Our Foundation
The mission and vision that guide everything we do
Our Mission
Strengthening the spiritual vitality of Christian ministry leaders
Our Vision
Thriving Christian leaders impacting their families, ministries and communities
Thrive Ministry Values
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We value being Christ centered
- In our lives (as evidenced by our character, behaviour and attitudes) (1 Peter 1:13-15)
- In our ministry (John 1:20; 1 Cor 3:6-9; Jer 17:5,7,14)
- In our motivation (Ex 20:4-6; Gal 1:10)
2
We value increasing intimacy with God
- Through the practice of spiritual disciplines (Luke 14:33, Ezra 10:1, 1 Peter 1:13-15, Zac 7:5, James 5:16, 2 Chr 7:14, Ps 46:10)
3
We value authentic biblical community
- Demonstrated by interdependence (as seen in the Trinity)
- Demonstrated by mutual submission (Eph 5:24)
- Demonstrated by building one another up (as described in the New Testament "one another" statements)
4
We value team ministry
- Because Christ modeled it (Mark 3:13-15)
- Because there is strength in togetherness (Ecc 4:9-12)
- Because each member is uniquely needed for their contribution (1 Cor 3:6-9; 12:1-31; Rom 12:3-21; Eph 4:7-13)
5
We value life change
- As a transformational work of God (2 Cor 3:18; Rom 8:29; Phil 1:6)
- As a transformation into Christ likeness (Gal 4:19; Rom 8:25-30)
- As a life long process in response to life's experiences (James 1:2; Rom 8:18; Phil 3:12-14)
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We value honouring God through balanced living
- By caring for our bodies (Rom 12:1)
- By enjoying and celebrating life (1 Tim 6:17; Pr 17:22)
- By guarding our cognitive wellbeing (Rom 12:2)
- By maturing in our emotional wellbeing (Mark 12:30)
- By nurturing our family relationships (Ps 128:1-4, 6; Eph 5:21-6:4; 1 Tim 3:3-5; 1 Tim 5:4, 8)
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We value safety
- Demonstrated by strict confidentiality in all our relationships
- Through trauma informed ministry approaches