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Ministry Team
LoriJo Schepers Michelle Bechler Rachel Patmos CJ Bender Tim Bechler Kelli Schepers Joy Renzema Teressa Gilbert Ronnie & Jen Ewing Brian Vliem Jim Terpstra Joy Hemmes Bob & Janine Snyder Tami Klinger Rich Valk Bob Ellis Matt Smith	Executive Director, Family Mediation, Publishing, Development Assistant Director, Juvenile Justice, Shelter Initiative, Ottawa Co. Outreach Mentoring Supervisor Horse Program, Girls Lock-in, Mentoring Specialist, Lakeshore Honors League Coordinator Accountant Pen Pal Specialist, Bookkeeping Assistant Mentoring Specialist Mentoring Specialist Allegan County Outreach Recovery Groups Recovery Groups Recovery Groups Recovery Groups Horseplay Equestrian Basketball Basketball Basketball
*Board Members*
Chris Mika Ron VanderVeen Pastor Paul Hays Pastor Tony Nolan Michelle Bechler Rev. LoriJo Schepers	Chairman, Vice President Attorney Member Member Secretary Executive Director, President

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Ministry Team Profile

1. Confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

2. Regard the Bible as the authoritative, inspired Word of God, the final authority for all faith, practice, and discipline.

3. Faithfully attend a Bible-believing church, submitting to its leadership and wise cousel.

4. Personally seek full devotion to Jesus Christ and pursue personal and spiritual growth on a continuing basis.

5. Pursue peace and unity in the Body of Christ.

6. Refuse to speak negatively of others in the Body of Christ, recognizing that attacking one part of the body hurts us all.

7. Follow the Matthew 18 pattern of Biblical Principles for conflict resolution, choosing to speak directly to those with whom we have disagreements.

8. Use their position of Christian influence to advance the cause of Christ, giving the true Gospel of Jesus Christ to those in need.

9. Display a lifestyle that reflects absolute integrity in all areas, seeking to be above reproach and to live in such a way as to point others to the miracle of God as grace.

10. Pay their Biblical tithe (10%) and give regularly to missions.

11. Fully submit to and maintain respect for those in authority over them, including Spiritual authority.

BMI Environmental Standard (create an environment)
1. First within Ministry Team

2. Place Ministry Team members in a position matching their gifts, personality, and calling.

3. Maintain a system of checks and balances & evaluation to maintain a Christ-centered environment.

4. Aspects of the environment:

* Word-based *Spirit-led *Prayer-focused *Servant-hearted *Peaceful * Perpetual Disciple *Hope-filled *Resilient *Nurturing

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