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		<title>Statement of Faith</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Metro District Statement of Faith. There is one God,(1) who is infinitely perfect,(2) existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.(3) ([1] Deuteronomy 6:4, [2] Matthew 5:48, [3] Matthew 28:19) Jesus Christ is the true God and the true man.(4) He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin [...]]]></description>
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<li> There is one God,(1) who is infinitely perfect,(2) existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.(3) ([1] Deuteronomy 6:4, [2] Matthew 5:48, [3] Matthew 28:19)</li>
<li> Jesus Christ is the true God and the true man.(4) He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.(5) He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust,(6) as a substitutionary sacrifice,(7) and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.(8) He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures.(9) He is now at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest.(10) He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace.(11) ([4] Philippians 2:6-11, [5] Luke 1:34–38, [6] I Peter 3:18, [7] Hebrews 2:9, [8] Romans 5:9, [9] Acts 2:23–24, [10] Hebrews 8:1, [11] Matthew 26:64)</li>
<li> The Holy Spirit is a divine person,(12) sent to dwell, guide, teach, empower the believer,(13) and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.(14) ([12] John 14:15–18, [13] John 16:13, Acts 1:8, [14] John 16:7–11)</li>
<li> The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.(15) [15] 2 Peter 1:20–21, 2 Timothy 3:15–16)</li>
<li> Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God:(16) he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature,(17) are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.(18) The portion of the unrepentant and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment;(19) and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss.(20) ([16] Genesis 1:27, [17] Romans 3:23, [18] 1 Corinthians15:20–23, [19] Revelation 21:8, [20] Revelation 21:1–4)</li>
<li> Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God.(21) ([21] Titus 3:4–7)</li>
<li> It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly,(22) being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service.(23) This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.24 ([22] 1 Thessalonians 5:23, [23] Acts 1:8, [24] Romans 6:1–14)</li>
<li> Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body.(25) Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age.(26) ([25] Matthew 8:16–17, [26] James 5:13–16)</li>
<li> The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, (27) which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.(28) The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord&#8217;s Supper.(29) ([27] Ephesians 1:22–23, [28] Matthew 28:19–20, [29] Acts 2:41–47)</li>
<li> There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life;(30) for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.(31) ([30] 1 Corinthians 15:20–23, [31] John 5:28–29)</li>
<li> The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent(32) and will be personal, visible, and premillennial.(33) This is the believer&#8217;s blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.(34) ([32] Hebrews 10:37, [33] Luke 21:27, [34] Titus 2:11–14)</li>
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		<title>Staff Directory</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Metro District Leadership. District Superintendent:Rev. Bruce TerpstraSend Email » Regional Team Leader &#8211; South:Rev. Dick BorgSend Email » Regional Team Leader &#8211; North:Rev. Fred HenrySend Email » Church Planting Director &#38; Assistant Regional Team Leader &#8211; South:Rev. Robert RicondaSend Email » Candidate Development Representative: Rev. Doug BortnerSend Email »   Missions Mobilizer:Rev. Paul Keidel Send [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Metro District Leadership.<span id="more-18"></span></p>
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<td><strong>District Superintendent:</strong>Rev. Bruce Terpstra<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=bruce_terpstra"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Regional Team Leader &#8211; South:</strong>Rev. Dick Borg<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=dick_borg"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Regional Team Leader &#8211; North:</strong>Rev. Fred Henry<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=fred_henry"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Church Planting Director &amp; Assistant Regional Team Leader &#8211; South:</strong>Rev. Robert Riconda<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=rriconda@comcast.net"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Candidate Development Representative: </strong>Rev. Doug Bortner<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=doug_bortner"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Missions Mobilizer:</strong>Rev. Paul Keidel <a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=yeathus_johnson"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Assistant to the DS and Office Manager:</strong>Rev. Yeathus Johnson<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=yeathus_johnson"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a><a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=bonnie_vanornum"><strong></strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Financial and Legal Manager:</strong>Bonnie VanOrnum<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=bonnie_vanornum"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a><a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=sharon_borg"><strong></strong></a></td>
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<td><strong> </strong><strong>Administrative Assistant:</strong>Sharon Borg<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=sharon_borg"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Regional Youth Ministry Coordinator &#8211; North:</strong>Jimmy Donaruma<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=jimmy_donaruma"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Administrative Assistant:</strong>Eileen Olivo<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=eileen_olivo"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Administrative Assistant:</strong>Karen Mains<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=karen_briggs"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Missions Mobilizer Assistant:</strong>Robyn Mah<a href="http://metrocma.org/contact?recipient=robyn_mah"><strong>Send Email »</strong></a></td>
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<td><strong>Custodian:</strong>Robert Givens</td>
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		<title>C&amp;MA History</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Christian and Missionary Alliance began in 1887 by Dr. Albert Benjamin Simpson. The C&#38;MA family includes over two million people in 75 countries. Worldwide we are linked to other believers who share a passion to reach those without Christ through The Alliance World Fellowship.We have a history rich in ministry. The cornerstone of our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Christian and Missionary Alliance began in 1887 by Dr. Albert Benjamin Simpson. The C&amp;MA family includes over two million people in 75 countries.<span id="more-17"></span></p>
<p><img src="http://metrocma.org/content/images/logo_cma.png" align="right" border="0" height="132" hspace="15" vspace="15" width="130" />Worldwide we are linked to other believers who share a passion to reach those without Christ through The Alliance World Fellowship.We have a history rich in ministry. The cornerstone of our National Office building in Colorado Springs is a visual reminder of our roots. It was first laid at the Gospel Tabernacle in New York City in 1889.</p>
<p>The message of The Christian &amp; Missionary Alliance is Fourfold: Christ our Savior, Christ our Sanctifier, Christ our Healer, and Christ our Coming King.</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.cmalliance.org/" title="C&amp;MA National Archives site">C&amp;MA website</a> to find out more about The Christian and Missionary Alliance.</p>
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		<title>Core Values</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The core values of the Metro District. Lost people matter to God. He wants them found. Prayer is the primary work of the people of God. Everything we have belongs to God. We are only His stewards. Knowing and obeying God&#8217;s Word are fundamental to all true success. Achieving God&#8217;s purposes means taking faith-filled risks. [...]]]></description>
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<td>Lost people matter to God. He wants them found.</td>
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<td>Prayer is the primary work of the people of God.</td>
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<td>Everything we have belongs to God. We are only His stewards.</td>
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<td>Knowing and obeying God&#8217;s Word are fundamental to all true success.</td>
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<td>Achieving God&#8217;s purposes means taking faith-filled risks.  This always involves change.</td>
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		<title>Mission/Vision</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our mission is to equip leaders to experience leadership excellence to develop strategic ministry that produces a multiplied impact. The Metropolitan District serves all of New Jersey, boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties of NY.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our mission is to equip leaders to experience <a href="http://metrocma.org/leadership-excellence/">leadership excellence</a> to develop <a href="http://metrocma.org/strategic-ministry/">strategic ministry</a> that produces a <a href="http://metrocma.org/multiplied-impact/">multiplied impact</a>.</p>
<p>The Metropolitan District serves all of New Jersey, boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties of NY.</p>
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