Love
God's love for the world is our motivation, and defines the way we relate to all people.Joining God in His Work
Because the Kingdom (or future reign) of God is breaking into the present through Jesus Christ to restore our world, we provide hands-on opportunities to join him. We value discipleship as foundational for a life focussed on Christ's mission and serving others.Partnerships based on Long-term Relationships
Our work in focus nations is established on long-term relationships with indigenous leaders. Local insight and infrastructure optimises the efficiency and integrity of our projects and use of funds.Mobilising Local Churches
We seek to train and empower local churches in both contributing and focus countries to engage in Christ's restoration project, because this is central to their call.Establishing Christ-centred Communities
We want to partner with local (indigenous) churches and people by helping them to establish new churches, which give the restoring work of Jesus practical expression in their own communities.Development Not Welfare or Partisan Politics
We seek to empower people and communities to improve their lives through involvement in sustainable solutions to poverty and marginalisation, rather than just giving hand-outs. We are motivated by the need of people, not politics. (To read more click here for the Mustard Seed Global Policy paper on this issue.)Reconciliation and Unity
Reconciling the world to God in Christ, and people, churches and cultural groups to each other is God's priority.Distinctions Between "Church Work" and "Development"
We make clear distinctions between church work and development (or aid) work in policy, communication, reporting and accounting to maintain integrity in ensuring that donations given in Australia for development work (and therefore tax - deductible) are used for that purpose. (To read more click here for the Mustard Seed Global Policy paper on this issue.)To find out more send us an email...