Committed to reaching people in all walks of life and spiritual conditions
"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." John 3:17 (ESV)
In order to grow, improve and bear fruit
"But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 (ESV)
Stretching out our hands to improve the church, community and world
"In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (ESV)
In God’s Kingdom, everyone has an active part to play
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:" 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
Excellence honors God and inspires people
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17 (ESV)
Appealing, engaging and helpful experiences
"And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’" Matthew 25:20-21 (ESV)
The Bible is our first and last word
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness," 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV)
Depending on the Holy Spirit for guidance
"So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied." Acts 9:31 (ESV)
Our ultimate goal
"whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked." 1 John 2:6 (ESV)
