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.
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
Family Love Prayer Teamwork Trust Accountability Integrity Unity Faith Service Respect Values Honesty Bishop
Walk Worship Work Warfare Witness Will WORD Wealth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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