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Manasseh Association Church Building Program
We have a mandate and God given budget to build, and or purchase churches and lease them to qualifying members of the body of Christ and to further install pastors. At the outset, this program is geared for the pastors in home mission or storefront ventures that have a desire to venture into a more structured facility. But who may be experiencing financial difficulties and who may or may not qualify for traditional loans or assistance. Some will say in a nation of almost 300 million people and 231,000 churches, why do we need more churches? First of all, the churches we build will be by certificate of need. Other words, if the community needs a church and enough people are interested, we will certainly consider building the church in that community. And many churches will be built in rural areas and third world countries. In the United States, we may be inundated with churches, but in many parts of the globe, this is simply not the case. The churches we plan to build are geared for low and moderate-income religious groups (followers of Christ). These churches will be quite affordable and moderately built with sufficient amenities. Initial seating capacity will be around 500. The average small religious group is less than 500 members. Presently, many in the body of Christ are leasing and renting space in a variety of facilities. Which includes shopping centers, storefronts, home missions, clubhouses, schools and neighborhood ventures. Not everyone can afford a 20,000-seat assembly. Whereas our church building plan might not appeal to the pastor who has a vision for a 5,000 seat assembly, it will be of interest to the home mission pastor who has a hand full of members. And the storefront pastor who is already experiencing overload with many seats in the isles and people standing around the walls, and the building fund vision is moving at a snails pace. Our programmed data for church building comes replete with all of the amenities to conduct services. Churches will be outfitted with the following list (brief) (a) air condition (b) offices (c) baptismal facilities (d) pulpit arrangements (e) padded pews (f) classrooms (g) parking (h) ample restrooms (i) lobby area (j) wired for electronics (k) church bus/van etc. Also, as an added blessing, God has given us the vision to build some low and moderate-income houses and apartments and homeless shelters.
Qualification For The Program
Meeting Qualifications: Qualifications for the program will consist of a business and financial approach. (a) complete application (b) church financial records (c) tax exempt status (d) membership records (e) business status (f) qualification of pastor (g) corporate structure (h) ability to meet current obligations (i) willing to sign long term contract (j) meet income check. Income Check: For example, a small church with an income of $50,000 annually or $4,166.00 per month, who qualified could secure a lease for about 30% of the monthly gross which represents ($ 1,249.99). These figures are only an example. Income eligibility would be determined annually. And it would work both ways. If the churches income increased or decreased, the amount would do likewise. The church is supported by free will tithes and offerings and thereby its financial picture can be “fluid.” It’s not possible to present all of the qualifying requirements in this brief proposal, but for further information, you can send an email to the address listed on our web site. This program of church building is not a panacea nor will it take the place of pastors and churches in search of financial capital or building fund resources. But it is our goal to help the struggling small church and pastor to secure a more structure place to have worship services. We feel that the people of God will be blessed by this venture and once fully understood, it is no different than leasing an apartment, office building or residence. Installing
Pastors A
great percentage of the churches we build will be
allocated for pastors in our own organization.
But this venture is not mutual exclusive of the
other. They
both will
work in concert with each other.
Our
pastor’s position is secured by written contractual
agreement with respect to installation procedures,
salaries, benefits and general working conditions. They are part of a team of pastors. They participate in the International speakers program and
are sufficiently compensated notwithstanding the size
of their congregation.
Our pastors are over both small and large
congregations.
We have a variety of pastoral positions (a)
Senior Pastor (administrative) (b) network pastors (adm)
(c) sanctuary pastors and (d) auxiliary pastors.
Agreement # 3 “The
pastor is God’s representative and agent on earth
and holds the same position and authority in the
church. Accordingly,
the senior pastor shall not interfere intentionally or
unintentionally with the day-today affairs of the
churches except as counselor, advisor, administrator
or when deemed necessary for the well being of the
congregation. Once
the pastor is installed and understands fully the
goals and objectives of the association (as outlined
in (Manasseh Constitution), and is willing to abide by
these rules and regulations that govern this
association, he/she shall have full authority to
execute the office of pastor.”
For further information, contact me by email.
(jblue2340@aol.com) Various Types Of Churches Other building program support dome center convention type churches comprising 100,000 seats. This vision represents an internal organizational plan and is not offered to the general Christian population. But will be employed for large evangelistic gatherings, meetings, conferences, meetings, conventions, leasing and other services. Purchasing Churches: Our charter and program data also supports purchasing existing churches that are for sale. Or buying certain property (in legal zones) and converting it into places of worship. In a time of “economic downturn,” we envision that some of God’s people could be affected by this move and we have been given the divine mandate to protect and preserve God’s property. Mortgage Assumptions: Another financial purchasing and preservation program is mortgage assumption. This program permits us to actually assume a mortgage that is headed for foreclosure. We would be in a position to reach and agreement with the mortgage holder and the current property owners. And of course, all things being equal, the current owners would have to option of retaining the property and we would become the mortgage holder. This way God’s property is preserved and God’s people can continue have a decent place to worship. Business dealings of this magnitude require large sums of capital – which we are expecting God to provide. After all, this is His vision; these are His people; He owns the silver and gold and the whole world belongs to Him. God will protect His own. Only God knows the future
and the things coming up on the world and the church.
And has given us a divine directed over 25
years ago to prepare a Noah’s ark to preserve His
people and property.
With the great apostasy just around the corner
and the economic downturn us, God’s vision for His
church is right for us now. Noah worked on building an ark on dry land for over 120 years. Disbelieved by the general population but encouraged by God, he continued in the face of adversity, long delays, misunderstandings, doubts and strange looks from his family. The general population ridiculed him until the first drop of rain fell. The ark was completed and God shut the door. Noah and his family could not get out and those on the outside could not get in. Noah’s ark was a type of church – even today.
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The
Manasseh Point Association church building program
consists of building churches, leasing and installing
pastor in any area worldwide where there is a
certificate of need.
The
following is a list of topics that will be discussed
in this presentation and future arrangements
Our
building program and charter supports the development
of a variety of churches, affordable housing and
humanitarian services.