Values that have (eternal) rewards

"The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves." -author unknown

The purpose of core values is shape the foundation on which you are building, they are guidelines to help you steer your ministry,or company into the right direction. When it comes to a ministry, they must have strong core values to stay on track and be reminded of what thier doing just in case the focus is lost. At Fusion, Ashley and myself have prayed about the core values of this ministry. Whats our purpose? Why do we do what we do? What matters to us? It questions like that, we ask and when we take a look at the scriptures and how Jesus reached others, then we've found the answers to what we have been looking for.

Fusion's core values:

1) Save the lost
Why does this ministry exist? To save the lost. Luke 19:10 Jesus said "for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost". His purpose of his coming was to preach the kingdom of heaven, glorify his father, and save sinners from eternal seperation.

2)Preach the Gospel
What are you going to talk about? We will be as Christ and speak life. The Gospel brings life to those who are dead spiritually. In Acts chapter 2, you see the apostle Peter preach the gospel to many and the scriptures say that they were "cut to the heart". The people were convicted, the blinders have been removed, and they said "men and brethren, what shall we do?". Peter then replies with repentance and then baptism. And because of Peter's obedience to the Holy Spirit and scriptures, about 3,000 were saved that day. WHY? Because he preached the gospel.

3)Make Disciples
What is the purpose? To make disciples. Before he ascended into heaven, in Matthew 28:19 Jesus said "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". It was a clear commandment. From there, the disciples made disciples.

4)Bear Fruit
What do we do? We go and bear fruit. Jesus said in John 15:16 " You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, and whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you". When we encounter Christ, his presence transforms us, we are no longer the same. We didn't choose him, but he first chose us, and since he chose us and saved us from hell, a place of torment and eternal seperation, we must bear fruit that reflects his heart and character. And in that, our Heavenly Father will be glorified.

5)Repeat
Now What? We repeat the process. We save the lost, preach the gospel, make disciples, bear fruit that lasts and start the process all over again. Why? Because the Harvest is plenty and the laborers are few.

These values have eternal rewards