Ministry Ethos

OUR MINISTRY ETHOS

Our ministry ethos is a statement of what unifies us. It states our purpose, the principles we use to fulfil our purpose and our responsibility over the people we serve with.

We are diversified in our approaches yet unified in our mission of youth evangelism.

our purpose Our Principles Our People

We aim to lead every believing young person to obey Christ and be fruitful to Him in service. 2 Tim 4:5

We aim to prepare and equip every believing young person for the mission of youth evangelism. 2 Tim 3:16,17

We aim to mobilize other believers for the work of youth evangelism. Matt 9:35-38

We aim to impress upon people that the stewardship and responsibility for youth evangelism go beyond the shores of Singapore. Acts 1:8

1) We accept that giving our resources is a necessary part of our expression of what service to God is. We will do our best to ensure that all our ministry activities are self-supporting. We will avoid being wasteful or lavish in our spending. 1 Thess 2:9

2) We accept and willingly participate in raising our own financial support because we believe:

  • It allows us to exercise our faith in God whom we believe provides for all our needs. 2 Cor 9:8
  • It allows those who support us financially to be in partnership with us in youth evangelism and missions. Phil 1:5, cf 4:15-16
  • It will benefit our financial supporters. Phil 4:17

3) We recognize that leadership is our responsibility but servanthood is our position. Mk 10:42-45

4) We will respond quickly and creatively to changes in order to be effective in youth evangelism and yet remain true to the preaching of the apostolic gospel. 1 Cor 9:19-23

In their first encounters with SYFC, we would like:

  • Non-Christian youths to see SYFC as an organization that provides meaningful fun. Ecc 11:9-10
  • Believers to see SYFC as a movement committed to youth evangelism. Jn 4:34-38

We will seek to build up each believing young person to a deeper maturity in Christ by taking genuine interest in his or her life. 1 Thess 2:7-12

We will invest our time, resources and effort in our volunteers and staff members in order to equip and build them up to a deeper maturity in Christ. Col. 1:28,29

We will responsibly teach God’s Word and help each young person become the person God wants him or her to be and do the things He wants him or her to do. 2 Tim 2:15