Our Tenets
Our Core
Our Core Tenets
And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”
The First Christ Ministry builds off of a religious enlightenment that reconfigures the worship of Christ in the modern world. We have adopted and continue to progressindividually in the adoption of many values from mainstream Christianity — valuing many important pieces of Life and Liberty Under God, including Friends, Family, Faith, Self-Sufficiency, Individuality, Providership, Servitude, and Leadership under God. The two core tenets of the First Christ Ministry areIndividuality and Decentralization. When these two principles are applied to worship and everyday living, through the lens of a traditional Christian practitioner, one's religious journey is more personalized and compatible with daily living in the modern world.
It is highly recommended that when you read your Bible you do so with these two words in mind, and consider the guidance given therein through this lens.
1) Individuality
The first core tenet of First Christ Ministry recognizes Individuality Under God, clarifying that each independent person who has been created in His image is uniquely constructed and independent in being, person, and purpose. Respect for theindividuality of each and every one of His followers is the most elevated tenet of the First Christ Ministry practice in the modern world. Theindividual is the one guided by Him, strengthened, and held up in His righteous hands.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Acceptance of Individuals
The First Christ non-denominational ministerial practice distinguishes itself from most other ministerial Christian worship especially by being a ministerial practice under the Universal Life Church's tenets and accepting all individuals regardless of current Faith — additionally, the principle of Individuality in the course of their journey with God. A modern solution to spreading the Word and making followers of people of the world is by drawing inwards through His love and fellowship.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
First Christ Ministry prioritizes the natural rights of individuals under God and individual acceptance.
Acceptance into the ministerial practice of First Christ Ministry is only conditional upon the respect and recognition of this binding principle with regards to the practice of each individual's Faith.
2) Decentralization
The second core tenet of First Christ Ministry is Decentralization. The First Christ Ministry is unique in that it officially formalizes this into the everyday practice of Christianity. This practice has developed informally over decades by former church-attending parishioners of many branches of Christianity.
Since God is everywhere, God can be worshiped anywhere, anytime, and in any way as determined by the individual.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
A designated traditional “Place of Worship” is optional for practitioners of First Christ Ministry, whereas individuals can choose to worship within a church if they so please, or they may worship at a place of their choosing, including their home, during days and times that are convenient to their modern lifestyle.
With this, an individual might choose to practice Christianity with the Ministers of First Christ Ministry while never stepping foot into a traditional Church. Similarly, an individual may choose to frequent multiple places of worship if it is more convenient to their lifestyle and individual path to God.
We believe that since God is omnipresent, worship in His name can occur anywhere, anytime, in many ways.
With a core tenet being Decentralization, there is not a central physical church for First Christ Ministry practitioners to attend, as you would see with many other ministries of Christianity. We practice and study privately amongst ourselves in person and virtually. We work to embody the Gospel in Jesus Christ's name only and through personal sacrifice; First Christ Ministry shall not seek tax exemption for individual and decentralized worship or any operation thereof.
Our Mission
The First Christ Ministry is called to embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the eternal love of God, honoring and expanding our heritage and the Sovereignty of God. To that end, we provide and present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in meaningful ways such that non-Christians become converts and disciples to reach others for Christ.
Legal
The First Christ Ministry is a decentralized Christian practice performed by individual worshipers and volunteers as an independent association of individuals as a congregation. There is no central church, physical property, or entity associated with The First Christ Ministry. We do not perform any collection of funds or operate as an independent entity; therefore there exists no distinct 501(c)(3) or other classification associated with the First Christ Ministry, and we do not seek tax exemption as such.
If we are made aware of any person or entity attempting to collect funds in our name, we will take any action necessary to immediately request a cease and desist of their actions.