Values

We are called to make God known, through Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministries. All our activities should contribute towards the goal of discipling the nations. (Acts 13:2-3; Gen 12:1-3; Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Rom 10:9-18; 15:18-21)

We recognize the Bible to be God's inspired and authoritative Word and rely upon the Holy Scriptures as the standard for life and ministry. Obedience to the Word of God is evidence of our commitment to Jesus' Lordship. (Heb 4:12; 2Tim 3:16; John 8:31-32; 2Tim 2:15)

We are visionary doing new things in new ways where new initiatives are required to accomplish the Great Commission. (Isa 42:8-9; John 4:35; Matt 10:1-10; Heb 11:1-3; Prov 29:18; Hab 2:2)

We are international and interdenominational in our scope and constituency. We believe that cultural, racial and theological diversity are positive factors that contribute to the health and growth of the mission. (Matt 24:14; Eph 4:1-16; Rev 7:9)

We affirm the importance of the local church and seek to promote unity among all God's people. We endeavor to work in partnership with other believers, building bridges among Christian leaders, churches and missions for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. (Phil 1:3-5; 1Thess 1:2-10; Eph 3:8f)

We are broad-structured and decentralized, with ministries and operating locations linked together by relationship, shared values, accountability to international leadership and a commitment to world evangelization. (Mark 10:42-43; Ex 19:17-26; John 8:36; 1Cor 3:4-9; Heb 13:7, 17)

We are called to praise and worship of the Lamb of God, prayer and spiritual warfare. We endeavor to resist the devil by moving in the opposite spirit, which is the Spirit of Christ. In all things, we desire to keep Jesus central to our lives and ministry (Eph 5:19-20; 1Thess 5:16-18; Ps 32:6; Ps 100; Ps 150; John 17:15-21; Mk 11:24; Acts 1:14; Col 4:2-3; 1Tim 2:1; Eph 6:10-18; 2Cor 10:3-6; James 4:7; Matt 12:23-29)

We affirm the importance of living holy and righteous lives. We believe that holiness is a fruit of God's grace, transforming the motives of the heart, and affecting our words, conduct, business dealings and relationships. (1Sam 15:10; Ps 51:6-7; Ps 32:1-5; Matt 5:8; 2Cor 7:1; Heb 12:14; 1Thess 4:7)

We are committed to doing, then teaching, according to Jesus' example. We affirm the importance of living a concept, theory or belief in personal experience as essential to passing it on to others. We believe that godly character and the fruit of the Spirit are more important than an individual's gifts, abilities, and expertise. (Ezra 7:10; Acts 1:1; Phil 4:8-9; Col 3:1-17; 2Pet 1:5-10; Micah 6:8)

We are dedicated to being relationship oriented in our living and working together. We desire to minimize the need for structures and rules by leading lives of transparency, humility and open communication. (I John 1:17; Gal 5:11)

We are called to value each individual. We believe all races, ages, cultures and individuals -male and female- have distinctive contributions and callings. (Gen 1:27; Ps 139:13-116; Gal 3:28; I Cor 12:4-13; Acts 13:1-3; Eph 2:19-22; 4:4-7)

We recognize the value of the family. We affirm the importance of fathers, mothers and children all sharing a call to missions and contributing in unique, complementary and vital ways. We support the necessity for each individual family to be a strong and healthy unit. (Deut 4:9-10, 40; 6:6-7; 32:46; Prov 31; 1Tim 3:4)

We are called to champion young people. We believe in their leadership and potential to change the world and are dedicated to equip them with the tools to do so. (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17; 1Tim 4:12; 1Sam 2:18-19; 17:33-37; Dan 1:4, 8-9; Jer 1:5-10)

We are committed to team ministry. We recognize that functioning in teams at all levels of the organization provides an opportunity for balance of spiritual gifts and insights. (Eccl 4:9-12; Mark 6:7; Eph 5:21; Prov 15:22; Acts 15:22; 10:25-26)

We affirm personal responsibility and volunteerism, encouraging individuals to seek God for guidance and direction regarding ministry roles and methods of performing their work. We encourage personal initiative in these areas, making decisions together with their leaders. (Ex 3:4; Isa 6:8; 1Sam 3:10; Mark 1:17-18; Matt 9:9; Acts 26: 12-20)

We are called to servant leadership. A servant leader is one who honors the calling of his/her followers and guards their rights and privileges. Just as Jesus served His disciples, we stress the importance of those with leadership responsibilities in our mission serving those whom they lead. (Luke 17:7-10; John 13:12-17; Mark 10:42-45)

We make no distinction between the sacred and the secular. We seek to honor all functions equally within the Kingdom of God. No roles or ministries are more important or spiritual than others. We seek to equip and mobilize men and women of God to take roles of service and influence in every sphere of society. (Acts 11:9; 1 Pet 4:11; 1Cor 6:19; Zech14:20-21; Rom 12:3-8; 13:1-10; Phil 1-2; Titus 3:13; Col 4:14; Heb 13:16)

We are called to practice a life of dependence upon God and His people for financial provision, both corporately and individually. (Matt 6:25-33; Phil 4:6-7, 10-20)

We are dedicated to hospitality. We believe it is important to serve and honor all fellow believers, guests and the poor and needy through this ministry. (3 Jn 8; Heb 13:2; 1Tim 3:2; Titus 1:8; Rom 12:13; 1Pet4:9)

We are called to practice generosity and to model and teach the spirit of generosity in all that we do. (Rom 12:8-13; 1Tim 5:17; 6:18; Phil 4:17-18; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35; Ps 112:5)