Who we are
The ministry of Mt Goshen international ministries/church is theocratic and apostolic in nature, God chooses a leader and the leader chooses others to be under him. Other leaders are answerable to the leader God has chosen and himself is answerable to God. It’s our conviction that God calls a leader, Gives him/her gifts then a blessing. MT Goshen International Ministries holds as scriptural and fundamental principle of church government, by qualified persons called five-fold ministry and elder of the church workers in conjunction which served both leadership and congregation.
The Ministries is sovereign under the leadership of Jesus Christ, all ecclesiastical powers and decisions are made by the team after vigorous prayers and consultation of God. The Ministry is autonomous but advice and counsel from qualified ministers of the other bodies of the same principles and faith may be sought.
For a ministry or Church to begin;
1). Some One must have Vision delivered by God
2). He she must be called having been chosen by God to serve him.
3). One must have been blessed given at least one , two or more gifts, all the gift by God as indicated in 1corinthians 12;4-12 and Ephesians 4;1-15
4). He/ She Must be obedient and Listening to Gods voice
This ministry of Mt. Goshen International Ministries service in all the above realities, The Ministry of Mt Goshen is inspirational (Motivating), only divine ministries from the Almighty God (John 18:36) where our Power, Authority and all what we do today (all orders) are not of planet earth But from Heaven.
Our Value; a health and growing church holistically transformed to godliness
Core Value; Senior Pastor/Bishop, Pastors, church leaders, and all Ministers must be righteous, blameless, a husband and/or a wife of one spouse. Vigilant, sober, of good behavior, apt to teach, not given to alcohol, not a striker, not greedy for material wealth, patient, not a borrower, not covetous and a good leader of the family.
The aim of the church is to spread the gospel in all nations (matt 28,19-20).
The vision of the church is to go in all nations and preach the gospel reach un reachable people with the gospel of Jesus Christ, make disciples of disciples of Jesus Christ with the gospel that has unshakable foundation (Mathew 5;16).“To make our light so shine before men, that they may see the good works and glorify our father in heaven”
Mission is to plant a good seed of righteousness and you will harvest a crop of love (Hosea 10;12).
As matter of reminder the PRINCIPLES OF AUTONOMY are as follows
i). The ministries/church is theocratic and apostolic in nature, God chooses a leader and the leader chooses others to be under him. Other leaders are answerable to the leader God has chosen and all the leaders are answerable to God. “God Calls A leader/Minister, Gives him a gift then blessing, 1saiah 43;7 Every one who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory; I have formed him, yes I have made him”
ii). MT Goshen International Ministries holds as scriptural and fundamental principle of church government, by qualified persons called five-fold ministry and elder of the church workers in conjunction which served both leadership and congregation.( Gal
iii). The Ministries is sovereign under the leadership of Christ, all ecclesiastical powers and decisions thus made by the team shall not be subject to change or reversed by any other ecclesiastical body. The church/Ministry is autonomous but advice and counsel from qualified ministers of the other bodies of the same principles and faith may be sought.
As matter of policy, in order to increase discipline and order among ministers, all ministers and pastors of churches, which fall under Mt. Goshen International Ministries’ administration, shall be reliable to change or transfer, as Advisory Board in consultation with the executive council shall deem it fit.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The church continually and steadfastly, upholds and maintains the following statements of faith namely:
i). We believe in the Holy Trinity (God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit).
ii). We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God, who died on the Cross, was buried, resurrected, ascended to heaven and shall come back on judgment day to judge the living and the dead.
iii). We believe in the repentance of sins and Baptism by emersion just like our Lord Jesus Christ was Baptised by John in the River Jordan. But children are dedicated to the Lord until they are able to make personal decision to differentiate between good and evil.
iv). We believe that there’s one God and one mediator Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God.
v). We believe that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one goes to the Father except through Him.
vi). We believe that unless one is born again, one cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
vii). We believe that we first seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and the rest shall be given unto us. (Matt;6.33)
viii). We believe in all the gifts of the Holy Spirit and also the five-fold ministry, both for female and male.
ix). We believe in building the Church Ministry basing on Apostolic and Prophetic Foundation Eph. 2:20.
x). We believe in the Holy Bible that is the Word of God and has Life from above and in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
This Statement of Faith is the basic doctrinal foundation for this church and the same shall not be amended or deleted from those articles expected by vote or written consent of all members.
THE OBJECTIVES
The objectives for which the Church/Ministry is established are:
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To preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in accordance with the command of the Lord (as referred in Mark 16:15, Mathew 28:19 to the public, by means of evangelistic meetings, crusades, street meetings, door to door, outreach, national and international seminars; conferences, night prayers and workshops, TV and sound radio broadcast, cinematography and films, audio recording, methods of evangelistic pamphlets, news sheets, books and Christian magazines, provision of posters displays, periodicals, advertising and more Christian literatures, video shows, schools, hospitals, prisons and naming identities of the features.
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To establish programmes and projects aimed at uplifting the standards of life within the community such as building schools and colleges, hospitals and other related medical facilities; to working as prime agents for aid & relief, all done when resources are available.
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To establish hotels, printery, support orphans (projects), libraries, bible schools, labour and service contracts.
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To establish development income-generating projects which promote social, economic and physical well -being of local communities like carpentry, handcraft, poultry animal husbandry, farming, building industry, weaving industry, building contract.
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To teach and train the body of Christ and equip it with power from the Holy Spirit, for effective ministry and attack on the offensive powers and forces of evil.
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To establish spiritual churches and branches in different parts of the country and countries around the world, on similar principles laid down in the Bible, our divine constitution.
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To work together with other persons of like minds and intentions without discrimination based on race, tribe, sex, language or profession as long as they love and know Jesus as Lord and saviour.
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To hold and conduct services at such times as will be convenient and ordain persons as ministers of the Gospel and encourage ministry gifts in them.
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To conduct places of worship, offices and other buildings for Christian functions.
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To solemnise holy marriages, according to the laws of Uganda and Biblical principles and to conduct Baptism services strictly for Adults by immersion and dedication of infants.
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To hold and conduct intercessory prayers, seminars and conferences; to emphasise prayer for those in authority, the nation and the world at large.
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To train, ordain and to send co-ministry, ministerial to serve in the nation and abroad.
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To hold Christian arts concerts in the area of music, dance and drama for ministering the Gospel of the Kingdom for the Glory of God.
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To speak out boldly and advocate for moral principles of love, peace, unity and forgiveness and condemn such sinful practices like abortion, murder, rape, witchcraft, adultery, fornication, home sexual and any other practices that are contrary to biblical principles of righteous living.
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To establish places for retreat for purposes of intercessory prayers and waiting upon the Lord.
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To hold workshops and special meetings for special groups like the youth, women and men with an aim of encouraging and developing their individual ministries.
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To take such steps by oral or written appeals in public meetings or otherwise as may from time to time be deemed expedient for purposes of procuring contributions to the funds of the ministry by way of donations, or otherwise and to promote and assist in promotion of things that can fundraise money for the purposes of the ministry/church.
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To assist Christians grow towards spiritual maturity and understanding of Jesus Christ as the Lord.
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To apply and to provide to any international body, government or authority, public organisation, corporation, companies or person for and to accept grants of money or land, donations, gifts, subscriptions and other assistance with a view of promoting the objectives of the ministry and in taking any gift or property which may be prescribed by the donor.
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To purchase or take on lease or by other means acquired any movable or immovable property in Uganda or elsewhere or any Estate or interest whatever and any rights, privileges, buildings, machinery engines, plant live or dead stock or things whatsoever.
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To build the talents of individuals without discrimination based on race, tribe sex and ethnicity.
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To protect the youth against AIDS through AIDS awareness educational programmes and support initiatives.
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To improve and promote health among widows, elderly, children and the disadvantaged groups emphasising home management, safe environment, clean water and protect those afflicted from AIDS infection through preventive measures awareness by educating them or otherwise.
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To collaborate and communicate sympathetically and religiously with other organisations in Uganda or abroad which have similar objectives with our organisation for the purpose of promoting the organisation’s objectives and in particular for further promoting welfare of humanity and all mankind.
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To support orphans and needy children and to make their homes of responsibilities.
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To emphasise first spiritual development, then the family support and child development.
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As you seek to discern your call to the Ministry, remember this journey is taken not alone with God, but in the community of faith, a community that is called to challenge and affirm your gifts for ministry and support you in the journey. As Jesus Christ militant remember you are chosen generation, a chosen generation speaks the truth, loves God with its heart as it is written in Mark 12:30, walks in the light, obey Gods commandments, loves the neighbors, avoids sexual immorality and not being a thief ,a sorcerer or a witch. Jesus Christ militant, He/She should be a person with integrity. As you discover the forms of ministry to which you are called and as you are called to new forms which may take you to places you may have never asked or imagined, pray for the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit to be upon you.
All men and women called to serve God must know the Bible, why the Bible is the word of God. The Bible is a collection of 66 books with various authors from different walks of life. Although the human aspect was involved, the Bible is also divine in that God was the divine author inspiring human authors to record revelation.