Statement of Faith
T-net International statement of Faith
The following statement adresses seven essentials upon which Christians have agreed thoughout the centuries and is intended to be inclusive rather than exclusive. We are eager to partner with denominations, churches and other religious organisations that hold to these essentials of the Christian faith. To maintain continuity and consistency Teleo University expects faculty, administration, and students to agree with, personally adhere to, and support the following doctrinal statement:
We Believe:
The Scriptures, both Old, and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and women and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and practice.
In one God, creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
That Jesus Christ is true God and true man having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age, to convict men and women, regenerate the believing sinner, and indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.
That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection, provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe. That the new birth comes only by grace through faith in Christ alone and that repentance is a vital part of believing, but is in no way in itself a separate and independent condition of salvation; nor are any other acts such as confession, baptism, prayer, or faithful service to be added to believing as a condition of salvation.
That mankind was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is, therefore, lost and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
In the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
Instutional Learning Outcomes
A student completing a degree with T-net International will
Spiritual Formation
Continue to grow as a Christian, cultivating ethical values and a life of personal integrity, personally as a pastor, and learning to maintain life balance with Christ as Lord of all areas of life.
Great Commission
Focus their life and ministry on finishing the Great Commission within defined areas and regions.
Bible Knowledge and Doctrine
Know how to study the Bible so as to think bibilicaly and theolegically and teach others to do so.
Pastoral Leadership
Implement an intentional disciple- making “Philosophy of Ministry” for the local church and develop the skills and knowledge required to be an effective disciple-making pastoral leader who equips lay leaders, church planters, and fellow pastors (2 Timothy 2:2).
Communication
Develop speaking, writing, reading, and interpersonal skills so as to communicate the Gospel and the love of Christ.
Cross-cultural awareness
As a Christian learn how to recognise, appreciate and engage other cultures within their region,country and worl wide.