Who We Serve:

 

-Senior Pastors of moderate to smaller sized independent churches

-Staff  Ministers who serve in independent or denominational settings

-Directors of para-church organizations

-Military (active or reserve), Veterans Affairs, Prisons, Hospitals, and Hospice Chaplains

-Evangelists

-Missionaries

-Ministers of Music

-Directors of social service ministries

-Lay ministers in prisons and hospitals

-Lay ministers serving local churches

-Independent ministers or ministries

 

 General Ministerial Requirements

 

You have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior

 

You accept the bible written and undivided as your guide for living and in agreement with the BFI Statement of Faith

 

You have a call to Christian ministry

 

You commit yourself to a life of spiritual growth and service

 

You evidence your call to Christian ministry in your life, Bible study, theological training, and Christian service

 

You will faithfully and consistently support the Fellowship as led by the Spirit of God

 

**Credentials Available**

 

 Certified Christian Worker

Certified Christian Worker is a credential which is issued to lay persons who are called by God as helpers.  They are not authorized to perform any sacerdotal services.

 

Commissioned Minister

Commissioned Minister is a credential which is provided to persons who have a call to Christian service, but little ministry experience.  Such persons are authorized to preach and to assist a Senior Pastor or other Staff Pastors in any way that they can in order to gain exposure to Christian ministry.  However, they are not authorized to perform any sacerdotal service.

 

Licensed Minister

A Licensed Minister's credential is a license provided to persons who have some experience, but need further experience in order to be fully developed.  Such persons are authorized to perform all sacerdotal services but not on a regular basis.  

 

Ordained Minister

An Ordained Minister's credentials are provided to those persons who have "an established and proven ministry."  Such persons are not only authorized to perform sacerdotal services, but are required to perform these services on a regular basis.

 

Note: Normally a person will serve for one year with a Commission to Preach or Teach credential before considered for the Licensed Minister credential.  Likewise, a candidate will serve at least two years as a Licensed Minister before being considered for the Ordained Minister's credential.

 

Christian Workers:  0-1 Year

Commissioned Minister:  1-2 Years

Licensed Minister:  2-4 Years

Ordained Minister:  4 Years and Up

 

Quarterly Report

BFI's quarterly reports process is a system which allows minters to track themselves through the credentialing process and to provide a checks and balances system to ensure that our members are involved in ministry on a consistent basis.

 

Credentialing Study Requirements

Ten studies are required in each credentialing phase accompanied by a a five page summary on each study.

 

   

 

Breaking Free, Inc. Services 

 

Spiritual covering and a ministerial credentialing process

 

Fellowship, mutual nurturing and encouragement

Consultation and recommendations for continuing education with approved institutions of higher learning and other organizations.

 

Professional resources available for consulting on legal, accounting and tax matters

 

Ecclesiastical endorsement to approved candidates for military chaplaincy with the Armed Services, Veterans Associations, Prisons, Hospitals and Hospices.

 

Marriage and Family counseling provided by a clinical member

 

Weekly Leadership and Staff development classes

 

Networking on ministry-related programs

 

Intercessory prayer group is available for both urgent and continuous prayer needs

 

Monthly leadership workshop/fellowship

 

Monthly newsletters

 

1-3 Year ministerial internship residential training program

 

Seminary degrees from Revelation Bible College and  Jacksonville Theological Seminary 

 

Ministerial retreat in Davisboro, Ga

 

Church and Church planting consultation

 

 

 

Statement of Faith

 

For the purpose of maintaining unity, BFI has adopted the following:

 

We believe all scriptures to be the divinely inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God                              ( 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 ).

 

We believe there is one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit                  ( Luke 3:22; Matthew 28:19 ).

 

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth ( Matthew 1:23), in His sinless life ( Hebrews 7:26 ), His miracles (Acts 2:22),  in His vicarious and redemptive death through       His shed blood ( Hebrews 9:22  2 Corinthians 15:3 ), in His bodily resurrection ( Matthew 28:6 ),  in His ascension to the right hand of the Father ( Hebrews 12:2; Acts 1:9 ), and in His personal return in power and glory.

 

We believe the church of Jesus Christ has a five fold purpose, Worship ( Romans 12:1, 2; Matthew22:37-39 ), Discipleship (Matthew 28:19, 20), Evangelize (Matthew 28:19, 20 ),  Fellowship (  Hebrews 10:24, 25 ) and Service  ( Ephesians 4:11-16 ).

 

We believe in the church ordinances of Holy Communion ( 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 ), and water baptism by emersion ( Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38 ).

 

We believe that for the salvation of a lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is biblically essential ( John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5).

 

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and by indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life ( Galatians 5:22, 23; John 14:15-17; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17, 6:11 )

 

We believe spiritual gifts are given to all believers and are operational in the church today (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Ephesians 4:7-16 ).

 

We believe that to every believer God has provided a measure of spiritual power for the evangelism of the lost ( Matthew 28:18-20).

 

We believe in the blessed hope of the resurrection and rapture of the saints ( 1 Thessalonians 4:16 17).

 

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost ; that they are saved unto the resurrection of life ( Revelation 20:4-6; 2 Corinthians 5:10 ), and they that are lost unto the resurrection of    damnation  ( Revelation 20:11-15).

 

We believe in a literal new heaven and new earth and where righteousness dwells ( 2 Peter 3:13 Revelation 21:22).

 

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord  Jesus Christ                                                          ( Psalm 133:1; Colossians 3:12-15).

 

We believe in the eternal security of all believers who have been born again (John 3:31; John 5:11-13; John 10:27-29; John 3:3,16).

 

We believe that God uses leaders to lead/serve His church.  (Eph 4:11,12; Titus 1:7-9; 1 Tim 3:1-7; 1 Timothy 5:17-22; 1 Peter 5:2; Matthew 20:26; Acts 20:28)

 

 

 

Shared Values

 

We believe that anointed teaching and relationships is the primary catalyst for transformation in the lives of individuals and in the church.

 

We believe that lost people matter to God and therefore ought to matter to the church.

 

We believe the church should be culturally relevant, while remaining doctrinally pure.

 

We believe that Christ followers should manifest authenticity and yearn for continuous growth.

 

We believe that the church should operate as a unified community of servants using their spiritual gifts.

 

 

We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.

 

We believe that life change happens best in small groups.

 

We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people.

 

We believe that churches should be directed by those with leadership gifts.

 

We believe that full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer. 

 

We believe that the church should remain debt free at all means.

 

We believe that those who want to serve in any type of leadership position in Breaking Free  should be apart of the body for a predetermined amount of time before fulfilling    such a role.

 

 Breaking Free Ministerial Program Application

 

Click here for Ministry Application

 

Please send the completed application to:

 

Breaking Free Incorporated, Inc.

 

Attn:  Scott Mormon

 

PO Box 1453

Allen, TX 75013

 

478-348-3572