Core Values
THE PRESENCE OF GOD
God is relational and has always wanted us to be with him in fellowship. The presence of God distinguished Israel from the nations around them in ancient times. Today, God’s presence with his people continues to distinguish believers from the world.
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
The Old and New Testaments speak often of the Kingdom of God. The Bible depicts God as the King who was, and is, and is to come. Jesus came preaching the Kingdom of God as both present and at hand. Jesus came to Earth as king, carrying within Him the Kingdom of Heaven. As Christians, we must also be about the kingdom of God.
THE WORD AND SPIRIT
God leads his people through the objective word of Scripture and the subjective voice of the Holy Spirit. It is important to pursue both equally and with passion. Biblical Christianity is to be rooted in the Word and alive by the Spirit; without both, faith can become either dry or unsteady.
AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS
HarvestNet™ International is a network of individuals and organizations who have chosen to partner together for the harvest. Our primary goal is for authentic relationships to develop within our network, characterized by love and respect. Meaningful relationships are necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.
TEAM MINISTRY
Ministry is done best by teams. We were never meant to do it all on our own. Ephesians 4, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 12 list many gifts given not only to equip the saints, but also to encourage the Body of Christ. God has designed us to work together in a complementary way. Therefore, we should all join together with our unique giftings.
HEALTH
Jesus taught that the health of a tree can be known by its fruit. According to 3 John 2, health in our whole being is important, not only for our own longevity but also for the Kingdom, as leaders reproduce disciples according to their own health. Healthy leaders are humble, able to receive input from others, and to be held accountable for their actions.
THE LOCAL CHURCH
The local church is God’s primary vehicle for advancing the kingdom of God here on the earth. Since the first century, it has always been normative for believers to be joined together as one body, honoring and caring for each other. All HNI partners must be committed members of a local church.
