Mission & Vision
Thriving Families, Transformed Communities for Christ
Mission
The mission of Good Shepherd’s Fold is making disciples through child care & advocacy, education, and community development so that we are holistically building thriving families and transforming communities for Christ.
Statement of Beliefs
1. The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God in the original writings. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 119:160).
2. The Trinity
We believe in one true and living God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. These three are equal in power and glory and are of one essence, deserving worship and obedience (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
3. Humanity
We believe that man was created in the image of God, male and female, for the purpose of glorifying God and enjoying fellowship with Him (Genesis 1:26–27).
4. Sin
We believe that sin is any violation of God’s holy character and law, resulting in spiritual death and separation from God, and that all people have sinned (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23).
5. Salvation
We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. (Ephesians 2:4-9).
6. The Church
We believe in the local church making disciples, administering baptism and teaching the Lord’s commands, gathering frequently for the purpose of fulfilling the great commission (Acts 2:38-42; Matthew 28:18-20). The local church is part of the universal Church, the Body of Christ, consisting of all true believers from every tribe, tongue, people and nation. Christ is
the head of the Church (Revelation 5:9; Ephesians 1:22–23).
7. Christian Living and Holiness
We believe that believers are called to live holy, godly, and transformed lives through the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:14–16).
8. Marriage, Family, and Human Sexuality
We believe that God created human beings as male and female, distinct and complementary biological sexes (Genesis 1:27). We believe that marriage is a God-ordained, lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, with sexual intimacy reserved exclusively for that union and all other sexual activities and deviations (e.g., homosexuality, gender change, incest, defilement, etc.) are considered sinful (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5).
9. Angels and Satan
We believe that angels are real beings, created by God as ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:14). We affirm that Satan is a real being, a fallen angel who opposes God and deceives humanity, but whose ultimate defeat is certain (Revelation 20:10).
10. The Unity of Believers
We believe in the spiritual unity of all true believers in Christ, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, or background, as one body under Christ (Ephesians 4:3–6).
Vision
Thriving Families, Transformed Communities for Christ
Core Values
Unity, Love, Humility, Compassion, Grace, Truth, Prayer, Excellence