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Dr. John and Yvonne Wagner
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A Home Away From Home For Military Men and Women
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Our Code of Conduct


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 The ministerial ethics of our church

These are brief statements about the ministerial ethics by which our ministry to the military is conducted. If you have any questions or comments about them we would be happy to discuss them with you. Simply email us your questions or comments by clicking on the mailbox at the bottom of the page.


Evangelism

Evangelism is the mandate of Jesus Christ to the Church and the obligation of each of His followers. The Lord commands us to go out and make disciples of all people on the earth. Each person is first responsible to evangelize in their own family as the Holy Spirit leads them and gives them the ability; and then in their wider sphere of influence: their friends, people in their work places, and so on to the farthest reaches of the earth.


Call of Christ

Jesus Christ has called us to be evangelists and has equipped us with particular gifts of the Holy Spirit. Having been specifically called to the military as our missions field we communicate His Word to all servicemen and women and their families as He enables and gives us the opportunity, calling them in Jesus' name to repentance and faith in Jesus alone for salvation.


Follow-up

The call to Jesus Christ is a call to discipleship. Converts are to be nurtured in their spiritual growth to maturity. We therefore, provide as much follow-up and spiritual care as possible for those who come to faith in Jesus in this ministry.


Church

The church is the body of Christ on earth. Its inception, growth, health, and extension are central to world evangelization. In military ministry we work with, through, and help equip other local churches to advance the cause of Christ and the salvation of the lost among the military. The establishment of a network of Pentecostal military ministry house churches is part of our vision.


Ministerial Integrity

The call of Christ is a call to godly living. Therefore, we are committed to lead lives of holiness, purity, and honesty so as to bring honor to Jesus Christ in the church and before the world.


Financial Integrity

God is the creator and owner of everything. Recognizing this truth, we will be faithful stewards of all that God gives us. We will stand accountable to God and others in our personal finances, and in the finances of our ministry.


Our Inner Life

The call to Christ is a call to personal, dynamic fellowship with Him and a growing spiritual maturity. Thus, we will exercise the Christian disciplines and yield ourselves unreservedly to Christ's lordship to be filled with, and controlled by the Holy Spirit.


Family Life

Understanding that our commitment is first to the Lord Jesus Christ, we see our family as a gracious and sacred gift and responsibility given to us by Him. Therefore, we will be faithful to that sacred trust.


Social Concerns

Our Lord, Jesus, is concerned for the well-being of the whole person. We share His deep concern for the temporal as well as the spiritual needs of humanity. Therefore, we accept our responsibility as Christians and our duty as evangelists to help alleviate human suffering as much as we are able.

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military ministry
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We meet at our house every week...
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our home
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Come Join
Our
Extended Family!
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arrow Sundays
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1:00 - 5:00 PM

Big Family Dinners!
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big family dinner
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Worship & Bible Study!
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sunday worship
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5:00 - 9:00 PM

Fun Night!
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Bowling and miniature golf are regular parts of our activities. The evening always includes food (pizza, tacos, hamburgers, hot dogs)
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Bowling
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bowling
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Miniature Golf
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mini golf
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Board Games

And when we aren't bowling or miniature golfing we have a lot of fun together playing tons of board games!
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Risk!
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risk
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Jenga Masters!
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jenga
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Monopoly
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monopoly
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Uno Attack!
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uno attack
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arrow Special Events!
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We attend several special events that occur in the area, as a group, such as, the Ringling Brothers Circus, and Civil War Reenactments at the Endview Plantation in Yorktown, and Christian concerts.
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Ringling Brothers Circus
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circus
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Civil War Reenactments
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civil war reenactment
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NAS Oceana Air Show
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air show
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arrow Saying Goodbye!
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The hardest part of this ministry is saying goodbye!
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saying goodbye
 
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"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us."

1 Thessalonians 2:8

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