OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Prayer and Worship:
Prayer, worship, scripture and listening to God are the basis for ministry, growth, innovation and unity within the organization.
Flexibility:
We work to enable individuals to discover and use their call and gifts while ensuring that this is done in an appropriate way. We are open to new ideas, possibilities and ways of working. We are interested in working principles and open processes.
Locally Led:
We practice devolved decision-making, enabling those affected by decisions to be involved in the process. We believe this allows us to be responsive to local needs, conditions and opportunities.
Partnership:
We are committed to co-operation with others in reaching common goals through shared vision and values. Partnerships take place at every level within and with those outside the organization. It defines our relationships with churches in both sending and receiving roles.
Integrated:
We engage in mission through integrated ministry. Its principles shape the way we relate, including: rich and poor, business, development, health care, inter-faith dialogue, discipleship and church development. Most Interserve Partners have professional or vocational training. The use of these skills is central to the way we serve God and those He has called us to.
Discipleship:
We aim to grow as disciples and enable others to do the same. Discipleship takes place in the context of relationship and community. Our desire is to enable individuals to fulfil God's call, grow and use their gifts. Being discipled and discipling others is practiced intentionally.
Participation:
Believing that all are made in the image of God, we practice participation in leadership, decision-making, strategic planning and pastoral care in all sectors of the Fellowship.
Prioritizing the Marginal:
Many factors result in some people having less opportunity to experience the reality of God's Kingdom rule. These include: geography, wealth, poverty, social status, gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, urban or rural living. Our Fellowship emphasizes ministry amongst those most marginalized from the gospel of the Kingdom.
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