The
world is faced with huge challenges – among them are corruption, political and
economical instability, difficult and unfair labour practices, lack of
integrity, unethical and even destructive leadership, over-exposure to
knowledge, continuous change and turmoil, unemployment, poverty and hunger,
HIV/Aids, environmental degradation. Many business people have a huge potential
to play an important role but are often part of the problem, enriching the
fortunate few but exploiting many others. However, a lot of conscientious
business people want to make the difference but don’t know how. On the other hand there is a market-place explosion and
revival. Individuals, companies, churches and marketplace ministries
desperately need some further training and support. The Institute will serve from a
"unique serving point" addressing real needs in the workplace
Our VISION:
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To encourage leaders in Africa to operate in their
organisations by biblical principles
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To train and equip leaders who
acts as catalysts to mobilise Christians in the marketplace to commit to
as God’s ambassadors, aligning their lives and work to kingdom principles.
Our MISSION is to:
- Provide relevant and high impact training materials,
programmes and processes and specialised curricula will be made available
to as many as possible marketplace Christians and leaders.
- Liaise with other training institutes and
marketplace ministries and develop training material as needs dictate.
The credibility and momentum of the Institute will be supported by
strategic kingdom partnerships and alliances. The desire is to work closely
with all Christian Churches as well as organisations such as FCCI, Walk Thru
the Bible, Haggai Institute, Marketplace Alliance, Crown Financial
Ministries, Call2All, ITN, Global Day of
Prayer, Unashamedly Ethical, CBMC, Call
42 and Compass 1 to name a few.
The Institute will, according to formal partnership agreements, make use
of existing infrastructures and resources, but also create new infrastructures
and resources for specific needs. Input and help from credible leaders in
different fields will be acquired to build the network.
The VALUES
We thought very hard on this
one but being part of the Compass team, the institute also fully subscribe to
the following values:
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Christ Centered. The Lord owns the institute and is the only One who
knows the direction we should take. He alone produces transformed lives.
·
Spirit Led. In the same way that Jesus depended on the Holy Spirit
to reveal the will of the Father, we too, are completely dependent on Him to
reveal God’s will for the Institute and for each of us as individuals.
·
Bible Based. Everything the institute teaches and does must be
based on the Word of God.
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Prayer Driven. Prayer is essential. Seeking the Lord’s direction,
provision, and protection through prayer must be a constant focus for us
individually and throughout the entire ministry.
·
Discipleship Focused. Jesus commanded us to “go and make
disciples of all nations.” This was His priority, and it will be ours.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Make
a difference wherever you go? Be significant –stand out. Pray that God will continue to open doors for us even in “closed
countries” in Africa. The most important thing is that whatever is done
must be done well with a heart of serving others Our source of encouragement… “…for
I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if
someone told you about it.” Acts 13:41b
Closing
comments
Be a
multiplier. Get involved. Let us train your leaders to make a difference in the
workplace
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