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GLOBAL MISSIONS NETWORK

Global Missions Network (hereinafter known as GMN) is a division of New Covenant International Inc., a non-profit corporation existing and organized according to the laws of the State of Florida, USA;

PURPOSES:
1.  To preach the whole Gospel to the whole man throughout the whole World.
2.  To be an agency for the demonstration of the Kingdom of God in the Earth through :

(a)  The provision of resources for the training, equipping, and establishing national workers, leaders, pastors, evangelists and church planters for the cause of Global Missions.
(b)  The provision of specialist personnel, training and practical resources for the development of self-sufficiency projects in these nations that will assist the proclamation of the Gospel message.
(c)  The building of bridges of communication and community between people, providers, and projects for global mission endeavor.

3. To be an agency for the coordinating of ministry and practical service teams that will enable churches and organizations both with and without missions connections to participate in a global network of mission endeavor.

MISSION STATEMENT:

In the Parable of The Talents, as told by Jesus through Matthew 25: 14-46, the Lord Jesus makes it abundantly clear that showing compassion and practical care for those in need is equal to giving gifts to Him directly. We are told in this passage of Scripture that to live a Kingdom Lifestyle requires demonstration in practical matters.

Therefore, the Mission statement of GMN must embrace but not be restricted to:

Helping people in practical ways, especially those who are committed in global evangelism and missions in front-line nations. This will be demonstrated through our involvement in developing skills and abilities in people to attain their God-given potential as individuals of equal worth, value and dignity.

A recognition of our role as Stewards of the Manifold Resources of God in the Earth. We must recognize our responsibility to manage, with wisdom, that which we have been entrusted, acknowledging our ultimate accountability to the Judge of all men. This will be demonstrated by our role in supporting the development of such projects that will enable dependent ethno-linguistic groups to become self-sufficient and less dependent on economic, social and educational aid from external sources, thus creating a more favorable climate for the preaching of the Gospel.

A commitment to build bridges of communication and community between people with needs, and people with resources and abilities, and commitment to projects that will facilitate the development of the wholeness of mankind. This will be demonstrated by the coordinating of short and long term ministry teams from the Christian communities of developed nations. In doing so, they will be exposed to and able to have cultural interchange with those developing nations and ethno-linguistic people groups in need. The goal of these activities is to facilitate the provision of a climate wherein the Gospel may be freely preached and received.

A commitment to promote, educate and inform by every available means, the Christians within the developed nations as to their global responsibilities as the Christian Church in the proclamation of the Gospel through Biblical Holism. This includes, but is not restricted to, conducting and providing training courses in the subjects related to Biblical Holism, Applied Theology, Mercy Ministries, Environmental Stewardship and Earth Management.

The provision of a global network of agencies in developed nations that will be responsible for working together as facilitators in the accomplishment of these tasks.

STATEMENT OF FAITH:

As a division of New Covenant International Inc., GMN subscribes to and accepts the Statement of Faith as given by NCI, which may be briefly summarized thus:
"NCI is a Christ-centered institution, and the Board of Directors are committed to an evangelical interpretation and application of the Christian faith that fully preaches the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. NCI is closely identified with the present day renewal movement which emphasizes the fruit, gift and ministries of the Holy Spirit."

It is expected that all who participate in the activities and ministries of Global Missions Network will be able to subscribe to this condensed form of the Statement of Faith with good conscience.

MEMBERSHIP:

GMN has provided for membership of all interested people in the network to join as "Global Missions Network Partners." We recognize that the Biblical principle "that those who stay with the stuff, and those who go to the battle front shall share alike in the spoils of war."

Membership is open to all Christian believers, irrespective of denominational affiliation, who are able to subscribe to the Statement of Faith, above, and who will uphold the Vision and Mission Statement of GMN with a clear conscience.

Membership will automatically be extended to all alumni and graduates of N.C.I.U. and their affiliated training providers around the world.

Membership is activated upon the receipt of an application to join as a Partner and a commitment to participate in the activities of the Network as outlined in this document. Members are encouraged to share in the ministry and vision of the Global Missions Network through four different activities:
1. TO PRAY - 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (LNT)
"Pray first that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and triumph wherever it goes, winning converts everywhere as it did when it came to you."

2. TO PROVIDE - Ecclesiastes 11:1,2 (LB)
"Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later. Divide your gifts among many, for in the days ahead you yourself may need help."
3. TO DISTRIBUTE - Hebrews 13: 16 (Amplified.)
"Don't forget or neglect to do kindness and good, to be generous and distribute and contribute to the needy, for such sacrifices are well pleasing to God."

4. TO GO - Matthew 28:19,20 KJV
"Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."

Membership is renewable annually by signing a renewal commitment.

All members will receive a membership letter and certificate acknowledging their membership and fiscal contributions.

All members will receive, from time to time, the newsletter of GMN and any other relevant information considered important to fulfilling the vision and Mission Statement of Global Missions Network.

FUNDING:

As a division of NCI, Inc., which is organized as a eleemosynary non-profit organization, GMN will seek to raise funds through the membership and through like-minded religious, charitable and philanthropic individuals and organizations as are committed to helping in the cause of global mission.

GMN will, from time to time, send to each member an appeal for voluntary assistance with the needs of special interest groups and projects .

GMN does not have an annual membership fee. Members will, however, be asked to make voluntary contributions to assist with the operating costs involved in the dissemination of information and educational materials, or the distribution of other resources and the facilitating of projects, as required.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors of Global Missions Network shall be constituted from the following:
1.  The executive directors of NCI.
2.  Five regional directors representing the regions of The Americas and Caribbean; Africa; Asia; Europe, and the South Pacific. These directors shall be appointed by the NCI Board of Directors.
3.  Such specialist consultants as shall be required to assist the Board in their tasks.
x A vice-president of NCI shall be the chairman of GMN.
x The Board shall meet from time to time as needed to promote and arrange the affairs of GMN.
x The Board shall make known by way of annual report the monies distributed and the projects assisted or underwritten.
x The Board shall be empowered to make association or take membership with other organizations or foundations embracing the same vision and goals, insofar as they do not hinder or restrict the vision and mission statements of GMN.

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	Helping people in practical ways, especially those who are committed in global evangelism and missions in front-line nations. This will be demonstrated through our involvement in developing skills and abilities in people to attain their God-given potential as individuals of equal worth, value and dignity.
	A recognition of our role as Stewards of the Manifold Resources of God in the Earth. We must recognize our responsibility to manage, with wisdom, that which we have been entrusted, acknowledging our ultimate accountability to the Judge of all men. This will be demonstrated by our role in supporting the development of such projects that will enable dependent ethno-linguistic groups to become self-sufficient and less dependent on economic, social and educational aid from external sources, thus creating a more favorable climate for the preaching of the Gospel.
	A commitment to build bridges of communication and community between people with needs, and people with resources and abilities, and commitment to projects that will facilitate the development of the wholeness of mankind. This will be demonstrated by the coordinating of short and long term ministry teams from the Christian communities of developed nations. In doing so, they will be exposed to and able to have cultural interchange with those developing nations and ethno-linguistic people groups in need. The goal of these activities is to facilitate the provision of a climate wherein the Gospel may be freely preached and received.
	A commitment to promote, educate and inform by every available means, the Christians within the developed nations as to their global responsibilities as the Christian Church in the proclamation of the Gospel through Biblical Holism. This includes, but is not restricted to, conducting and providing training courses in the subjects related to Biblical Holism, Applied Theology, Mercy Ministries, Environmental Stewardship and Earth Management.
	The provision of a global network of agencies in developed nations that will be responsible for working together as facilitators in the accomplishment of these tasks.