We believe marriage is the ordinance of the Church which has been established by God. The Church/CinAMI defines marriage as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman which is a lifetime commitment. Civil government sanction of such union will be recognized as a legitimate marriage by CinAMI only to the extent that it is consistent with the definition of marriage found in these articles and Statement of Faith.
We believe legitimate sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage. Hence, sexual activities outside marriage (referred to in the New Testament as Porneia) including, but not limited to adultery, pre-marital sex, homosexuality, and pedophilia are inconsistent with the teaching of the Bible and CinAMI. Further, lascivious conduct, transgender behavior, and the creation and/or distribution and/or viewing of pornography, are incompatible with the biblical witness.
We believe every missionary, board member, employee, or volunteer shall affirm their agreement with this Statement of Faith which includes marriage and human sexuality, and shall conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent therewith.