Thrive Ministries (Niagara) Mission and Vision Statements 

Mission:  Strengthening the spiritual vitality of Christian ministry leaders 

Vision:  Thriving Christian leaders impacting their families, ministries and communities 

Thrive Ministries (Niagara) Values 

1. We value being Christ centered 

• In our lives (as evidenced by our character, behaviour and attitudes) (1 Peter 1:13-15)  

• In our ministry (John 1:20; 1 Cor 3:6-9; Jer 17: 5,7,14) 

• In our motivation (Ex 20:4-6; Gal 1:10 

 2. We value increasing intimacy with God  

• Through the practice of spiritual disciplines1 (Luke 14:33, Ezra 10, 1 Peter 1:13-15, Zac 7:5, James 5:16, 2 Chr 7:14, Ps 46:10) 

 3. We value authentic biblical community 

• demonstrated by interdependence (as seen in the Trinity) 

• demonstrated by mutual submission (Eph 5:24) 

• demonstrated by building one another up (as described in the New Testament “one another” statements) 

 4. We value team ministry 

• Because Christ modeled it (Mark3: 13-15) 

• Because there is strength in togetherness (Ecc 4:9-12) 

• Because each member is uniquely needed for their contribution (1 Cor 3: 6-9; 12: 1-31; Rom 12: 3-21; Eph 4: 7-13) 

 5. We value life change 

• As a transformational work of God (2 Cor 3:18; Rom 8:29; Phil 1:6) 

• As a transformation into Christ likeness (Gal 4:19; Romans 8:25-30) 

• As a life long process in response to life’s experiences (James 1:2; Romans 8:18; Phil 3:12-14) 

 6. We value honouring God through balanced living 

• By caring for our bodies (Rom 12: 1) 

• By enjoying and celebrating life (1Tim 6:17;  Pr 17:22) 

• By guarding our cognitive wellbeing (Rom 12:2 1)  

• By maturing in our emotional wellbeing (Mark 12:30) 

• By nurturing our family relationships (Ps 128:1-4, 6; Eph 5:21-6:4; I Tim 3:3-5; I Tim. 5:4 & 8)

7. We value safety  

• Demonstrated by strict confidentiality in all our relationships 

• Through trauma informed ministry approaches