Have you Written a Statement of Faith for Your Ministry in Business?

You may think that writing a statement of faith for your Ministry in Business is not necessary, but it plays a major role to help clarify your decisions when a conflict arises. A Statement of Faith is not only helpful for you, but it also helps lay a foundation to keep people in your organization on track. 

The statement should list the foundational, biblical truths that will govern your ministry. The reason this is so important is because as time changes, rules change, and your needs grow, you will be prompted to compromise and cut corners to meet your needs. The Statement of Faith will be your guide to help you easily say, “No,” to some opportunities while you embrace other opportunities. As you set goals, the Statement of Faith serves as reminder of your foundational commitments.

Start by reading the doctrinal statement of your church and other ministries that you appreciate. Take a look at my Statement of Faith and the Dallas Theological Seminary Doctrinal statement. Pay attention to how they carefully state each sentence and what they have included. Think about what matters most to you and the non-negotiable biblical truths that you must include. 

Your statement does not have to be long, just accurate and well crafted. You don’t have to include information that you don’t believe is relevant for your ministry and your ability serve others. 

The statement can be short (or long) and it includes the foundational, biblical absolutes to remind you of your commitment to honor God in all that you do. It helps you know what you can do and places boundaries in needed places.

As you write, remember that your statement is a clear reflection of what your organization believes and governs your actions. It is one of the most important documents that your Marketplace Ministry holds.

Here are a few points to consider:

• What are the foundational biblical truths that are non-negotiable? For me, it’s the truth that Jesus dies for our sins.

• What Bible attribute do you hold dear? For me it’s the boldness of Joshua and the heart of David.

• What biblical truth supports your gifts and talents? For Ministry in Business it’s my spiritual gifts (teaching, evangelism and exhortation). Everything I do in ministry and business supports those gifts.

Think about the core of your beliefs and how it should be stated. Think carefully. These statements should not be altered to fit a changing culture. They must stand in spite of the changing culture.

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