Ministry at the Vineyard flows from two basic assumptions.

First, it is based on the compassion and mercy of God. Jesus was the embodiment of God's compassion and mercy toward those in need. Thus, through the imitation of Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, we seek to minister out of hearts which are filled with Christ's mercy and compassion.

Second, Jesus Christ as the Messiah came to establish the Kingdom of God - that is, God's right to rule in the world (Mt. 9:35 - 10:10). This Kingdom rule and reign of God is extended through the world in, among other things, the following ways:

•Preaching the Gospel with the aim of making disciples

•Healing the sick

•Teaching believers to follow Christ

•Feeding the poor

•Counseling those in need of God's wisdom

•Giving to the work of Christ

•Building up families

•Taking certain measures of political and social action

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