- The centrality and purity of the gospel
We understand that man’s greatest need is not physical or societal, but spiritual. Our goal is not to reform Dutch society or battle social vices in the political arena, but rather to bring people to repentance and faith in Christ.
- Indigenous, reproductive ministry
We believe strongly that any international church planting mission should establish churches which are culturally contextualized and in which the responsibility of ongoing church planting efforts shifts from the missionary to the believers in the target culture.
- Passionate and pastoral exposition of Scripture
The preaching and teaching ministry of the church is the foundation of all the other ministries in the church. All other service is merely a response to the proclaimed Word of God.
- Corporate, relational sanctification
While it is true that Christians grow in their Christ-like character individually, God also intends for the church body as a whole to mature. This growth takes place as each member of the body ministers to the other members for the building up of the entire body. A close-knit doctrinal unity and relational love commitment are essential.
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