CCOF International

 

1. What is your belief regarding the infallibility and authority of the Bible? Is it fully inerrant today? Why would this be important to you?

2. What is your belief regarding the Trinity?

3. What is your belief regarding the deity of Jesus Christ?

4. What is your belief regarding the virgin birth of Jesus Christ?

5. What is your belief regarding the sinless life of Jesus Christ?

6. What are your beliefs regarding the miracles of Jesus Christ? Were they literal miracles?

7. What is your belief regarding the atoning death of Jesus Christ?

8. What is your belief regarding the bodily resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ?

9. What is your view on the person and work of the Holy Spirit?

10. What are your views on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and when it occurs?

11. What is the purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? How do you receive it?

12. What are your beliefs on the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit? If you believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still in operation, how do you feel they should be exercised within the context of a church service?

13. What are your beliefs on water baptism, what it represents and whether or not it is necessary for salvation?

14. What is your belief on the observation and significance of the Lord’s Supper?

15. What are your opinions as to the nature and purpose of the church?

16. What is your belief regarding the personal return of Jesus Christ in the flesh?

17. When does it occur and for what purpose? Please distinguish between the Rapture of the church and the Second Coming of Christ.

18. What is your belief on the Rapture of the church and when it will occur in relation to the Tribulation Period?

19. Summarize your views on Israel and the church in end-times history and prophecy.

20. Are you in agreement with the Calvinistic doctrines of ‘double predestination’ and ‘limited atonement’? If so, please state your views on these doctrines.

21. How would you strike a balance between “Calvinism” and “Arminianism” (if familiar with the views)?

22. Are you familiar with the “Word of Faith” movement? If so, what is your perspective on it?

23. What is your view on generational curses and demons? Do you believe a Christian could be demon-possessed? If not, why? If so, please give scriptural support for your view.

24. Are you familiar with the “Signs and Wonders Movement”? Have you heard of the “Toronto Blessing”? What is your view on these subjects?

25. Are you familiar with the “Purpose Driven” and “Emerging Church” models and methods? If yes, summarize you views concerning them.

26. Give a brief explanation of your beliefs concerning:

1. The integration of psychology and the Christian faith.

2. The place of psychology in the church.

3. The compatibility of psychological theory and divine revelation (the Bible).

27. What is Biblical counseling? Do you ascribe to the view that the Scriptures applied by the Holy Spirit are sufficient enough to meet peoples’ needs spiritually, emotionally, and mentally? If no, please explain.

28. What are your views regarding divorce and remarriage among Christians? Please support your views with Scripture.

29. What is your understanding of a pastor’s role?

30. What is the role of a pastor’s wife?

31. What are your beliefs concerning the pastor’s personal and ministerial financial management responsibilities? How should these be reflected in a pastor’s lifestyle? What are your beliefs concerning fund raising and receiving tithes and offerings?

32. Please give a brief testimony of your call to pastoral ministry.

Statement of Faith