MISSION

          The Department’s mission is to support the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. in its mission “To evangelize the world for Jesus Christ; equip every believer to become true Disciples of Christ; and to engage those social problems that challenge the communities we have been called to serve.”

VISION

          It is the Apostle to the International Home Mission Department’s Vision to engage with the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ’s auxiliaries and boards in a concerted effort to minister to the needs of God’s people in a holistic manner. Apostle Jackson’s MOTTO is, “The People of God embracing the need for expansion”. The pursuit of common goals and inter-departmental collaboration will cause the COOLJC to expand and sustain itself.

          The Department endeavors to develop and implement more efficient protocols once it has established an infrastructure of trained leaders who have a heart to bring the Vision to pass through the help of the Lord. Our leaders and staff appointed to carry out the Vision shall be competent volunteers experienced in skilled trades, construction, church management and administration, business and law.

LEAdership

OFFICERS

staff

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• We believe in one Lord, one Faith, and one Baptism. Ephesians 4:5

• We believe that the Holy Bible is the Word of God. It is true. It contains the keys to inheriting eternal life, and it reveals the mystery of our faith. John 5:39 Deuteronomy 29:29

• We believe in the oneness of God, who was Father in creation, the Son in redemption, and today, He is the Holy Ghost in The Church. I Timothy 3:16

• We believe that Jesus is God, for in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. We proclaim LORD Jesus Christ is the name of God that was given to this generation as the only Name whereby the people of this Grace dispensation of time can be saved. Colossians 2:9 Acts 4:12

• We accept God’s plan of salvation of baptism by water and spirit. Jesus Christ, who was our perfect example, though sinless, was baptized to fulfill righteousness. John 3:5 Matthew 3:15

• We believe that water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ is essential for forgiveness of sins, and confirms our belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts 2:38 Acts 8:37

• We believe that rebirth by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential today as it was in the days of the Apostles. Acts 2:4

• We believe that the Word of God must be proclaimed throughout all the world, according to God’s commandment. Matthew 28:19 Mark 16:16 Romans 10:18

• Our Blessed Hope lies in Christ Jesus our LORD who has given us the victory of death and hell. Therefore, standing firm on His promise, we anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ – that great day of resurrection which shall surely come. On that day, the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then, we which are alive and remain will be changed, and caught up together with them in the air. And so shall we forever be with our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:3 I Corinthians 15:51-58 I Thessalonians 4:15-17

METHODOLOGY

• Ensure local churches are compliant with COOLJC discipline and standard;

• Promote local church participation in international COOLJC events & meetings, assisting with logistics where necessary;

• Assist pastors and evangelists with the establishment of new churches;

• Establish, operate and support churches,missions and community based programs;

• Aid churches in the time of distress or financial hardship to ensure continual operation;

• As needed management and manpower for church based improvement and repair projects;

• Collect, manage and redistribute funds and in kind items donated with the purpose of promoting COOLJC’s mission;

• Aid the COOLJC wherever possible in maintaining its existing church affiliation and foster growth through supporting the establishment of new churches, programs & missions;

• Engage in and manage activities to generate revenue used to support the Department’s purpose and mission;

• Promote and mentor pastors and evangelists in the practice of Ecclesiastical Ethics;

• Foster and promote educational opportunities for the sufficient training of missionaries, ministers, deacons, and other church workers;

• Provide consultation,financial and technical assistance to COOLJC churches who demonstrate a need;

• Provide direct aid to COOLJC members in response to natural disasters;

• Assist the Executive Secretary and the Board of Apostles with obtaining and maintaining the most accurate, up to date data on the churches,missions and programs within the Department’s scope;