Objective The objective of this paradigm is to gain a greater understanding of VCC s ministry as it relates to our vision, mission, values, and

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1 Objective The objective of this paradigm is to gain a greater understanding of VCC s ministry as it relates to our vision, mission, values, and model.

2 Vision Empowering people to fulfill their destiny Mission An international church committed to reaching all people by the power of God, to encourage, edify, equip, empower, and transform their lives

3 Family Love Prayer Teamwork Trust Accountability Integrity Unity Faith Service Respect Values Honesty Bishop

4 Walk Worship Work Warfare Witness Will WORD Wealth

5 Will Component Willing mind 1 Ch 28:9; Deu 6:5; Mt 22:37; Mt 26:41 Not my will but Your will be done Mt 6:10 Renewing of your mind Ro 12:1 Definitive will Gen 2:17 Willing offering Ex 35:5 Obedience Isa 1:19 Will of the Father (distinguish your will between the Father s will) Lk 22:42 Sinful nature Ro 7:18

6 Warfare Component Who is the enemy? Devil, deceiver, adversary Mt 13:39; 1 Pe 5:8; Gen 3:1 What is his mission? To steal, kill, and destroy Jn 10:10 Put on the whole armor of God Eph 6:10-20 Weapons of our warfare are not carnal 2 Co 10:4 No weapon formed against me Isa 54:17 We must have a battle plan or strategy 2 Co 10:3-5 (NLT) The power of prayer and fasting Mt 4:1-4 Our light affliction is only for a season 2 Co 4:17 God will make a way of escape 1 Co 10:13 A war between flesh & spirit Gal 5:17

7 Warfare Component (cont d) The Word of God (will not return void) - Isa 55:11 (is quick and powerful) - Heb 4:12 (resist the devil and he will flee) - Jas 4:7 Operating in your power Eph 3:20 We will have victory over strongholds 1 Co 15:57 We must have the Holy Ghost Ac 1:8 We must fight the good fight of faith 1 Ti 6:12; 2 Ti 4:6-7 Connecting with a spiritual partner Pr 27:17 Operation of spiritual gifts 1 Co 12:4-12 Understanding the power of prophesy Ro 12:6

8 Walk Component Walking through the valley Ps 23:4 Walk in his direction & he will give it to you Gen 13:17 Walk in Faith 2 Co 5:7 Walk in His ways & laws 1 Ki 3:14 Walk uprightly Pr 10:9 Walk in the light 1 Jn 1:7 Walk in truth Ps 86:11 Walk with God Lev 26:12 Not walking with God Jdg 2:17

9 Walk Component (cont d) Walk in Spirit Gal 5:16 Walk humbly (3 requirements) Mic 6:8 Walk in love Eph 5:2 Walk worthy of God 1 Th 2:12 Walking in pride Da 4:37 Walk in wisdom Col 4:5 Two walking together Am 3:3 Daily walk Ps 143:8; Ps 5:3

10 Worship Component Everything that has breath Ps 150 :6 I will bless the Lord at all times Ps 34:1 I will lift my hands Ps 134:2 Worship & serve him only Mt 4:10 All my might Mk 12:30 Lift my voice Isa 40:9; 1 Ch 16:9; Ps 63:7 Holy & acceptable Ro 12:1 Provoking worship Heb 10:24 Expecting God to do something Ps 5:3 Worship in spirit & truth Jn 4:24 Secret place Ps 91:1 Personal experience (submission / revelation) Deu 28:1-2

11 Work Component God s works Gen 2:2; Ps 92:5 Faith without works is dead Jas 2:26 Harvest is plenty, laborers are few Mt 9:37 Shepherd knows his sheep Jn 10:22-37 We know all things work together for the good - Ro 8:12 Work iniquity Mt 7:23 Work being blessed Job 1:10 Work unto the Lord Col 2:23

12 I know your works Rev 3:8 Reward Rev 22:12, 14 Work the works Jn 9:4 Work Component (cont d) He who began a good work Php 1:4-6 Work of the ministry Eph 4:11-13 Works in vain Ecc 1:14; Ecc 2:11 (KJV) Focused on great work Neh 6:3

13 Witness Component Witnessing Women at the well John 4 False witness Ex 20:16 Honest witness Pr 14:5 Being a witness Covenant witness Gen 31:44-52 Don t let your good be evil spoken of Ro 14:16 (KJV)

14 Wealth Component Worldly definition Love of money (becomes idol) 1 Ti 6:10 Two masters (jealous God) Mt 6:24 (NLT) Seduced by wealth Job 36:18 Storing up treasures Mt 6:19-20 Greed for money robs you of life - Pr 1:19 Wealth does not bring happiness - Ecc 5:10

15 Wealth Component (cont d) Biblical definition God s promise Jer 29:11 Life of Job Job 42:12 I own the cattle Ps 50:10 Seek ye first the Kingdom Mt 6:34 (KJV) Prospering in health (lifestyle) 3 Jn 1:2 To whom much is given, much is required Lk 12:48 Fear of the Lord is wealth Isa 33:6 (Msg)

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