Elim Fellowship

Do you know anything about Elim Fellowship churches? They are a loose affiliation of charismatic churches. I love 'em. Having worked with a variety of churches in upstate NY I consistently see these churches as vibrant and missional. My only hope is that they will ratchet up their commitment to church planting and we'll see more of them. Here is some info from their web site: ELIM FELLOWSHIP Elim Fellowship began in 1933 as an informal fellowship of churches, ministers and missionary endeavors, developing from individuals trained at Elim Bible Institute (http://www.elim.edu). Being of Pentecostal conviction and Charismatic orientation, Elim Fellowship has grown in its vision as a Christ-centered worldwide revival fellowship serving pastors, churches, missionaries and other Christian ministers. Elim Fellowship provides assistance to missionaries and overseas outreaches, credentials for ministers, counseling for individuals and churches, and a variety of support ministries to local churches. Our purpose is to assist in the establishment of new churches, to extend the hand of fellowship to all pastors and churches, and to encourage and edify the body of Christ. We offer to walk hand-in-hand with all who fellowship with us, in order to promote a cooperative relationship resulting in spiritual growth and enlargement as we serve and minister with the whole Church. Elim Fellowship is a member of: ECFA - Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability NAE - National Association of Evangelicals IPPA - International Pentecostal Association PCCNA - Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America CLF - Charismatic Leaders' Fellowship NARSC - North American Renewal Services Committee: on this website you will find brief descriptions of the many aspects of ministry in which Elim Fellowship is involved. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Elim Fellowship is to glorify God and His Son Jesus Christ and to obey Christ's mandate to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. To this end we are committed to serving and equipping our worldwide constituency in carrying out their respective missions. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of Elim Fellowship is to provide spiritual covering, pastoral care, mutual accountability, ministry resources and fellowship for its credential holders, affiliated churches and ministries. We also purpose to fellowship with all pastors, missionaries, leaders, churches and ministries who manifest the Spirit of Christ; and to encourage and edify the Body of Christ. CORE VALUES We are committed to: Fervent witness to the Gospel in the United States and other nations. Serving with simplicity and sacrifice. An authority of Godly influence without control. The ministry of reconciliation in restoring broken lives, relationships, churches and ministries. An emphasis of worship and the manifestations of spiritual gifts among our constituency. Discerning, pursuing and participating in any fresh emphasis or revival of the Holy Spirit. Promoting relationships of integrity throughout the Body of Christ encompassing both genders, all races and all ethnic groups.