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Freedom In Christ Evangelical Church of San Francisco began with a simple vision... to reach the gay & lesbian community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Begun in 1991, Freedom has grown into a dynamic ministry within the gay community...
Freedom In Christ is a church which emphasizes the participation of
the entire body in ministry.
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Before we were installed as deacons we were all surprised that our six months of preparation consisted mostly in studying the basic doctrines of our faith. What does doctrine have to do with being a deacon, which is a "practical" ministry of service? Yet, we discovered that, fundamentally, even though we do such "practical" things as set-up for worship, assist those in need, and help with handyman-work around the church, our ministry is spiritual and it is based upon the truth of Jesus Christ. That's why, even in the most menial duty, our service must be centered in the love and worship of God--or else it isn't a ministry of the church, but just busywork. As deacons we are called to be servants of the Body of Christ.