The reasonings behind this report is that I have personally been asked by my youth leader to find out why people are leaving our Church, which draws me to interest myself to learn more and expand my knowledge about the background and aspects of the Gloriavale christian community and if they are authentically practising within the christian tradition, or if they have cult like factors. This report will help with my understanding of Gloriavale more in-depth which will then help me come to a conclusion about the communities beliefs within this Christian community, and basic practices they follow to obey their leader.
Stage 2:
Gloriavale is a small Christian community funded by Neville Cooper in 1969, which is located in Haupiri in the West …show more content…
A few of these are; keep the golden rule, do not borrow money, love our enemies and forsake all to follow Jesus. These principles show what the men, women and children at Gloriavale are required to follow in their day to day lives, believing that God has shown them a way of keeping the …show more content…
The leader Neville Cooper is known as the Hopeful Christian reflecting his leadership within the Christian community, as he has been nominated by God to supervise and manage the Church. There are also three members that have responsibilities for guiding their community, these members are usually the eldest ones belonging to Gloriavale which are usually men. Other roles of leadership are shown from those known as ‘servants’ taking charge and being responsible for managing the six companies in their community which involve the school, early childhood centre and other aspects which they are surrounded with daily. Leaders are not granted special treatment in Gloriavale just because they may do more for the community, they are treated equally and fairly which relates back to the characteristics of the Christian community. Not only do men have duties to fulfill but women also play an important role in the life within Gloriavale, these women are committed to being mothers and wives. They are named by the Church leaders to be the House mother which organises workforce and household budgets, they carry out duties like grocery shopping, and buy clothing at equitable prices. According to the religious tradition weebly, on an average week a
Stage 2:
Gloriavale is a small Christian community funded by Neville Cooper in 1969, which is located in Haupiri in the West …show more content…
A few of these are; keep the golden rule, do not borrow money, love our enemies and forsake all to follow Jesus. These principles show what the men, women and children at Gloriavale are required to follow in their day to day lives, believing that God has shown them a way of keeping the …show more content…
The leader Neville Cooper is known as the Hopeful Christian reflecting his leadership within the Christian community, as he has been nominated by God to supervise and manage the Church. There are also three members that have responsibilities for guiding their community, these members are usually the eldest ones belonging to Gloriavale which are usually men. Other roles of leadership are shown from those known as ‘servants’ taking charge and being responsible for managing the six companies in their community which involve the school, early childhood centre and other aspects which they are surrounded with daily. Leaders are not granted special treatment in Gloriavale just because they may do more for the community, they are treated equally and fairly which relates back to the characteristics of the Christian community. Not only do men have duties to fulfill but women also play an important role in the life within Gloriavale, these women are committed to being mothers and wives. They are named by the Church leaders to be the House mother which organises workforce and household budgets, they carry out duties like grocery shopping, and buy clothing at equitable prices. According to the religious tradition weebly, on an average week a