International Theology Seminary Mission Statement

International Theology Seminary Mission Statement

선교 사역/국제신학대학원  2012-11-09 11:44:57

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Mission Statement
Equipping 21st Century pastors and ministry leaders for practical church-related ministry in order to significantly impact the communities they serve for Jesus Christ.

◎ Mission Enhancement:
♧ Equipping
-We are committed to genuinely equipping pastors and church leaders, not just giving them information. We must make sure our classes produce a genuine and positive impact in the lives of those being equipped. We expect that they will, as a result of the classes, be better able to do the work of the ministry. (Mark 1:17-18; Eph 4:11-12, 16; II Tim 2:2)

♧ Pastors
-Our primary focus is on equipping those who are pastors in church settings. While others may benefit from the training we offer, our first priority must be to equip those who are in part-time or full-time pastoral ministry. (Acts 20:28; Eph 3:1, 4:11; Heb 13:17; I Pet 5:2)

♧ Ministry Leaders
-While our primary emphasis is on those in paid ministry positions, we recognize the critical role others play in the body of Christ. We want to offer training that will equip them in whatever leadership capacity they serve. (Eph 4:11)

♧ Practical
-While teaching always involves a certain amount of theory, we want to emphasize the practical. The instructors who teach, the books the students read, the class format, and the assignments the students do after completing the class, must all emphasize the practical aspects of ministry. (ie the Pauline Epistles)

♧ Church-Related Ministry
-Our focus must be on ministry in the context of a local community. Our equipping must reflect the unique needs related to local church ministry. This equipping must include the ministry of churches and parachurch ministries.

♧ Significant Impact
-We believe we are in the world to make a difference. That means there should be some measurable results to our labor. We believe that should be true for churches. The true test of the equipping is whether it makes a positive difference in the impact of a church in its community. (John 15: 8; Gal 6:9; II Tim 4:7; Heb 12:1)

♧ Communities
-We believe that the Church is more than the ministry of single church. The rich fabric of Christ is to touch every city or community with a variety of ministries that together reflect the fullness of Christ.

♧ Serve
-Pastors and church leaders are servants first and foremost. Missionaries take years to learn the local culture in which they serve before figuring out the real needs and appropriate strategies. Pastors and church leaders also must recognize the genuine call to a place or location and spend the necessary time learning why they are there.

♧ For Jesus Christ
-The reason for our existence and our ministry is the call of Jesus Christ. Everything we do must reflect His purposes and His plans for us. We want to be in total alignment with His will as we seek to fulfill our vision. (John 15:1-8)