Exhibit 7-2: Example Statement of Purpose and Statement of Belief

University Of Alabama

Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship

Statement of Purpose

Recognizing the great influence we have by virtue of our positions on the faculty and staff of the University of Alabama and desiring to use our influence to impact the university community and, indeed, higher education for the Lord Jesus Christ, we affirm our obedience to His command in Acts 1:8, ". . . and you shall be My witnesses . . ."

"In Jerusalem," -- On the University of Alabama Campus

By maintaining a Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship on the campus for the purpose of:

1. Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for cultivating our individual relationships with the Lord and effecting a unified impact on the campus.
2. Sharing of mutual concerns and interests with colleagues through discussion and prayer.
3. Providing a forum for communicating information regarding various Christian activities on campus.
4. Providing opportunities for various types of Christian training.
5. Serving as a resource for Christian campus and community organizations to provide speakers, endorsement for activities and programs, etc.

"In Judea and Samaria," -- Regionally, Nationally

By investigating and promoting opportunities for involvement with other Christian faculty and staff on a regional and national level.

By identifying Christian colleagues on other campuses and encouraging them to become involved in similar efforts.

By developing an awareness of issues facing higher education and society and by determining effective responses to these issues from the Christian community.

"To the Remotest Part of the Earth." -- Worldwide

By developing strategies for multiplying our ministries as we, our students and our associates go to the world.

University Of Alabama

Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship

Statement of Belief

1. We accept the authority of the Word of God as the only infallible rule of faith and life. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; John 10:35
2. We believe in one eternal and triune God. This God is Creator and Lord of the world governing all things according to the purpose of His
3. will. Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 40:28; Ephesians 1:11
4. We believe in only one Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 2:5,6; Galatians 1:6-9; John 3:16; Acts 4:12
5. We believe the Father sent the Holy Spirit to bear witness to the Son. Conviction of sin, faith in Jesus, new birth and Christian growth are all the Spirit’s work. John 15:26,27; 16:8-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22,23
6. We believe that God created man as male and female and that they were created in His image. We also believe that man fell into sin, yet he still bears God’s image. The present natural state of man is dead in sins and trespasses. Genesis 1:27; 3:1-14; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:3; 4:18
7. We believe in the necessity of conversion -- not of a particular conversion experience, for experiences vary -- but of convertedness, in the sense of a quality of life that shows signs of repentance and faith and, thus, new birth. Titus 3:4-7; John 3:4-8; Acts 2:37-39; 2 Timothy 2:25,26
8. We believe that God is both Creator and Judge of all men and nations. We therefore should share His love and concern for the world and it’s people. We believe that evangelism and citizenship are both part of our Christian responsibility. The salvation we claim should transform the totality of our personal and social responsibilities. Acts 17:24-31; Matthew 5:14-16; Amos 5:21-24; Micah 6:8; James 2:14-26