Mission Statement
We at Equip embrace an
understanding of the Scriptures which clearly recognizes that the response of
the believer to human need is an integral part of the Gospel. The love of
Christ in us and through us must be demonstrated as well as heard in our
preaching.
Our mission, therefore, is
to prepare, send and support evangelical missionaries to assist the church
around the world to be:
- responsive to the poor
- sensitive to the Holy
Spirit,
- focused on personal
evangelism,
- practically engaged in
strengthening the Body of Christ.
What We Believe
We believe it is vital that
God's people be joined together by mutual love for Christ and full submission
to His Lordship, but not uniformity or agreement on all doctrinal issues. We
allow for, and value, diversity. We see it as an essential element of true
unity. We strive to honor the Apostle Paul's instruction to avoid foolish
arguments that produce quarrels (II Tim. 2:23).
However, we recognize that
there are essential Bible doctrines upon which faith itself must be grounded.
These are such doctrines as are evident in the Apostles Creed, The Nicene
Creed, and other historical confessions of orthodox Christianity. We believe
the following to be such doctrines, therefore, we stand firm on this
declaration of our beliefs.
* We
believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the fully
inspired Word of God, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith
and practice.
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We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit.
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We believe that the Holy Spirit personally indwells every child of God, and
that He empowers believers to be conformed to the "Image" of God's
Holy Son.
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We believe that Jesus was begotten by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin
Mary.
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We believe that man, created in the image of God, rebelled against his Creator,
and thereby incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God; and that
all are sinners and share in the common consequences of sin.
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We believe that eternal life is the free and gracious gift of God, made
possible by the redeeming blood shed in the death of Christ on the Cross; and
that faith in the finished work of Christ at Calvary is the only means of
salvation.
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We believe in the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord; and in His
ascension into Heaven where He now serves as High Priest and Advocate for all
believers.
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We believe in the existence of Satan, archenemy of God, and in the reality of
spiritual warfare; and that the One who is in us is greater than the Prince of
Darkness.
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We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ to claim His Holy Bride, the
Church.
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We believe in the signs of the New Covenant of Grace, given by our Lord, namely
baptism and Communion.
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We believe the Church to consist of those who have received Christ’s saving
grace and that together we represent His presence in the world. Our role, like
His, is to manifest the Father in word and deed.
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We believe that as a mission agency our privilege and obligation is to serve
the local church in making disciples of all nations, by proclaiming His Word
and demonstrating His Love.
http://www.equipinternational.com/about/what-we-believe.htm
Areas of Practical Helps & Training
Appropriate
Technology Institute
Community Health
Evangelism
Missionary Medicine Intensive
Well Drilling
Water Filters
Pump Repair
WASH Community
Training
Food Production
Low Cost Shelter
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