principles jesus' taught
The following principles come directly from the amazing words and deeds of Jesus.
The Mustard Seed Principle |
(Matthew 13:31-32) |
| The Kingdom of God works in smallness. We encourage small reproducing organizational models. |
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The Footwashing Principle |
(John 13:1-17) |
| The greatest in the Kingdom of God must be the least. We encourage leaders to put others above themselves. |
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The Yeast Principle |
(Matthew 13:33) |
| The Kingdom of God is meant to infect all of society. We encourage models of ministry that move the church into homes, workplaces etc. |
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The Treasure Principle |
(Matthew 13:44-46) |
| The Kingdom of God is worth giving up everything. We encourage sacrificial giving and lifestyle, applying all of our resources to reaching others. |
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The Wheat Grain Principle |
(John 12:24) |
| The Kingdom of God grows when we give ourselves away. We encourage leaders to seek to raise up others to replace themselves. |
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The Child Principle |
(Matthew 18:1-5) |
| The weak, poor, & helpless are important in God's kingdom. We encourage ministry among the poor to be high priority for everyone. |
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The Widow Principle |
(Mark 12:41-44) |
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The poor have much to give. |
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The Wineskins Principle |
(Matthew 9:16-17) |
| The changing world requires changing paradigms. We encourage skilled creativity and aggressive innovation. |
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