Our Values (adapted from Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
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Global Frontier Missions (GFM) has worked very closely in the past with Youth
With a Mission (YWAM). Therefore, we share a lot of the same fou
ndational
values:
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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 individual'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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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 necessity 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)
GFM 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;
Daniel 1:4, 8-9; Jeremiah 1:5-10)
GFM 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)
GFM 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 GFM and others. (Exodus 3:4; Isaiah
6:8; 1 Samuel 3:10; Mark 1:17-18; Matthew 9:9; Acts 26:12-20)
GFM is called to servant leadership . A servant leader is one who honors 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)
GFM 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)
GFM 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)
GFM is dedicated to hospitality . We believe it is important to serve and honor
our fellow GFMers, 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)
GFM 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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