my values

Our staff was reading through and discussing some of the values of our mission organization. We realized as we were reading, that these are values that we should all hold as Christians. I thought I would share some thoughts on some of them.

BE VISIONARY
"YWAM is called to be visionary, continually receiving, nurturing and releasing fresh vision from God. We support the pioneering of new ministries and methods, always willing to be radical in order to be relevant to every generation, people group, and sphere of society. We believe that the apostolic call of YWAM requires the integration of spiritual eldership, freedom in the Spirit and relationship, centered on the Word of God."

-I love this! It involves the continual listening to God's Spirit, flexibilty and trust in Jesus and being pioneers. This speaks to my spirit. I'm in a season of wanting new revelation from God. Why keep doing the same thing over and over again just because it worked in the past? Ask God for His will. See where He is going and follow!!

HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
"YWAM is called to a Biblical worldview. We believe that the Bible makes a clear division between good and evil; right and wrong. The practical dimensions of life are no less spiritual than the ministry expressions. Everything done in obedience to God is spiritual. We seek to honor God with all that we do, equipping and mobilizing men and women of God to take roles of service and influence in every arena of society."

-There is no seperation of secular and Christian. If we follow Jesus, then everything we do is spiritual. Everything we do in and for Him. God will give us new perspective to see the world through His eyes.

CHAMPION YOUNG PEOPLE
"YWAM is called to champion youth. We believe God has gifted and called young people to spearhead vision and ministry. We are committed to value them, trust them, train them, support them, make space for them and release them. They are not only the Church of the future; they are the Church of today. We commit to follow where they lead, in the will of God."

-My heart is for the young people. I love to see young adults going after Jesus and growing in leadership and vision. I desire to be a part of the process. Let's train them and release them into the world!!