FAQ

What is "Servant Senate"?

Introduction:

The Servant Senate is a unique group of Christian servants who have come together to serve the Lord and His people. This fellowship of believers is committed to living out their faith through acts of service, humility, and love.

Mission: The mission of the Servant Senate is to provide a platform for Christian servants to gather, share, and support one another in their journey of serving the Lord. They aim to foster a culture of servanthood, encouraging members to put the needs of others before their own.

Values:

  • Humility: Recognizing that servanthood is a posture of humility, members strive to put others first.
  • Service: Embracing the call to serve, members seek opportunities to bless others.
  • Love: Demonstrating the love of Christ, members aim to show compassion, kindness, and empathy.
  • Accountability: Encouraging one another to stay faithful to their calling, members hold each other accountable.
Who can be a member?

Any Christian or believer who is interested in proclaiming Jesus Christ as the only mediator between man and God (1 Timothy 2:5-6).

How to be a member?

Every applicant should fulfill three conditions:

  • Recommendation / sponsorship from an existing member.
  • Successful completion of the prescribed online examination available on the website.
  • Payment of ₹1999 as an honorarium to your guide.
What is honorarium?

An honorarium is a payment or reward given to someone for their services, expertise, or participation in an event, project, or activity. It is a way to show appreciation and recognition for their contributions, often when they are not entitled to a regular salary or fee.

Is honorarium taxable?

Yes, honorarium is taxable. The receiver will get a certificate of honorarium from the giver for accounting purposes.

Why I am giving an honorarium?

An existing member (guide) provides services by teaching and guiding the core values, mission, and vision of the Servant Senate. The honorarium is a way to show respect and appreciation for their efforts.

What is the duration of membership?

Membership is valid for one year from the date of allotment. Renewal is possible with a renewal fee as per the decisions made from time to time.

Is honorarium refundable?

No, the honorarium is like a gift and is non-refundable.

Who is a God Servant?

As per the Bible we all, means all who believe in Jesus Christ are God servants,

  • Mathew 28:19/20 says, Jesus asked to all believers to go and preach the gospel and make desciple and baptise others those who believe.
  • 1 Peter 2:9 says, God separated all believers as holy people and appointed as priest to serve God.
  • 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 says, all those who confess Jesus as son of God are anointed by the holy spirit and all are given the blessings of holy spirit.
  • Ephesians 4:19-13 says, Jesus christ gave special positions in the church to every believer such as Pastor, Apostle, Teacher, Prophet, Evangelist.
  • Ephesians 6:6 says, do the will of God as the servant of Jesus christ.
  • 1 Peter 2:16 says, be free and walk as the servants of God.

In conclusion, all believers are servants of God in the church in one way or another and saints also in christ (Ephesians 1:1).