our core values
Honour
Honour recognizes and affirms that every person is valuable and powerful. We are made in God’s image; He died to restore us to relationship with Him, therefore we are significant.
Genesis 1:26-28; Ephesians 4:23-24; Psalm 139:13-16; Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 12:14-26; 1 Peter 2:17; Matthew 26:6-13.
Honour recognizes and celebrates the best in people in spite of our differences. We respond to people based on their God-given identity and the honour in our hearts, not their behaviour or self-definition.
1 Corinthians 12:14-26; 2 Corinthians 5:16-17; James 2:1-5; Philippians 2:3; 1 Samuel 24:1-10.
Honour is demonstrated through consistent respect in word and action toward those we lead, follow, love and disagree with. While honour avoids controlling others, it also lovingly confronts, limits, and disciplines when necessary.
1 Corinthians 13:1-7; Leviticus 19:15-18; Galatians 6:1- 2; Ephesians 4:14-15; Romans 2:4; Matthew 18:15; Hebrews 12:11-14; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Luke 3:10-14.
The level of honour we have for a person directly affects our ability to receive from them.
Matthew 10:40-42; Philippians 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20; 2 Kings 4:8-37.
What it means
We love people even if we do not receive anything from them in return.
Romans 5:8; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 25:40, 45; Proverbs 14:31.
We regularly ask God to help us see the people in our lives as He does and to encourage them with the truths He tells us about them.
2 Corinthians 5:16-17; 1 Corinthians 14:3-5; Matthew 16:17-19; Judges 6:12-16; Ephesians 1:18.
We recognize where other people fit in the body of Christ, celebrate their individuality, and make room for their gifts to be expressed.
1 Corinthians 12:4-31; 1 Corinthians 14:26; Romans 12:3-5; Ephesians 4:7-16; Matthew 10:41.
We love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.
Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 9:54-56; Luke 23:34.
We honour the future generations and desire to see them prosper and do greater things than we have done.
John 14:12; Deuteronomy 31:14; Deuteronomy 31:23; 2 Kings 2:9-14; 1 Chronicles 22:5-11; Acts 2:38-39.
Some people need to belong before they believe. Rather than judge people outside the church, we love, serve, and speak life to them, hoping that they will soon embrace the truth of Father’s love.
John 3:17; Romans 2:4; Mark 2:13-17; 1 Corinthians 5:5-13; Matthew 10:8; John 3:1-17; John 7:50-51; John 19:39-40.
It is a mistake to give honour to those in leadership but not to those in our everyday lives.
1 Corinthians 12:24-26; Philippians 2:3-7; Ephesians 4:2-4; Matthew 25:40.
If our brothers or sisters sin, we help them to find the root cause of their behaviour so that they can be restored to wholeness.
Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:19-20; Matthew 18:15-16; Luke 17:3-4; 1 Corinthians 4:14.
Don’t misunderstand
When necessary, we confront our brothers and sisters and call them to live up to the standard of their true identity.
1 Corinthians 4:14; Luke 9:54-56; Matthew 16:23; Titus 3:8-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:14 -15.
Though all are equally loved by God, we are not equally empowered by God or the community. Within God’s design of authority, there are different levels of favour and position. The body of Christ is most effective when we embrace this truth while maintaining mutual honour for one another.
1 Timothy 5:17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:18; 1 Corinthians 12:24-28; Ephesians 4:7-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.
Those in leadership should not use their authority to be destructive, manipulative, or controlling.
Matthew 25:25-28; 1 Peter 5:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:3-14; 3 John 9-11; 1 Corinthians 3:12-13.
We honour others in every situation, not just when and where it’s convenient.
Romans 13:7-8; 1 Peter 2:17-20; 1 Peter 3:8-9; John 13:34-35; John 4:5-42; Matthew 19:13-15.
We do not always have to agree with everyone or have the same opinions.
Ephesians 4:1-4; Romans 14:1-23; Acts 15:30-35; 2 Timothy 4:11.
People can choose to behave their way out of relationship and connection with us.
Titus 3:9-11; 2 John 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15; 1 Corinthians 5:4-6; 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
Salvation Creates Joyful Identity
Jesus has won the absolute victory! We are forgiven and freed from the enemy’s power of sin, sickness, lies, and torment. Now we live in the power of righteousness, healing, truth, and joy!
Romans 8:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:4; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 2:14-15; Galatians 5:22-24; 1 Corinthians 15:56-57; Revelation 1:12-18.
We are adopted as royalty into God’s family and commanded to help others be reconciled with Father and come home.
Romans 8:14-17; John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 3:1; Luke 15:11-32.
We are simultaneously joyful servants, trusted friends, and beloved children of our Lord.
John 15:12-15; Psalm 16:11; Hebrews 1:9; Hebrews 12:2; Matthew 25:23; Psalm 100:2; Galatians 1:10; Matthew 23:11-12; John 1:12; 1 John 3:1; Matthew 25:14-30.
We are new creations, not merely sinners saved by grace, but saints who have been given His righteousness so we can partner with our Father God.
2 Corinthians 5:17-21; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Romans 3:21-26; Romans 8:1, 30; Galatians 2:19-20; Acts 26.
What it means
We become new creations when we are born again in Christ. When we resist sin, we are not fighting against our old nature but instead are cooperating with our new selves in Him. We are both sanctified and embracing sanctification. We are not working for victory, but rather from His victory.
Ephesians 2:4-6; Romans 3:24; Romans 8:1-4; Romans 8:29-30; Romans 8:33-34; Galatians 2:20; 1 John 4:17.
We no longer live under shame or condemnation because it has been lifted off of us by His grace.
Romans 8:1; John 3:17.
Freedom, blessing, and abundant life are available to us now.
John 10:10; 3 John 2; 2 Corinthians 9:8-11; Matthew 6:33; Mark 10:29-30; Proverbs 3:9-10; Philippians 4:19.
God doesn’t remember our sins nor hold them against us, therefore we are not defined by our past.
Isaiah 43:25; Psalm 103:12; Micah 7:19; Romans 6:4; Romans 8:1-2; Hebrews 9:26; 1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17.
We have been given authority and access to God’s resources for the sake of the world.
Matthew 18:18-19; Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:1, 19; Matthew 28:18-19; John 14:12-14; Ephesians 2:10; Acts 10:37-38; Luke 15:31.
We are citizens of another Kingdom and live from heaven towards earth.
Philippians 3:20; Ephesians 2:4-7, 19; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 4:17; Colossians 1:13; Colossians 3:1-3.
Our new normal is to hunger and thirst for His righteousness to be revealed in the earth.
Matthew 5:6; Matthew 6:33; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 4:8.
One way to renew our minds and establish new habits of the heart and mind is by believing and declaring His truth and promises.
Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 1:20-22; Ephesians 4:21-24; John 8:31-32; Job 22:28.
We can grow in our ministry and gifts through the laying on of hands and receiving impartation from other believers.
Matthew 10:41; Acts 13:2-3; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; Romans 1:11-12.
Don’t misunderstand
Even though we are royalty in Christ, we still serve wholeheartedly because we follow the Servant-King!
John 13:13-17; Matthew 20:28; Mark 9:35, 10:42-45.
Although each of us is made holy in Christ, we are all still in the process of growing into His fullness as we seek after Him.
Philippians 3:12-15; Matthew 6:32-33; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 3: 17-18.
Sin has consequences. We take it seriously because God takes it seriously. We take responsibility for our sin and are quick to repent and reconcile with those that our sin has affected.
James 5:16; 1 John 1:7-9; 1 John 2:1-2; Acts 5:1-11.
We may not always do whatever we want because our actions affect our relationship with God and His plans in this world.
Galatians 5:13-26; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Ephesians 5:15-21; Romans 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 8:9.
We feel godly conviction when we sin.
2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Romans 6:1-2; Luke 19:8-10; Psalm 51.
We are not Jesus; Jesus is God the Son, distinct from creation.
Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-20; Colossians 2:9-12; John 5:19-27; Matthew 24:4-5.
Freedom and Responsibility
Galatians 5:13-25; 1 Corinthians 9:19; 2 Peter 1:5-9; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13; 1 Peter 1:13-16; John 13:12-17.
Christ died to set us free from sin, death, fear, and shame in order to establish us in freedom so that we can live and love as God’s glorious children.
Romans 8:1-2; Romans 8:15-21; Galatians 5:1; Romans 6:4; Romans 6:14-22; 2 Corinthians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 4:17-18; Luke 19:1-10.
Freedom is very personal, but it is not self-centred. We have been given freedom so we may present ourselves to the Lord as a willing sacrifice, surrendered and ready to serve.
Galatians 5:13-14; Romans 12:1-2; Romans 14:7-9; Romans 15:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11.
We are responsible for partnering with Holy Spirit to continually develop the foundation of our character so our character can support our growing influence and anointing.
2 Peter 1:5-9; Titus 2:11-12; Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Luke 9:54-56.
What it means
Environments of freedom, responsibility, and empowerment enable people to live holy, healthy, bold, creative lives.2 Corinthians 3:7-18; Luke 10:1-2; Luke 10: 17-20; Acts 2:42-47; 1 John 4:17-18; Galatians 3:23-29.
Freedom is very valuable to God. He demonstrated this when He placed a sinful choice in the garden of Eden. Therefore, it is not our goal to remove sinful choices from people, instead call them to freely love God and choose His righteousness.
Genesis 2:15-17; 2 Corinthians 3:16-17; John 14:15; Romans 12:1; 2 Peter 3:9.
Usually our dreams are too small. God has big purposes for us to extend His Kingdom. As we submit our lives to Him and become excited about seeing His dreams fulfilled, we are free to dream big dreams for our lives with Him.
Ephesians 3:20; Psalm 37:4-5; Isaiah 55:1-13; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; John 14:12-14; Matthew 6:10, 33; Genesis 12:1-3; 2 Chronicles 6:5-8.
Holy Spirit internally motivates us towards freedom, purity, and integrity.
Galatians 5:16-26; Philippians 2:13; Romans 8:14.
In our freedom, if we sin or make mistakes, we must take responsibility for our actions, repent, and reconcile with those affected.
Matthew 5:23-24; Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 1:6-10; James 5:1; Luke 19:1-10.
When we are tempted to compromise our character and sin, we overcome it by drawing from the power of Holy Spirit and from our true identities as sons and daughters of God.
Romans 8:5-17; 1 John 4:4; Galatians 5:19-25; 1 Corinthians 10:13.
We have God-given needs, and we honour Him when we meet these needs in ways consistent with His heart or when we freely and sacrificially lay them down, by His grace.
Philippians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 6:12-13; Ephesians 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 7:1-7; 1 Corinthians 9:4-15; Philippians 2:5-8; Philippians 2:17; Romans 12:1-2.
Don’t misunderstand
Freedom is not free—it cost God the death of His son. This truth motivates us to protect and value our freedom for the precious gift that it is.Galatian 5:1; John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:18- 19; Luke 4:16-21; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
As God’s children, servants, and friends, we are not free to do whatever we want; rather, we moderate our freedom to protect our connection with Him and one another.
Galatians 5:13-14; Romans 14:13-23; Philippians 3:8; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 Corinthians 10:23-24.
In our freedom, we still live lives that are submitted to the Lord.
1 Peter 2:13-17; Romans 12:1; James 4:7; Phil 2:2-7.
Perseverance is absolutely necessary to see dreams fulfilled.
Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 10:36; Philippians 3:14; James 1:12; Romans 5:1-5; Hebrews 12:1-3.
Life is not about us getting everything we want. Instead, we use our freedom to love.
1 Corinthians 10:23-24; Matthew 26:39; John 15:13; 1 Corinthians 9:19.
We are called to serve others and, in doing so, sometimes have to do things we do not feel like doing.
1 Peter 2:16-20; Romans 14:19-23; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Luke 21:16-19; Luke 22:42; Hebrews 11:8-12.
Generous Like My Father
Psalms 65:9-13; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Deuteronomy 7:9; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Matthew 20:28; Ephesians 1:3, 7-8; James 1:5; Acts 20:35; Mark 12:41-43.
God has blessed us in every way so that we can be generous in every way to advance the gospel. Joyfully giving our time, affection, talents, and money attracts God’s attention, draws heaven’s blessings, produces transformation and enables Him to trust us with the true riches of the Kingdom.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Acts 10:3-6; Malachi 3:10-12; Deuteronomy 8:18; Acts 2:43-47; Matthew 10:7-8; Luke 16:10-13; Acts 4:32-37.
Generosity confronts our poverty mentality, changing the way we interact with the world. No longer anxious because we mistakenly believe provision is scarce, we are confident that God multiplies resources and is eager to rescue and prosper people.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 3:20-21; 1 King 17:10-16; 2 Kings 4:1-7; 3 John 2; Matthew 6:25 -34; Jeremiah 29:11; Deuteronomy 28:11-13; Exodus 3:8; Matthew 14:13-21.
Generosity releases joy, blessing, and favour into our lives. As we give, it will be given to us pressed down, shaken together, and running over!
Luke 6:38; Isaiah 58:6-12; Proverbs 11:25; Acts 2:43-47; Philippians 4:17-19; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Luke 18:29-30; Luke 19:1-10.
What it means
Generosity is an expression of our trust in God’s provision, a declaration that our treasure is truly in heaven. As I take care of His priorities, He will look after mine.1 Timothy 6:17-19; Philippians 4:18-19; Acts 4:33-37; Matthew 6:19-33; 2 Corinthians 9:8-12; Genesis 13:5-18.
Generosity is a mindset. The poorest person on earth can live generously. Even if we don’t have many resources, we always have something to give.
Luke 21:1-4; Mark 6:30-44; 2 Corinthians 8:13-15; Matthew 10:42; Acts 3:1-9.1.
We do not only give out of our abundance or convenience. Sacrifice is vital to a lifestyle of generosity. The Lord notices when our giving is costly to us.
Luke 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:1-4; Luke 6:30-36; Luke 10:30-37; 2 Samuel 24:24-25; Romans 8:32; Mark 9:41.
Generosity should permeate our marriages, families, businesses, communities, and benefit generations yet to come.
Ephesians 5:25; James 1:19; Proverbs 31:16-19; Mark 7:9-13; 2 Corinthians 8:14; 1 Timothy 5:4; John 3:16-18; Leviticus 19:9-10; Proverbs 13:22.
We honour the future generations and desire to see them prosper and do greater things than we have done.
John 14:12; Deuteronomy 31:14; Deuteronomy 31:23; 2 Kings 2:9-14; 1 Chronicles 22:5-11; Acts 2:38-39.
God promised Israel a “land flowing with milk and honey.” Though we do not give just to receive, God is a rewarder and wants to bless us materially as well as spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
Exodus 3:8; Luke 6:38; Hebrews 11:6; 3 John 2; 2 Corinthians 9:7-8; Psalms 103:1-5; Proverbs 11:24-25.
As seen throughout history, generosity is essential for the healing and development of the nations. God is attracted to generosity in believers and unbelievers alike.
Isaiah 58:6-12; 1 Chronicles 29:1-9; Acts 10:1-4; Exodus 35:22-36:5; Nehemiah 2:1-8, 5:14-19; Ezra 1:1-11; Matthew 5:44; Proverbs 25:21.
Generosity creates unity.
Acts 4:32-37; 2 Corinthians 8:14; 1 John 3:16-18; Philippians 4:10-19; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15.
Generosity causes people to be thankful and is an opportunity for others to encounter the Lord’s goodness.
2 Corinthians 9:10-13; Romans 2:4; 2 Kings 6:22-23; Luke 9:12-17; Philippians 4:15-16; Matthew 5:16.
The Lord celebrates generosity to the poor and fellow Christians as a gift to Himself. A generous heart cares for the widow and orphan, the marginalised and hurting.
Proverbs 14:31, 19:17; James 1:27; Psalms 68:5-6; Luke 19:1-10; Galatians 2:10; Mark 9:41; Matthew 25:34-40; Deuteronomy 15:12-14.
Don’t misunderstand
Being poor, middle-class, or rich is neither a virtue nor a sin. Christians should cooperate with the Holy Spirit according to their situation, assignment, season of life, and/or calling. Some might be in poverty, needing the Kingdom’s generous breakthrough just to survive; some may live simply, needing and creating little wealth, yet still thriving; while others may create and steward wealth to live and give generously and foster society, establishing the poor, creating work and abundance, producing a legacy that benefits themselves, society, and the Kingdom.2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 4:11-13; Luke 9:58; Acts 4:36; Matthew 27:57-60; Acts 20:32-36; 1 Corinthians 4:8-17; Acts 16:14-15; Job 29; Genesis 24:35, 26:12-14; 2 Chronicles 32:26-28; Proverbs 3:9-10; Proverbs 10:22, 22:3-4; 2 Timothy 6:17-19.
Money is not evil but the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. So we do not love it but rather use it to build His Kingdom. It is a tool, and in human hands can be a blessing or a curse. It should never be our master, but it is a powerful servant.
1 Timothy 6:9-10; Matthew 6:19-24; Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:10-12; Luke 16:8-15.
The motivation for giving is more important than what we give. We don’t give out of a sense of guilt or manipulation, nor to impress or control God or His people.
1 Samuel 15:19-23; 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Corinthians 13:3; Matthew 6:1-4; 1 John 3:17-18; Acts 5:1-5, 8:18-24.
As always, we carefully follow Holy Spirit’s voice while learning generosity. We do not give impulsively, but rather ask the Father what He thinks about each situation.
John 5:19, 16:13; Matthew 19:16-22; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Acts 5:1-5; 1 Samuel 15:19-23.
Our generosity should not be at the expense of others. Being generous while consistently not repaying debt or paying bills is not true generosity, but rather presumption, as we are giving away the money promised to another.
Mark 7:9-13, 12:17; I Timothy 5:4; Romans 13:7.
Generosity is often expressed in secret, though it doesn’t have to be in order to bring glory to God.
Matthew 6:2-4; 2 Corinthians 8:24, 9:10-15; Acts 4:32-37; 1 Chronicles 29:1-9; Exodus 35:22.
Generosity is a form of honour that we can extend to both the poor and the wealthy.
Matthew 6:2-4; 2 Corinthians John 12:1-8; 1 Kings 10:10; Genesis 14:17-20, Luke 23:50-56.8:24, 9:10-15; Acts 4:32-37; 1 Chronicles 29:1-9; Exodus 35:22.
Jesus Empowers Supernatural Ministry
John 14:12-14; Acts 2:17-18; Luke 9:1-2; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:12-16.
We owe the world an opportunity to experience the power of God and an invitation to salvation because Jesus sent us into the world, just as the Father sent Him, in the power of Holy Spirit.
John 20:21-23; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; John 17:18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Matthew 28:18-19; Matthew 5:14-16; Luke 10:1-9.
Nothing is impossible with God. Therefore, no person or situation is beyond His ability to bring complete restoration.
Matthew 17:20; Mark 10:25-27; John 15:7; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Psalms 103:1-7; Luke 1:34-37.
We believe all can be healed because Jesus demonstrated the Father’s will in healing all the sick and demonised He encountered.
Matthew 4:23; Matthew 12:15; Matthew 14:14; Luke 9:11; Acts 10:38; Psalm 103:3-4; Matthew 14:24-33; Acts 3:1-10; James 2:14-18; Mark 10:46-52; Matthew 9:27-38.
Jesus promised us signs will follow believers and they will do even greater works than he did.
John 14:12-14
What it means
Miracles did not stop with Jesus and the apostles.Hebrews 13:8; 1 John 4:17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 14:1; 1 Corinthians 14:39; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 4:10; 2 Timothy 1:6-8.
The Cross of Jesus does not simply make us good people; it creates a new kind of people who walk in His power and are naturally supernatural.
2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Peter 2:9-12; 2 Peter 1:3-4; Mark 16:17-18.
Holy Spirit gives every believer the supernatural power to witness and release miracles, signs, and wonders.
John 14:12; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; 1 Corinthians 4:20; Matthew 10:8; John 20:21-23.
Love should be our primary motivation when we take risks to release the power of God’s Kingdom into the lives of others.
1 Corinthians 16:14; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Galatians 5:13; John 13:34-35; Matthew 20:26-28.
We walk as sons and daughters of God, revealing our Father’s goodness and calling others to repentance.
1 Peter 2:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Matthew 11:25-30.
Our new normal is to live a Spirit-led life and assist in establishing God’s Kingdom on earth.
Acts 1:6-8; Acts 13: 1-5; John 5:19.
Injustice and works of darkness are an opportunity for God’s supernatural love and power to move through us.
Romans 5:20; 1 John 3:8; 1 John 4:18; Psalm 23:4-5; 1 John 4:4; Matthew 10:16 -20; Matthew 16:19.
The Father wants us to live in the fullness of the Kingdom, which means that we are to be persistent in prayer, waiting in faith for the Kingdom to break into every situation.
John 10:10; Luke 18:1-8; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 12:31-32; Acts 1:4, 2:1-4; Acts 4:23-31.
We celebrate every victory, great and small, believing that every testimony of what Jesus has done creates faith and releases hope that He will do it again. In this way, a testimony is a prophecy of what Jesus is willing and able to do right now.
Revelation 19:10; Romans 10:15-17; Hebrews 13:7-8; Acts 10:34-48; Psalm 44:1-5; Mark 5:18-21; Psalm 119:111; Deuteronomy 6:17-24; Deuteronomy 7:17-19; Revelation 12:10-11.
Don’t misunderstand
We are not Jesus.Colossians 1:15-20, 27; Philippians 2:6-11; Acts 3:12.
We do not pursue a relationship with God just so we can perform signs and wonders.
Luke 10:17-20; Matthew 7:21-23.
Miracles are an expression of the love and power of God, not an indication that we are more important in the Kingdom.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Matthew 7:21-23.
If, in our passion and enthusiasm to minister, we accidentally hurt or dishonour someone, we are quick to take responsibility and humbly apologise.
Philippians 2:3-4; Colossians 3:12-14; Ephesians 4:2-3; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.
We do not have to strive for the grace needed to operate in signs and wonders.
Galatians 3:2-5; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Ephesians 3:7-9.
The risks we take when ministering do not always result in the expected outcome.
Acts 16:16-24.
We will experience resistance to the Gospel and persecution as we seek to follow Christ.
Acts 4:3-22; Acts 5:12 -42; Revelation 12:10-11; 2 Corinthians 11:24-25; Matthew 5:10; 2 Corinthians 4:7-12.
Focused On His Presence
Psalm 27:4; Luke 10:39–42; James 4:8; Psalm 1:1–3; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 26:8; John 4:23; Psalm 22:3.
God delights in us and has always desired to be with us. We focus on His presence because we have discovered that He is focused on us.
Ephesians 1:4–5; Zephaniah 3:17; Jeremiah 31:3; Psalm 65:4; 1 John 3:1; Revelation 3:20; 1 John 4:19.
Purposefully cultivating a hunger for God’s manifest presence and an openness to experiencing Holy Spirit deepens our friendship with God and our awareness that we carry His presence for the sake of the world.
Psalm 73:28; Psalm 107:9; John 1:16; Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 55:1–2; 1 Corinthians 3:16.
As a lifestyle, we practise recognizing God’s presence while we minister to others, attempting to say what He is saying and do what He is doing.
John 5:19–20; John 5:30, John 12:49–50; John 14:10; 1 John 4:16–17.
What it means
We worship and have fellowship with God throughout the day in all aspects of life, such as prayer, the Word, creativity, music, nature, family, work, and friendships.1 John 1:3; Matthew 6:6–15; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Colossians 3:17.
God has made us a dwelling place for His Spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19–20; 2 Timothy 1:14; Colossians 2:9–10.
As we draw near to God, He draws near to us.
James 4:8; Matthew 5:6; Matthew 6:33.
Holy Spirit’s presence motivates us towards love and towards changing the world.
Matthew 28:18–20; Joel 2:28; Acts 1:8.
We are called to behold God face to face, allowing nothing to come between Him and us. As we do this, we are transformed into the image of Christ.
Exodus 20:3; 2 Corinthians 3:16–18; 2 Corinthians 5:18–20; Matthew 22:37.
Connected to God, we are filled with joy and peace and are empowered to take risks to extend the Kingdom.
Psalm 13:5; Hebrews 1:9; John 15; Acts 1:8.
Every part of a Christian’s life is sacred and meant to be holy. We do not live with the false mindset that life is divided into the “sacred” or the “secular.” Rather, God values and is involved in every area of our lives. Holy Spirit lives in us, so everything we do and everywhere we go is sacred.
Colossians 1:16–20; Colossians 3:23; 1 Timothy 4:3–5; Revelation 11:15; 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Don’t misunderstand
Being focused on His presence doesn’t mean Christians should spend all their time in private worship, disconnected from the rest of life.Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 4:12; Galatians 6:10; Matthew 18:20; John 17: 18.
Not everything supernatural is from God; we must use our discernment.
1 John 4:1; Acts 13:6–12; Acts 16:16–18; Philippians 1:9–10; Hebrews 5:14.
Physical manifestations of Holy Spirit are not an indicator of our spiritual maturity.
1 Corinthians 13:1–3; 1 Corinthians 13:13; Matthew 7:21–23.
God’s presence is just as much at work in the secular world as it is inside the Church.
Psalm 139:7–12; Matthew 5:44–45; Habakkuk 2:14; Numbers 14:21; Romans 5:20.
Holy Spirit leads us into a Presence-focused lifestyle, not a self-focused lifestyle.
Matthew 16:24–25; Luke 14:27; 1 Peter 2:21.
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Raising Marketplace Revivalists

The Revival School
We believe that people spend more time in places outside of the physical church, and our goal is to transfer the culture of the Kingdom into the realities of everyday living.