Our Values
We believe in
the following values and practices at Network Of Christian Ministries,
and seek to build them into the heart of all we do. Each member of the
NCM team must adhere to these values and practices at all times.
PEOPLE
We value all people, and believe that
all people, including those who have not embraced the Christian faith,
matter to God, and therefore, ought to matter to the church and its
ministries. This value includes the concepts of relational evangelism
and evangelism as a process. The seeker will be given the freedom to
investigate Christianity at his/her own pace.
Luke 5:30-32;
Luke 15; Matthew 18:14
CULTURAL RELEVANCE
We value cultural relevance, and believe that all ministries of the
church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.
This value includes the concept of sensitively relating to our culture
through various media formats. We believe that excellence honours God
and inspires people, and so we also value the concepts of evaluation,
review and intensity.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23; Colossians 3:17;
Malachi 1:6-14, Proverbs 27:17
THE CHURCH
We value God’s Church, and believe it is a way of life, not an
activity, event, building, or something we ‘go to’. It is a commitment
each person makes to a seven day a week, twenty-four hour a day
lifestyle. We will not "go" to church, we seek to ‘be’ the church at
all times, everywhere. At NCM, we value calling each member to this
lifestyle. We find support and encouragement for this lifestyle in
small groups.
We believe that Christ-followers should manifest
authenticity and yearn for continuous growth. This value includes
personal authenticity, character, and wholeness. We believe in the
equal value and worth of all people regardless of gender, or economic,
racial or ethnic status.
Ephesians 4:25-26, 32; Hebrews 12:1;
Philippians 1:6
We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to
Christ and His cause is normal for every believer. This value includes
the concepts of stewardship, servanthood, downward mobility, and the
pursuit of kingdom goals.
1 Kings 11:4; Philippians 2:1-11; 2
Corinthians 8:7
We value all aspects of the church, including
Christian ministry and its missional expression, and believe that the
church should operate as a unified community of servants, with men and
women stewarding their spiritual gifts. This value includes the
concepts of unity, servanthood, spiritual gifts, and ministry
callings.
1 Corinthians 12 & 14; Romans 12; Ephesians 4; Psalm
133
We believe ministry is defined as such outreach and or
service to individuals or groups of people, motivated by the love of
God, in order to show God’s love in a practical way as modeled by the
practical ministry of Jesus Christ. Pastors/clergy are defined as
those who have such outreach and or service as the major focus of
their passion, time and activity.
We believe the church and all
its ministries should be led by men and women with leadership gifts.
This value includes the concepts of empowerment, servant leadership,
strategic focus, and intentionality. We believe all believers in
Christ are created to invest somewhere in the disciple-making process.
Nehemiah 1-2; Romans 12:8; Acts 6:2-5
COMMUNITY
We believe that life transformation happens best in small groups. This
value includes the concepts of discipleship, vulnerability, and
accountability.
Luke 6;12-13; Acts 2:44-47
We believe
that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.
This value includes the concepts of love-driven ministry accomplished
in teams, and relationship building.
1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah
3; Luke 10:1; John 13:34-35
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our primary focus is to build relationships with those to whom we
minister. We believe if we can build relationships, we will then have
a greater means of impact on their lives as trust will be created.
EXCELLENCE
We do all things with excellence at
NCM: remember to always give of yourself with nothing less than 100%.
PROMPTNESS
Returning phone calls and getting
back to inquiries and messages within 24 hrs is imperative. A greater
sense of confidence will be created if promptness is upheld.
OPENNESS
Don't be hard to get to know! If you are
open, people will also be more open, which will enhance effectiveness
of ministry.
INTEGRITY
With so much
skepticism regarding clergy, people need to know that those in our
ministry are trustworthy and will not be pushy or rude. We need to
demonstrate an amazing amount of integrity.
PUNCTUALITY
Always be on time!
HONESTY
Always tell the
truth, never embellish your story!
BIBLICAL INTEGRITY
In all we do and say, we strive to adhere to biblical truth and
principles. All of our decisions are to be run through the grid of
biblical truth. This will enable us to make right choices regarding
all aspects of ministry.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
One of the hall marks of NCM is our ability to impact peoples lives
through the words we speak. We need to always be sharp, focused and
inspired with the words we share.
PERSONAL PRESENTATION
How we present physically is just as important as how we present by
way of our personality. We require maintenance of a high standard of
personal hygiene, neatness, and deportment, behaving at all times
‘decently and in order’ in all relationships connected with NCM