To be a steward is to be in charge of resources that do not belong to us. We recognize that all our resources ultimate belong to our Lord and we want to invest them in ways the maximize benefit for our Master. Stewardship is more than just about finances but applies to our time, our homes and any other resources God has entrusted to us.
Organizational Values
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Every organization has its own dynamics. Some of these are a product of the people and personalities involved, others are the result of intentional values that are applied to the way in which decisions are made and how things are structured. Some of these values of foundational to our faith (click here to learn more about these) while others are things we value because they are fundamental to the way in which we believe God has called us to do ministry. |
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Network has been intentionally structured to maximize the need for every believer involved to serve each other and to minister according to their gifts, talents and maturity. "To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father" (Revelation 1:6) The question is not whether we are priests, but rather in what capacity do we serve?
We recognize that different stages of life come with their own set of joys and challenges but we also desire to bring all generations together to learn and for mutual encouragement. We adesire to honor and encourage Biblical expressions of family life while integrating children into the life of the church. Verses like 1 Peter 5:5 and Titus 2:3-6 tell us to mentor those who are younger and respect those who are older.
The Bible makes it clear that we are all one in Christ (Galatians 3:28). However unity does not mean uniformity and in celebrating diversity we celebrate God's creativity and testify to the power of the Holy Spirit that brings us together regardless of our differences. We understand culture both in the sense of people groups and languages but also in the sense of sub-cultures within the larger community.
Discipleship is a life long process as God makes good on His promise to faithfully complete the work of salvation He has begun in us (Philippians 1:6). We are also called to take up our cross and serve Him daily (Matthew 10:38-39). Being a disciple involves setting aside our own will and asking what it is that the Lord would have us do.
Network Fellowship sets aside one third of its general tithes and income for the purpose of benevolence. We believe this is a Biblical practice as outlined in Deuteronomy 14:28-29 but we also see in Christ's parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:9) how our earthly wealth can be used to show God's love and extend His kingdom.
Instead of adding incrementally we desire to replicate exponentially. This increases opportunities for service and participation as well as allowing for a wider range of needs and callings. Multiplication is a principle we can see in Christ's "parable of the sower" (Mark 4:1-20) where the seed is spread liberally across the field in the expectation that the harvest will be multiples of what was sown.
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