The LifeLinks Family has a Doctrinal Statement that is purposely broad and does not closely address many of the more controversial aspects of Christianity. From our history we have learned that relationship will allow us to work well with people who do not necessarily hold identical doctrinal views.
The Relationship aspects of LifeLinks are unique and this means that those involved in our Family have always someone to call on in times of difficulty, or to celebrate with in times of victory. The basis of our relationship with Local Churches is always voluntary. Thus the input into Local Churches is always measured by the desire and invitation of the leaders of the church.
Those in our Fellowship who give apostolic oversight, or are a part of a Team which is doing this, have real knowledge of the churches with whom they are dealing and thus are available to those in the congregation as well as the leaders. There is a safeguard of accountability as well as personal relationship established by these foundational relationships.
The LifeLinks Family is open to all who sincerely love the Lord and are willing to assent to the basic beliefs and conditions of membership. We encourage people to come and participate with us in our various conferences in order to be able to evaluate their ability to fit and flow with us. This process also allows people to gain some understanding of our leaders and to anticipate the one through whom they wish to relate.
The Apostolic Council meets several times a year to seek God and to give direction to the Fellowship. There is a strong relational bond between the members of the Council, and they are much aware of the need to support one another as well as the churches for which they are responsible. Area meetings and special Conferences mean that they minister alongside one another and are able to complement one another in the work of the Ministry.
Our emphasis on Relationship means that we stand with the Local Church Leaders and are always involved in a voluntary relationship. We do not attempt to retain any member or church against their will and our policy is only to be involved with internal matters of a Local Church at the express wish of the Leaders and congregation.
We value one another and our relationships in the LifeLinks Family and are always trying to improve our practical application of the principles we teach. Since we lay claim to relationship as our key component, we are, and will always be, constantly challenged in this area, and we believe God is giving us the opportunity to learn and to solve problems between individuals and groups as they arise.
In the LifeLinks Family, our churches have a sense of identification, and our people form strong and often international relationships with other believers. Short-term Missions Teams, Camps, Ministry and Youth Training Programs have caused our people to be cross-pollinated into a group that has a real sense of identity together.
Most of all we want to encourage people in their own personal relationship with Jesus.
LifeLinks is all about Jesus and not about us!
