Our Beliefs
It is important to know who you are siding with in this war, for God said we fight not against flesh and blood
but against principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places. Our beliefs or statements of
faith are below. These are also the statements of faith directly from the Church's Constitution and Bylaws.
Know we base these on the Word of God, the Bible, if there are any questions please let us know. Having
said this, these are the core foundations of this ministry and our lives, so if you disagree I would
recommend you reconsider having us pray with you or for you. Our Church is dedicated to outreach in
prayer, but we only pray in one name and in one faith, Jesus Christ.
God bless you.
Ben & Nichole Underwood
but against principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places. Our beliefs or statements of
faith are below. These are also the statements of faith directly from the Church's Constitution and Bylaws.
Know we base these on the Word of God, the Bible, if there are any questions please let us know. Having
said this, these are the core foundations of this ministry and our lives, so if you disagree I would
recommend you reconsider having us pray with you or for you. Our Church is dedicated to outreach in
prayer, but we only pray in one name and in one faith, Jesus Christ.
God bless you.
Ben & Nichole Underwood
STATEMENTS OF FAITH
Prayer Can Help Ministries, Inc. embraces the following
statements concerning the truth. The Bible is our all-
sufficient rule for faith and practice. These Statements of
Faith are intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us
(i.e., that we all speak the same thing, I Corinthians 1:10;
Acts 2:42). No claim is made that it contains all Biblical truth,
only that it covers our need as to these fundamental
doctrines. We do not presume to say the phraseology
employed in these Statements of Faith is inspired by God, or
that it is the final work on Biblical Doctrine. However, we are
persuaded it is proper and consistent with the Holy
Scriptures to “set forth in order a declaration of those things
which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1).
1) THE BIBLE
That the Holy Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments were
written by holy men inspired by the Holy Spirit and are God’s
revealed word to man. They are the sufficient, infallible rule and
guide to salvation and all Christian worship and service (II Peter 1:
20-21; II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians 2:13). The Bible is the
inspired Word of God, equally in all parts and in the whole is totally
inerrant in the original manuscripts. It is the supreme revelation
from God and of God, superior to conscience and reason, though
not contrary to them; and it is therefore our infallible rule in all
manners. All the Scriptures center about the Lord Jesus Christ and
hence that no portion is properly read nor understood until it leads
to Him.
2) GOD
That Scripture teaches that there is one and only one true and
living God, who is self-existent, and the eternal “I AM,” the creator
of heaven and earth and the redeemer of mankind. That He has
chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the same
in essence, though distinct in personality (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah
43:10-l1; Matthew 28:18-l 9; Luke 3:22). These three are one God,
having the same nature, attributes, and perfection and are worthy
of the same homage and obedience (Mark 12:29; John 1:14; Acts 5:
3, 4; II Corinthians 13:14; Revelation 1:4-6). The mode of His
existence, however, is a subject far above the understanding of
man. He is the fountain of all perfection and happiness. He is
glorified by the whole of creation and is worthy to be loved and
served by all intelligence. He, therefore, is the only proper object of
worship (Jeremiah 10:10; Exodus 3:14; Psalms 90:2; Matthew 28:
19, 20; Job 11:7; Psalms 19:1, 2; 145:10; 150:6; Exodus 34:14).
3) CREATION
A. Of the World
God spoke into existence the world and all things that it
contains, for His own pleasure, and the enjoyment of His creatures
(Revelation 4:11; I Timothy 6:17).
B. Of Man
God created man in His image according to Genesis 1:26 as
a triune being consisting of spirit, soul (which is made of the mind,
will, and emotions), and a body.
C. Primitive Man and His Fall
Our first parents, in their original state, were upright. They
naturally preferred and desired to obey their creator, and had no
preference or desire to transgress His will until they were
influenced and inclined by Satan to disobey God’s commands.
Previous to this, the only tendency of their nature was to do
righteousness. In consequence of their first transgression, the
state under which the posterity of Adam came into the world is so
different from that of Adam that they have not that righteousness
and purity which Adam had before the fall; they are not willing to
obey God but are inclined to do evil. Hence, none, by virtue of any
natural goodness and mere work of their own, can become the
children of God (Genesis 1:26-31; 3: l-7; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Psalms
51:5; John 6:44; Romans 5:12-21; I Corinthians 2:14).
4) JESUS CHRIST
That Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Son of Man, was born
miraculously of a virgin named Mary (Matthew 1: 23; Luke 1:31,
35). He lived a sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; I Peter 2:22). That He
came into the world to save men from the guilt and condemnation
of sin (John 3:16), offering His blood as an atonement (I
Corinthians 15:3; II Corinthians 5:21) and making it available to all
who exercise faith in Him. His bodily resurrection from the dead
(Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; I Corinthians 15:4). His exaltation to
the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-l1;
Hebrews 1-3). Also that His divinity is proved from His titles, His
attributes, and His works (John 1:14; Luke 1:26-35; Acts 4:12; Acts
16:31). That He is presently seated at the right hand of God the
Father, interceding for His redeemed. We also acknowledge Jesus
Christ as Lord over all things in Heaven, and in Earth, and under
the Earth (John 1:12-14; I Timothy 3:16; Acts 7:37-38; Philippians 2:
9-10; Hebrews 7:25).
5) THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. The Scriptures ascribe to the Holy Spirit the acts and
attributes of an intelligent being. He guides, knows, moves, gives
information, commands, forbids, sends forth, reproves, as the
instrumental segment of the Godhead in the liberal dispersion of
spiritual gifts, and can be sinned against (John 16:13; I Corinthians
2:11; Genesis 1:2; Acts 10:19; 13:2; 16:6; 13:4; John 16:8; Mark 3:
29; Acts 7:51; Ephesians 4:30; I Corinthians 12).
B. The works of God are ascribed to the Holy Spirit; creation;
inspiration, giving of life, and sanctification (Job 33:4; II Peter 1:21;
I Peter 3:18; I Corinthians 6:11).
C. Of Sanctification: That sanctification is the process by
which, according to the will of God, we become partakers of His
holiness; that it is begun at regeneration; and that it is carried on in
the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy
Spirit in the continual use of the appointed means, especially the
Word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and
prayer (I Thessalonians 4:3; I John 2:29; Romans 8:5; Philippians 2:
12-13; Luke 9:23).
6) THE SALVATION OF MAN
A. Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of
Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. Salvation is received through
repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus
Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy
Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir
of God according to the hope of eternal life. The inward evidence
of salvation is direct witness of the Spirit and the outward evidence
to all men of a life of righteousness and true holiness (Luke 24:47;
John 3:3; Romans 10:13-l5; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7;
Romans 8:16; Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).
B. Salvation is an inclusive word, which gathers into itself all
the redemptive acts and processes, i.e., justification, redemption,
deliverance, imputation, sanctification, glorification, etc. The
Hebrew and Greek words for salvation imply the ideas of
deliverance, safety, preservation, healing, and soundness.
Salvation is by grace through faith, is a free gift, and wholly without
human works (Romans 3:27-28, 4:1-8, 6:23, Ephesians 2:8).
Salvation is in these three tenses:
C. Condition of Salvation - The grace of God, which brings
salvation, hath appeared to all men, through the preaching of
repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ;
man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the
Holy Spirit, and, being justified by grace through faith, he becomes
an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Romans 10:13-
15; Luke 24:47; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7; Ephesians 2:8-9).
D. Evidences of Salvation - The inward evidence, to the
believer, of his salvation, is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans
8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of unconditional
love, righteousness, and true holiness, demonstrated by the fruit of
the Spirit (John 13:35; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:24).
E. Final Result of Salvation - The spirit of the believer who
dies in Christ goes to be with the Lord (Ecclesiastes 12:7; Luke 23:
42-43; II Corinthians 5:8).
7) THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS
We believe the New Testament teaches at least three baptisms.
First, there is the baptism whereby the repentant sinner, upon
trusting Jesus Christ as his Savior, is baptized by the Holy Spirit
into the Body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:13). Secondly, there is
water baptism by immersion for believers only. This we believe to
be an ordinance of the church, whereby the believer experiences
the reality of co-crucifixion and co-resurrection with the Lord Jesus
Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:3-6). Thirdly, there is the
filling or baptism in the Holy Spirit by the Lord Jesus Christ, which
may occur at or subsequent to conversion. We believe that
speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is part of the
normative evidence of this baptism, however speaking in tongues
is not a necessary evidence to prove: salvation or the infilling of the
Holy Spirit. Further, we believe that by the believer’s continued
submission to the Holy Spirit, his very weakness is transformed into
strength to witness for Jesus Christ in power, and to live according
to the will of God (Acts 1:5-6; 10:46; 11:28; 19:6).
8) ORDINANCES OF THE GOSPEL
A. Baptism in Water - We believe water baptism is
commanded of every believer, and a necessary requisite for going
on to spiritual maturity. When done in faith, it is the means
whereby those who have been justified by faith in the blood of
Jesus Christ participate in a outward representation of the death
and resurrection of Christ and thus honor the Lord in our life and in
our death. The ordinance of baptism is a burial with Christ, to be
observed, whenever physically possible as commanded in the
Scriptures by all who have repented and truly believed in their
heart on Christ as Savior and Lord. The method of baptism will be
by immersion. They declare to the world that they have died with
Jesus and that they have also been raised with Him to walk in
newness of life. It is the outward representation of the circumcision
of the heart by faith and through the working of the Spirit of God
that He begins to work in us when we receive Jesus as Lord and
Savior. (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 10:47-48; Colossians 2:11-12).
B. The Lord’s Supper - Communion, consisting of the
elements, bread and the fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing
our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ, a memorial
of His suffering and death, and a prophecy of His second coming.
It is enjoined on all believers ‘until He comes’ (John 6:48, 51, 53-
57; Luke 22:19-20; I Corinthians 2:11-12).
C. Washing of feet- confirmation of a ministerial call and
release into such ministry shall be performed in accordance with
the divine direction of Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, where He
washed His disciples feet before releasing them unto ministry. The
senior pastor will be responsible for washing the feet of all
licensed/ordained ministers during a special Communion service
(John 13:4-17).
9) THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER
All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect and
earnestly seek the Promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy
Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This was the normal experience in the early Christian church. With
it come the endowment of power for life and service, and the
bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry
(Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; I Corinthians 12:1-31). This wonderful
experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the
new birth (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-8).
10) SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and a
dedication unto God (Romans 12:1-2; I Thessalonians 5:23;
Hebrews 13:12). The Scriptures teach a life of “holiness without
which no man shall see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). By the power
of the Holy Spirit we are able to obey the command: “Be ye Holy,
for I am Holy” (I Peter 1:15, 16). Sanctification is realized in the
believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death
and resurrection and by faith reckoning daily upon the fact of that
union, and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of
the Holy Spirit (Romans 6: 1-11,13; 8: 1-2, 13; Galatians 2:20;
Philippians 12:12-13; I Peter 1:13-16).
11) THE CHURCH AND THE MINISTRY
We believe that all who are united by the new birth to Jesus Christ
are covenant partners of the Universal Church, the Body of Christ.
We also believe that the local congregation of Christian believers is
divinely instituted and is the chosen instrument of God for the
furtherance of God’s work here on Earth. While appreciating the
work of para church groups, we believe that the local church is God’
s chosen vehicle for world evangelization and the nurture of
Christians. We further believe in the spiritual unity of all believers
and in working together with others who believe in salvation
through the shed blood of Jesus Christ for the causes of
evangelism, missions and benevolence (Matthew 16:16-l8; John 17:
21; Ephesians 1:20-23; 4:3-10; Colossians 3:14-l5). The church is
the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with
divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission and
purpose. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the
Church of the Firstborn, whose name is written in heaven in the
Lamb’s Book of Life. As such, the Bible reveals that we are
covenant partners one of another and the basis of our fellowship is
in Christ in the power of the Spirit (Ephesians 1:22; 2:19-22;
Hebrews 12:23). A divinely called and Scripturally ordained
ministry has been provided by our Lord for the three-fold purpose
of leading the church in: (1) Evangelization of the world, (2)
Worship of God, (3) Building a body of saints being perfected in the
image of His Son (I Chronicles 16:29; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:
15-20; Luke 14:23; John 4:23-24; Ephesians 4:11-l6; Colossians 1:
28).
12) RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BELIEVER
We believe that it is essential that each believer lay a foundation of
Biblical truth and experience upon which he/she builds his/her life.
These foundation stones are: repentance from dead works, faith
toward God, doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection
of the dead, and eternal judgment, all of which are prerequisites to
going on to perfection (spiritual maturity) (Hebrews 6:1-2).
We believe each Christian is called and chosen in God to be a
priest unto God to offer up the sacrifice of praise (the fruit of the
lips), to give of their time, strength, and material possessions to the
service of the Lord. All believers have been purchased with the
blood of Jesus Christ and are no longer their own, but belong to
the Father to be used for His glory; and as possessions of the
Lord, must give themselves to serving Him, finding their place in
the church, His body, and making themselves available by being
present when the church comes together, that they might be able
to minister their gifts and talents for the building up of the Body of
Christ (John 15:16; Ephesians 1:4-5; I Corinthians 6:20; 12:18;
Hebrews 13:15; I Peter 2:5,9). We believe that the whole purpose
of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Therefore, we
believe in the act of praising and worshiping God with one’s total
being as set forth in the Holy Scriptures. We also believe that
praising God is a form of spiritual warfare (Psalms 149; 150; Mark
12:29-31; Ephesians 5:18-21).
13) FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY
We believe the church is to be taught and led by the apostles,
prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for the purpose of
every believer seeing and exercising their priestly and kingly
ministry as outlined in I Peter 2:5,9 and Revelation 16. The five-
fold ministry is to teach and train its people to do the work of the
ministry with maturity and unity in mind. Working with these
ministries will be elders, deacons, and the gifted men and women
of the church (Romans 12:3-8; I Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4:11-
13; I Timothy 3:2-l2; Titus 2:1-15).
14) MINISTRY AND DISTRIBUTION
The Bible relates that it is fully appropriate to support full time
ministers of the gospel. The Church of Prayer Can Help Ministries,
Inc. shall therefore make every effort to pay a reasonable salary to
the senior pastor, assistant pastor, and other full time ministers
appointed to leadership roles within the fivefold ministry roles of
Prayer Can Help Ministries, Inc.(I Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 6:2-4,
Philippians 4:15-20.)
Therefore all persons participating in the above functions of the
church shall be candidates for commissioning into the ministry and
shall be eligible for receipt of the distribution from the church. The
senior pastor with the counsel of the board of directors shall
determine the amount of such distribution.
15) ORDINATION
The Bible relates that those who are chosen by God to a specific
work should be recognized by appointment and ordination to the
work (Mark 3:13-15; I Chronicles 9:22; II Chronicles 11:15; 23:18; I
Corinthians 7:17; Titus 1:5; I Timothy 2:7). Thus are those to be
set in order in their function as servants for the ministry of the work
and so those in the church might know and receive those who have
a position in the work of the ministry.
16) DIVINE HEALING
We believe in deliverance from sickness is provided for in the
atonement and is the privilege of all believers. The ministration of
the laying on of hands accompanied with the anointing of oil for the
healing of the sick shall be granted as request is made and the
need may require (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18;
James 5:14-15).
17) THE TOTAL PROSPERITY OF GOD
We believe that the Gospel of the kingdom is God’s absolute
answer to man’s total need and total prosperity NOW:
A. Spiritually - John 3:3,11; II Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:
9-l 0
B. Mentally - II Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3
C. Physically - Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24
D. Financially - 3 John 2; Luke 6:38; II Corinthians 9:6-10
E. Socially - Proverbs 3:4; I Samuel 2:26; Romans 14:18; II
Corinthians 8:21
18) THE BLESSED HOPE
We believe in the resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in
Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and
remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and the blessed
hope of the church (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:
13; I Corinthians 15:51).
19) LAYING ON OF HANDS
We believe that power or anointing of any other necessary quality
can be transmitted from one person touching another. First
practiced by the Levitical priesthood (Numbers 8:10-11, 27:22-23).
Jesus practiced it as a blessing, (Mark 10:13-16) and it has been
used by Him and others for healing (Mark 5:22-23; 16:18; Acts 14:
3; 19:11-l2; 28:8; Luke 4:40), conferring office (Acts 8:16-l8),
receiving anointing (I Timothy 4:14) and for ordination (I Timothy 4:
14).
We believe in the doctrine of the laying on of hands for:
A. The confirming of believers to commitment and ministry in
the local church.
B. The confirming of one’s call by God to a specific ministry in
the local church (Acts 13:1-3).
C. The imparting of spiritual gifts (I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:
6).
D. The experiencing of the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:
17-l8).
E. The ministry of healing of the sick through the Lord Jesus
Christ (Mark 16:16).
F. The blessing and dedicating of children to the Lord (Mark
10:16).
We further believe that, in obedience to the Holy Scriptures, we
should lay hands on no man suddenly, but that the laying on of
hands confirms a ministry, which is already observable and has
been proven (I Timothy 5:22).
20) DELIVERANCE
We believe that the need for deliverance is manifested by an
inability to be free from bondage: e.g. mental (emotional), physical
or spiritual normally associated with demon activity. It is God’s
desire to bring deliverance to His people (Job 5:19; Psalms 91:3; II
Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 2:15; II Peter 2:9). We have been granted
the authority in the name of Jesus to bring deliverance to others
(Mark 16:17; John 14:12; I Corinthians 12:8-l 1). We must
understand that our warfare is with the forces of evil (Ephesians 6:
12), our weapon is the Word of God, our authority and power is
from Jesus Himself (Mark 16:17; Acts 1:8) and that the battlefield is
in the spiritual realms (Ephesians 6: 10-18; II Corinthians 10:3-5;
Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:22-23).
21) GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
We believe that the nine gifts of the Spirit set forth in I Corinthians
12 should be and must be operative in the church to enjoy the
fullness of God. These gifts are imparted by the sovereignty of the
Holy Spirit and only work or are operated by this one and the self-
same Spirit (I Corinthians 12:11).
22) THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST
We believe in the second coming of Christ, which includes the
rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope. Followed by the
visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one
thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27, 30; Revelation 1:
7; 19:1l-l 4; 20:1-6). This millennial reign will bring the salvation of
the national Israel (Ezekiel 37:21-22; Zephaniah 3:19-20; Romans
11:26-27) and the establishment of universal peace (Isaiah 11:6-7;
Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3-4).
23) THE FINAL JUDGMENT AND ETERNAL STATE
We believe that at death the spirits and souls of those who have
trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ pass immediately into a
unconscious state until the final judgment of the Great White
Throne, where the righteous dead shall be eternally united with the
Lord in His glory and the unrighteous dead with soul and body
reunited shall be cast into the lake of fire, not to be annihilated but
to be punished with everlasting destruction away from the
presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (Luke 16:19-
26; 23:42; II Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; II Thessalonians 1:7-
8; Jude 6, 7; Revelation 20:11-15).
There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be
raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not
found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his
angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to
everlasting punishment in the lake which burns with fire and
brimstone, which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-
48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).
24) THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH
We believe even as the scriptures themselves state that God has
plans for a new thing on the heavens and the earth. “We,
according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth
wherein dwelleth righteousness” (II Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:22).
25) OFFERINGS
We believe that both the Old and New Testament Scriptures teach
giving as God’s financial plan for the support of His work in,
through, for, and by His people. This is to be practiced continually
by all believers and is an outward expressions of the unity of the
church, the Body of Christ, as it joins together in support of the
work of the Lord (I Corinthians 16:2; Luke 12:33; II Corinthians 8:10-
15; Romans 12:8).
26) DEATH
We believe that as a result of original sin, all mankind is subject to
the death of the body. The soul does not die with the body, but
immediately after death enters into a unconscious state, or “sleep”
to wait upon the judgment of God (Romans 5:12; Ecclesiastes 12:
7; Philippians 1:23).
27) OF THE WORLD TO COME
We believe that the end of this age is rapidly approaching (I Peter
4:7). We believe in “That Blessed Hope” -the personal, imminent
return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Acts 1:ll; I
Thessalonians 4:13-l8). We believe in the bodily resurrection of
the just and of the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the
saved, and the everlasting punishment of the lost without Christ
(Acts 24:15; Matthew 24:31-46; Revelation 22:11).
28) HELP OF THE POOR
We believe that it is the intent of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
to feed the hungry (Matthew 25:34-40; Isaiah 58:7-8); to care for
the poor (Matthew 19:21; Psalm 112:9; II Corinthians 9:6-9); and to
care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27). We further believe
that such ministry should be toward His name to both saints and
unbelievers (Hebrews 6:10).
29) DISCIPLESHIP
We believe part of the core work of this ministry is to lead in the
discipleship of believers. It is the command of Jesus Christ that we
should teach others to obey his teachings. It is Jesus himself who
gives the instructions with the command to be His disciples. We
believe we must be disciplined not only in the laws of the land, but
above and more important than that we must be disciplined in the
teachings and lifestyle of Jesus that lead to a deeper and more
powerful relationship with Him. We believe that Jesus by example
and teaching left us 6 spiritual disciplines (study of the bible,
fellowship with other believers, worship to God, praise of God,
fasting, and prayer) to help us become the Christian Disciples we
are meant to be, and who are presented to Christ Jesus in life as
holy and righteous, sanctified by the Holy Spirit and faith in the
Lord Jesus. Christian Disciples will bear fruit consistent with the
Holy Spirit and live in a way that will honor God, their Father
(Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 9:23, 1 John 2:3-6, Luke 18:1-8, Matthew
6:16-18, John 4:23-24, Luke 18:40-43, Luke 4:16-21, Matthew 18:
19-20).
Prayer Can Help Ministries, Inc. embraces the following
statements concerning the truth. The Bible is our all-
sufficient rule for faith and practice. These Statements of
Faith are intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us
(i.e., that we all speak the same thing, I Corinthians 1:10;
Acts 2:42). No claim is made that it contains all Biblical truth,
only that it covers our need as to these fundamental
doctrines. We do not presume to say the phraseology
employed in these Statements of Faith is inspired by God, or
that it is the final work on Biblical Doctrine. However, we are
persuaded it is proper and consistent with the Holy
Scriptures to “set forth in order a declaration of those things
which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1).
1) THE BIBLE
That the Holy Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments were
written by holy men inspired by the Holy Spirit and are God’s
revealed word to man. They are the sufficient, infallible rule and
guide to salvation and all Christian worship and service (II Peter 1:
20-21; II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians 2:13). The Bible is the
inspired Word of God, equally in all parts and in the whole is totally
inerrant in the original manuscripts. It is the supreme revelation
from God and of God, superior to conscience and reason, though
not contrary to them; and it is therefore our infallible rule in all
manners. All the Scriptures center about the Lord Jesus Christ and
hence that no portion is properly read nor understood until it leads
to Him.
2) GOD
That Scripture teaches that there is one and only one true and
living God, who is self-existent, and the eternal “I AM,” the creator
of heaven and earth and the redeemer of mankind. That He has
chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the same
in essence, though distinct in personality (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah
43:10-l1; Matthew 28:18-l 9; Luke 3:22). These three are one God,
having the same nature, attributes, and perfection and are worthy
of the same homage and obedience (Mark 12:29; John 1:14; Acts 5:
3, 4; II Corinthians 13:14; Revelation 1:4-6). The mode of His
existence, however, is a subject far above the understanding of
man. He is the fountain of all perfection and happiness. He is
glorified by the whole of creation and is worthy to be loved and
served by all intelligence. He, therefore, is the only proper object of
worship (Jeremiah 10:10; Exodus 3:14; Psalms 90:2; Matthew 28:
19, 20; Job 11:7; Psalms 19:1, 2; 145:10; 150:6; Exodus 34:14).
3) CREATION
A. Of the World
God spoke into existence the world and all things that it
contains, for His own pleasure, and the enjoyment of His creatures
(Revelation 4:11; I Timothy 6:17).
B. Of Man
God created man in His image according to Genesis 1:26 as
a triune being consisting of spirit, soul (which is made of the mind,
will, and emotions), and a body.
C. Primitive Man and His Fall
Our first parents, in their original state, were upright. They
naturally preferred and desired to obey their creator, and had no
preference or desire to transgress His will until they were
influenced and inclined by Satan to disobey God’s commands.
Previous to this, the only tendency of their nature was to do
righteousness. In consequence of their first transgression, the
state under which the posterity of Adam came into the world is so
different from that of Adam that they have not that righteousness
and purity which Adam had before the fall; they are not willing to
obey God but are inclined to do evil. Hence, none, by virtue of any
natural goodness and mere work of their own, can become the
children of God (Genesis 1:26-31; 3: l-7; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Psalms
51:5; John 6:44; Romans 5:12-21; I Corinthians 2:14).
4) JESUS CHRIST
That Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Son of Man, was born
miraculously of a virgin named Mary (Matthew 1: 23; Luke 1:31,
35). He lived a sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; I Peter 2:22). That He
came into the world to save men from the guilt and condemnation
of sin (John 3:16), offering His blood as an atonement (I
Corinthians 15:3; II Corinthians 5:21) and making it available to all
who exercise faith in Him. His bodily resurrection from the dead
(Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; I Corinthians 15:4). His exaltation to
the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-l1;
Hebrews 1-3). Also that His divinity is proved from His titles, His
attributes, and His works (John 1:14; Luke 1:26-35; Acts 4:12; Acts
16:31). That He is presently seated at the right hand of God the
Father, interceding for His redeemed. We also acknowledge Jesus
Christ as Lord over all things in Heaven, and in Earth, and under
the Earth (John 1:12-14; I Timothy 3:16; Acts 7:37-38; Philippians 2:
9-10; Hebrews 7:25).
5) THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. The Scriptures ascribe to the Holy Spirit the acts and
attributes of an intelligent being. He guides, knows, moves, gives
information, commands, forbids, sends forth, reproves, as the
instrumental segment of the Godhead in the liberal dispersion of
spiritual gifts, and can be sinned against (John 16:13; I Corinthians
2:11; Genesis 1:2; Acts 10:19; 13:2; 16:6; 13:4; John 16:8; Mark 3:
29; Acts 7:51; Ephesians 4:30; I Corinthians 12).
B. The works of God are ascribed to the Holy Spirit; creation;
inspiration, giving of life, and sanctification (Job 33:4; II Peter 1:21;
I Peter 3:18; I Corinthians 6:11).
C. Of Sanctification: That sanctification is the process by
which, according to the will of God, we become partakers of His
holiness; that it is begun at regeneration; and that it is carried on in
the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy
Spirit in the continual use of the appointed means, especially the
Word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and
prayer (I Thessalonians 4:3; I John 2:29; Romans 8:5; Philippians 2:
12-13; Luke 9:23).
6) THE SALVATION OF MAN
A. Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of
Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. Salvation is received through
repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus
Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy
Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir
of God according to the hope of eternal life. The inward evidence
of salvation is direct witness of the Spirit and the outward evidence
to all men of a life of righteousness and true holiness (Luke 24:47;
John 3:3; Romans 10:13-l5; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7;
Romans 8:16; Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).
B. Salvation is an inclusive word, which gathers into itself all
the redemptive acts and processes, i.e., justification, redemption,
deliverance, imputation, sanctification, glorification, etc. The
Hebrew and Greek words for salvation imply the ideas of
deliverance, safety, preservation, healing, and soundness.
Salvation is by grace through faith, is a free gift, and wholly without
human works (Romans 3:27-28, 4:1-8, 6:23, Ephesians 2:8).
Salvation is in these three tenses:
C. Condition of Salvation - The grace of God, which brings
salvation, hath appeared to all men, through the preaching of
repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ;
man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the
Holy Spirit, and, being justified by grace through faith, he becomes
an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Romans 10:13-
15; Luke 24:47; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7; Ephesians 2:8-9).
D. Evidences of Salvation - The inward evidence, to the
believer, of his salvation, is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans
8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of unconditional
love, righteousness, and true holiness, demonstrated by the fruit of
the Spirit (John 13:35; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:24).
E. Final Result of Salvation - The spirit of the believer who
dies in Christ goes to be with the Lord (Ecclesiastes 12:7; Luke 23:
42-43; II Corinthians 5:8).
7) THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS
We believe the New Testament teaches at least three baptisms.
First, there is the baptism whereby the repentant sinner, upon
trusting Jesus Christ as his Savior, is baptized by the Holy Spirit
into the Body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:13). Secondly, there is
water baptism by immersion for believers only. This we believe to
be an ordinance of the church, whereby the believer experiences
the reality of co-crucifixion and co-resurrection with the Lord Jesus
Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:3-6). Thirdly, there is the
filling or baptism in the Holy Spirit by the Lord Jesus Christ, which
may occur at or subsequent to conversion. We believe that
speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is part of the
normative evidence of this baptism, however speaking in tongues
is not a necessary evidence to prove: salvation or the infilling of the
Holy Spirit. Further, we believe that by the believer’s continued
submission to the Holy Spirit, his very weakness is transformed into
strength to witness for Jesus Christ in power, and to live according
to the will of God (Acts 1:5-6; 10:46; 11:28; 19:6).
8) ORDINANCES OF THE GOSPEL
A. Baptism in Water - We believe water baptism is
commanded of every believer, and a necessary requisite for going
on to spiritual maturity. When done in faith, it is the means
whereby those who have been justified by faith in the blood of
Jesus Christ participate in a outward representation of the death
and resurrection of Christ and thus honor the Lord in our life and in
our death. The ordinance of baptism is a burial with Christ, to be
observed, whenever physically possible as commanded in the
Scriptures by all who have repented and truly believed in their
heart on Christ as Savior and Lord. The method of baptism will be
by immersion. They declare to the world that they have died with
Jesus and that they have also been raised with Him to walk in
newness of life. It is the outward representation of the circumcision
of the heart by faith and through the working of the Spirit of God
that He begins to work in us when we receive Jesus as Lord and
Savior. (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 10:47-48; Colossians 2:11-12).
B. The Lord’s Supper - Communion, consisting of the
elements, bread and the fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing
our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ, a memorial
of His suffering and death, and a prophecy of His second coming.
It is enjoined on all believers ‘until He comes’ (John 6:48, 51, 53-
57; Luke 22:19-20; I Corinthians 2:11-12).
C. Washing of feet- confirmation of a ministerial call and
release into such ministry shall be performed in accordance with
the divine direction of Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, where He
washed His disciples feet before releasing them unto ministry. The
senior pastor will be responsible for washing the feet of all
licensed/ordained ministers during a special Communion service
(John 13:4-17).
9) THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER
All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect and
earnestly seek the Promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy
Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This was the normal experience in the early Christian church. With
it come the endowment of power for life and service, and the
bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry
(Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; I Corinthians 12:1-31). This wonderful
experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the
new birth (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-8).
10) SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and a
dedication unto God (Romans 12:1-2; I Thessalonians 5:23;
Hebrews 13:12). The Scriptures teach a life of “holiness without
which no man shall see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). By the power
of the Holy Spirit we are able to obey the command: “Be ye Holy,
for I am Holy” (I Peter 1:15, 16). Sanctification is realized in the
believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death
and resurrection and by faith reckoning daily upon the fact of that
union, and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of
the Holy Spirit (Romans 6: 1-11,13; 8: 1-2, 13; Galatians 2:20;
Philippians 12:12-13; I Peter 1:13-16).
11) THE CHURCH AND THE MINISTRY
We believe that all who are united by the new birth to Jesus Christ
are covenant partners of the Universal Church, the Body of Christ.
We also believe that the local congregation of Christian believers is
divinely instituted and is the chosen instrument of God for the
furtherance of God’s work here on Earth. While appreciating the
work of para church groups, we believe that the local church is God’
s chosen vehicle for world evangelization and the nurture of
Christians. We further believe in the spiritual unity of all believers
and in working together with others who believe in salvation
through the shed blood of Jesus Christ for the causes of
evangelism, missions and benevolence (Matthew 16:16-l8; John 17:
21; Ephesians 1:20-23; 4:3-10; Colossians 3:14-l5). The church is
the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with
divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission and
purpose. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the
Church of the Firstborn, whose name is written in heaven in the
Lamb’s Book of Life. As such, the Bible reveals that we are
covenant partners one of another and the basis of our fellowship is
in Christ in the power of the Spirit (Ephesians 1:22; 2:19-22;
Hebrews 12:23). A divinely called and Scripturally ordained
ministry has been provided by our Lord for the three-fold purpose
of leading the church in: (1) Evangelization of the world, (2)
Worship of God, (3) Building a body of saints being perfected in the
image of His Son (I Chronicles 16:29; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:
15-20; Luke 14:23; John 4:23-24; Ephesians 4:11-l6; Colossians 1:
28).
12) RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BELIEVER
We believe that it is essential that each believer lay a foundation of
Biblical truth and experience upon which he/she builds his/her life.
These foundation stones are: repentance from dead works, faith
toward God, doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection
of the dead, and eternal judgment, all of which are prerequisites to
going on to perfection (spiritual maturity) (Hebrews 6:1-2).
We believe each Christian is called and chosen in God to be a
priest unto God to offer up the sacrifice of praise (the fruit of the
lips), to give of their time, strength, and material possessions to the
service of the Lord. All believers have been purchased with the
blood of Jesus Christ and are no longer their own, but belong to
the Father to be used for His glory; and as possessions of the
Lord, must give themselves to serving Him, finding their place in
the church, His body, and making themselves available by being
present when the church comes together, that they might be able
to minister their gifts and talents for the building up of the Body of
Christ (John 15:16; Ephesians 1:4-5; I Corinthians 6:20; 12:18;
Hebrews 13:15; I Peter 2:5,9). We believe that the whole purpose
of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Therefore, we
believe in the act of praising and worshiping God with one’s total
being as set forth in the Holy Scriptures. We also believe that
praising God is a form of spiritual warfare (Psalms 149; 150; Mark
12:29-31; Ephesians 5:18-21).
13) FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY
We believe the church is to be taught and led by the apostles,
prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for the purpose of
every believer seeing and exercising their priestly and kingly
ministry as outlined in I Peter 2:5,9 and Revelation 16. The five-
fold ministry is to teach and train its people to do the work of the
ministry with maturity and unity in mind. Working with these
ministries will be elders, deacons, and the gifted men and women
of the church (Romans 12:3-8; I Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4:11-
13; I Timothy 3:2-l2; Titus 2:1-15).
14) MINISTRY AND DISTRIBUTION
The Bible relates that it is fully appropriate to support full time
ministers of the gospel. The Church of Prayer Can Help Ministries,
Inc. shall therefore make every effort to pay a reasonable salary to
the senior pastor, assistant pastor, and other full time ministers
appointed to leadership roles within the fivefold ministry roles of
Prayer Can Help Ministries, Inc.(I Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 6:2-4,
Philippians 4:15-20.)
Therefore all persons participating in the above functions of the
church shall be candidates for commissioning into the ministry and
shall be eligible for receipt of the distribution from the church. The
senior pastor with the counsel of the board of directors shall
determine the amount of such distribution.
15) ORDINATION
The Bible relates that those who are chosen by God to a specific
work should be recognized by appointment and ordination to the
work (Mark 3:13-15; I Chronicles 9:22; II Chronicles 11:15; 23:18; I
Corinthians 7:17; Titus 1:5; I Timothy 2:7). Thus are those to be
set in order in their function as servants for the ministry of the work
and so those in the church might know and receive those who have
a position in the work of the ministry.
16) DIVINE HEALING
We believe in deliverance from sickness is provided for in the
atonement and is the privilege of all believers. The ministration of
the laying on of hands accompanied with the anointing of oil for the
healing of the sick shall be granted as request is made and the
need may require (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18;
James 5:14-15).
17) THE TOTAL PROSPERITY OF GOD
We believe that the Gospel of the kingdom is God’s absolute
answer to man’s total need and total prosperity NOW:
A. Spiritually - John 3:3,11; II Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:
9-l 0
B. Mentally - II Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3
C. Physically - Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24
D. Financially - 3 John 2; Luke 6:38; II Corinthians 9:6-10
E. Socially - Proverbs 3:4; I Samuel 2:26; Romans 14:18; II
Corinthians 8:21
18) THE BLESSED HOPE
We believe in the resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in
Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and
remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and the blessed
hope of the church (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:
13; I Corinthians 15:51).
19) LAYING ON OF HANDS
We believe that power or anointing of any other necessary quality
can be transmitted from one person touching another. First
practiced by the Levitical priesthood (Numbers 8:10-11, 27:22-23).
Jesus practiced it as a blessing, (Mark 10:13-16) and it has been
used by Him and others for healing (Mark 5:22-23; 16:18; Acts 14:
3; 19:11-l2; 28:8; Luke 4:40), conferring office (Acts 8:16-l8),
receiving anointing (I Timothy 4:14) and for ordination (I Timothy 4:
14).
We believe in the doctrine of the laying on of hands for:
A. The confirming of believers to commitment and ministry in
the local church.
B. The confirming of one’s call by God to a specific ministry in
the local church (Acts 13:1-3).
C. The imparting of spiritual gifts (I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:
6).
D. The experiencing of the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:
17-l8).
E. The ministry of healing of the sick through the Lord Jesus
Christ (Mark 16:16).
F. The blessing and dedicating of children to the Lord (Mark
10:16).
We further believe that, in obedience to the Holy Scriptures, we
should lay hands on no man suddenly, but that the laying on of
hands confirms a ministry, which is already observable and has
been proven (I Timothy 5:22).
20) DELIVERANCE
We believe that the need for deliverance is manifested by an
inability to be free from bondage: e.g. mental (emotional), physical
or spiritual normally associated with demon activity. It is God’s
desire to bring deliverance to His people (Job 5:19; Psalms 91:3; II
Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 2:15; II Peter 2:9). We have been granted
the authority in the name of Jesus to bring deliverance to others
(Mark 16:17; John 14:12; I Corinthians 12:8-l 1). We must
understand that our warfare is with the forces of evil (Ephesians 6:
12), our weapon is the Word of God, our authority and power is
from Jesus Himself (Mark 16:17; Acts 1:8) and that the battlefield is
in the spiritual realms (Ephesians 6: 10-18; II Corinthians 10:3-5;
Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:22-23).
21) GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
We believe that the nine gifts of the Spirit set forth in I Corinthians
12 should be and must be operative in the church to enjoy the
fullness of God. These gifts are imparted by the sovereignty of the
Holy Spirit and only work or are operated by this one and the self-
same Spirit (I Corinthians 12:11).
22) THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST
We believe in the second coming of Christ, which includes the
rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope. Followed by the
visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one
thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27, 30; Revelation 1:
7; 19:1l-l 4; 20:1-6). This millennial reign will bring the salvation of
the national Israel (Ezekiel 37:21-22; Zephaniah 3:19-20; Romans
11:26-27) and the establishment of universal peace (Isaiah 11:6-7;
Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3-4).
23) THE FINAL JUDGMENT AND ETERNAL STATE
We believe that at death the spirits and souls of those who have
trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ pass immediately into a
unconscious state until the final judgment of the Great White
Throne, where the righteous dead shall be eternally united with the
Lord in His glory and the unrighteous dead with soul and body
reunited shall be cast into the lake of fire, not to be annihilated but
to be punished with everlasting destruction away from the
presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (Luke 16:19-
26; 23:42; II Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; II Thessalonians 1:7-
8; Jude 6, 7; Revelation 20:11-15).
There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be
raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not
found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his
angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to
everlasting punishment in the lake which burns with fire and
brimstone, which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-
48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).
24) THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH
We believe even as the scriptures themselves state that God has
plans for a new thing on the heavens and the earth. “We,
according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth
wherein dwelleth righteousness” (II Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:22).
25) OFFERINGS
We believe that both the Old and New Testament Scriptures teach
giving as God’s financial plan for the support of His work in,
through, for, and by His people. This is to be practiced continually
by all believers and is an outward expressions of the unity of the
church, the Body of Christ, as it joins together in support of the
work of the Lord (I Corinthians 16:2; Luke 12:33; II Corinthians 8:10-
15; Romans 12:8).
26) DEATH
We believe that as a result of original sin, all mankind is subject to
the death of the body. The soul does not die with the body, but
immediately after death enters into a unconscious state, or “sleep”
to wait upon the judgment of God (Romans 5:12; Ecclesiastes 12:
7; Philippians 1:23).
27) OF THE WORLD TO COME
We believe that the end of this age is rapidly approaching (I Peter
4:7). We believe in “That Blessed Hope” -the personal, imminent
return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Acts 1:ll; I
Thessalonians 4:13-l8). We believe in the bodily resurrection of
the just and of the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the
saved, and the everlasting punishment of the lost without Christ
(Acts 24:15; Matthew 24:31-46; Revelation 22:11).
28) HELP OF THE POOR
We believe that it is the intent of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
to feed the hungry (Matthew 25:34-40; Isaiah 58:7-8); to care for
the poor (Matthew 19:21; Psalm 112:9; II Corinthians 9:6-9); and to
care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27). We further believe
that such ministry should be toward His name to both saints and
unbelievers (Hebrews 6:10).
29) DISCIPLESHIP
We believe part of the core work of this ministry is to lead in the
discipleship of believers. It is the command of Jesus Christ that we
should teach others to obey his teachings. It is Jesus himself who
gives the instructions with the command to be His disciples. We
believe we must be disciplined not only in the laws of the land, but
above and more important than that we must be disciplined in the
teachings and lifestyle of Jesus that lead to a deeper and more
powerful relationship with Him. We believe that Jesus by example
and teaching left us 6 spiritual disciplines (study of the bible,
fellowship with other believers, worship to God, praise of God,
fasting, and prayer) to help us become the Christian Disciples we
are meant to be, and who are presented to Christ Jesus in life as
holy and righteous, sanctified by the Holy Spirit and faith in the
Lord Jesus. Christian Disciples will bear fruit consistent with the
Holy Spirit and live in a way that will honor God, their Father
(Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 9:23, 1 John 2:3-6, Luke 18:1-8, Matthew
6:16-18, John 4:23-24, Luke 18:40-43, Luke 4:16-21, Matthew 18:
19-20).
| These statements are all biblically sound and scripturally based. We welcome discussion, but the Word of God is the Word of God. We would also be happy to let you know where each and every scripture reference is in the bible, feel free to email, write, or call and ask. |
| All statements are biblically sound and scripturally based. We welcome discussion, but the Word of God is the Word of God. We would also be happy to let you know where each and every scripture reference is in the bible, feel free to email, write, or call and ask. |
Statements of faith for this Church as given by God through the Holy Scriptures.
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