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Purpose Statement
- The seven-fold purpose can be called the AMERICA plan*: (click on each red letter)
- Articulate Biblical positions on important moral issues from the pulpit and to elected leaders.
- Motivate congregates to be godly, responsible citizens.
- Educate congregates on Scriptural, historical and legal foundations for responsible Christian citizenship.
- Register every eligible adult in each participating church to vote
- Inform congregates on a regular basis in regard to important local, state and national policy issues chosen by the council.
- Coordinate Pastors and churches of like mind throughout the greater Houston area to stand and speak together.
- Activate members to effective prayer, service and civic action in the community to promote Biblical righteousness and justice.
* - The AMERICA Plan was created by Dave Welch and is
trademarked by Vision America
- General Plan
- HAPC Executive Committee and General Council meet quarterly (or other interval as determined) to discuss the progress of activities, receive updates on items in the community that may need to be spoken to and make decisions regarding mission implementation.
- Church Citizenship Coordinators are to be appointed by each participating pastor and will meet regularly for training and networking, as well as to facilitate activities as directed by the HAPC.
- HAPC will sponsor regular (possibly also quarterly to coincide with council sessions) general pastor luncheons to increase involvement by the pastoral community and to build closer relationships with elected officials.
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