MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Chinese Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists is to communicate
to all peoples in its territory the everlasting gospel of God’s love in the context
of the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12, and as revealed in the life,
death, resurrection, and high priestly ministry of Jesus Christ, leading them to
accept Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord and to unite with His remnant church;
and to nurture believers as disciples in preparation for His soon return, and to
equip and empower them for service.
General Statement of Values and Strategies
Our Values - Seventh-day Adventist values are rooted in the revelation of God provided
through the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. Our sense of identity and calling
grows from an understanding of Bible prophecies, especially those concerning the
time immediately preceding the return of Jesus. Consequently all of life becomes
a growing experience and demonstration of involvement with God and His kingdom.
Our sense of mission is driven by the realization that every person, regardless
of circumstances, is of infinite value to God and thus deserving of respect and
dignity. Through God’s grace every person is gifted for and needed in the diverse
activities of the Church family.
Our respect for diversity, individuality and freedom is balanced by regard for community.
We are one - a worldwide family of faith engaged in representing the reign of God
in our world through ethical conduct, mutual regard, and loving service. Our faithfulness
to God involves commitment to and support of His body, the Church.
VISION STATEMENT AND VALUES – CHUM CHUM Vision Statement
In visions of the night, representations passed before me of a great reformatory
movement among God’s people. Many were praising God. The sick were healed, and other
miracles were wrought. A spirit of intercession was seen, even as was manifested
before the great Day of Pentecost. Hundreds and thousands were seen visiting families
and opening before them the word of God. Hearts were convicted by the power of the
Holy Spirit, and a spirit of genuine conversion was manifest. On every side doors
were thrown open to the proclamation of the truth. The world seemed to be lightened
with the heavenly influence. Great blessings were received by the true and humble
people of God. I heard voices of thanksgiving and praise, and there seemed to be
a reformation such as we witnessed in 1844. (EGW, 9T 126.1)
The guiding values and strategies in support of the Mission Statement - Chinese
Union Mission are:
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Christ Centered – That doctrines, decisions and activities are
to be Christ-centered, Bible-based and Spirit-filled. |
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Mission Driven – That all activities are to be mission driven,
whether global in scope or localized to different cultural groups.
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Unity, Coordination and Cooperation – That the Union recognizes
the Seventh-day Adventists Church is one movement around the world with a global
vision, Further, that it shall provide direction and coordination in the allocation
of denominational resources while cooperating with various church entities to plan,
facilitate and evaluate programs and activities.
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Centrality of the Local Church – That the local church is the primary
agency of outreach and nurture and that activities at the Institutional, Mission/Conference
and Union levels shall directly or indirectly support the local church, and shall
be responsive to its needs in fulfilling its role. |
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Self-Support - That self support shall be actively encouraged at
all levels， while simultaneously fostering the unity and recognizing the interdependence
of the world-wide church. |
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Leadership Development and Accountability - That leadership must
be developed at all levels of the church organization. Further, that decentralization
in administrative accountability and in the development of materials and approaches
will best meet the needs of the local church. |
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Lay Involvement – That the church recognizes the centrality of
lay member involvement in the ministries of the church for the accomplishment of
the mission through the effective use of spiritual gifts. |
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Teamwork – That in all denominational organizations employees respect
each other as individuals and encourage each other to work as a team. Further that
employees be provided opportunities for personal and professional development to
become more effective members of the team.
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Equality – That before our Creator God, each individual has equal
value. |
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Excellence – That excellence shall characterize all our endeavors.
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Integrity – That integrity and Christian ethics shall be exhibited
in all activities. |
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Reaching the Unreached – That the unreached people groups within
the Chinese Union Mission territory will be reached by seeking and employing the
most effective approaches and methods. |
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聯合會2009年的使命和價值觀宣言
