Scriptures

The Scriptures direct our lives. All that we think, say and do should be driven by them not just what is religious or spiritual. We apply them to family, politics, work, study, leisure and to every other area of life. As a mission we are particularly concerned that our ministry conforms to the Scriptures. We don't just quote verses mindlessly. Rather, using the common standards of human language, we determine what the original author said, what that meant to the original audience in their context, and how it applies in our context.
Scripture: Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Matthew 24:35; Psalm 19; Psalm 119

Laborers

We, the laborers, are the key resource and our character is what counts. We are often told that money is limited, that the harvest is not what it used to be, or that God must pour out His Spirit in revival. According to the Scriptures none of these things is true! God promises all we need; He declares the harvest is plentiful and that His Spirit indwells us. He tells us what is in short supply: workers for the harvest. His Great Commission is that we make disciples. Jesus' conception of a disciple or a laborer is far beyond someone who claims to be a Christian. He must give up everything; he must hold to His teaching; he must love other Christians; and he will bear much fruit. This may be an unbelievably high standard, but Jesus has commanded us to pray and to work for this end. The quality of our student discipleship is high because we are examples of the image of God worthy for them to imitate. More quality staff laborers are critical to our efforts.
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38; 2 Timothy 2; Genesis 1:27,28; John 4:34-38; Acts 6:1-7

Unity

Real unity is hard work. It comes from adopting a servant's attitude, and also from speaking the truth in love. Normally, our relationships are so shallow that we cannot know if we have real unity. We maintain the Sunday morning facade rather than developing one heart and one mind. We must penetrate below surface issues and know each other at the heart level. Then we must work to expand what we agree on and minimize the areas of disagreement. We must be careful to work through conflicts and not avoid them. We must also hear each other out with sensitivity and affirmation, build agreement around the Scriptures, and not coerce one another. We are called to work together as one Body. We consider the welfare of the whole mission as more important than our own. We do what is needed regardless of our gifting or ability. As individuals we have not succeeded until the whole team has succeeded. We support the whole team and our leaders.
Scripture: Philippians 2; John 17:20-23; Psalm 133; Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 12-14; Romans 12; I John 3-4; 1 Peter 1:22-25

Energizing Value:

Care for One Another

We trust in the Lord, but as a human organization, this is the source of our power. We, as a mission and individually as missionaries, shepherd each other. We love each other by doing what is best for one another. Many times that will mean a sympathetic ear and words of affirmation. At other times that will mean truth spoken in love frankly and directly. A helping hand can get us through a rough spot, but to make significant progress we must have our issues clearly identified and addressed. We will make mistakes in caring for each other, but we will keep trying until we get it right. The Lord has given us a fabulous opportunity, and we have banded together to take advantage of it. We need every member of our staff team, but we also need each member to be at his best and to be putting the team first. As we do this we develop energized missionaries who constantly re-energize each other. This gives us tremendous power.
Scripture: Colossians 3:16; I Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13; 10:24,25; Ephesians 3:17b-19; 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Vision, Mission and Motto

Vision

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." -- Matthew 28:18-20

Mission

We believe Christ has:

• called us to make disciples of all nations
  
• strategically prepared college students to respond to that call
• given us effective methods to accomplish His call:
  • Bible study that transforms character and worldview
  • Leadership development and discipling
  • Culturally relevant evangelism
  • Life giving, encouraging fellowship
  • Fervent prayer and moving worship
• used us in unique ways because we:
  • participate in, consult with and serve churches
  • will to go to smaller colleges

Motto: Reaching the Campus . . . Reaching the World