modest, dignified apparel. Further, that in eating and drinking and in his entire course of conduct he should shape his life as becometh a follower of the meek and lowly Master. Thus the believer will be led to abstain from all intoxicating drinks, tobacco, and other narcotics, and the avoidance of every body-and-soul-defiling habit and practice. 1 Cor. 3:16, 17; 9:25; 10:31: 1 Tim. 2:9, 10; 1 John 2:6.
II. Rules in Various Aspects
A. Attendance: Bible Worker and Minister Presence in time
This aspect deals with the principles where the Bible Worker and Minister must be aware of in fulfilling his God given task.
The Principle of Punctuality:
a. Change your method and learn how to live.
b. Make it your determined purpose by ceaseless effort to live right.
c. Be systematic with punctuality – never late to start, never late to stop, be like God {Zech. 12:8}
d. Do not waste your life before the mirror or in useless so-called home duties or satanic pleasures. {1SC 17 p. 9}
e. Must attend to the Annual Session, Seminars, Training, Workshop, and other related Continuing Education Program of the Association (CEP).
The Principle of Connectivity:
a. See to it that you are easy to contact.
b. Reachable by the National office at any time, appointed time or scheduled time.
c. Making self-available at any time of emergency, in season or out of season.
d. Taking notes to attend to your appointments and commitments.
e. Inform the National Office in case you are not reachable on any particular circumstances.
The Principle of Integrity:
a. Have an undivided attention to any instructions and orders.
b. Have a sound mind to accept any appointment and assignment.
c. Ensure that you attend at the right time, at the right place and at the right spirit.
4. The Principle of Commitment:
a. When time, place and people are concerned – be considerate to comply with the agreement to attend.
b. Be a man of honor. Mean what you say, by telling yes or no.
5. The Principle of Family Unity:
a. Attend the Annual Meeting with your family especially your wife.
B. Submission of Report
This aspect demands rules for the Bible Worker and Minister to abide – ensuring that the personal, missionary and financial information be communicated to the National Office through reports to be submitted.
1. The rule of Promptness
The reports are expected to be submitted on time.
2. The rule of Neatness, Clarity and Completeness
The reports should be neat, readable (clear) and complete.
3. The rule of Exactness and Order
The reports should be submitted on time to the proper department or office where it would be intended.
C. Work Performance:
This aspect illustrates how the Bible Worker and Minister do their own plans, activities, financial expenditures (budget), records, etc.
1. Being Accurate
a. The ability to finish his planned activities accurately.
b. The determined spirit to correctly complying with his own plan.
c. The untiring effort to perfectly accomplish his duties and responsibilities.
2. Being Prudent
a. The ability to use or spend the money wisely.
b. The sensibility of decision to appropriate and estimate his expenses in the field.
c. The economical spirit of the Bible Worker and Minister.
d. The ability to spend the allotted budget accordingly.
3. Being Organized
a. The ability to organize the things necessary in the field.
b. The ability to compile personal daily routine, weekly, monthly and accomplishment records/reports for further reference.
c. The ability to organize the old and new members in his field.
4. Being Resourceful
a. Ability to look for any means to fill in the necessary things to achieve the plan.
5. Having the Initiative
a. The ability to initiate any program for the advancement of the work.
6. Being responsible
a. Attentive to his duties.
b. Performing his duties and responsibilities.
7. Being Logical
a. Being at work as God’s real servant, logical thinkers, not bait hunters {2TG No. 24, p. 23}
b. The decisions made in all matters are liberal, based on sound logic and reason, not on emotions, partiality, or on respect of persons, nor on selfish gain. {CFL p. 3)
8. Being Loyal
a. Loyal to the Present Truth, the Shepherd’s Rod, the HQ as the true appointed agency or reformatory movement in these last days.
b. Participate in any local, and national initiated programs.
c. Performing his duty circumspectly, without any conflict of personal interest. {PK 30}
d. Teach only what is taught in the SRod, SOP and the Bible.
9. Be a minute Man
a. God’s servant must be on time and considerate time as precious gift from God.
b. Has the spirit of urgency where every moment is essential part of life and development.
D. Respect of Person
This aspect deals with how the Bible Worker and Minister behave and conduct themselves with others, and with his role as God’s servant.
1. Being Tactful
a. Very careful in using word that may hurt and harm others emotionally.
b. Avoiding censuring spirit of contempt, discord and strife.
c. He knows that God has not made him a judge of His people, or corrector of heretics.
d. He does what Truth says, and those who wish to fall in line may do so, but never tries to push them over to his side. {CFL p.5}
2. Being humble
a. Do not resent criticism, but is grateful for it and puts into use all that is constructive.
b. Makes no excuses for blunders, but uses them as stepping stones to improvement. {CFL p. 3}
c. He is truly humble and thankful He gives God the glory for all his deeds and accomplishments
d. He shares the glory with his fellow workers and fellowmen.
3. Being Careful
a. Searching and finding the beauty that is in all God’s creation, and seeks to put art into all he does.
b. Never sits with the scornful {Ps. 1:1}, never eats where the drunkards do, is particular in choosing his company
c. Never makes enemies, and always seeks to make friends
d. He therefore never wastes his time looking for specks or beams in another’s eye. {Mat. 7:1-5}
4. Being Positive
a. Thinking positive, helpful thoughts, and he is serene, useful, happy man, in great demand.
b. Even his enemies have certain respect for him.
5. Being Modest
a. Does not try to attract attention to himself, but rather to his cause.
b. He is modest in dress, speech, and manners, and he refuses to bask in the reflection of another’s glory.
6. Being Considerate
a. The ability to perform the work carefully and applying the spirit of consideration and avoiding conflict among others.
b. Thinking for others benefit not only for self.
E. Compliance with laws, rules, policies and guidelines
This aspect deals with how the Bible Worker and Minister conduct or relate himself with the establish laws, rule, policies and guidelines.
1. Obedient to the Laws of God
a. Maintains faith in a better future
b. He does all to live and to serve, and so he eats for strength, not for drunkenness.
c. He keeps his hands off that which God has pronounced unclean.
2. Avoid the spirit of fanaticism
a. He is never fanatic, neither is he lax.
b. He walks in the middle of the road where the light shines brightest.
c. He is not carried with every wind of doctrine.
3. Respect Authorities
a. He minds authority, and shuns quackery.
b. He gets into the “guest” chamber {Matt. 22:11}
c. Remains consecrated, the man whom God has endowed with discernment and ability will not manifest an eagerness for high position, neither will he seek to rule or control. {PK 31.2}
F. Care of Property (documents, Property, equipment)
This aspect depicts how the Bible Worker and Minister use and administer the documents, property and equipment own by the Association.
1. The Bible Worker and Minister are expected to take good care of the Association’s Property.
a. Being responsible for the things entrusted by the Association.
b. Being careful of using the property and equipment of the Association.
2. Exercise prudence in any things in the office.
a. There should be prior permission to take documents, resources, equipment before taking it out.
b. Follow the rules and regulations of the National Office with regards to the utilities, documents, equipment and others.
3. The association’s property, supplies, materials should be used solely for the association advancement cause.
4. Office documents, rules, guidelines, and other confidential files should not be allowed to the public.
a. Exercise prudence in dissemination of confidential article in any documents of the association.
b. Disclosing of the information – (e.g. personalize information, confidentially of the files gathered).
c. The office operational equipment should be used only by the in charge person.
G. Health and Safety
1. General Principles
a. Adhere to the general guideline for his own safety at all times.
b. In his where he is working – he must be free from any hazardous situation, environmental factors which may cause diseases – health and safety principles..
2. Specific
a. Follow or comply with safety rules, common safety practices
b. Personal hygiene
c. Safety precaution
d. Abide with the health principles and laws.
· Reform our health lifestyle
· Check our table for unhealthy foods.
e. Care for the cleanliness and orderliness
f. In case of sickness the BW or Minister to inform whatever disease is contagious or not so that the National Office –
· Worker should not compromise safety
· Observe safety.
· Yearly check up - being implemented.
This chapter will deal with the Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the Bible Worker and Minister. It will enhance and develop their ability to serve in the field. And will also improve their skill in the presentation, giving bible studies, using technology and different gadgets to ensure that the members are served for God’s glory.
I. What is Continuing Education Program?
The Ministerial Department has to ensure that the Bible Worker and Minister in the Association must have a continual progress not only in life but specifically in Education as well. Continuing Education Program is an all-encompassing set of subjects of learning activities to improve one’s personal attainment. It is also considered as specific learning on the areas where they need to improve and develop.
II. What its Purpose?
The main purpose of having a Continuing Education Program in the Ministerial Department is to ensure that the Bible Workers and Ministers are equipped as to the demand of the present challenge in the field. Its wide range of circumstances and situational conditions demand a well informed and trained armies in the field of labor. {9T 116.1}
III. What are the Objectives:
At the end of every course, seminar, training or workshop the Bible Worker and Minister will be able to:
1. Gain knowledge in the respective areas of learning that could be beneficial in the field of his labor.
2. Internalize the spiritual aspect of the seminar, training and workshop.
3. Demonstrate his skills and abilities in any aspect that needs to be improved.
4. Grasp the lessons discuss in the seminars, trainings and workshops.
5. Establish his understanding on various aspect of learning that was provided by the Ministerial Department.
6. Apply his knowledge learned from the education provided by the Association.
IV. Different Approaches to achieve the given objectives:
1. Correspondence Course
2. On-line Instruction –Distant Learning
3. Digital Interactive Learning
4. Seminars
5. Workshop
A. Possible Subjects/Course
1. Continuing Education for Computer Learning (actual hands on-training)
2. Continuing Education for the Presentations Skills Learning
3. Continuing Education for English Proficiency
4. Continuing Education for Presentation Skill
5. Continuing Education for Ministers
B. Additional Courses that are essential:
1. Christian English
Remedial drill in the fundamentals of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, punctuation, and oral and written composition. Constant emphasis is upon language study from the higher point of view, that it "be always with grace, seasoned with salt," "the outward expression of an inward grace." {MCTC p. 14}
2. Prophetic Eschatology
An intensive study of end-conditions and end-events as revealed in correlative and convergent lines of prophetic testimony, parable, ceremony, and number. Predominant emphasis is upon their pragmatic integration in the believer's credenda. {MCTC p. 11}
3. Revealed History
A survey of history from the divine point of view. Causes underlying the rise and fall of empires and nations from creation to the present are incisively traced. Types and cycles are especially noticed. Main attention is fixed on the agencies of the all-merciful Providence silently, patiently working out the counsels of His own will behind, above, and through all the vast play and counterplay of human interests and power and passions. Final focus is upon the climactic scene in the drama -- the restoration of the Kingdom of God in the light of the great lessons brought to view. {MCTC p. 13}
4. Religious Philosophy
A strictly non-speculative inquiry into the divine scheme of things, into the Absolute and Its unities. Approach is made objectively in the light of revealed knowledge. The aim is progressive elevation and enlargement of the soul's horizons, and its consequent activation on the divine plane of living, as the only truly good and more abundant life -- that which is measured by the life of God. Accordingly, its primary foci of exploration are the immensity and diversity of the love of God. {MCTC p. 11}
5. Revealed Psychophysics
A Scriptural study of the great psychophysical laws governing the physical, mental, and moral balance of true Christian growth. This threefold development and integration of the personality is carefully viewed in its consummate embodiment in the man, Jesus. The ideal of the Christ poise and power is assiduously inculcated and pursued. Animated application is keynoted. {MCTC p. 12}
6. Revealed Sociology
An examination of the true social structure (the Edenic man, in his Edenic home in the Edenic school, in the Edenic state -- the kingdom of the first dominion), the causes of its fall, and the conditions of its restoration. Most intensive study is devoted to the third phase of the course -- to the social reforms involved in the regeneration, and in the transformation into the Kingdom of God, of the individual, the family, the school, and the church among those elements of society which elect to identify themselves with the divine purpose. {MCTC p. 12}
7. Sacred Poetry and Song
An excavation into the poetic veins of revealed truth. The course includes a brief non-technical study of the form and the kinds of poetry in the Bible, while chief concern is with the spiritual esthetic of the sacred poems and songs. {MCTC p. 13}
8. Spirit of Prophecy
A perspective study of the prophetic gift, its vital place and purpose in the church, past, present, and future. Special attention is directed to its climactic manifestation, work, and fruits. {MCTC p. 11}
9. Vocational
The manual phase of the student's training. It is gained through daily pursuit of one or more of the institution's various employments. Both in theory and in practice, right methods and procedures are constantly inculcated for right results. Efficiency is stressed as the result of energetic application and concentration, carefulness, thoroughness, speed, and proficiency. The irrepressible desire for some greater good, the indomitable will to success, the strenuous exertion, the untiring perseverance are cultivated as the elements of character which make a man successful and honored among men, and which will win for him the highest of all promotions and commendations, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matt. 25:21. Work is thus dignified and restored to its original primacy in the redemptive processes.
Therefore the basic and most potent factor of discipline and growth in the student's training experience (as well as the means of his livelihood), it is accordingly exploited as the most productive source and means of symmetrical character development. {MCTC p. 10}
This chapter will shortly present how the Ministerial Department of Visayan Division will measure the performance of the Bible Worker and Minister.
Let’s define!
Appraisal and assessment – how the worker perform his work in the areas, means to be used for
A. Objectives:
1. To assess the personal performance of the Bible Worker and Minister to determine the strength and weakness.
2. To support, plan and improve the performance of the Bible Worker and Minister.
To check and balance the performance of the Bible Worker and Minister with regards to the promotion which will the basis for compensation and rate adjustment in the next chapter.
4. To assess the area performance by determining the effectiveness of the activities of the Bible Worker and Minister.
5. The performance will be done yearly
B. Aspect of Evaluation
1. Personal Appraisal (Assessment):
What are his personal achievements? What are his personal initiated programs? Do they reflect his overall one year plan? How does he deal with the members in the field? Did he accomplish his one year plan?
This aspect, the National Office will provide an evaluation form to be filled up by the Bible Workers themselves and/or Minister.
2. Code of Conduct:
This reflects the individual attitude, character and personality of the Bible Workers/Minister in the field and in the association as a whole.
3. Financial Aspect:
As a Bible Worker/Minister, they are expected to plan and manage their own budget given by the association to forward God’s work in the Field. All expenses should be listed and accounted for as an aspect subject for evaluation, so that the association can protect its sanctity in disbursing God’s money not for personal gain but for God’s glory.
4. Attainments in the field:
a. field activities (church visitations and other programs – health lectures, youth involvement, children’s activities, outdoor activities (family, care groups, etc)
b. new studying members.
C. Tools of Evaluation
1. Missionary Report – a report according to his action plan in his territorial assignment.
2. Financial Report – base on his financial approximation of his financial expenditures in the field.
3. Recommendation Report – a report from the local area where a Bible Worker is assigned.
a. The National Office will provide an Evaluation Form to be filled up by those Card Holder members.
b. The Branch Chairman will also participate in the evaluation of the Bible Worker assigned in the area by reporting the missionary activities in the field.
4. Ministerial Department Evaluation
a. Interview with the local members and leader.
b. Written Form
This chapter will talk about the benefits of the Bible Worker/Ministers which will be provided by the National Office, with compensation and privileges that he can avail while working as a full time worker in the field. They are given an opportunity to avail themselves with allowances, continuing education program and salary adjustment depending on the fruit on their labor.
A. ALLOWANCES:
As a Bible Worker/Minister they can avail the following:
1. Food Supplements – will be provided for the Bible Worker/Minister as to sustain and maintain their well-being physically in the field.
2. Load Allowance – will be used for communicating their concerns in the field such as, updates of missionary oral reports, communication with the contacts in the field and other official matters.
3. House Rental – is necessary only when they will be assigned far from their own home and no place for a lodging house provided by the local branch.
4. Traveling Allowance – will receive an amount of 3,000 pesos for their monthly allowances for any necessary expenditures such as: a. local transportation, gas, car, bus fare, etc.
5. Official Travel (National Assembly) – will be provided with fare budget in attending the National Assembly as an official travel allowance.
6. Missionary Travel Allowance – will also be provided with tickets of ship or airplane fare with the approval of the BOT - National Office.
7. Eye glasses allowance – one of the privileges that a Bible Worker/Minister can have is an eye glasses provision from the National Office.
Guidelines
a. Every Two years can avail an eyeglasses
b. At least 2,000
c. On the month of June
d. Voucher for allowance to be received by the recipient
e. Include in a report
f. Fill up a requestion form to avail this benefit. (inform the BOT of the need)
(Note for administrative department it would be later updated with an appropriate guidelines)
8. Yearly Clothing and shoes allowances – Bible Worker/Minister can also avail with the yearly clothing and shoes allowances in order to lighten their burden financially in buying new clothes and shoes depending on the need.
9. Tools (laptop, projector, charts, etc) –as God’s servant in the field, they also need tools where they can utilize while serving in their local field. These tools are laptop, projector, charts, etc.
10. Annual Physical Examination – to ensure that the Bible Worker/Minister are in good physical condition, the association provides once a physical examination.
11. Dental Benefit – if necessary, the association also provides an aid for the dental benefit of the Bible Worker/Minister.
12. Annual Leave – the Bible Worker/Minister can also avail their annual leave provided that it was approved by the BOT upon their request.
B. CONTUING EDUCATION PROGRAM (CEP)
Due to the demand of time and intellectual advancement, the Bible Worker/Minister must also be updated or upgraded from what is traditional to the newest challenge of the time. Their knowledge must also be improved and developed as they proceed through life’s demand and challenges. As we go forward in the information age, God’s servants must utilize whatever technologies adapted to be knowledgeable on their uses and application in our time.
C. ANNUAL SALARY ADJUSTMENT
1. New Full Time Bible Worker: Initial Salary
This chapter deals with the salary adjustment
Formula:
1. The entry is 13,000 of fruitage
2. 12 month of fruitage
Note: Please just draft the necessary procedure on this part because I cannot really get the intended formula of getting the salary adjustment of the Bible Worker/Minister.
Existing Full Time Worker: Salary adjustment
a. Total expenses including the salary get the average for 12 months
b. Get the total remittance, 12 months
c. If these data is congruent to the expenses.
Negative or positive
Increase then it is favorable for the BW and entitled to 25 % increase for his salary adjust… positive difference. Why 25% because others 75% positive difference will be allocated to the allowance mentioned above (salary for the employee in the office). Allocate the extra positive difference.
3. Salary Cap
Determine the salary of the Bible Worker and Minister.
a. Determine if you’re new
b. Yearly evaluation of the area/field.
1. Adaptation of Minister from other
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