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Affirmation: We affirm that God has appointed elders to serve as shepherds and overseers over congregations. We affirm that this is a position of privilege and also responsibility. We affirm that God’s intention is that under the teaching and oversight of faithful shepherds, congregations would flourish spiritually and be safeguarded on their earthly pilgrimage. We affirm that as such elders possess delegated authority to counsel and care for their flocks in accordance with the scriptures.

Denial: We deny that any one pastor holds the spiritual destiny of any Christian. We deny that God binds an individual christian’s progress and joy in the faith to any one spiritual leader. We further deny that christians owe unmitigated loyalty and reverence to their pastor or else suffer God’s curse.

Who Is Anointed By God? What Does It Mean? Article 13

Who Is Anointed By God? What Does It Mean?

It is not unusual to hear “Touch not the Lord’s anointed,” when someone criticises or speaks negatively about a Christian leader. The reasoning behind this statement is straightforward: the Christian leader is anointed by God. Therefore speaking against him (and sometimes, her) affronts and angers God. Recently, and across our continent, this statement is used to shield Christian leaders from criticism—resisting all…
Stephen Braimah
December 17, 2025
You Don’t Need a Life Coach — You Need a Savior Article 13

You Don’t Need a Life Coach — You Need a Savior

Catchphrases & Christ (6): Why the Gospel Speaks a Better Word Walk through social media for five minutes, and you’ll meet the new prophets of our age. They don’t carry Bibles; they carry ring lights. Their sermons are shot in perfect lighting, their tone is confident but compassionate, and their gospel is simple: “You have everything you need inside you.”…
Danson Ottawa
November 10, 2025