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1. WE ARE CALLED TO INVEST IN LONG-TERM
RELATIONSHIPS. |
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We remain involved in people's lives for as long as
they permit us to.
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We tenaciously track transient families, enabling
them to continue participating in our programs.
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Our program designs emerge from the context of our
relationships with specific kids. We try to both prevent kids from choosing
self-destructive lifestyles and aggressively intervene when youths are trapped
in such lifestyles.
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2. WE ARE CALLED TO
HOLISTIC MINISTRY. |
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As Jesus did, we address the needs of the whole
person: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
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We respond to pressing material needs through our
Food and Clothing Center. Our children's and adult programs offer love, hope and
Biblically-based counseling and education.
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We encourage and support
academically at-risk
students through our
mentor-tutor initiative,
"Partners in Learning." |
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We help people to grow in love of God and neighbor
through our community-based Christian fellowship, Nueva Esperanza church. |
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3. WE ARE CALLED TO COMMUNITY-BASED MINISTRY. |
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We reside in and intentionally identify with the
neighborhoods we serve. |
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As community members, we help our fellow residents
define the community's needs and priorities and design creative,
culturally-relevant, sustainable solutions. |
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We network and partner with existing community
organizations. |
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4. WE ARE CALLED TO MENTOR INDIGENOUS LEADERS. |
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Made in the image of God, every individual has
dignity and value. We identify the potential of each and create opportunities
for them to serve their communities. |
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Through faithful friendships over the long term, we
nurture individuals in the development and wise stewardship of their God-given
gifts and abilities, emphasizing character development and the principles of
servant-leadership. |
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5. WE ARE CALLED TO AFFIRM THE VITAL ROLE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH. |
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While technically a "para-church" ministry, NM was
birthed in a local congregation and sees itself as vitally dependent on the
local church. Simultaneously, we view ourselves as an extension of the local
church, giving tangible expression to the church's call to serve the poor and
lost. |
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We affirm the central role of the local
congregation in discipling new believers. |
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We have planted a Spanish-speaking church, Nueva
Esperanza, to serve, teach and nurture community families; to worship God and to
share Christian fellowship. |
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6. WE ARE CALLED TO DEVELOP CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS THAT UNITE THE BODY
OF CHRIST IN COMMON OUTREACH EFFORTS. |
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We encourage the "reconnection" of suburban
Christians to the needs and dreams of urban families by offering suburbanites
opportunities to participate in Kingdom-building work in the inner-city. |
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We provide opportunities for the building of
cross-cultural relationships through which Christians can celebrate the
diversity of the "peoples and nations" God has created. |
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We seek to encourage cooperation among urban
churches in addressing urban needs. |
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We desire partnerships with participating churches
that are characterized by strong relationships between the NM board and staff
and the churches' leaders. |
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