What We Believe
What does TIME believe? We believe the Bible to be the verbally inspired, only infallible,authoritative Word of God, inerrant in its original writings. We believe that there is only one God, Creator of heaven and earth, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the absolute deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through the shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the Father, and in His personal and imminent return in power and glory. We believe that man, created by a direct act of God and in His image, fell into a sinful state. All men thus have a sinful nature and absolutely need regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation from a lost state to eternal life with God. This salvation is wholly of grace, solely through personal faith in the work of Christ on the cross, faith in Him alone. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by who’s indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of everlasting punishment.We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ as they are in His Church
Mission Statement
Our purpose: “The purpose of TIME Missions is to glorify God through changing lives by leading short-term groups to the mission field to serve local churches in need of additional resources and personnel. This will benefit sending organizations by deepening their vision of missions and maturing their people spiritually. This will benefit the receiving field by helping churches to fulfill their vision through evangelism, construction, and discipleship.”
Code of Conduct
Our purpose: “The purpose of TIME Missions is to glorify God through changing lives by leading short-term groups to the mission field to serve local churches in need of additional resources and personnel. This will benefit sending organizations by deepening their vision of missions and maturing their people spiritually. This will benefit the receiving field by helping churches to fulfill their vision through evangelism, construction, and discipleship. ”In an effort to honor Christ and those we serve on our short-term trips; TIME expects all Team Members to abide by the following code of conduct.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO
over-the-counterDo not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18)Team Members are prohibited from the following: the use or possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia on TIME Missions trips. the abuse of prescription and/or over the counter drugs on TIME mission trips. the use or possession of alcohol on TIME mission trips (includes travel to/from trip destination) the use or possession of tobacco and/or vaping products on TIME mission trips (includes travel to/from trip destination)Any violation of the above may result in the Team Member’s removal from the team, including being sent home at the expense of the Team Member or parent/legal guardian.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27)Disorderly conduct, including physical violence or threat of physical violence, fighting or attempted bodily injury, the use of profane, abusive or threatening language toward others, possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon, and self-harm, is prohibited on a TIME mission trip. Any violation of the above, during the trip, may result in the Team Member’s removal from the team, including being sent home at the expense of the Team Member or parent/legal guardian.
SEXUAL PURITY
Among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality. (Ephesians 5:3a)The call of God to follow Christ also comes with a special call to holiness and purity and to resist temptation. Therefore, TIME submits to the teachings of the Bible as our sole authority for Christian living. The Bible clearly teaches that all sexual activity, outside of marriage between one biological male and one biological female, is sinful and has no place in the life of a Christ follower. This includes heterosexual and homosexual activity and the viewing of all forms of pornography. As TIME Missions, we expect all Team Members to abide by this clearly defined biblical sexual ethic. In light of this, Team Members will commit to sexual purity, as defined above, during a TIME Mission Trip. All public displays of affection by non-married people (both hetero and same sex) are prohibited. Additionally, team members will behave in a way that is consistent with their biological gender. Any violation of the above, during the trip, may result in the Team Member’s removal from the team, including being sent home at the expense of the Team Member or parent/legal guardian.
APPEARANCE AND DRESS
We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. (2 Corinthians 6:3)Appearance reflects not only on the team member as an individual, but also on the church and the ministry on the field. Team members’ appearance should be appropriate to the occasion of the trip and the culture of the location while honoring the expectations set by the ministry, Attire should always be neat and modest and must adhere to and be appropriate to the person's biological sex. Team Members should strive to convey a positive image when representing Christ, the church, and the ministry. Compliance with the above, in addition to specific requirements for a particular team and location, is required. Violations will result in the Team Member being asked to change clothes immediately in order to engage in team activities. Refusal to comply, or repeated dress code violations, may result in removal from the team, including being sent home at the expense of the Team Member or parent/legal guardian.
SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ Submit yourselves, then, to God. (James 4:6-7)Team Members are expected to submit to the authority of the Team Leaders and the ministry. For student trips, authority include adult leaders. Team Members demonstrating a repeated attitude of disrespect, non-compliance, or subversive behavior may result in the Team Member’s removal from the team, including being sent home at the expense of the Team Member or parent/legal guardian. As we reflect on this Code of Conduct, I realize that my behavior will have a positive or negative impact for Christ, TIME, and my church family.
