Ang Former Adventists Philippines (FAP) at hindi kailangang nasa ilalim ng isang local church — basta’t malinaw ang mission, statement of faith, at accountability structure ng FAP bilang isang evangelical Christian ministry.
Valid ba na magparehistro ang FAP at magkaroon ng sariling bank account?
Oo, valid at legal ito. Sa Pilipinas, maraming evangelical ministries ang nakarehistro bilang independent religious non-profit organizations sa Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ang pagparehistro ay nagbibigay ng:
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Legal personality (maaari na kayong pumasok sa kontrata, magkaroon ng bank account, at tumanggap ng donasyon)
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Transparency and accountability
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Proteksyon sa pangalan ng ministry
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Tax benefits under BIR accreditation as a non-stock, non-profit religious entity
Importanteng Paalala:
Hindi porket hindi ka under ng isang "mother church" ay labag na sa biblical pattern. Ang mahalaga ay:
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Nasa biblical doctrine ang ministry
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May pastoral oversight or plurality of leadership
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May integrity and accountability
Examples ng mga Independent Christian Ministries:
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Answers in Genesis – independent apologetics ministry founded by Ken Ham; not under any one church.
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Ligonier Ministries – founded by R.C. Sproul, supporting Reformed theology, not under a denomination.
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Grace to You – radio/media ministry ni John MacArthur; not the same entity as his church.
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Living Waters – evangelistic ministry ni Ray Comfort; independent pero partnered with various churches.
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The Bible Project – a non-profit animation and teaching ministry; independent and funded by supporters.
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Former Catholics for Christ – a ministry for ex-Roman Catholics, not under a local church but led by former Catholics themselves.
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Ex-Adventist Outreach Ministries (USA) – run by former SDAs, existing independently from denominational churches.
Tips kung FAP ay magiging independent:
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Magkaroon ng clear Statement of Faith (nakasentro sa gospel of grace, not legalism).
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Form a board of trustees composed of mature believers and leaders.
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Magparehistro sa SEC as a religious non-stock, non-profit corporation.
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Mag-open ng corporate bank account para transparent ang finances.
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Partner with other churches in discipleship and evangelism, pero hindi kailangang maging under nila.
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Remain doctrinally accountable through spiritual oversight or pastoral council.
Encouragement:
Ang independence ng FAP ay hindi rebellion kundi isang opportunity to reach more people with clarity—lalo na ang mga former SDAs na naghahanap ng evangelical fellowship na hindi takot magsalita ng katotohanan.
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” — Galatians 5:1
Former Adventists Philippines
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