Question 1

What We Believe

Accepted Answer

(1) SCRIPTURE​   We believe all Scripture was given by verbal, complete, and inerrant inspiration of God and is our final authority for all matters of faith and practice.  (2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Galatians 3:16, Psalm 119:89,160, John 17:17, Matthew 5:17-18, Revelation 22:18-19)   (2) GOD​   We believe in one true God, who is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, and who manifests in three eternal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Jeremiah 32:27, Acts 15:18, Psalm 139:1-10, John 1:1, 14, Matthew 3:16-17, 28:18-20,1John 5:20, Acts 5:3-4)   (3) JESUS CHRIST​   We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal God in human form, conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of a virgin named Mary. We believe Jesus lived a sinless life, died to pay for all sins, rose again on the third day, and ascended into heaven. (John 1:1,14, 1 John 5:20, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 5:6-11, 1 John 2:1-2)   (4) HOLY SPIRIT​   We believe the Holy Spirit is one of the Trinity. Holy Spirit is the eternal God, indwelling and sealing the believer at the moment of salvation. We believe the Holy Spirit teaches the believer God’s Word, transforms them into the image of Christ, and gives spiritual gifts to be used according to Scripture to glorify God. (Romans 8:9-11, Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30, John 16:7-15, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 4:10-11)   (5) GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT   ​The gifts of the Holy Spirit that we see on display in the New Testament are still active within the life of the church. These gifts did not end with the close of the New Testament or the death of the last apostle (1 Cor. 12:1-11).   (6) SATAN    ​We believe Satan is a spiritual being who elevated himself in pride, rebelled against God with his angels, and opposes God’s work today. We believe his defeat and destiny were sealed by the work of Christ on the cross. (Matthew 4:8-11, Isaiah 14:12-15, 1 Peter 5:7, Ephesians 6:10-12, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 20:10)   (7) GENESIS    ​We believe the book of Genesis is not allegorical or figurative. We believe God created the universe and created Adam in His image.  Adam and Eve sinned through the free will that God had given them. (Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 3:1-7, Matthew 19:4-6, 24:37-39, Romans 5:12, 18-19, 3:23, 6:23)   (8) SALVATION   ​We believe salvation is by God’s grace alone, received through faith in the death and resurrection of Christ, and by professing Jesus as Lord. We believe salvation is being born spiritually into God’s family. (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9, 13, John 3:1-7, 10:27-30, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 8:35-39, 1 John 2:18-19)   (9) THE CHURCH   ​We believe the church is the body of believers who are spiritually connected worldwide. We believe the local church is an assembly which God calls together to accomplish Christ’s work in this world by observing the ordinances of baptism, communion, and equipping believers to minister. (Matthew 16:18, 22:34-40, 28:18-20, Ephesians 1:22-23, 3:20-21, 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 2:41-47, 11:19-30)   (10) CHRIST’S RETURN   ​We believe Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return in glory to raise the dead and bring salvation and judgment to completion. God will fully manifest His kingdom when He establishes a new heaven and earth in which He will be glorified forever. The new kingdom will be without evil, suffering, and death. (Zechariah 14:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Acts 1:11, 1Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20)   (11) ETERNITY   ​We believe all people will spend eternity with Christ or separated from Him. We believe those without Christ wait in Hell for the day of final judgment. We believe those with Christ wait with Jesus for their resurrection and eternal inheritance. (John 5:28-29, 3:16-18, Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 John 1:8, Luke 19:11-27)

Question 2

Core Values

Accepted Answer

I.  GATHER   To WORSHIP, PRAY, and HEAR God’s WORD  To FELLOWSHIP and have FUN To CULTIVATE Life Groups To GO and SERVE people   II.  EQUIP   Equip in the Word of God Equip Families to live for God and raise their children in the ways of God Equip the next generation Equip women and men to serve and lead kingdom ministries for the glory of God Equip men to be the spiritual leaders of their families and to serve and lead kingdom ministries for the glory of God. Equip through Leadership training Equip one another to be authentic disciples in our families, our work environments, and our communities. Equip believers to be mission minded and mission participants.   III.  SERVE   Serving the body of Christ (the church) Serving the needs of our community James 1:27, Matthew 31:40    IV.  GIVE   Time, Energy, Spiritual Gift(s), Finance   V. SEND   To our home - practical discipleship making To our Neighbors/Community To our Workplace To Schools To the Nations

Question 3

Governance

Accepted Answer

(1) SPIRITUAL OVERSIGHT   Silo Community Church is led by Elders and Deacons.  They are godly and qualified men/women of great integrity, and love for the body.  The Elders/Pastors provides spirit oversight for the church as well as in matters relating to finances, policies and overall goals of our church.  The Lead Pastor is held accountable by the spiritual oversight leadership team as well as a group of four outside pastors.   (2) WHAT THEY DO?   (A)  Oversight and Accountability: To ensure Silo is financially responsible, and serve as part of the approval process for staff salaries and building projects.     (B) Strategic Assistance: This team bring together the skills that God has gifted them with in the business and legal world to assist the Lead Pastor, pastoral team, and staff in making strategic decisions.   (C) Policy Approval: They ensures that effective policies are in place to guide ministry practices and provide safeguards.   (3) HOW ARE ELDERS/DEACONS CHOSEN | Periodically certain member will step off the team and new members will be added to the team. The process for bringing on new members involves   (A) Nomination: The Lead Pastor or an active Member can nominate people who they feel would be good additions to the team (based on character, giftedness, experience and spiritual maturity). People at Silo can also nominate others and/or themselves.   (B) Confirmation: Once nominations are received, the Elders/Deacon team review the nominations and the Elders selects one or more candidates to interview. Selected candidates then interview with the Elders, after which time they jointly seek the Lord about the decision. The Elders then announced approved candidates to the congregation.    (C) Affirmation: Candidates are presented to the congregation.   (4) WHAT ARE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS TO BE AN ELDER/DEACON? | The primary qualifications for Elders and Deacons that are considered:   (A) Do they model the character of Christ? (1 Timothy 3)   (B) Is there evidence of the Spirit of God and wisdom? (Acts 6)   (C) Do they support and love the vision of Silo?   (D) Are they able to think strategically?   (E) Can they collaborate effectively?   (5) WHO ARE SILO CURRENT SPIRITUAL OVERSIGHT TEAM?   (A) Gerald Oliver | Spiritual Oversight   (B) Jeff Parks | Spiritual Oversight   (C) Jeramey Bowman | Lead Deacon   (D) James Adams | Lead Pastor    (E) Tabitha Adams | Spiritual Oversight

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Silo Community Church is a pastoral-led family church. Silo's Pastoral team is responsible for direct oversight and shepherding within the church.

Spiritual Oversight Team of men and women who are committing their hearts, time, families, and finances to the growing of Christ church. We believe it's critical for the body to have confidence and trust in godly church leadership.

Jeff Parks| Spiritual Overseer

Gerald Oliver | Spiritual Overseer

Tabitha Adams | Spiritual Overseer

James Adams| Lead Pastor

Jeramey Bowman | Lead Deacon

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Spiritual Oversight

Team of men and women who are committing their hearts, time, families, and finances to the growing of Christ church. We believe it's critical for the body to have confidence and trust in godly church leadership.