We have a Calling to:
See all people reconciled in their relationship to God, their community, others, self, and the environment.
- Being reconciled to God is being in relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- When people are reconciled to their community, they uphold peace and justice despite social, political or economic differences between community members.
- Being reconciled to others means being at peace with those who are different than us. It means engaging with and embracing the “other” in spite of all that the “other” has done (ie., Muslims and Christians).
- A reconciled self does not accept the lies that self and others believe about themselves. With reconciliation, marred identities are restored and redefined by Jesus.
- Being reconciled to one’s environment leads to healthy and respectful relationships with God’s creation. We are called to be good stewards, caring for the world so that it can be productive and supportive of life.
We are called to transformational development which works towards reconciling peaceful and harmonious relationships with God, one’s community, those outside the community, self and creation (see Walking with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development by Bryant L. Myers).
We have a Vision to:
- See children’s rights recognized and respected, family relationships intact and thriving, and communities at peace and empowered.
- Help build the capacities of African children, families and communities.
- Provide knowledge and resources to the poor and non-poor in Africa as they help meet one another’s holistic needs.
- Educate, equip and empower Followers of Jesus to share the gospel in word (Scriptures), deed (actions), and sign (miracles) in ways that respect African cultural values and communicate in the vernacular language.
- See the most vulnerable people in African society restored, loved and cared for within their own families and communities.
- Always remain a learner and good listener among people who are different than us.