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Our
Mission
"Go
into the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes
and is baptized will be saved...
And
these signs shall follow those who believe. In My name they will cast
out demons; they will speak with new tongues... they will lay hands on
the sick and they will recover." Jesus to the his disciples after His
resurrection.
(Mark 16:15-18-NKJ)
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Mission Statement
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We believe every individual family and
congregation has a God-given mission. That mission should be so clearly
perceived that it can be written and spoken. The statement below presents
the purpose, mission, heart, and goals of New Covenant. It is our aim that
all of the programs and activities of New Covenant Fellowship reflect and
help accomplish this statement:
New Covenant Fellowship is a community
of believers called to develop healthy, functioning, fully-devoted
disciples of Jesus Christ at home and throughout the world.
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History of New Covenant Fellowship
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New Covenant Fellowship began as
a new work in November 1981. The Lord led its pastor, Russ and Faye
Porcella, to begin a regional, charismatic church in North Knoxville. During
the first four years of existence, NCF was located in a storefront building
on Clinton Highway. The congregation began with a total of 54 adults and
children attending the first service. From the very beginning NCF was a
congregation that was a gathering of families. Throughout the years NCF has
maintained a slightly larger total number children and teens than adults.
God slowly and steadily added individuals and families to the congregation.
The church office eventually moved out of the storefront building to an
office building one block away. All available space was occupied before a
permanent facility became a reality.
NCF was a very busy congregation,
ministering to children, building strong families, writing Living Bread
Curriculum Sunday School literature, printing for missionaries and other
ministries, establishing integrity and experience as a caring congregation
of committed people, and working cooperatively with other congregations in
Knoxville.
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Structure of the Church
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New Covenant Fellowship is led spiritually by the Senior
Pastor with assistance of a leadership team. Our pastor
and leaders seek God's direction and offer prayerful, practical support in
all aspects of church life. The church is operated and governed by
the Senior Pastor, by associates, trustees, and elders. See the
detailed description of the governance of
the church.
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Praise and Worship
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Our Sunday praise and worship is highlighted by music, dance,
prayer, art and drama, as well as the teaching and preaching of the Word
of God. The operation of spiritual gifts in worship services is
encouraged, and healing ministry is a regular part of our services. We believe that all of these expressions are meant to give glory
to God. They are languages that help us speak and proclaim the nature
and beauty of a holy, magnificent, and loving God.
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