laupäev, jaanuar 15, 2005
“Mission Momentum…Rising to the Challenge”
Divisional, Territorial, National, and International leaders met in Philadelphia, PA, January 8-12, 2005 to consider three key aspects of Salvation Army mission – the Membership, the Message, and the Messenger.
After thought provoking and prayerful deliberation the National Conference of Leaders issues the following proclamation in a spirit of unity and resolve:
· Membership - We affirm that we will nurture and encourage our members in The Salvation Army to willingly and radically embrace and emulate Jesus Christ – His mission, His teachings, His disciplines.
· Message – We affirm that God’s love is understood through relationships made manifest in community and proclaimed in the joyful embrace of personal sacrifice. For Salvationists the Biblical message is best expressed through the coming together of holiness and incarnational ministry.
· Messenger – We affirm that as God’s messengers we will be spiritually vital and holy people committed to a relevant gospel with power to transform the world.
Daily dependent upon the Holy Spirit, we will carry out our incarnational ministry, demonstrating the power of God’s kingdom to transform lives and build communities of compassion.
After thought provoking and prayerful deliberation the National Conference of Leaders issues the following proclamation in a spirit of unity and resolve:
· Membership - We affirm that we will nurture and encourage our members in The Salvation Army to willingly and radically embrace and emulate Jesus Christ – His mission, His teachings, His disciplines.
· Message – We affirm that God’s love is understood through relationships made manifest in community and proclaimed in the joyful embrace of personal sacrifice. For Salvationists the Biblical message is best expressed through the coming together of holiness and incarnational ministry.
· Messenger – We affirm that as God’s messengers we will be spiritually vital and holy people committed to a relevant gospel with power to transform the world.
Daily dependent upon the Holy Spirit, we will carry out our incarnational ministry, demonstrating the power of God’s kingdom to transform lives and build communities of compassion.
