Mission Statement
“Restore, Renew and Empower People for the Glory of God!”
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
” … Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to me.” (Matt 25:35, 36, 40)
Our mission is to restore, renew and empower people for the glory of God by reaching out to meet the spiritual, fellowship and physical needs of others in our communities and throughout the world.
Ministry Purpose:
To restore, renew and empower people for the glory of God throughout the Indianapolis communities and the world by:
Expressing Christ’s concern for the whole person – We lay a foundation to meet the spiritual needs of people, by meeting their immediate and temporary physical needs.
Demonstrating God’s life transforming power for individuals and their families by:
- Strengthening their Christian Character and discipling them.
- Guiding and encouraging them to be self-reliant.
- Economically empowering them.
Foundational Pillars
I. Benevolence (Food, clothing, shelter for the homeless and
Disadvantaged and any who are in need) — Restoring people to a healthy level of subsistence
II. Vocational Development & Assistance – Empowering people economically to be self-reliant
III. Discipleship & Evangelism – Renewing minds and transforming lifestyles.
IV. Holiday Gift Giving for Disadvantaged Adults/Children Renewing the hope and spirits of children.
V. Healthcare Advocacy – Helping to maintain and restore physical health and renew the spirits of the elderly and others in need.
BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
Seven Biblical Admonitions to Reach Out and Help the Poor:
- 1 John 3:17-18 “Love brother in need by deeds.”
- James 2:14-16 “Helping brother with food and clothing needs proves faith.”
- Luke 3:10-11 “Benevolence is proof of true repentance.”
- Amos 2:6 “One reason God brought judgment on Israel was their mistreatment of the poor.”
- Deut. 15:7-8, 11 and 24:19-21 “Help the poor and needy of the land.”
- Luke 6:38 “God will give back in heaping measure.”
- Matt 25:35, 36, 40 “Doing it unto the least of brethren is doing it unto Christ.”