KEMPSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Employment Application

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

*Additional information can be emailed to info@kpc.org  with "Administrative Assistant"  in subject heading.

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Statement of Faith

As members of the Evangelical Presbytery Church (EPC; epc.org), we adhere to the tenets of our faith as outlined in the EPC Essentials.

EPC Essentials:

All Scripture is self-attesting and being Truth, requires our unreserved submission in all areas of life. The infallible Word of God, the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is a complete and unified witness to God’s redemptive acts culminating in the incarnation of the Living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the supreme and final authority on all matters on which it speaks. On this sure foundation we affirm these additional essentials of our faith.

1. We believe in one God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To Him be all honor, glory and praise forever!

2. Jesus Christ, the living Word, became flesh through His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. He who is true God became true man united in one Person forever. He died on the cross a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. On the third day He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He now is our High Priest and Mediator.

3. The Holy Spirit has come to glorify Christ and to apply the saving work of Christ to our hearts. He convicts us of sin and draws us to the Savior, indwelling our hearts. He gives new life to us, empowers and imparts gifts to us for service. He instructs and guides us into all truth, and seals us for the day of redemption.

4. Being estranged from God and condemned by our sinfulness, our salvation is wholly dependent upon the work of God’s free grace. God credits His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation, and thereby justifies them in His sight. Only such as are born of the Holy Spirit and receive Jesus Christ become children of God and heirs of eternal life.

5. The true Church is composed of all persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit are united together in the body of Christ. The Church finds her visible yet imperfect, expression in local congregations where the Word of God is preached in its purity and the sacraments are administered in their integrity, where scriptural discipline is practiced, and where loving fellowship is maintained. For her perfecting she awaits the return of her Lord.

6. Jesus Christ will come again to the earth personally, visibly, and bodily—to judge the living and the dead, and to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20)

7. The Lord Jesus Christ commands all believers to proclaim the gospel throughout the world and to make disciples of all nations. Obedience to the Great Commission requires total commitment to “Him who loved us and gave Himself for us.” He calls us to a life of self-denying love and service. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepare beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)

KPC is part of the larger family of churches known as the Evangelical Presbyterian Church or EPC.

Faith and Conduct

The congregation of KPC relies on Ministry Leaders, both staff persons and lay volunteers, to provide leadership in every area of church life and mission. As ambassadors for Christ and for the health of the church, all Ministry Leaders must endeavor to display the following qualities:

FAITH: As visible leaders in the life and work of the church, all ministry leaders should profess a vital faith in Jesus Christ, and display it in a life of worship, prayer, learning, fellowship, service, and personal integrity before God. They are to embody the gospel so as to be both a good example to believers, and a faithful witness to unbelievers. All men and women leading the ministries of KPC shall be active members of a Christian church in good standing and approved by the Session and/or pastoral staff.

SERVANTHOOD: Christ’s model for ministry is the servant-leader: each is to lay aside personal rights, claims, and ego for the sake of those whom he/she serves. A Ministry Leader should be both a follower, demonstrating first that he/she is able to be led in humility, and a leader, ready and able to make wise decisions considering first the welfare of those he/she leads, and leading by example.

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Ministry Leaders must be committed to Biblical conflict resolution: to be proactive and forthright in honest dialogue with others, and seek to resolve issues with tact and discretion; to be willing to listen, to speak with caution and prudence; to maintain an even temper, show patience and forbearance, and a readiness to forgive; to resist gossip and public criticism in favor of what is helpful and constructive; and to harbor no grievances or resentments.

PERSONAL INTEGRITY: Ministry Leaders must be a person of character, committed to following a Biblical, Christian lifestyle; demonstrating kindness and integrity; not easily offended and does not seek to offend others; self-controlled in life and speech, and able to keep confidences; truthful and reliable; and committed to cooperation, collaboration, and unity for the greater good of the church.

I hereby certify that the answers given, and statements made are true and correct. I understand that supplying false or misleading information may result in denial of employment or subsequent termination of employment. I hereby authorize all my previous employers or references to furnish any information concerning my personal character, habits, morals or employment records, and I further authorize investigation through credit and other investigative agencies. I hereby release all such persons from liability or damages incurred as a result of inquiring and furnishing this information. Further, I understand and agree that employment is for no defined period and may be terminated at any time without prior notice. I further agree that if and when my employment is terminated, Kempsville Presbyterian Church has the right to release any information concerning my employment, including but not limited to my character, habits, ability and cause of separation and I release them from any and all liability concerning such information.

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