How We Do Things

DOCTRINALLY SOUND
We take seriously Paul’s command to Titus as a young pastor: “Teach what accords with sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). We have a high view of Scripture, and are committed to communicating biblical principles for leadership, preaching and pastoring. We seek to teach the eternal, non‐culturally bound principles of God’s Word. We strive to strip away American cultural influences and to teach biblical principles that are culturally transferable which will in turn provide a solid foundation for building healthy, God‐honoring, Christ‐exalting local churches.

GRACE-ORIENTED
We want to be known for being grace‐oriented in our relationships and mission. Legalism kills; grace gives life! We desire to be known for our unwavering commitment to the grace of God in salvation, as well as a grace orientation in how we interact in our personal relationships (Romans 14).

KINGDOM-MINDED
We highly value partnership with other Christian individuals, churches and missions organizations. Our mission is planned and carried out in partnership with godly indigenous leaders, who provide direction, guidance and cultural insight to us. We value their input and wisdom, and we approach these relationships with humility. We are committed to linking arms and working together with other like‐minded evangelical Christian ministries. We believe firmly that God desires for us to “major on majors” and “minor on minors,” keeping the big picture in view.

SPIRITUALLY THRIVING
We desire to promote growth and spiritual vitality in the lives of the individuals we train. We believe that as local leaders are ministered to and brought to a place of renewed growth and spiritual health, their congregations will naturally be affected and challenged to grow in their faith, as well. We believe, as the saying goes, that “we are responsible for the depth of our life; God is responsible for the breadth of our ministry.” We are committed to keeping a balance between head and heart, mind and emotions, the Word and worship.

INDIGENOUS IN PRACTICE
Our goal is to equip and train indigenous leaders in Zambia and beyond so that they may reach and train their people for Christ. God has sovereignly placed them in their communities for a reason, and we believe that they possess a strategic role of influence to teach and communicate the Gospel to their own people. We believe that one of the most effective ways to fulfill the Great Commission worldwide is to equip local leaders so that they can more effectively reach and disciple their people for Christ.

COMMITTED TO MULTIPLYING
Ours is a ministry of multiplication, not addition, thus fulfilling the mandate of 2 Timothy 2:1‐2: “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” We are committed to equipping the “leader of leaders” and the “teacher of teachers” so that true biblical multiplication can happen.