Waymaker Youth Mission--The Bylaws

Article I: Name

Article 1.01: Name

This corporation shall be called Waymaker Youth Mission. Its business may be conducted as Waymaker Youth Mission or Waymaker Youth Mission Publishing Corporation.

Article II: The Purpose Statement of Waymaker Youth Mission

Article 2.01: Purpose

Waymaker Youth Mission is a nonprofit corporation and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.

Article 2.02: The Vision of Waymaker Youth Mission

The Vision Statement of Waymaker Youth Mission is this: Waymaker Youth Mission is dedicated to helping viewers know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. We are a Kansas-registered domestic non-profit corporation dedicated to creating an online ministry and also being able to give tax-free charitable donations to those in need. The Grace of God formed us and gave us a vision for this non-profit corporation. The goal is to be able to find a building and launch this into a full-fledged non-profit corporation. Like a good friend once said, “Celebrate the small opportunities because someday God will bless you for it.”

Article 2.03: Powers

The corporation shall have the power, directly or indirectly, alone or in conjunction or cooperation with others, to do all lawful acts that may be necessary or convenient to affect the charitable purposes for which the corporation is organized and to aid or assist other organizations or persons whose activities further accomplish, foster, or attain such purposes.

The legal powers of the corporation may include but are not limited to, the acceptance of contributions from the public and private sectors, whether financial or in-kind contributions.

Article 2.04: Nonprofit Status and Exempt Activities Limitation.

Nonprofit Legal Status:

Waymaker Youth Mission is a Kansas nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

Exempt Activities Limitation

·       Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, no director, officer, employee, member, or representative of this corporation shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of the corporation not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as it now exists or may be amended, or by any organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such Code and Regulations as it now exists or may be amended.

·       No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit or be distributable to any director, officer, member, or other private person, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes outlined in the Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws.

Distribution Upon Dissolution

·       Upon termination or dissolution of Waymaker Youth Mission, any assets and resources lawfully available for distribution shall be distributed to one (1) or more qualifying organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code (or described in any corresponding provision of any successor statute) which organization or organizations have a charitable purpose which, at least generally, includes a purpose similar to the terminating or dissolving corporation.

·       The Organization to receive the assets of the Waymaker Youth Mission hereunder shall be selected in the discretion of a majority of the managing body of the corporation. If its members cannot so agree, then the recipient organization shall be selected pursuant to a verified petition in equity filed in a court of proper jurisdiction against the Waymaker Youth Mission by one (1) or more of its managing body, which verified petition shall contain such statements as reasonably indicate the applicability of this section. The court, upon a finding that this section is applicable, shall select the qualifying organization or organizations to receive the assets and resources to be distributed, giving preference, if practicable, to organizations located within the State of Kansas.

·       If the court finds that this section is applicable but that there is no qualifying organization known to it that has a charitable purpose, which, at least generally, includes a purpose similar to the Waymaker Youth Mission, then the court shall direct the distribution of its assets lawfully available for distribution to the Treasurer of the State of Kansas to be added to the general fund.  

Article III: Membership

Article 3.01: No Membership Classes

            The Corporation shall have no membership class and no members who have any right to vote or title or interest in or to the corporation, its properties, and franchises.

Article 3.02 Non-Voting Affiliates

The governing body may approve classes of non-voting affiliates with rights, privileges, and obligations established by the board. Affiliates may be individuals, businesses, and other organizations that seek to support the corporation's mission. The Board, a designated committee, or any duly elected officer in accordance with board policy shall have the authority to admit any individual or organization as an affiliate, to recognize representatives of affiliates, and to make determinations as to affiliates’ rights, privileges, and obligations.

Affiliate information shall not be shared with or sold to other organizations or groups without the affiliate’s consent. At the board's discretion, affiliates may be given endorsement, recognition, and media coverage at fundraising activities, clinics, other events, or on the corporation website. Affiliates have no voting rights and are not members of the corporation.

Article 3.03: Dues

Resolutions and these bylaws shall determine any dues for affiliates.

Article 3.04: Conditions of Non-Voting Affiliates

            Non-Voting Affiliates Membership in Waymaker Youth Mission consists of signing the doctrinal statement, signing the code of ethics, and being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Membership in Waymaker Youth Mission may be permitted if the following conditions are met.

·       They must be willing to sign the doctrinal Statement of Waymaker Youth Mission.

·       They must be willing to sign the code of ethics of Waymaker Youth Mission.

·       They must be a born-again Christian.

·       They must be willing to sign a purpose statement of Waymaker Youth Mission.

·       They must actively engage in their local church, spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to everyone they see.

Article IV: The Services

Article 4.01: Introduction

Waymaker Youth Mission is divided into five ministries: Waymaker Children Ministries, Waymaker Youth Ministries, Waymaker Counseling Ministries, Waymaker Writing Ministries, and Waymaker Digital Ministries. Each ministry has a director who runs each department, appointed by the Founder and President of Waymaker Youth Mission, Andrew Hawkins.

Article 4.02: The Designation of Waymaker Children Ministries

            Waymaker Children Ministries is designed with a clear purpose: to engage children in the online community, helping them to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. As their savior, Jesus Christ is the key to living in fellowship with the One True God forever. Waymaker Children Ministries is committed to providing a safe haven for children, offering fun and engaging articles to read every week.

Here is the purpose statement of Waymaker Children Ministries: To share the Gospel of Christ with Children to establish them in the Word of God so that they can be involved in the local church to learn how to live as a fellow believer in Christ.

Article 4.03: The Designation of Waymaker Youth Ministries

            Waymaker Youth Ministries is designed with a clear purpose: to train students and young adults to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who passionately pursue and seek others (Luke 19:10) and intentionally build others up for Christ. This mission will be fulfilled by helping them learn to train others for Christ and strengthen their relationship with God. Our vision for Waymaker Youth Ministries is to help students and young adults know, love, and serve Jesus Christ by passionately pursuing them and intentionally building them up.

Article 4.04: The Designation of Waymaker Counseling Ministries

            Waymaker Counseling Ministries (a non-profit counseling service) is designed with a clear purpose: to help encourage the joy of Christ to those who are suffering from a mental health crisis. Our counseling techniques come from the best tool, the Word of God. Our Mission and the mission of this director should be to help encourage the brokenhearted and those downcast in spirit by sharing the Joy of Christ’s Resurrection Power with them through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. As the Apostle Peter stated, “We should cast our cares upon Jesus Christ because he cares for us.” Our vision is to help people struggling with Mental health problems and addictions. Our vision is to create lifetime followers of Jesus Christ who count on the Resurrection Power of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only solution to your pains and anxieties.

Article 4.05: The Designation of Waymaker Writing Ministries

            Waymaker Writing Ministries is designed with a clear purpose: To publish books on various topics to help people overcome their mental health problems. Waymaker Writing Ministries exists to publish books to help people overcome their mental health problems by writing about issues ranging from devotionals to self-help techniques that come from the divinely inspired Word of God.

Article 4.06: The Designation of Waymaker Digital Ministries

            Waymaker Digital Ministries is designed with a clear purpose: to educate believers and nonbelievers about the Word of God creatively. However, this does not come at the cost of watering the Word of God down. This includes media, videos, and podcasts directed at the ears of the lost and unlost populace of the United States of America. Our vision is that everyone in the United States should hear the Good News of Jesus Christ in a fun and engaging way, which is why we formulated Waymaker Digital Ministries.

Article V: The Board of Directors

Article 5.01: Number of Directors

Waymaker Youth Mission's board of directors, a crucial component of our organization, shall consist of at least one and no more than fifteen directors. Within these limits, the board may increase or decrease the number of directors serving on the board, including staggering the terms of directors. The number of directors should also correspond to the number of ministries that Waymaker Youth Mission has.

Article 5.02: Powers

All corporate legal powers shall be exercised by or under the board's authority, and the affairs of Waymaker Youth Mission shall be managed under the board's direction, except as otherwise provided by law.

Article 5.03: Terms

·       All directors shall be elected to serve a one-year term. However, the term may be extended until a successor has been elected.

·       Director terms shall be staggered so that approximately half the directors will end their terms in any given year.

·       The term of office shall be considered to begin January 1^st and end December 31^st of the same year in office unless the term is extended until a successor has been elected.

·       All directors must sign a doctrinal and Code of Ethics statement included in these bylaws.

 Article 5.04: Qualifications and Election of Directors

To be eligible to serve as a director, the individual must first have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and have a heart to evangelize to those who haven’t heard the Gospel yet. Must be at least 16 years of age and an affiliate within affiliate classifications created by the board. Directors may be elected at any board meeting by a majority vote. The election of directors to replace those who have fulfilled their term of office shall take place in January of each year.

Article 5.05: Vacancies

The Board of directors may fill vacancies due to the expiration of a director’s term of office, resignation, death, or removal of a director or may appoint new directors to fill a previously unfilled position, subject to the maximum number of directors under these bylaws.

·       Unexpected Vacancies: The board members shall fill vacancies due to resignation, death, or removal for the balance of the term of the director being replaced.

Article 5.06: Removal of Directors

A director may be removed by two-thirds vote of directors then in office, if:

·       The director is absent and unexcused from two or more board meetings in a twelve-month period. The president is empowered to excuse directors from attendance for reason deemed adequate by the president. The President shall not have the power to excuse him/herself from the board meeting attendance and in that case, the vice president shall excuse the president. Or.

·       For cause or no cause, if before any meeting of the members at which a vote on removal will be made, the director in question is given electronic or written notification of the board’s intention to discuss her/his case and is allowed to be heard at a meeting.

In addition, The Board of Directors, when no directors have been appointed yet, can consist of only the President of the organization, Andrew Hawkins. Andrew Hawkins has the authority to do anything he wants within the confines of the Word of God and the code of ethics unless he decides something contrary to the Word of God. At that point, a successor who believes in Waymaker Youth Mission's mission and makes decisions within the confines of the Word of God will be chosen. Once the first director is chosen, Andrew Hawkins has no authority to do anything he wants within the confines of the Word of God and the code of ethics. He will be subject to the Board of Directors, where all the votes have been passed unanimously, and the ballots must be within the confines of the Word of God of the code of ethics. Nothing should be done unethically. If anything is done unethically, the director must face immediate termination from his/her director’s role and will not be offered any severance package of any kind.

Article 5.07: Board of Directors Meetings

·       Regular Meetings: The Board of Directors shall have a minimum of four (4) regular meetings each calendar year at times and places fixed by the board. These meetings shall be held upon four (4) days' notice by first-class mail, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission or forty-eight (48) hours' notice delivered personally or by telephone. If sent by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail, the notice shall be deemed to be delivered upon its deposit in the mail or transmission system. Notice of meetings shall specify the meeting's place, day, and hour. The purpose of the meeting need not be determined.

·       Special Meetings: Special Meetings may be called by the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or two (2) other directors. A special meeting must be preceded by at least 2 days’ notice to each director of the date, time, and place, but not the purpose, of the meeting.

·       Waiver of Notice: Any director may waive notice of any meeting under Kansas law.

Article 5.08 Manner of Acting

·       Quorum: A majority of the directors in office immediately before a meeting shall constitute a quorum for the business transaction at that meeting. The board shall consider no business at any meeting at which the quorum is absent.

·       Majority Vote: Except as otherwise required by law or by the articles of incorporation, the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the board's act.

·       Hung Decisions: On the occasion that directors cannot decide based on a tied number of votes, the president or treasurer, in the order of presence, shall have the power to swing the vote based on his/her discretion.

·       Participation: Except as required otherwise by law, the Articles of Incorporations, or these Bylaws, directors may participate in a regular or special meeting through the use of any means of communication by which all directors participating may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting, including in person, internet video meeting or by telephonic conference call.

Article 5.09 Compensation for Board Members for Services

Directors shall receive no compensation for carrying out their duties as directors. The board may adopt policies providing for reasonable reimbursement of directors for expenses incurred in conjunction with carrying out board responsibilities, such as travel expenses to attend board meetings.

Article 5.10 Compensation for Professional Services by Directors

Directors are not restricted from being remunerated for professional services provided to the corporation. Such remuneration shall be reasonable and fair to the corporation and must be reviewed and approved per the Conflict-of-Interest policy and state law.

Article VI: Committees

Article 6.01: Committees

            The Board of Directors may, by the resolution adopted by a majority of directors then in office, designate one or more committees, each consisting of one or more directors, to serve at the board's pleasure. Any committee, to the extent provided in the resolution, shall have all the authority of the board, except that no committee, regardless of resolution, may:

·       Take any final action on matters that also require the approval of the majority of all board members or the approval of a majority of all members.

·       Fill vacancies on the board of directors or any committee with the board's authority.

·       Amend or repeal Bylaws or adopt new Bylaws.

·       Amend or repeal any resolution which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable.

·       Appoint any other committees or the members of these committees.

·       Expend corporate funds to support a nominee for director; or

Approve any transaction;

(i)             To which the corporation is a party and one or more directors have a material financial interest; or

(ii)           Between the corporation and one or more of its directors or between the corporation or any person in which one or more of its directors have a material financial interest.

 Meetings and Actions of Committees

            Meetings and actions of the committees shall be governed by and held and taken per the provisions of Article V of these bylaws concerning meetings of the directors, with such changes in the context of those Bylaws as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the board of directors and its members, except that the time for regular meetings of committees may be determined either by resolution of the board or by resolution of the committee. A resolution may also call special meetings of the committee. Notice of special meetings of committees shall also be given to all alternate members, who shall have the right to attend all meetings of the committee. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of any committee and shall be filed with the corporate records. The governing body may adopt rules for the committee's governing that are not inconsistent with the provisions of these bylaws.

Informal Actions by the Board of Directors

Any action required or permitted by the board of directors at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if consent is given in writing, setting forth the action so taken, which shall be agreed upon by the consensus of a quorum. For purposes of this section, an e-mail transmission from an e-mail address on record constitutes valid writing; the intent of this provision is to allow the board to use email to approve actions as long as a quorum gives consent. 

Article VII: Officers & Non-Voting Directors

Article VIII: Code of Ethics

The Waymaker Youth Mission Code of Ethics follows the criteria for a deacon or an elder in a church, as found in 1 Timothy 3.

Article 8.01: Be a husband of one wife and/or Wife of one Husband. (Heterogeneous relationship between man and woman under the law of marriage).

            1 Timothy 3:2b states, “the husband of a wife.” A husband is a biological male. A wife is a biological female. They should come in union with one another. They also cannot participate in sex outside of marriage. Marital sex is condoned. Premarital sex is not condoned. Homogeneous relationships (same-sex marriage) are not allowed in the Waymaker Youth Mission's code of ethics.

Article 8.02: Must be blameless and beyond reproach. Must have integrity.

            This means that they should be above reproach between Christians and non-Christians alike. They must have a good ethical and moral background

Article 8.03: Must not be addicted to wine/Alcohol. (No signs of substance abuse such as with drugs, alcohol, etc.)

            They should not have an addiction. If they have an addiction, they must seek help before they can be considered a part of the Waymaker Youth Mission organization.

Article IX: Our Doctrinal Statement

Article 9.01: Christology (The Understanding of Christ)

First, in this section, we will cover the Person of Jesus Christ Jesus is truly fully God and truly fully man (The Hypostatic Union of Christ) (John 10:30; Matthew 28:18; John 20:28; Hebrews 1:8; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1; Colossians 2:9; Titus 2:13). Jesus is Emmanuel. (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus has the same attributes as God (John 1:14; 14:6; Heb. 13:8). Jesus is equal to God. (John 5:18; 10:30; Heb. 1:1-4). Jesus freely accepts worship, which God alone can rightfully receive (Matt. 14:33; Rev. 5:14). Jesus is our High Priest. (Hebrews 4:15). Jesus Christ is our Perfect Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14; Hebrews 9:22b). Jesus Christ is our Judge (John 5:26-29). Jesus is also the substitutionary atonement for our sin (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 9:22b). 

Second, in this section, we will cover the Work of Jesus Christ. This is divided into two sections. Frist, The Present Work of Christ. This covers The Life and Teaching of Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:33; John 2:13-4:42; John 4:43-8:59), The Death of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:24), The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Matthew 16:21; Mark 9:9), The Humanity of Christ (John 1:14; John 1:1; 1 Timothy 2:5; John 4:6; Isaiah 7:14). Jesus Christ saved us from the punishment of sin by dying on the cross (giving his lifeblood) and rose again conquering sin and death. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Hebrews 9:22b).  Second, it covers The Future Work of Christ. Jesus Christ is coming back to gather us away from the tribulation period. (Revelation 1:7; 1 Thess. 4:13-18). Jesus ascended into heaven and is preparing a place for us in heaven. (John 14:1-3).

Lastly, we cover the Mission of Christ. Jesus Christ’s mission is to help His followers “seek first the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew 6:33). Jesus Christ’s mission is to seek, to save, and to find that one lost sinner. (Luke 19:10).

Article 8.02: Anthropology (The Understanding of Man)

First, in this section, we will cover Origin of Man. God created mankind into two distinct genders—Male and Female. (Genesis 1:27). God created the chief end of mankind to be to give him continual glory in everything that they do. (1 Corinthians 10:31). God originally created mankind without sin and called his creation of mankind God. (Genesis 1:28). Mankind was created to work and to keep the ground. (Genesis 2:15). God fearfully and wonderfully made mankind in His image, in his likeness. (Psalms 139:13-14).

Second, we will cover the person of mankind. Man is separated from God due to sin. (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23). Man is inherently sinful and have a ‘want to’ desire to sin. (Romans 7:18).

Third, we will cover the Fallen Nature of Man. Since mankind is separated from God due to sin, their punishment is an eternal place of torment called “Hell.” (Matthew 23:33; Matthew 5:22; 1 Corinthians 15:56). Mankind will never be able to save themselves from the consequence of sin. (Romans 3:23; Psalms 14:6), Mankind’s every inclination is sinful. (Genesis 6:5).

Article 8.03: Theology Proper (The Understanding of God)

First, in this section, we will cover the Nature of God. This includes The Knowledge of God (Colossians 1:10; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Peter 1:2-3; Hosea 4:6; Romans 11:33; Colossians 1:9; 1 Timothy 2:4), The Revelation of God: General (Romans 1:18-32; Psalms 19:1-6); Special (Psalms 19:7-11), and Progressive (Exodus 3:14), The Perfection of God (Matthew 5:48; Genesis 17:1; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Hebrews 6:1), The Names of God (Exodus 3:14; Malachi 3:6; Psalms 90:2; Revelation 1:8; Genesis 1:1; John 4:24).

Second, we will cover the Work of God. God created human beings in the Image of God as an expression of God’s eternal love, to live in God’s perfect will. (Romans 12:1-2; Genesis 1:27).  God wants us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. (Matthew 6:33). God wants us to glorify him in everything that we do. (1 Corinthians 10:31).

​Article 8.04: Bibliology (The Understanding of the Bible)

First, we will be covering The Revelation of the Bible. Christ is the Ultimate and final Word. (John 1:14). God specially revealed himself through the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalms 19:7-11). Second, we will be covering The Inspiration of the Bible. All Scripture is God-Breathed (2 Timothy 3:16-17). All Scripture is verbally and plenary inspired by God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21). All Scripture was written by men who the Holy Spirit carried along. (2 Peter 1:21). Third, we will be covering The Inerrancy/Infallibility of the Bible. All Scripture is without error. (Proverbs 30:5-6). All Scripture is complete. (Romans 15:4). Finally, we can discuss the Attributes of Bible which includes The Necessity of the Scripture (Romans 10:9-15), The Authority of Scripture (Matthew 28:18; John 1:1-2), The Clarity of Scripture (Psalms 119:105), The Sufficiency of the Scripture (Proverbs 30:5-6), The Beauty of Scripture (Psalms 119).

The Inerrancy of the Bible rests on the Original Autographs. The Original Autographs means that Inspiration, which is defined as “God’s superintend of the human authors, so that, using their own individual personalities, they composed and recorded without error His revelation to man in the words of the original autographs,” is attributed to the original autographs and not attributed to the copies. The original autographs are 100% accurate; however, the copies are not 100% accurate due to scribal error. Inspiration has three essential elements—Divine Causality, Prophetic Agency, and Written Authority. In conclusion, the Inspiration of the Bible is interesting. But the main point is that the original autographs of the Bible are truly the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Proverbs 30:5-6). Charles C. Ryrie was correct on his inspiration definition provided above. This quote has four key terms—Superintendence, Composed, Without Error, and Original Autographs. Since we already looked at Original Autographs, let’s look at the other 3 key terms. Superintendence means that God gave men to us their distinct personalities to write the Biblical Books that the Holy Spirit carried along (2 Peter 1:20-21). Composed means that it denotes the various writing styles and personalities within the Bible. The 40 authors, who wrote 66 books, used their distinct personalities. Without Error, God’s word is infallible, which means that God’s word is hundred percent accurate.

​Article 8.05: Hamartiology (The Understanding of Sin)

​            First, we will be covering The Definition of Sin. Sin is a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4). Sin is rebelling against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin entered the world through Adam (Romans 5:18). Sin has infected everyone. Not one person is righteous before God. (Romans 3:23; Psalms 14:3). Also, we will be discussing the Imputation of Sin (Romans 5:12-14; Romans 5:18), and Separation from God and man. (Isaiah 59:2). It was imputed by Adam and Eve when they sinned in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). The Consequence of sin is hell and an eternal separation from God. (It is a very real place. A place of 24/7 torture chamber full of gnashing of teeth). (Romans 6:23a Revelation 21:8; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 25:46; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Revelation 14:11; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Matthew 13:50).

Here are some other facts concerning sin.  Sin is anything that you think, say, ordo that displeases God or makes God sad. (Psalms 14:6; Genesis 6:5) Sin is anything contrary to the nature of God. (Psalms 14:6). We are all born with that “want to” desire to sin. (Jeremiah 17:9). Sin is missing the mark because we all have fallen short of the mark of reaching the glory of God. (Romans 3:23).  Every thought and inclination of mankind is full of the infection of sin. (Genesis 8:21). Sin affects our relationship with God, with others, and with ourselves. Sin also can affect our own bodies. It affects the horizontal aspect of our faith and the vertical aspect of our faith. The Punishment of sin is death. (Romans 6:23a “For the Wages of Sin is Death.”)

When we do not believe in God and sin against him, we will be separated from God forever in a horrible place called Hell (Matt. 10:28; 23:33; Luke 12:5; Matt 5:22; 18:9; Mark 9:43; Matthew 25:41,46; Mark 9:48; Matthew 8:12; 22:13; Matthew 13:42; 50; 5:22; 13:30; 18:8-9; 25:41; Mark 9:43; 2 Thess. 1:7b-10a).

Article 8.06: Soteriology (The Understanding of Salvation)

First, we will be covering The Plan of Salvation is by Jesus Christ alone. No other way to Reach Heaven. (John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9; James 2:10). Salvation is by believing in Jesus Christ alone died on the cross for our sins and rose again conquering sin and death. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:23; John 3:16).

We will also be covering the Message of Salvation (1 Corinthians 15:1-19). By believing this, we will receive eternal life and live with God forever. Our downpayment for our salvation decision is the Holy Spirit. (Hebrew 9:22b; Romans 6:23; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 3-4; Romans 5:8; Hebrews 10). Jesus Christ is the one who died on the cross for our sins (the plenary substitutionary atonement) and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Finally, we will be looking at The Purpose of Salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17-21). Jesus’s blood is the only way that can atone for our sin nature. Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22b) Once we accept and believe in Jesus Christ and receive him in our hearts, he gave us the right to become Children of God. (John 1:12-13; Romans 8:12-16). Jesus Christ alone is the perfect atoning sacrifice for our sin nature. (Hebrews 10; 2 Corinthians 5:21). There are three stages of Spiritual Growth—Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification.

Article 8.07: Angelology (The Understanding of Angels)

We are covering in this section, The Person of Angels. Angels are created with free will. Angels are created by God and are higher in ranking than humans. There are the two types of Angels—Fallen Angels and Godly Angels. Second, we will be looking at the Work of Angels. Angels are Ministers of Worship (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:6-11), Minister of Service: Priestly service (Hebrews 1:7; Colossians 2:18; Revelation 22:8-9); Personal Messengers (Psalms 103:20; Luke 1:19; Luke 1:26-33; Luke 2:8-14). Agents of God’s Government (General passages (Isaiah 46:8-11; Romans 11:36; Ephesians 1:11; Psalms 103:19-20). They also have some things in controlling nature (Revelation 7:1; Revelation 16:3; Revelation 16:8-9) and in  Controlling nations (Daniel 4:17; Daniel 10:13,21; 12:1). They are also Protectors of God’s people (Psalms 55:4-5; Psalms 34:7; Isaiah 63:9; Hebrews 1:14) and Executors of God’s Judgments (Genesis 19:1,12-13; Psalms 78:43,49; Exodus 12:15,23).

Finally, we will be looking at the Mission of Angels. The Angels are the ones who cry, ‘Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God almighty who was and is and is to come.” (Revelation 4:8b). Angel’s mission is to help defend us from Satan’s fiery arrows. They are protectors. (Psalms 55:4-5). In addition to this, we have a structure of Angels (There are different levels of Angels with different tasks—Seraphim, Cherubim, and Archangels.

Article 8.08: Pneumatology (The Study of the Holy Spirit)

First, we will be covering The Person of The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not like the Spirit of man. (1 Cor. 2:11). According to Robert Gromacki, “The Spirit knows the things of God because he is God. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all know the things of God because they are coequally God.” (Robert Gromacki, Holy Spirit, p. 3). The Holy Spirit is not a Physical Being. This true for three reasons: God is Spirit. (John 4:24), God is both immortal and invisible (1 Tim. 1:17) and He has no shape or form. God uses theophanies and Christophanies to reveal himself and his will to humans in ways they would understand. Theophanies are the appearance of God in human form. Christophanies are the appearances of the preincarnate Son in human form. Also, The Holy Spirit is a person, not a thing—By the definition of Pneuma, By the fact that he is a helper. (John 14:16), and by the activities of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit has the qualities of a person. The Holy Spirit must have intelligence in order to teach (John 14:26); testify (John 15:26); convict (John 16:8); guide (John 16:13); Reveal (John 16:13); glorify Christ (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit also has feelings because he has great sorrow when a person sins against God. (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Peter 1:16) The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity and appeared in Jesus’s Baptism.

Second, The Work of The Holy Spirit will need to be discussed. The Holy Spirit has distinct roles that are separated from God the Father and God the Son—To  be a down payment for our newly placed faith (or a long-seasoned person of faith). (Eph. 1:13), To seal our salvation. (Eph. 1:13), To be our comforter and our counselor (John 15:24), To guide us according to the Truth. To help us gain the Spirit of Wisdom (1 Timothy 1:5), To convict us of three things. (John 16:8-10). He convicts us concerning sin (John 16:8-10), He convicts us concerning righteousness (John 16:8-10), and He convicts us concerning judgment (John 16:8-10. He also bears witness of Jesus Christ and lives in Jesus Christ.

Third, The Work of the Holy Spirit will need to be discussed. At the moment of Salvation, the Holy Spirt comes upon that person. The Holy Spirit is not supposed to be quenched. The Believers are supposed to be baptized by the Holy Spirit. The Believers are to be filled by the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18). The Holy Spirit indwells inside the believers.

Finally, The Mission of the Holy Spirit needs to be discussed. The Holy Spirit has gifts that he bestows on a believer. The Spirit gifts are the following. (1 Cor. 12). (Service, Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, The Gift of Healing, The Working of Miracles, Prophecy, The Ability to distinguish between spirits, Various kinds of tongues, The interpretation of tongues. These gifts are empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a “paraklete,” which means comes alongside a believer in Christ and comforts them when they need to be comforted by God. Holy Spirit helps us bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-24).

 Article 8.09: Satan-ology (The Understanding of Satan).

​            First, The Person of Satan needs to be discussed. Satan is a Fallen Angel. He is the ruler of the Fallen Angels (demons) (Matthew 25:42; Revelation 12:7-9). Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44). Satan fell due to his pride (Isaiah 14:1-12) Satan was the first angel to be kicked out of heaven due to his pride (Isaiah 14:1-2)

Second, Work of Satan needs to be discussed. Satan tries to make us love this world instead of loving the God who created us (1 John 2:15-17). Satan is a trickster. He tricked Adam and Eve into rebelling against the God of the Universe. (Genesis 3:1-17).

Third, The Mission of Satan needs to be discussed. Satan seeks to steal, kill, and destroy our joy. Satan is the thief that steals our joy. (John 10:10). Satan prowls around looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8-9).

Article 8.10: Demonology (The Understanding of Demons)

First, The Person of Demons needs to be discussed. Demons are fallen Angels. Demons are spiritual beings that obey Satan rather than God. Second, The Work of Demons needs to be discussed. Demons want us to engage in Religious Asceticism. Demons want us to participate in Formalism. Demons want us to embrace false doctrine. (1 John 4:2-3). Third, The Mission of Demons needs to be discussed. Demonic Spirits curse Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:3), and Demonic Spirits believe in God, yet they do not show that belief. (James 2:17-26). 

Article 8.11: Ecclesiology (The Understanding of The Church)

Ecclesiology, simply put, is the doctrine of the Church. There are two types of Churches—Local Church which consists of a body of believers that have a commonality between what they believe. (i.e., Lutherans, Baptists, The Evangelical Free, Methodists, and several other denominations), and Universal Church which consists of all the believers who believe in Jesus Christ. (This is the collective church). In the Church, we are to build one another up and not tear one another down. In the Church, we are to fellowship with one another and not forsake the assembly of believers. (Hebrews 10:24-25). In the Church, we are to preach the Good News to all Creation and make them fishers for men. (Matthew 4:19; Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20). In the Church, we are tasked to baptize those who publicly demonstrate their allegiance to God. (Matthew 28:19-20).

Article 8.12: Eschatology (The Understanding of the End Times)

First, Waymaker Youth Mission believes in The Rapture (Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18). Second, The Tribulation Period (Daniel 9:20-27) will be after the Rapture happens. After the tribulation period, we will have The Second Coming of Christ (The Olivet Discourse: Matthew 24). Then, I do not know where to place The War between Magog and Gog (Armageddon) (Ezekiel 38-39). After this war happens, The Binding up of Satan for 1,000 years. (Revelation 20:1-3). Then after this, we will have the Millennial Reign of Christ (Isaiah 11:9; Isaiah 19:24; Isaiah 11:4; Isaiah 11:6; Isaiah 65:20). Then, finally, The war against Satan is over, and Jesus is the victor over Satan and Sin. Satan and His followers are cast into the Lake of Fire forever.

Article 8.13: Heaven-ology (The Doctrine of Heaven)

First, The Place of Heaven needs to be discussed. Heaven is where Jesus is sitting at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19). Heaven is God’s dwelling place. (Revelation 21:3) Heaven is perfect. There will be no sadness, no sickness, no ailments. There will be nothing bad in heaven. Heaven is truly perfect. (Revelation 21:4). Heaven is a place where sin is not accepted. (Habakkuk 1:13).

 Second, The Reward of Heaven needs to be discussed. The Believers’ citizenship is in Heaven. (Philippians 3:20). When we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior and believe that He is the only one who could die for our sins, we will live with God forever in heaven where the streets are paved with God.

Third, The Plan of Heaven needs to be discussed. God is preparing a place for us in Heaven. (John 14:1-6). Heaven is for those who placed their allegiance in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16; Romans 6:23b).  Heaven is where believers will go after they die. (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 1:9).