Question 1

What is OCN?

Accepted Answer

The OutCast Network (OCN) is a community centered on living the teachings of Jesus Christ, activation of the fruit of His Spirit, and focused on bringing people to God the Father (not The Godfather;-). OCN is here for those needing to discover the full measure of God’s loving character and how He has created them with a specific purpose that helps bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth in their true identity.

Question 2

How does OCN work?

Accepted Answer

OCN encourages relational connections through private and public online community interactions. Inspired by the book of Acts, we aim to be the Church by loving, living, and sharing as disciples. We believe the next move of God can start in our hearts, homes, and local communities. With God, all things are possible for those who trust and believe.

In these volatile times, we strive to live wholeheartedly for Jesus, following the example of the early apostles. Our spiritual forefathers partnered with the Holy Spirit to bring Heaven to Earth, and we aim to equip and disciple believers to do the same.

Question 3

Who's welcome at OCN's gatherings?

Accepted Answer

OCN welcomes anyone seeking a place where they are celebrated as God sees them, especially those hurt, judged or negatively impacted by religion. We focus on becoming victorious through our true God-given identity. OCN offers a safe, loving, Christ-centered community for shameless healing and Kingdom-minded fellowship.

Question 4

Is There A Cost To Attend Meetings?

Accepted Answer

No. The Bible quotes Jesus saying “Freely given - freely give.” OCN is committed to freely sharing what God has given us freely. We hope that in the Spirit of love, those who attend will choose to support the cost of daily operations as we cast the net far and wide to others like themselves searching for a community where they fit and find the transforming love of God.

Question 5

Who runs OCN's gatherings?

Accepted Answer

OCN is a peer-driven community operating in unity through the use of a memorandum of understanding that provides standards for clarity of purpose and accountability with it’s partners and facilitators.  Through collaboration with like-minded believers, we provide biblical equipping, fellowship, and events to encourage, strengthen, and comfort believers. Together we seek to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth through biblical principles that activate God's transformative love.

Question 6

What are the requirements to attend a Gathering?

Accepted Answer

Attendance at an OutCast Gathering requires being at least 18 years old and registration to attend.

Question 7

What does OCN believe?

Accepted Answer

We believe that there is only one God and He created the Heavens and the Earth.

We are to honor our Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus, His Holy Spirit, and their Trinity nature within.

The Lord is Spirit without beginning or end; God is pure love.

That all sin is first against God.

Kindness and love of God, the Father, leads to repentance.

No one is righteous in themselves, righteousness only comes through receiving and intentionally living for Jesus Christ.

There is only one unredeemable sin, denial of (Christ's) Holy Spirit.

The fruit of His Holy Spirit comes through Baptism of the Spirit which manifests the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.

We’re not here to judge but we do call out people’s greatness

Jesus Christ paid for all the sins of the world by his sacrificial life offering on the cross so that we might be restored to our true identity as sons and daughters of His Father.

Our future is secure in the resurrection power in the once and for all blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and we’ve been given His authority to defeat the enemy.

Question 8

What are OCN’s Mission, Vision, and Goals?

Accepted Answer

Mission:
To cast our net online and provide life-changing messages that strengthen, encourage, and comfort those needing to know the heart of the Father through community connections using media and various outreach platforms and opportunities.

Vision:
To create a network of online communities, centralized and connected, for equipping and healing the hearts of those that the Heavenly Father is calling to himself. A community anchored in the Father’s love, redeeming the outcasts of society and the Church.

Goals:
To develop an organic and reproducible community network that provides an environment for its members to safely experience the heart of God and the power of community while growing in their God-given identity and purpose.

Question 9

What are OCN's values?

Accepted Answer

Values:
Treat others respectfully.
Honor the love God has for others.
Celebrate others like you’d like to be celebrated.
Speak words that encourage, strengthen, and comfort.
Do things privately and publicly that express the Father’s heart.
Lead people to their purpose and equip them for their assignment.
Provide a safe space for people to process without needing to perform.

Question 10

What is OCN's manifesto?

Accepted Answer

OutCast Gathering Manifesto:

The OutCast Gathering is a Christian fellowship of adults
who share the common bond of serving and loving God. We celebrate and honor the diversity of each individuals God given callings and giftings along with the unique message God has deposited in each of us for His glory and other people's benefit. By encouraging one another in our distinct God-given identities, we
champion together to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth.

The only requirement for attendance is a genuine desire
to become more Christ-like in our personal walk and to
help others do the same.

Question 11

How does OCN handle accountability?

Accepted Answer

Community Accountability:

As sons and daughters of God, we acknowledge our imperfection and follow Matthew 18:15-17 for accountability:

- Address faults privately first.
- If unresolved, bring one or two others into the discussion for resolution.
- If unresolvable, bring it to the OCN community leaders.

Applying this Biblical process lovingly ensures a safe community for all as we all progress toward perfection in Christ.

Question 12

What is OCN's legal status?

Accepted Answer

The OutCast Network is designated by the State of Maine
as a Church and established with the IRS as a 508(c)(1)(A) organization.
The OutCast Network/Gathering is not affiliated with any
denomination, institution, or organization, and seeks only
to encourage its members to live the word of God.

Question 13

Are OCN gatherings recorded?

Accepted Answer

OCN has private and open meetings with both in-house and collaborative gatherings that may or may not be recorded. Typically, there is an announcement upon entering a Zoom room accordingly. All God Talk sessions are recorded and posted on our YouTube channel and website. Recorded sessions may be used to help promote OCN. All Zoom breakout/Breakthrough room sessions are not recorded.

Question 14

Do I need to use my full name and show my face?

Accepted Answer

It’s always easier to connect within a community gathering when we know someone’s name and can see their face. We don’t require people to use their whole name or to turn on their video during corporate gathering times. Though we do ask folks to turn on their video in our breakthrough rooms for greater interactive connection.

Question 15

What equipment do I need to participate?

Accepted Answer

Whatever device you have available with an internet connection will work. When you register for an OCN Gathering or event, we send you a Zoom link for each meeting that doesn’t require having the Zoom App on your device. Downloading the free Zoom App for your devices will provide better connectivity and the ability to enjoy your gathering with us.

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