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YWAM Values and
Mission Statement
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YWAM STATEMENT
OF PURPOSE
Youth
With A Mission is an international movement of Christians from many denominations
dedicated to presenting Jesus Christ to this generation, to mobilize as
many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping
of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. As citizens
of God's Kingdom we are called to love, worship and obey our Lord, to
love and serve His Body, the Church, and to present the whole Gospel for
the whole man through the whole world. We of Youth With A Mission believe
that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word, revealing that
Jesus Christ is God's Son, that man is created in God's image, that He
created us to have eternal life through Jesus Christ, that repentance,
faith and love are fitting responses to God's initiative of grace towards
us, that God desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge
of the truth, and that the Holy Spirit's power is demonstrated in and
through us for the accomplishing of Christ's last commandment, "Go
ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark
16:15 KJV.
YWAM
PLZEN MISSION STATEMENT
We
are committed to living and demonstrating the kingdom of God, making
no distinction between sacred and secular. Through the knowledge of
Gods Word, worship, prayer and intercession, we depend upon Him. We
go to people where they are, serving them as we are able and helping
them to discover their value as individuals. Promoting unity in the
Body of Christ worldwide, we equip, train and mobilize believers to
impact the world around them.
Commitment:
Calling this generation to spend their lives on something worth dying
for.
"Preach
the gospel at all times; if necessary, use words."
St. Francis of Assissi
We
believe that every person on the face of the earth is uniquely loved by
God and should have an opportunity to discover his or her Creator and
learn to love Him..
Do you agree? Come join us!
YWAM FOUNDATIONAL VALUES
Since
the beginning of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in 1960, God has emphasized
certain Biblical values which serve as spiritual foundations for the mission.
The combined strength of these Biblical values has strongly influenced
the nature and character of YWAM around the world. These shared values
are the guiding principles for both the past and future growth of our
mission. They are beliefs we hold in high regard which determine how we
live and make decisions.
God's
Word is the final authority for conduct and faith in Youth With A Mission.
Our foundational values are not a list of rules to be adhered to; they
were not written down until YWAM was 25 years old. Rather, these values
are recorded here in an attempt to pass on to successive generations that
which God has emphasized to us as a mission.
The
following list has been reviewed by the YWAM International Executive Committee
and approved by the International Council.
1.
YWAM is committed to know God, His character and His ways. We affirm the
vital importance of hearing God's voice, seeking His counsel and obeying
His instructions. (Numbers 23:19-20; Deuteronomy 32:3-4; John 5:30; 10:1-4;
16:13; Isaiah 6:8; Acts 16:6-10)
2. YWAM is called to make God known, through Evangelism, Training and
Mercy Ministries. All our activities should contribute toward the goal
of discipling nations. (Acts 13:2-3; Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20;
Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-18; 15:18-21)
3. YWAM recognizes the Bible to be God's inspired and authoritative Word
and relies upon the authority of the Holy Scriptures as the standard for
life and ministry. Obedience to the Word of God is an evidence of our
commitment to Jesus' Lordship. (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; John 3:31-32;
2 Timothy 2:15)
4. YWAM is visionary, doing new things in new ways where new initiatives
are required to accomplish the Great Commission. (Isaiah 42:8-9; John
4:35; Matthew 10:1-10; Hebrews 11:1-3; Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2)
5. YWAM is international and interdenominational in its scope and constituency.
We believe that cultural, racial and theological diversity are positive
factors that contribute to the health and growth of the mission. (Matthew
24:14; Ephesians 4:1-16; Revelation 7:9)
6. YWAM affirms the importance of the local church and seeks 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. (Philippians 1:3-5;
1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; Ephesians 3:8-10)
7. YWAM is broad structured and decentralized, with operating locations
linked together by relationship, shared values, accountability to leadership,
and a commitment to world evangelization. (Mark 10:42-43; Exodus 18:17-26;
John 8:36; 1 Corinthians 3:4-9; Hebrews 13:7,17)
8. YWAM is called to praise and worship of the Lamb of God, intercessory
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.(Ephesians 5:19-20;
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 32:6; 100; 150; John 17:15-21; Mark 11:24;
Acts 1:14; Colossians 4:2-3; 1 Timothy 2:1, Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Corinthians
10:3-6; James 4:7, Matthew 12:23-29)
9. YWAM affirms 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. (1 Samual 15:10-28; Psalm 32:1-5, 51:6-17,; Matthew 5:8;
2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:7)
10. YWAM is 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 individuals's
gifts, abilities and expertise. (Ezra 7:10; Acts 1:1; Phillipians 4:8-9;
Colossians 3:1-17; 2 Peter 1:5-10; Micah 6:8)
11. YWAM is 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. (1
John 1:7; Galatians 5:1)
12. YWAM is called to value each individual. We believe all races, ages,
cultures and individuals - male and female - have distinctive contributions
and callings. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-16; Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians
12:4-31; Acts 13:1-3; Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:4-7)
13. YWAM recognizes the value of the family. We affirm the importance
of fathers, mothers, and children all sharing a call to missions and contributing
in unique, complimentary and vital ways. We support the neccessity for
each individual family to be a strong and healthy unit. (Deuteronomy 4:9-10,
40, 6:6-7, 32:46; Proverbs 31; 1 Timothy 3:4)
14. YWAM is 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; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Samuel 2:18-19;
17:33-37; Danial 1:4, 8-9; Jeremiah 1:5-10)
15. YWAM is called 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. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Mark 6:7; Ephesians
5:21; Proverbs 15:22; Acts 15:22; Acts 10:25-26)
16. YWAM affirms 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 both YWAM
and others. (Exodus 3:4; Isaiah 6:8; 1 Samuel 3:10; Mark 1:17-18; Matthew
9:9; Acts 26:12-20)
17. YWAM is called to servant leadership. A servant leader is one who
honours 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)
18. YWAM makes 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 Peter 4:11; 1 Corinthians 6:19;
Zechariah 14:20-21; Romans 12:3-8, 13:1-10, Philemon 1-2; Titus 3:13;
Colossians 4:14; Hebrews 13:16)
19. YWAM is called to practice a life of dependence upon God and His people
for financial provision, both corporately and individually. (Phil 4:6-7,
10-20; 3 John 5-8)
20. YWAM is dedicated to hospitality. We believe it is important to serve
and honor our fellow YWAMers, guests, and the poor and needy through this
ministry. (3 John 8; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; Romans 12:13;
1 Peter 4:9)
21. YWAM is called to practice generosity and to model and teach the spirit
of generosity in all we do. (Romans 12:8-13; 1 Timothy 5:17, 6:18; Philippians
4:17-18; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35; Psalm 112:5)
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