An all-new small group model designed to make disciplesof Jesus Christ while building relationships from within our communities. LIFE group Host Application Step 1 of 4 25% Thank you for your interest in hosting a LIFEgroup in your home, work place, or community! LIFEgroups are community based groups that meet any day of the week. LIFEgroups are discussion based gatherings based on our weekly sermon messages. They have one simple purpose – to bring us together to help us live in community as we grow in our walk with Christ. It is easy to host a group if you have a heart for people! After completing this application, a team member will follow up with you about our next training date for new Host’s and any additional information required. Your Name:* First Last E-mail Address:* Phone Number:*Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Our Beliefs The following 9 statements are the core essentials of what we believe at Cascade Hills. Please review and let us know you understand and affirm these beliefs. Please visit www.cascadehills.com/learn-more/our-beliefs for our full doctrinal statement.God is the Creator We believe that there is only one true and living God existing in three Persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each is a separate and distinct Person, but all of one essence and all having the same nature, perfections, and attributes. Each is worthy of precisely the same worship, trust and obedience.(Genesis 1:26, Jeremiah 10:10, Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19)Jesus is the Son of GodWe believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, shed His blood on Calvary as a vicarious substitute for sinners, was buried, rose again bodily, and ascended to the Father according to the Scriptures.(Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25, I Corinthians 15:3, Hebrews 4:15) The Holy Spirit lives in each Christian from salvation We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He is very God, coexistent with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, comforts the believer, and guides the believer into truth. Simultaneous with regeneration, the Holy Spirit baptizes the believer into the body of Christ.(Matthew 28:19, John 16:7-11, Acts 5:3-4, Romans 8:9, I Corinthians 12:12-14) The Authority of God’s Word We believe that the 66 books of the Old and New Testament are verbally inspired by God and inerrant. The Scriptures, through the providence of God, have been preserved as the final and supreme authority for faith and life.(Psalms 19:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21)People are God’s creation, but we have a sin nature We believe that man is the direct creation of God and is not in any sense the result of evolution but made in the image of God. Adam, the first man sinned by disobedience. This act resulted in the fall of mankind and incurred both the physical and spiritual death for all.(Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:10, 23, 5:12)Eternal Security of the Believer We believe that salvation is not of man’s works or efforts. It is a gift from God and is sustained by God and His power. The Holy Spirit permanently indwells the believer and seals him in salvation for all eternity. Therefore, since salvation is wholly of the Lord, apart from the works of man, we hold that the believer is kept by God.(John 10:28, 14:16-17, 26, I Corinthians 2:9-14, Ephesians 1:13, 2:8-9, I Peter 1:5, Jude 24-25)Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone We believe that all who, in faith, repent of their sins and receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior are born again by the Holy Spirit and thus become a child of God. Salvation involves redemption, regeneration, sanctification and glorification.(John 1:12, 3:3, 17:17, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 2:8-9, 4:30, Titus 3:5)People will exist eternally with or without God Heaven and Hell are literal places of eternal existence. Heaven is only for those who have put their faith in Christ for their salvation.(Hebrews 12:22-24, John 14:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 1:23, 3:20-21, I Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 21:1, 22:5, John 14:6)We believe that hell is a literal place of judgment created for the devil and those angels who followed him in his rebellion against God. This same final punishment also awaits all unredeemed people who refuse to believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.Baptism is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Once we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, baptism is a way for us to publicly declare our new life in Christ. It is also a step of obedience based on God’s commands and allows us to follow the example of Jesus, who submitted Himself to baptism to “fulfill all righteousness.” It is essential to obedience but not to salvation.I agree with the above doctrinal statements:* Agree Disagree Living & Modeling Our Beliefs As a volunteer at Cascade Hills, you’ll be engaging in conversations about a wide range of topics. We want to make sure you are equipped to teach, lead, and live in alignment with the beliefs of Cascade Hills. We don’t want to put anyone in a position where they have to provide guidance on something they don’t agree with. With that in mind, please review and indicate whether or not you’re in agreement with the following beliefs.By agreeing, you are also confirming you are currently modeling this in your daily life.• Understand and affirm Our Beliefs at Cascade Hills.* Agree Disagree • Put God first in your finances, pursuing the tithe.*(Genesis 28:20-22, Acts 2:42-47, 2 Corinthians 9:6-9) Agree Disagree • Avoid viewing pornography.*(Matthew 5:28) Agree Disagree • Put no stumbling block in front of your brother or sister by serving any alcoholic beverages during your LIFEgroup.*(Romans 14:13-23) Agree Disagree • Refrain from excessive alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal drug use.*(Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:19-21) Agree Disagree • Protect the unity of our Church, our beliefs, the sermons, and the leadership of our Pastors by using my speech to uplift and edify those around me*(Matthew 15:11, Ephesians 4:29, Titus 2:7-8) Agree Disagree • Use social media responsibly.*(Matthew 18:6, Hebrews 13:18) Agree Disagree • Practice a biblical view of sexuality.*(Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 18) • Commit to sex only within marriage. • Choose not to cohabitate outside of marriage. • Uphold marriage as a union by God between a man and a woman. Agree Disagree LIFEgroup Host Pledge • As a LIFEgroup Host, I commit to attend my training session and will also attend quarterly meetings. • I promise to reach out to those who are new that have been entrusted to my care and make every effort to engage new people in community, creating a friendly environment. • As a LIFEgroup Host, I promise to protect the unity of our church by aligning with the sermons and the leadership of our pastors. • As a LIFEgroup Host, I live in alignment with the beliefs of Cascade Hills Church and I affirm Cascade Hills as my church home. • As a LIFEgroup Host, I promise to reach out to my Community Leader and also understand my Community Leader will reach out to help me on a regular basis. • I also acknowledge that hosts are required to have a background check as a part of the volunteer process of Cascade Hills Church. I understand that I will be asked to complete one before serving if I haven’t already. Please sign in the box below to let us know you understand and affirm this pledge.*