Association of Clergy International - AOCI
"Uniting Christian & Jewish Clergy from Around the World"
Statement of Faith
Our purpose in providing this Statement of Faith is not to advocate doctrinal disputes or divisions, but to hold fast to essential Christian doctrine and to embrace, love and learn from our Jewish brethren and their distinctions as a community of faith. We realize that the body of Christ will always have diversity among theology and convictions until Jesus returns. This was evident by the first-century believers and will continue until our LORD Jesus returns. We hold to the reformers' position:
in non-essentials liberty;
in all things charity.
We believe that love is the greatest gift of them all and we are commanded to pursue it first. It's time for the body of Christ (particularly the Clergy) to stop disputing on non-essentials which keep unbelievers out of the kingdom of God. We believe these are the essentials of orthodox Biblical beliefs. Because of the diversity of our members and various traditions, we allow differing opinions and understanding of Christian beliefs such as the amount of time in creation, various interpretations of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, etc. Neither of these will send anyone to the lake of fire and are non-essentials; however, the AOCI Executive Board does affirm that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today and have not passed away and so we also believe that this freedom applies to this ministry.
The Bible: The Bible is our sole guide for truth and is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. We affirm the 66 books for the Bible. Divine inspiration extends equally and fully to all parts of the writings in the original manuscripts and is therefore without error. All Scripture is profitable for correction, rebuke, exhortation, and instruction.
Jesus Christ: We believe in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and that all Scriptures center around Him. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, vicarious atonement on the cross, bodily resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His imminent personal return in power and glory. Jesus is 100% God and 100% human. He is the God-man. He is NOT a created being and is eternal. We believe in ONE God in three persons (the Trinity). 1+1+1=1.
שמע ישראל יהוה אלהינו יהוה אחד׃
Sh'ma Yisra'el Adonai Eloheynu Adonai Echad:
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One!
Salvation: We believe in the New Birth of the believer, in the salvation of lost and sinful people through personal repentance, and in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. "Ye must be born again." We affirm that a believer must actively cooperate and participate in the sanctification process (positional and progressive).
Holy Spirit: We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the believer is enabled to live a godly life. We believe that the gifts are for today and should be exercised with decency and in order. God is not the author of confusion but of peace (1 Corinthians 4:32-33, 40).
Judgment: We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and lost: of them that are saved unto the resurrection of life, of them that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. We believe that Hell is a literal place.
Spiritual Unity:
- We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, that all are united to the risen and ascended Son of God, and are members of the Church, which is the Body and Bride of Christ and which began at Pentecost.
- Its members are constituted as such, regardless of membership or non-membership in the organized churches of the Earth. We are NOT inclusivistic (meaning that those people outside of the faith will be saved
- All clergy men and women who become members of AOCI should exercise grace, love and unity with all members of AOCI as well as to the Body of Christ at large.
- We believe marriage must be between one man and one woman.
- We do NOT believe in the ordination of homosexuals.
Positional Statement of Faith Regarding Our Jewish Clergy
- Recognizing that the Jewish people are God's CHOSEN people, we renounce all anti-Semetic actions and words, regardless of the source.
- We believe that Christians should bless the Jewish people because, according to the book of Genesis, God will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.
- We recant and renounce the works, words, and anti-semitic teachings of Martin Luther concerning the Jewish people.
- We pray for the healing, blessing, peace, prosperity, and divine protection of the Jewish Nation. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem as commanded in holy writ.
- With deep sorrow and regret, the AOCI openly and honestly asks the Jewish people for forgiveness for the harm that Martin Luther’s teachings have caused and any contribution to their harm
- The Gospel is to the Jew first and then the Gentile. Gentiles (believers in Christ other than Jewish believers) have been grafted into the vine. Christians must realize that they do NOT HOLD UP the ROOT (Jews), but the ROOT SUPPORTS or HOLDS UP Christians (cf. Romans 11:18). The oracles of God were committed to the Jew first (cf. Romans 3:1-2).
- The AOCI DOES NOT SUPPORT OR ENDORSE the dangerous doctrines of "Replacement Theology" as taught in many Churches around the world. The New Testament teaches that there is neither Jew nor Gentile, but the Lord's desire is that there be ONE new man. According to Ephesians 2:14-15 Yeshua HaMashiach has broken down the walls of separation.
Again, the AOCI blesses Israel and the Jewish people. Prayers are also offered for the Middle East and for the salvation and peace of the Arab world. The goal of this Association is to be a platform where all Jewish and Christian Clergy can find "common ground" in which to worship the living God, respect, fellowship, prayer, and a place which provides an opportunity in which both communities of faith can learn from each other.
It is not the intent of the AOCI to convert any Jewish Clergy man or woman but to "unite under the banner of Adonai". This being said, the AOCI will maintain and claim the name of Yeshua HaMashiach as the Messiah of the world, and it is expected that our Jewish brothers and sisters offer the same mutual respect regarding this theological distinction between Jews and Christians.
May Adonai bring us all into the unity of the faith according to His Word.
Sincerely,
The AOCI Executive Board and Board of Advisors
Comment
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Comment by Reverend BAYIHA Jean Colbert on May 8, 2012 at 2:57pm -
Please man of God to sel me references to registration in conference in jun 2012
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Comment by George Otieno Sera on March 25, 2012 at 10:15am -
This is worthy course as it make us know the exact thing we want and the kind of people we interact with,This is a Godly course and those that joins it are rest assure of receiving and spreading the word of God to various souls a round the glob.May this course remain to stay
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Comment by Apostle Rehman Masih Christie on February 21, 2012 at 1:11am -
What a beautiful ground do we have to stand on and affirm our faith according to the Holy Bible. Yes I bless the Israel the root of blessings from my heart. I pray God spread this blessing all around the world.
No doubt, Association of Clergy International is Spirit-filled, God appointed and His Anointed Association for the end time. God bless A. O. C. I. beyond limits.
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Comment by Dr. David G Lion. on February 16, 2012 at 10:45pm
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Someone once said "You get out of life what you put into it" and I believe the same applies to the opportunity which lies before you with the A.O.C.I. (Association Of Clergy International).
The AOCI is a Worldwide Ministerial Association of divine networking which extends beyond a strictly internet-based social network. It is this a place to connect ministry leaders, make friends, network with others, study, and paint ones cultural or geographical perspectives into the Big Picture of what Christ is doing in the earth in these final hours.
I would like to exhort you to consider joining "A.O.C.I." where "The World Awaits You" and "We Welcome You".
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Comment by Janice Thornton on January 26, 2012 at 11:33pm -
Giving honor to all maked it possible to have a wonderful website. To feel God's power and his present. To be able to encourage all that comes here.
God Bless each and everyone.
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Comment by samuel gundu on January 26, 2012 at 9:48am -
Dear In Christ:The AOCI Executive Board and Board of Advisors,
I appreciate yours work for our Lord. I hope God will accomplish His
work through your Ministry. I continue to Pray for you and your ministry.
I feel very happy to introduce my self. My name
Samuel gundu working Senior pastor To Bethel Gospel Church and
social worker in INDIA. My vision is to reach into the
unreached areas to deliver the Love Of JESUS CHRIST, and Gospel to them
and plant a church on such areas. And Children evangelism.
For this Vision my church was started a organization "Helping Hand Ministriers"
in INDIA. Its aim is Gospel preaching in unreached areas, Pastors Training &
Motivation Camps, Social welfare, and Children and Orphan care.
In INDIA in here Christians was faced uneducated, proper guidance on
awareness of Christianity. In this situation I request you to extend
your ministry works to INDIA. And also I invite your ministry to
INDIA.I am already PARTNER in AOCI network.and i am so joying in your aoci Network.
I request you and invite a mission trip to visit INDIA. We are eager to your mission
work in INDIA.
Please send the details about your ministry works
and how will I work through your organization in INDIA.
I shall be extremely thankful if you would kindly
find time at the earliest in attending to our request.
Feel free to contact me for any further information in
this request.
May God richly bless your work and AOCI Activities.
Yours in CHRIST,
Pastor G.Samuel goud
Director Of H.H.M,India.
Cell:91+
9985338019
Email:samuelgundu@gmail.com,
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Comment by Pastor Nadeem Mukhtar on January 15, 2012 at 3:42am -
me 2
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Comment by Rev. Blasious Rogers Tasobya on March 12, 2011 at 1:22pm -
Dear Bishop,greetings i the wonderful Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Thank you for the work your doing over there ,how are you doing with the family ? hope the lord blessing you in whatever your doing .Glory to God. I am Senior Pastor And founder of New Life in Christ ministries In Uganda Kampala who is looking for friendship and partnership .I looking for a long time and short time partnership and i think you will agree to work with in ministry as the same time pray for one another because we undergoing over many problems in life and ministry. God Bless you and i looking forward to hear from you soon.please send my greetings to your dear husband and the kids.
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Comment by Dr. Henry, President of the AOCI on March 2, 2011 at 7:06pm -
Pastor McKinney, thank you for your encouraging commentary. We bless you in the name of the LORD!! We are blessed to have you a part of the AOCI and do pray for you, your family, and your wonderful ministry. Shalom!!
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Comment by Pastor Fain McKinney on March 2, 2011 at 2:05am
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Dear God bless this site and it's president and all of our members who are here to stand on the principles of your Holy Word, The Bible; We are here to represent the body of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Comment by samuel krampah on February 25, 2011 at 3:33am -
In the name of father, son , and holy spirit (trinity) let as unite to stand, but not divide to fall.
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Comment by Pastor Sam Barr on December 19, 2010 at 1:24pm -
Very well written, couldn't agree more, every blessing to all concerned, amen
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Comment by Bishop David Lavigne, Ph.D. on November 30, 2010 at 4:59pm -
Dr. Henry,
You are always a joy to hear from.
I would like to work something out with you to help those in the body of Christ who need a spiritual covering from a historic denomination that is Bible believing, and there are many good one's around today who honor God.
We have an agreement with the ECC in the United States which stipulates that all international ministers are under their jurisdiction, while Canadian ministers are under their jurisdiction. If you would like to discuss this at length, I would be happy to contact you.
May God continue to bless the AOCI.
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Comment by Dr. Henry, President of the AOCI on November 29, 2010 at 7:27pm
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Amen Dr. Lavigne. I want to talk with you sometime about a partnership. AOCI members are asking me if AOCI provides credentials and/or Charters. Are you open to these types of discussions?
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Comment by Bishop David Lavigne, Ph.D. on November 29, 2010 at 7:16pm
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This sums up the early church as they knew it and practised it.
SET MY PEOPLE FREE is the gospel of today.
Bishop Lavigne
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Comment by BIS. JEANETTE JAMES BA,BT,MA,DD on November 22, 2010 at 3:07am -
THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE CLARITY OF YOUR STATEMENT!
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Comment by REV. JOSEPH ATTA BROWN on October 28, 2010 at 10:26am -
GOD BLESS YOU FOR SETTING UP THE MOST PARAMOUNT IN CHRISTIAN LIVING - AND THAT'S THE BEST FOOD IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. AMEN
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The AOCI exists as a fellowship of Spirit-filled Evangelical and Jewish Clergy for the purpose of: 1) Exalting God 2) Fellowshiping and 3) Divine Networking.
We do NOT advise, nor do we seek, to bring members out of their current denomination or ministerial association. We seek to have a platform to UNITE the Clergy of the world in ways that can benefit not only the Kingdom of God, but also the men and women who faithfully serve their communities, one another, and God.
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