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Guidelines for Writing Your Personal Statement of Faith:

• Briefly describe your beliefs about the Trinity and your relationship with each part; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• Briefly describe your feelings about the importance of the Bible.
• Briefly describe why you attend worship and feel it is important to do so.
• Briefly describe why you participate in the life of the congregation and why it is important to do so.
• Optional: What about faith do you find challenging or difficult and why?
• Optional: What do you need others to pray for in your life in order that you may grow or be strengthened in your faith?
• Optional: What do you hope to do moving forward in life which strengthens and grows your faith?
• Optional: What does your faith inspire or call you to do moving forward in life?

Why Write a Statement of Faith​

On June 4th, 2017 the two youngest new members of our church shared their Statements of Faith on the day they were confirmed into the membership of our congregation.  Each statement was very inspirational.  I believe they can inspire us each to do the same. 

So I asked in the July/August 2017 edition of Petros, "what is your Personal Statement of Faith or Belief? " This is a great exercise for us each in which to engage.  That being, to consider what you believe and why you believe.  The assignment is to write these words down. 

Possibly, a few of you might be willing to share your statement with the wider congregation.   Above are guidelines, to which you can conform or adapt to your own personal needs.  I encourage you to make this a written lesson.  Any format is acceptable, i.e. pencil/pen and paper, your computer, a tablet, or even via dictation into your smart phone.  Use the tool you feel best fits your style. 

I’m planning to do the same.  This is an exercise which is required of pastors when they accept new calls or transfer between Presbyteries.  It’s been over 16 years since I last wrote one.  I’m out of practice! 

Let me know how you are doing and I’ll report back on my progress as well. May the Lord bless, keep, and inspire you as you write your statement of faith!

Pastor Bob